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USF physical education program to host 2025 AIESEP International Conference

The conference will feature presentations from leaders in physical education around the globe, bringing industry-leading knowledge and practice to campus.

March 19, 2025Events, Faculty & Staff

The catalyst for the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt that has inundated the Caribbean since 2011 is being attributed to changes in currents and suitable growing conditions. Image Credit: Jean-Philippe Maréchal.

Researchers identify ‘tipping point’ that caused Sargassum inundations in the Caribbean

The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt has puzzled researchers since 2011. A new model demonstrates that the alga was brought to the tropics by strong currents, and thrived in ideal growing conditions.

March 13, 2025Faculty & Staff

Chris Kiahtipes stands at a podium with the word Royal Society printed on it, preparing for a presentation which is projected behind him.

USF Libraries curator helped document the earliest human habitation of a tropical rainforest zone in Ivory Coast

New evidence now shows that humans lived in west Africa’s rainforests by at least 150 thousand years ago. Read more about the USF library's curator and their findings.

February 27, 2025Faculty & Staff

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USF is a top producer for Fulbright Scholars

The University of South Florida is again a top producer nationally for the highly competitive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. USF is ranked No. 6 for the 2024-25 academic year – the ninth time over the last decade to be named in the top 10. Learn more about the program and awards.

February 25, 2025Accolades, Faculty & Staff, Scholars, Students

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Institute for Digital Exploration makes history tangible

For students involved in the Institute for Digital Exploration, learning extends oceans beyond the traditional classroom.

February 24, 2025Faculty & Staff, Students

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USF Professor Ya-Hui Cheng honored for groundbreaking research in music

Music isn’t just something we listen to -- it is a living record of cultural evolution. Dr. Ya-Hui Cheng, Associate Professor of Music Theory at the College of Design, Art & Performance’s School of Music at the University of South Florida, has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field.

February 14, 2025Faculty & Staff

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USF researchers publish new genetic map of essential targets to defeat malaria

Stopping the parasite that causes malaria has been the focus of a number of ongoing studies by researchers at USF. A comprehensive new paper sheds light on the unique challenges in how the organism adapted to survive.

February 7, 2025Faculty & Staff

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Chuanmin Hu elected to 2025 class of Optica Fellows

Chuanmin Hu was honored for his significant contributions to ocean optics and remote sensing, particularly for innovative research in algorithms and applications on ocean algae.

February 5, 2025Faculty & Staff

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Professor who conducts research into dementia prevention receives UK Alumni Award

Psychology Professor Jennifer O’Brien is being recognized on the global stage for her contributions to science and impacting her field.

February 5, 2025Faculty & Staff

SKKU students joined a discussion with Michael Wiemer, Amanda Reineke and Sam Tuffaha.

New international partnership between USF and Sungkyunkwan University will prepare students for careers in fintech

A group of South Korean students visited USF as part of a strategic new partnership between the Muma College of Business and SKKU. The partnership aims to expand USF’s global presence and enrich the educational experience for students pursuing degrees in finance and fintech.

January 29, 2025Faculty & Staff, Global Networks, Students

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Yu Zhang, USF engineering professor, earns TRB Best Paper Award, pioneering sustainable transportation innovations

Yu Zhang, Ph.D., professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at USF, is elevating the university’s reputation in transportation innovation. Read to learn about her work and accomplishments.

January 23, 2025Accolades, Faculty & Staff

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Taste of Italy: Culinary event strengthens global ties

USF joined over 50 universities across the U.S. — and more than 100 countries around the world — for the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World on Nov. 20. The event brought various engagement opportunities to USF and the Tampa Bay area.

January 23, 2025Events, Faculty & Staff

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