University of South Florida News

Seeing beyond sight: A USF blind student’s journey into broadcasting
A senior at USF majoring in mass communications with a concentration in broadcast program and production, Trent Ferguson has not allowed blindness to become an obstacle in pursuit of his dream of becoming a sports radio broadcaster.
February 17, 2025Student Success

Why shallow water at the beach is more important than you might realize
Habitats along the coastline provide immense ecological and socioeconomic benefits, but face increasing threats that may put fish populations and fisheries at risk.
February 24, 2025Research and Innovation

USF provides presidential search updates
USF Board of Trustees Chair Will Weatherford announced that Mike Griffin, Board of Trustees vice chair and USF alum, has agreed to serve as chair of the 14-member Presidential Search Committee. To assist the committee, USF has retained a highly regarded firm that worked with the university in its last presidential search.
February 20, 2025University News

Thousands expected as USF’s on-campus interactive festival welcomes Tampa Bay families
The University of South Florida will welcome thousands of Tampa Bay community members to Bulls Family Fest on March 1, a free, interactive event that gets children of all ages interested in higher education and engaged with USF early in their lives.
February 25, 2025Campus Life, Community Partnerships

USF to assist Florida law enforcement, organizations with new tool to combat human trafficking and support victims
TIPSTR is a new data repository that illustrates the magnitude, trends and geographic scope of human trafficking across the state.
February 27, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
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USF breaks ground on the on-campus stadium, researchers work to unravel the mysteries of Alzheimer's Disease and a look inside the first residence hall on the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus.