University of South Florida News
Viruses identified in red tide blooms for the first time
In one of the first studies of its kind, researchers used viral metagenomics to identify several viruses — including one new viral species — present in blooms of K. brevis, more commonly known as red tide.
March 20, 2025Research and Innovation
USF Health Morsani College of Medicine 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.
March 24, 2025Student Success, USF Health
USF receives its largest gift ever for the College of Design, Art and Performance
Since opening in 2011, the School of Music's Concert Hall has become a musical gem for both USF and the Tampa Bay region. The only thing it was missing was an identity. Now, thanks to the generosity of Pete and Cynthia Zinober, it has one.
March 20, 2025University News
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.
March 6, 2025Research and Innovation
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.
March 17, 2025Community Partnerships
USF In The News
The Guardian: Scientists identify ‘tipping point’ that caused clumps of toxic Florida seaweed
March 22, 2025
The Independent: Researchers make breakthrough discovery that could help forecast dangerous algae blooms
March 22, 2025
New York Times: Can a new college football stadium buy a seat at the table? Inside USF's $340 million bet
March 18, 2025
USF Magazine
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.