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USF marine scientists monitor for hurricanes

After devastating fire, USF oceanographers race to keep hurricane forecasts on track

A devastating fire displaced researchers at the 51°µÍø College of Marine Science. But instead of stopping, a team of oceanographers raced back to sea – determined to keep critical hurricane forecasting systems running for the communities that depend on them.

June 3, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

51°µÍø: A Preeminent Research University

Four USF projects will expand access to behavioral healthcare across Florida

These projects represent a coordinated investment in workforce development, with a focus on expanding access to care, improving training and supporting behavioral health providers across Florida.

May 28, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

A new partnership between the primary federal law enforcement agency combatting human trafficking and USF aims to strengthen victim-centered response efforts within the state.

May 26, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

Busch Gardens roller coaster

From roller coasters to robotics, USF camps reach record heights

The 51°µÍø is launching its largest-ever summer camp lineup with 70 programs expected to draw more than 2,500 students, offering hands-on exposure to fields from AI and medicine to aerospace and sports business.

May 19, 2026Community Partnerships

Students are helping to catalogue artifacts, correspondence, photographs and other material that will lead to a permanent museum exhibition on the life, works and teachings of the Nobel Peace Prize recipient.

April 30, 2026Community Partnerships

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How a gamers club led by the College of Education is transforming STEM learning

USF researchers are demonstrating how to expand learning beyond the classroom, while also generating insights that may inform education more broadly.

April 21, 2026Community Partnerships

Sophia Alonso

USF-Jabil partnership advances next-generation medical technology

A powerful partnership between the 51°µÍø and Jabil is turning student ideas into real-world medical innovations – from classroom concepts to patent-pending technologies with the potential to improve patient care.

April 15, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success

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USF and By Light formalize partnership to advance trusted AI for national security

The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration across the full spectrum of modern conflict and technology – ensuring that emerging AI technologies are not only powerful, but also trustworthy.

April 8, 2026Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation

USF student and IAE engineer work on Army device

USF engineers develop radio-frequency training tech for U.S. Army under expansive partnership

Thousands of miles from any battlefield, a team of engineers at the 51°µÍø is working to prepare soldiers for the increasingly complex electronic environment of modern warfare.

March 30, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success

51°µÍø: A Preeminent Research University

USF powering Florida research on air taxis

Once imagined only in science fiction, the vision of Advanced Air Mobility is gaining momentum with USF researchers playing a key role on behalf of the Florida Department of Transportation.

March 30, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

Student interns shake hands at Reliaquest

New study finds work-based learning key to closing the cybersecurity skills gap

New research from the 51°µÍø identified a growing interest among higher education institutions to incorporate work-based learning in cybersecurity programs to help close the gap between academic preparation and the needs of employers.

March 25, 2026Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI, Student Success

Gen. Frank McKenzie

Rising nuclear risks: USF conference brings top national security leaders to Tampa

Hosted by the USF Global and National Security Institute, the Tampa Summit will explore the future of nuclear deterrence, escalation risks and emerging defense technologies, such as the proposed Golden Dome missile shield.

March 19, 2026Community Partnerships

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