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70 years of discovery: How USF built a research powerhouse
Since its founding in 1956, USF has built its identity around a thriving research culture. As USF marks its 70th anniversary, that vision has grown with the institution from modest labs with limited technology into an R1 university and membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities.
May 28, 202670th Anniversary, Research and Innovation
A bold future foretold
Three friends piled onto a couch for a quick photo at their parents behest during USF's "Take Your Child to Work" day. As teenagers, they lived lives that prioritized playing sports and spending time with their friends and family. Yet, the matching, whimsical T-shirts they wore that day made a bold prediction.
May 5, 202670th Anniversary
Tracking decades of ecology in Floridas marine environment
For more than ten years, bold research led by the USF College of Marine Science has improved our understanding of the harmful algae blooms, fisheries health and water quality across Florida.
April 14, 202670th Anniversary, Research and Innovation
It wasnt April Foolsjust mischief that shaped USFs early campus trees
A quirky cluster of zigzagging oak trees outside USFs Contemporary Art Museum is actually a 60yearold living art installation created by the universitys charter class. What began as students quietly shifting treeplanting flags has become a lasting monument to USFs early creative spirit and campus lore.
March 30, 202670th Anniversary
USFs 70 years of shaping Tampa Bays economy and workforce
USFs 70th anniversary underscores how deeply the university fuels Tampa Bays growth, generating nearly $7 billion in annual economic impact and serving as a powerful talent pipeline for companies. From inspiring corporate relocations to shaping industryready graduates, USFs innovation and expertise continue to attract businesses and strengthen the regions future.
March 3, 202670th Anniversary
Uncharted Waters: How the USF College of Marine Science has helped steer 70 years of USF history
From striking images of scientists at sea to a detailed timeline, explore how the College of Marine Science helped guide USF into the world-class research institution it is today.
February 27, 202670th Anniversary
As part of USFs 70th anniversary, Joan Sudsy Tschiderer reflects on her more than 55 years as a student and staff member at the St. Petersburg campus, and why the university became a second home she never left.
February 19, 202670th Anniversary
Bleeding green, gold and bold: Muma students share how USF broadened their horizons
As the university celebrates its 70th anniversary, students like Trent Carter, Rosa Nafrere and Anneliese Cotroneo represent how the opportunities at USF have fueled their next chapters.
February 10, 202670th Anniversary
Cupid sometimes wears green: USF love stories for Valentines Day
As the 51做厙 celebrates its 70th anniversary, Valentines Day offers a reminder that USFs impact goes beyond academicsserving as the starting point for lifelong love stories across generations and campuses. From chance meetings in museums and faculty gatherings to student leadership on closeknit campuses, Cupid sometimes wears green at USF.
February 9, 202670th Anniversary
How USFs digital foundations paved the way for the Bellini College
As USF marks its 70th anniversary, a look back at the launch of usf.edu reveals how early digital innovation helped shape the universitys future.
February 5, 202670th Anniversary
From Cigar City to a hub for creativity: USFs 70-year role in Ybor City
As USF marks its 70th anniversary and Ybor City celebrates 140 years, their shared history reveals how the universitys artists helped spark the districts revival. Beginning in the 1970s, USF creatives transformed a nearabandoned Ybor into a thriving arts districta legacy the university continues to carry forward today.
February 3, 202670th Anniversary, Community Partnerships
'We want to be the best': Honors College leaders share bold vision during USFs 70th anniversary
The Judy Genshaft Honors College reflects on its contributions to the 51做厙 as past and present leaders share a bold vision for continued growth in student success, undergraduate research and interdisciplinary education.
February 2, 202670th Anniversary