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How a simple chair in the 1980s led to USF’s global leadership in AI
In the 1980s, a visionary professor of computer science and engineering at USF joined forces with his ambitious doctoral student to explore artificial intelligence when the technology still in its infancy. Their work paved the way for the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.
March 27, 2025
USF study reveals how smartphones may benefit kids, risks of posting publicly to social media
The Life in Media Survey, led by a team of researchers at the University of South Florida, surveyed more than 1,500 tweens in Florida. Findings will help inform a 25-year national study that will track young people’s digital media use and wellbeing into adulthood.
March 25, 2025Research and Innovation
USF names new head men's basketball coach
Bryan Hodgson comes to USF from Arkansas State, where he spent two seasons as head coach. He guided the Red Wolves to two of the most successful seasons in program history, with back-to-back 20-win seasons.
March 25, 2025USF Athletics
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 Women's Basketball team set for NCAA first round vs. Tennessee
USF Women's Basketball will face Tennessee on Friday, March 21 in the first round of the NCAA.
March 16, 2025USF Athletics
USF ranks among top 20 public universities for new patents
Based on the 82 new patents secured in 2024, USF is 16th among U.S. public research universities, 26th among all American public or private universities and 38th among universities worldwide.
March 11, 2025Research and Innovation
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.
March 11, 2025Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation, Student Success, USF Foundation, University News
Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will foster USF-wide collaborations
USF’s Bellini College is set to revolutionize education by producing job-ready professionals in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing. By integrating AI across disciplines in all USF colleges, this forward-thinking initiative will equip graduates with cutting-edge skills to thrive in the 21st-century workforce.
March 3, 2025Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation
USF track and field wins back-to-back American Athletic Conference indoor championships
The University of South Florida track and field team captured its second consecutive AAC indoor championship at the Birmingham CrossPlex, also earning the Bulls' men's coaching staff its second straight Men's Coaching Staff of the Year honor.
March 2, 2025USF Athletics
USF President Rhea Law announces plans to step down after national search to select a successor
Rhea Law has served as president since August 2021, initially on an interim basis before being named to the role permanently in March 2022. Under her leadership, USF became the first public university in Florida to be invited to join the Association of American Universities in nearly 40 years.
February 17, 2025University 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
USF women’s lacrosse makes historic debut with student-athletes studying to become lawyers, chemists and more
USF women’s lacrosse dominated its debut game in front of more than 2,000 fans at Corbett Stadium. As the inaugural team, the players are well aware that they will forever be a part of USF history and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.
February 10, 2025USF Athletics, University News