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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

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From Ghana to Florida

Delaenam Akahoho, a proud double Bull alumna of USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), has charted a path from her childhood in Accra, Ghana, to a successful career in public health. Learn about how her experiences in Florida shaped her commitment to improving health outcomes for underserved populations.

March 7, 2025Alumni

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Global experts convene to explore the cutting-edge science of microbiomes

Experts from around the world recently gathered at USF Health to talk about advances in the science of microbiomes.

March 5, 2025Events

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The power of global collaboration: The inaugural Joint Fintech Research Symposium between the University of South Florida and the University of East London 

University of East London (UEL) and Tampa Bay strengthen their partnership activity in exciting ways. Read about the Tampa Bay Wave and UEL roundtable and the launching of the first Joint UEL/USF Fintech Research Symposium.

February 27, 2025Events, Global Networks

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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

USF St. Petersburg Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Gabby Schwager poses while making a Go Bulls hand sign.

From the Florida coast to the polar seas: Gabby Schwager dives deep into marine biology research

USF alum Gabby Schwager’s journey at USF St. Petersburg led her to discover a passion for marine biology research through hands-on fieldwork and immersive coursework. Read more about her studies and the unique opportunities the university offers to aspiring marine scientists.

February 25, 2025Alumni

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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

Marine exploration and research

USF’s Florida Institute of Oceanography and DEEP forge partnership to advance marine exploration

A new public-private partnership seeks to expand human access into ocean environments by fostering deep sea exploration and developing new technologies for the state of Florida and beyond.

February 13, 2025Accolades

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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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