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USF’s commitment to community drives new partnerships and innovation
From improving area neighborhoods, to advancing innovation and strengthening ties with government agencies, USF is proving what’s possible when people of different disciplines unite. Learn more about what’s been accomplished since the formation of the Office of University Community Partnerships.
January 29, 2025Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation, USF Health, University News
How USF architects 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.
January 29, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success
USF partners on $15M grant to revitalize underserved Hillsborough County community with jobs and clean water
The University of South Florida is collaborating with the University Area Community Development Corp. to bring transformative changes, including workforce development and clean water, to the underserved University Area neighborhood.
January 27, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
USF students and MOSI spotlight new era for digital dome planetarium
The Museum of Science & Industry is set to redefine immersive learning and entertainment with the unveiling of America’s second-largest digital dome planetarium and USF students are invited to identify how they can utilize this groundbreaking technology in their art.
January 20, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success
USF memorializes former President Jimmy Carter with 3D virtual tour of boyhood farm
Prior to his death, USF’s Center for Digital Heritage and Geospatial Information partnered with President Jimmy Carter and the National Park Service to create virtual tours of his boyhood farm, high school he attended and railroad depot that served as campaign headquarters for Carter’s successful 1976 presidential bid. Check out the interactive tours available to the public.
January 9, 2025Community Partnerships, University News
USF partners with city of St. Petersburg to improve street safety
The University of South Florida Center for Urban Transportation Research is working with the city of St. Petersburg on a $3.6 million grant-funded project from the U.S. Department of Transportation to reduce crashes and improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.
January 8, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
USF and partners launch innovative accelerator program to grow the marine economy
The Continuum, a blue-tech accelerator program, is designed to promote the commercialization of blue-tech solutions, drive advancements in ocean resilience, reduce negative environmental impacts and stimulate economic growth for the country’s marine economy.
December 10, 2024Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
USF brings together regional emergency responders to evaluate recent hurricane preparedness, recovery
With hurricane season officially over, the University of South Florida hosted leaders from across Tampa Bay for a series of panel discussions about how the area responded to Debby, Helene and Milton and how they could be better prepared in the coming years.
December 3, 2024Community Partnerships
USF graphic arts students work with clients to elevate their brand
A senior research course is giving graphic arts students at the University of South Florida the opportunity to produce real-world design work and develop brand identities for clients in Tampa Bay.
December 2, 2024Community Partnerships, Student Success
Gandy Bridge turns 100, how USF is preserving its history
When built 100 years ago, the Gandy Bridge helped create the Tampa Bay area that consists of Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. That story is told through the archives stored in USF Special Collections.
November 25, 2024Community Partnerships
USF launches new program cultivating collaboration with community leaders
Leadership USF brings together 14 community leaders for a dynamic exchange of insights and experiences. The inaugural class will meet monthly for the next six months, giving them an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of USF’s various departments, including academic, research and administrative units on all three campuses.
November 22, 2024Community Partnerships
USF Health awarded $10 million to establish the Florida Center for Emergency Medical Services
Based at the USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation in downtown Tampa, the state-funded center helps strengthen USF’s presence in the growing Tampa Medical and Research District.
October 29, 2024Community Partnerships, USF Health