Be Bold
How USF architecture students and urban designers support Tampa Bay's growth
USF grads are at the forefront of some of the region’s largest projects, including airports, city centers and schools. Learn how USF’s architecture program is helping ensure there will be enough talent to keep up with Tampa Bay’s growth.
USF student receives highest non-combat award from U.S. Marine Corps
USF exercise science major and U.S. Marine Sgt. Amed Issa was awarded the prestigious Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his extraordinary bravery. When gunfire broke out in a crowded restaurant, he selflessly put himself in harm’s way to protect others — proving that true heroism knows no bound.
NASA’s permanent presence on the moon could begin with USF-invented mapping technology
As NASA continues exploring the moon’s southern polar region to find ice, USF engineers are developing technology to make landing on the moon safer and less expensive – enabling rapid exploration and eventually the establishment of an outpost for astronauts through the availability of safe drinking water and the ability to create oxygen and rocket fuel.
USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy launches cutting-edge classroom with hologram technology
This immersive experience brings complex pharmaceutical concepts to life, allowing students to interact with 3D models of drug interactions, patient scenarios, and more—elevating education to the next level.
A great grandmother inspired this student's research into dementia
Inspired by her great-grandmother who battled dementia, USF student Dana Smith is channeling her personal experience into groundbreaking research. By joining the Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training study, Smith is taking a stand in the fight against Alzheimer's and advancing the science behind cognitive health.
Student-led testing of first responder vehicles at the core of infection control initiative
A groundbreaking, CDC-funded initiative is equipping fire and EMS personnel with cutting-edge infection control training—powered by hands-on student research. Over five years, this program will develop specialized resources and a dedicated training hub to help first responders stay safe on the front lines.
USF scientists deploy tsunami-sensing buoy, aiding future warning system
Tampa Bay may not be known for earthquakes or tsunamis, but it serves as valuable testing ground for USF researchers refining a cutting-edge buoy system. This innovative technology is being perfected here before making a global impact in seismically active regions.
USF College of Nursing opens world's first nurse-managed clinic at Port Tampa Bay
The new Port of Tampa Seafarers Center Clinic will deliver essential care to thousands of visiting seafarers and the local maritime community—ensuring those who keep global trade moving have access to the health care they need.