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Philanthropy

Historic $40M gift establishes Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at USF, solidifying Tampa Bay as “Cyber Bay”

The nation’s first named college dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity will drive workforce development, national security and economic growth.

Research

USF is digitally preserving Egmont Key's historic harbor pilot village

Due to damage their village incurred during back-to-back hurricanes, after more than a century, Egmont Key’s harbor pilots might no longer have a presence on the island. But USF’s Access 3D Lab has memorialized the historic village through 3D scans.

Research

Demand for biomedical engineers drives USF to expand department

Renovations are underway to expand USF’s medical engineering lab space with advanced technology to support a growing number of students and prestigious faculty.

AAU Membership Fueling USF’s Momentum

USF’s historic invitation to join the Association of American Universities has taken what many in Tampa Bay have once considered a “best-kept secret” to an unprecedented new level. Being an AAU member is a tremendous milestone for USF as it formalizes USF's position as a leading research university. USF is the first public university in Florida to be invited to join the AAU in nearly 40 years and is now one of only two institutions from the State University System of Florida to serve as an AAU member.

Read more about USF's impact since joining AAU 

USF News & Events

USF News

USF Health Morsani College of Medicine students celebrate ‘magical’ Match Day

Class of 2025 medical students celebrate ‘magical’ Match Day

Nearly 200 USF students joined thousands of medical students across the country in simultaneously learning where they will spend the next chapter of their careers training in their chosen specialties. For these students, the moment marked the culmination of years of rigorous study, clinical training and a highly competitive application process.

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History and Traditions

Rocky running with flag at USF Football game

From the Herd of Thunder marching band to the Green and Gold Guys, read about the history and traditions that have become part of the culture at USF.