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Students to work on campaign trail for Road to the White House course
As part of the Road to the White House 2024 course, students are participating in a 10-day internship leading up to the South Carolina primary on February 25. While there, students canvass, phone bank and see how campaigns are run during a critical juncture of the election cycle.
February 14, 2024Student Success
USF remains a top producer of Fulbright Scholars
With eight faculty and administrators selected for the highly competitive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program during the 2023-24 academic year, USF tied for No. 6 nationally. This is the eighth time in the past nine years USF has earned the prestigious top-producer designation.
February 13, 2024Honors and Awards, University News
USF research expenditures up 14%, surging to more than $461 million
From advancements in health care to cybersecurity to K-12 education, the University of South Florida’s research enterprise continues to achieve tremendous growth, including funding from federal agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense.
February 13, 2024Research and Innovation
USF researchers, Tampa Bay Partnership economic report finds attending college in Tampa Bay is a bargain
Workforce and affordability data are highlighted in the annual State of the Region, which includes two key economic competitiveness reports that benchmark where the area stacks up against 19 similar metropolitan communities.
February 12, 2024Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
USF men’s basketball winning streak becomes longest in program history
The University of South Florida men's basketball team was back in action for an American Athletic Conference matchup with Rice, defeating the Owls 69-65. With the victory, USF improved to 17-5 overall and 10-1 in AAC play.
February 12, 2024USF Athletics
Comeback thriller against Charlotte catapults men’s basketball to No. 1 in the AAC
In front of its largest crowd this season, USF moved into sole possession of first place in the AAC standings. The Bulls extended their winning streak to eight conference games – the longest in program history.
February 7, 2024USF Athletics
Two USF online programs rank in the top 25
Several of the University of South Florida’s online graduate programs are considered among the best in the nation, according to the 2024 Best Online Programs rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report.
February 7, 2024University News
USF Libraries preserves local African American history
A bountiful repository of local African American artifacts spanning more than 150 years provides a glimpse into the community’s lives, struggles and achievements in Tampa Bay. Rare books, personal papers, photographs and even property records are available in the USF Tampa campus library, the Nelson Poynter Library at USF St. Petersburg and online.
February 6, 2024Campus Life, Community Partnerships, University News
First place in the AAC on the line when USF hosts Charlotte tonight
The University of South Florida men's basketball team returns to the Yuengling Center for an American Athletic Conference showdown with Charlotte. The Bulls are 15-5 and have winning streak of seven conference games, which is the longest in program history.
February 6, 2024USF Athletics
USF faculty experts available for interviews on unique Valentine’s Day topics, including how AI could influence gift giving
With Valentine’s Day approaching, the University of South Florida offers a variety of faculty experts to discuss topics including the ways AI can suggest gift ideas, how supply chain disruptions could impact the availability of gifts and flowers, as well as how the heart responds to romance and love.
February 6, 2024University News
USF partners with Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office to preserve more than a century of law enforcement history
USF’s Institute for Digital Exploration is helping the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office preserve more than 80,000 items, dating back to the 1890s, through the creation of a digital database.
February 6, 2024Research and Innovation
USF and Florida Holocaust Museum to house papers and personal collection of Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor and Nobel Laureate
The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity named USF and the Florida Holocaust Museum as the permanent home of the papers and artifacts of Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor who became an esteemed humanitarian, writer and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.
February 5, 2024University News