/provost/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usFri, 24 Apr 2026 03:00:12 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/provost/news/2026/faculty-advisor-awards-open.aspxTo that end, the Office of the Provost is happy to announce Faculty and Advisor awards for the coming fall. The awards carry a one-time remuneration and are intended to recognize outstanding accomplishments for USF Faculty.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:45:29 Office of the Provost Faculty & Advisor Award Applications OpenTo that end, the Office of the Provost is happy to announce Faculty and Advisor awards for the coming fall. The awards carry a one-time remuneration and are intended to recognize outstanding accomplishments for USF Faculty.provost mohapatra putting medallion on dup/provost/news/2026/faculty-advisor-awards-open.aspx/news/2026/usf-scientists-solve-100-year-old-mystery-behind-rubber-that-powers-modern-life.aspxEvery time you drive, board a plane or water your lawn, you’re relying on a material that has quietly powered modern life for nearly a century – reinforced rubber. It’s in car and aircraft tires, industrial seals, medical devices and countless everyday products. Yet despite its ubiquity and its central role in the $260 billion global tire industry, scientists have never fully understood why it works so well. Until now.External ArticleThu, 16 Apr 2026 10:34:17 USF scientists solve 100 year-old mystery behind rubber that powers modern lifeEvery time you drive, board a plane or water your lawn, you’re relying on a material that has quietly powered modern life for nearly a century – reinforced rubber. It’s in car and aircraft tires, industrial seals, medical devices and countless everyday products. Yet despite its ubiquity and its central role in the $260 billion global tire industry, scientists have never fully understood why it works so well. Until now.Car tires on the road/news/2026/usf-scientists-solve-100-year-old-mystery-behind-rubber-that-powers-modern-life.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/qr-code-hospitality-experience-for-older-adults.aspxOlder adults and technology haven’t always had the smoothest relationship. From learning to use email to operating smartphones, each new wave has brought fresh challenges and frustrations. Now, mastering QR codes is the latest hurdle. USF research shows that when these interactions are difficult, customer satisfaction and loyalty can suffer.External ArticleThu, 16 Apr 2026 10:23:52 How QR codes can make or break the hospitality experience for older adultsOlder adults and technology haven’t always had the smoothest relationship. From learning to use email to operating smartphones, each new wave has brought fresh challenges and frustrations. Now, mastering QR codes is the latest hurdle. USF research shows that when these interactions are difficult, customer satisfaction and loyalty can suffer.two older adults holding phone over QR code with play button to watch video/news/2026/qr-code-hospitality-experience-for-older-adults.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/usf-jabil-partnership-advances-next-generation-medical-technology.aspxThrough a growing partnership with Jabil, USF engineering students are turning ideas into real-world solutions – and in some cases, into technologies with the potential to reach patients. Jabil is a global engineering, supply chain and manufacturing solutions provider and one of the largest health care manufacturing solutions providers worldwide.External ArticleWed, 15 Apr 2026 14:51:13 USF-Jabil partnership advances next-generation medical technologyThrough a growing partnership with Jabil, USF engineering students are turning ideas into real-world solutions – and in some cases, into technologies with the potential to reach patients. Jabil is a global engineering, supply chain and manufacturing solutions provider and one of the largest health care manufacturing solutions providers worldwide.Sophia Alonso performing science experiment/news/2026/usf-jabil-partnership-advances-next-generation-medical-technology.aspxResearch and Innovation/research-innovation/news/2026/research-development-review-article-co-authored-by-rdi-karen-walker-defines-competitive-intelligence-for-higher-education.aspxA new scholarly paper co-authored by Karen Walker and Alba Clivati McIntyre is helping shape how universities nationwide think about strategy, funding and research growth.External ArticleTue, 14 Apr 2026 14:59:11 Research Development Review paper, co-authored by RDI’s Karen Walker, defines competitive intelligence for higher educationA new scholarly paper co-authored by Karen Walker and Alba Clivati McIntyre is helping shape how universities nationwide think about strategy, funding and research growth.Karen Walker and Alba McIntyre/research-innovation/news/2026/research-development-review-article-co-authored-by-rdi-karen-walker-defines-competitive-intelligence-for-higher-education.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/usf-and-by-light-formalize-partnership-to-advance-trusted-ai-for-national-security.aspxThe 51���� and defense contractor By Light Professional IT Services LLC have formalized a strategic partnership to advance the development of safer, more reliable artificial intelligence systems for national security and beyond.External ArticleWed, 08 Apr 2026 18:45:02 USF and By Light formalize partnership to advance trusted AI for national securityThe 51���� and defense contractor By Light Professional IT Services LLC have formalized a strategic partnership to advance the development of safer, more reliable artificial intelligence systems for national security and beyond.Ankur Mali, Seungbae Kim and Anshuman Chhabra/news/2026/usf-and-by-light-formalize-partnership-to-advance-trusted-ai-for-national-security.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/u-s-news-and-world-report-ranks-more-than-40-usf-graduate-programs-among-the-nations-best.aspxUSF features 42 graduate programs ranked inside the top 100 among all public and private institutions, including 18 ranked in the top 50 and five in the top 25. USF’s programs are also among the best in Florida, with 14 ranked No. 1 or No. 2 in the state.External ArticleTue, 07 Apr 2026 09:47:50 U.S. News & World Report ranks more than 40 USF graduate programs among the nation’s bestUSF features 42 graduate programs ranked inside the top 100 among all public and private institutions, including 18 ranked in the top 50 and five in the top 25. USF’s programs are also among the best in Florida, with 14 ranked No. 1 or No. 2 in the state.Femaie student at commencement/news/2026/u-s-news-and-world-report-ranks-more-than-40-usf-graduate-programs-among-the-nations-best.aspxHonors and Awards/ons/news/2026/two-usf-students-named-2026-goldwater-scholars.aspxBellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing student Caleb Fernandes and USF College of Arts and Sciences student Diya Upadhyaya — both third-year students in the Judy Genshaft Honors College — were awarded the honor, which is considered the nation’s highest for undergraduate research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.External ArticleFri, 03 Apr 2026 18:40:35 Two USF Students Named 2026 Goldwater ScholarsBellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing student Caleb Fernandes and USF College of Arts and Sciences student Diya Upadhyaya — both third-year students in the Judy Genshaft Honors College — were awarded the honor, which is considered the nation’s highest for undergraduate research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyaya show their bull spirit on a bench outside the Judy Genshaft Honors College/ons/news/2026/two-usf-students-named-2026-goldwater-scholars.aspxHonors and Awards/marine-science/news/2026/tracking-decades-of-ecological-changes-in-south-floridas-marine-environment.aspxDi Geronimo’s research is part of the Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (MBON), a nation-wide collaboration that aims to measure and improve the health of ocean ecosystems. Every seven weeks for the past 10 years, the Southeast MBON regional partners have used regular cruises to gather samples and many different types of data. The specialized techniques that are used by the science teams allow researchers to track biological changes off the coast of Florida that are invisible any other way.External ArticleWed, 01 Apr 2026 10:37:22 Tracking decades of ecological changes in South Florida’s marine environmentDi Geronimo’s research is part of the Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (MBON), a nation-wide collaboration that aims to measure and improve the health of ocean ecosystems. Every seven weeks for the past 10 years, the Southeast MBON regional partners have used regular cruises to gather samples and many different types of data. The specialized techniques that are used by the science teams allow researchers to track biological changes off the coast of Florida that are invisible any other way.Two people in yellow helmets and life jackets taking samples on research vessel/marine-science/news/2026/tracking-decades-of-ecological-changes-in-south-floridas-marine-environment.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/usf-powering-florida-research-on-air-taxis.aspxInstead of sitting in traffic, commuters across the country could one day lift off for a 20‑minute flight to their destination. 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.External ArticleMon, 30 Mar 2026 10:12:08 USF powering Florida research on air taxisInstead of sitting in traffic, commuters across the country could one day lift off for a 20‑minute flight to their destination. 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.air taxi model /news/2026/usf-powering-florida-research-on-air-taxis.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/usf-engineers-develop-radio-frequency-training-tech-for-us-army-under-expansive-partnership.aspxThousands of miles from any battlefield, a team of engineers at the 51���� is working to prepare soldiers for the increasingly complex electronic environment of modern warfare.External ArticleMon, 30 Mar 2026 10:08:41 USF engineers develop radio-frequency training tech for U.S. Army under expansive partnershipThousands of miles from any battlefield, a team of engineers at the 51���� is working to prepare soldiers for the increasingly complex electronic environment of modern warfare.51����: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/usf-engineers-develop-radio-frequency-training-tech-for-us-army-under-expansive-partnership.aspxResearch and Innovation/research-innovation/news/2026/five-usf-faculty-named-2025-fellows-of-american-association-for-advancement-of-science.aspx51���� faculty members Michael Lynch, Usha Menon, Niketa Patel, Charles Stanish and Jose Zayas-Castro have been elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science 2025 class of Fellows.External ArticleThu, 26 Mar 2026 16:21:08 Five USF faculty named 2025 fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science51���� faculty members Michael Lynch, Usha Menon, Niketa Patel, Charles Stanish and Jose Zayas-Castro have been elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science 2025 class of Fellows.five faculty members headshots with caption that reads "university of south florida 2025 aaas class of fellows"/research-innovation/news/2026/five-usf-faculty-named-2025-fellows-of-american-association-for-advancement-of-science.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and Innovationhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/largest-clinical-trial-using-brain-training-to-reduce-dementia-receives-millions.aspxAn expansive clinical trial led by USF researchers and aimed at delaying the onset of dementia continues to receive major federal support for addressing a public health crisis.External ArticleWed, 25 Mar 2026 10:04:13 Largest clinical trial using brain training to reduce dementia receives $2.8 million in federal fundingAn expansive clinical trial led by USF researchers and aimed at delaying the onset of dementia continues to receive major federal support for addressing a public health crisis.Two people looking at computer screen smilinghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/largest-clinical-trial-using-brain-training-to-reduce-dementia-receives-millions.aspxResearch and Innovation/education/news/2026/new-study-finds-work-based-learning-key-to-closing-the-cybersecurity-skills-gap.aspxAs the demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to rise, new research from the 51���� 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 skills employers are seeking.External ArticleMon, 23 Mar 2026 10:14:20 New study finds work-based learning key to closing the cybersecurity skills gapAs the demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to rise, new research from the 51���� 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 skills employers are seeking.Students in the reliaquest program/education/news/2026/new-study-finds-work-based-learning-key-to-closing-the-cybersecurity-skills-gap.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/rise-of-telehealth-prescribed-stimulants.aspxUSF Health College of Public Health Professor Katherine Drabiak’s recent research, published in the Journal of Legal Medicine, explores the legal and ethical challenges surrounding the prescribing of stimulants through telehealth services.External ArticleMon, 16 Mar 2026 10:18:20 USF research explores the rise of telehealth-prescribed stimulantsUSF Health College of Public Health Professor Katherine Drabiak’s recent research, published in the Journal of Legal Medicine, explores the legal and ethical challenges surrounding the prescribing of stimulants through telehealth services.telehealth appointment on laptop/news/2026/rise-of-telehealth-prescribed-stimulants.aspxResearch and Innovationhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/discovery-of-first-st-patricks-day-leads-to-museum-exhibition-on-the-irish-in-florida.aspxIn 2018, USF St. Petersburg historian J. Michael Francis uncovered that the first known St. Patrick’s Day procession took place not in New York City or Boston or even Ireland, but rather St. Augustine, Fla. That discovery has led to a new museum exhibition that highlights the Irish diaspora in St. Augustine and East Florida.External ArticleMon, 16 Mar 2026 10:13:05 Discovery of first St. Patrick’s Day leads to museum exhibition on the Irish in FloridaIn 2018, USF St. Petersburg historian J. Michael Francis uncovered that the first known St. Patrick’s Day procession took place not in New York City or Boston or even Ireland, but rather St. Augustine, Fla. That discovery has led to a new museum exhibition that highlights the Irish diaspora in St. Augustine and East Florida.New museum exhibition on the Irish diaspora in Florida.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/discovery-of-first-st-patricks-day-leads-to-museum-exhibition-on-the-irish-in-florida.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/usf-research-activity-climbs-15-percent-strengthening-national-standing.aspxThe 51���� increased its research activity to $531 million in fiscal year 2025 – a rise from last year and a 15% jump over the last two years – reinforcing the university’s upward trajectory in an increasingly competitive national funding environment.External ArticleTue, 10 Mar 2026 10:20:15 USF research activity climbs 15%, strengthening national standingThe 51���� increased its research activity to $531 million in fiscal year 2025 – a rise from last year and a 15% jump over the last two years – reinforcing the university’s upward trajectory in an increasingly competitive national funding environment.Two men work on a rocket/news/2026/usf-research-activity-climbs-15-percent-strengthening-national-standing.aspxResearch and Innovation/health/news/2026/gvn-opens-international-hq-at-usf.aspxThe Global Virus Network (GVN) marked the opening of its International Headquarters on March 5 at the 51���� Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation (ITVI), a GVN Center of Excellence.External ArticleMon, 09 Mar 2026 11:02:44 Global Virus Network opens International Headquarters at 51����The Global Virus Network (GVN) marked the opening of its International Headquarters on March 5 at the 51���� Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation (ITVI), a GVN Center of Excellence.Leaders of USF and the Global Virus Network cutting the ceremonial ribbon for the new international headquarters/health/news/2026/gvn-opens-international-hq-at-usf.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/fluorescent-imaging-reveals-how-a-global-parasite-develops.aspxInfectious disease researchers at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine adapted a fluorescent imaging system typically used to study human cells to observe the growth of Toxoplasma gondii, a widespread organism that infects humans and animals, in real time—paving the way for future treatments.External ArticleThu, 05 Mar 2026 00:33:16 Fluorescent imaging reveals how a global parasite develops, opening new paths for drug treatmentInfectious disease researchers at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine adapted a fluorescent imaging system typically used to study human cells to observe the growth of Toxoplasma gondii, a widespread organism that infects humans and animals, in real time—paving the way for future treatments.Fluorescent microscopy image of Toxoplasma gondii. /news/2026/fluorescent-imaging-reveals-how-a-global-parasite-develops.aspxResearch and Innovation/research-innovation/news/2026/nai-names-six-usf-faculty-to-its2026-class-of-senior-members.aspxThe National Academy of Inventors has named six 51���� faculty members to its Class of 2026 Senior Members. NAI’s Senior Member recognition program recognizes active faculty, scientists and administrators at NAI member institutions who have successfully produced, patented and commercialized technologies that have brought, or aspire to bring, real impact on the welfare of society and economic progress.External ArticleThu, 26 Feb 2026 10:57:34 National Academy of Inventors names six USF faculty to its 2026 class of senior membersThe National Academy of Inventors has named six 51���� faculty members to its Class of 2026 Senior Members. NAI’s Senior Member recognition program recognizes active faculty, scientists and administrators at NAI member institutions who have successfully produced, patented and commercialized technologies that have brought, or aspire to bring, real impact on the welfare of society and economic progress.headshots of six new members of NAI/research-innovation/news/2026/nai-names-six-usf-faculty-to-its2026-class-of-senior-members.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/welcoming-president-moez-limayem-his-first-day-in-photos.aspxMoez Limayem officially began his tenure as USF’s ninth president with a day spent engaging with the university community.External ArticleThu, 19 Feb 2026 11:40:09 Welcoming President Moez Limayem: His first week in photosMoez Limayem officially began his tenure as USF’s ninth president with a day spent engaging with the university community.President Moez Limayem meets with students on campus/news/2026/welcoming-president-moez-limayem-his-first-day-in-photos.aspx/engineering/news/2026/usf-expands-footprint-in-space-research.aspxAs Florida’s space industry accelerates at an unprecedented pace, the 51���� is stepping into a larger role by investing in space research, expanding faculty expertise and strengthening partnerships that position it at the forefront of the state’s growing space economy.External ArticleWed, 18 Feb 2026 11:05:59 USF expands its footprint in space researchAs Florida’s space industry accelerates at an unprecedented pace, the 51���� is stepping into a larger role by investing in space research, expanding faculty expertise and strengthening partnerships that position it at the forefront of the state’s growing space economy.Engineering faculty, Andrea D'Ambrosio, Xiaoyu Liu, and Ahmadreza Vaselbehagh /engineering/news/2026/usf-expands-footprint-in-space-research.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/forbes-ranks-usf-best-large-employers-2026.aspxThe 51���� is one of the country’s best large employers, according to a new list released by Forbes. USF is the only public or private university in Florida to make the list.External ArticleFri, 13 Feb 2026 09:57:29 USF recognized by Forbes as one of America’s top large employers for second consecutive yearThe 51���� is one of the country’s best large employers, according to a new list released by Forbes. USF is the only public or private university in Florida to make the list.Student workers smiling at each other/news/2026/forbes-ranks-usf-best-large-employers-2026.aspxHonors and Awards/news/2026/tampa-bay-regions-members-of-congress-secure-14-million-in-new-funding-for-seven-projects-at-usf.aspxThe 51���� will receive more than $14 million in new resources as part of the federal spending package enacted in recent weeks. The funds were secured for the university as the result of the work by members of Congress who represent the Tampa Bay area to identify and advance local projects that benefit the region, state and nation.External ArticleThu, 12 Feb 2026 10:00:19 Tampa Bay region’s members of Congress secure $14 million in new funding for seven projects at USFThe 51���� will receive more than $14 million in new resources as part of the federal spending package enacted in recent weeks. The funds were secured for the university as the result of the work by members of Congress who represent the Tampa Bay area to identify and advance local projects that benefit the region, state and nation.Capitol building/news/2026/tampa-bay-regions-members-of-congress-secure-14-million-in-new-funding-for-seven-projects-at-usf.aspxSpotlights/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-ranks-among-top-20-public-universities-for-new-patents-in-2025.aspxThe 51���� has reaffirmed its position as one of the nation’s most innovative research institutions, earning a place among the top 20 public universities for producing U.S. utility patents, according to annual rankings released today by the National Academy of Inventors.External ArticleThu, 12 Feb 2026 09:49:03 USF ranks among top 20 public universities for new patents in 2025The 51���� has reaffirmed its position as one of the nation’s most innovative research institutions, earning a place among the top 20 public universities for producing U.S. utility patents, according to annual rankings released today by the National Academy of Inventors.Screenshot on computer featuring facial recognition software on an infant/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-ranks-among-top-20-public-universities-for-new-patents-in-2025.aspxResearch and Innovation/provost/news/2026/mannering-nae.aspxFred Mannering, professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and executive director of the 51����’s Center for Urban Transportation Research, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:12:17 Professor Fred Mannering elected to the National Academy of EngineeringFred Mannering, professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and executive director of the 51����’s Center for Urban Transportation Research, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering.51����: A Preeminent Research University/provost/news/2026/mannering-nae.aspxHonors and Awards/health/news/2026/usf-launches-nations-first-fully-integrated-voice-and-hearing-institute.aspxThe USF Health Institute for Voice and Hearing Innovation is the first in the nation to bring together multidisciplinary patient care and clinical research for disorders of communication and swallowing in a single, fully integrated space.External ArticleFri, 06 Feb 2026 10:53:20 USF Health launches nation’s first fully integrated institute for voice, hearing and swallowing care and researchThe USF Health Institute for Voice and Hearing Innovation is the first in the nation to bring together multidisciplinary patient care and clinical research for disorders of communication and swallowing in a single, fully integrated space.USF Health ribbon cutting by event attendees /health/news/2026/usf-launches-nations-first-fully-integrated-voice-and-hearing-institute.aspxResearch and Innovation/world/news/2026/top-producer-fulbright-scholars.aspxUSF is the only public university in Florida to be recognized as a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars this year. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s premier international academic exchange program, providing faculty the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research abroad.External ArticleThu, 05 Feb 2026 11:01:44 USF earns national distinction as a leading producer of Fulbright ScholarsUSF is the only public university in Florida to be recognized as a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars this year. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s premier international academic exchange program, providing faculty the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research abroad.study abroad students in a group photo with the fulbright logo /world/news/2026/top-producer-fulbright-scholars.aspxHonors and Awards/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/how-usfs-digital-foundations-paved-the-way-for-the-bellini-college.aspxAs USF marks its 70th anniversary, a look back at the launch of usf.edu reveals how early digital innovation helped shape the university’s future.External ArticleTue, 03 Feb 2026 10:59:39 How USF’s digital foundations paved the way for the Bellini CollegeAs USF marks its 70th anniversary, a look back at the launch of usf.edu reveals how early digital innovation helped shape the university’s future.person holding an original ethernet reciever/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/how-usfs-digital-foundations-paved-the-way-for-the-bellini-college.aspxEvents/news/2026/usf-engineered-material-uses-sunlight-to-reduce-florida-red-tide.aspxWhat if the answer to combating red tide isn’t a complex mechanical system, but a fine, crystalline powder? That’s the goal behind a new material developed by USF researchers Ioannis Spanopoulos and George Philippidis and their doctoral students.External ArticleThu, 29 Jan 2026 13:16:49 USF-engineered material uses sunlight to combat Florida's red tideWhat if the answer to combating red tide isn’t a complex mechanical system, but a fine, crystalline powder? That’s the goal behind a new material developed by USF researchers Ioannis Spanopoulos and George Philippidis and their doctoral students.students and faculty in lab coats pointing at a computer featuring their research/news/2026/usf-engineered-material-uses-sunlight-to-reduce-florida-red-tide.aspxResearch and Innovation/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/history-of-usf-college-of-arts-and-sciences.aspxAs USF celebrates 70 years since its founding, the College of Arts and Sciences is reflecting on the role it played in shaping USF’s past, present and future as one of the most research-intensive universities.External ArticleWed, 28 Jan 2026 11:04:22 A foundation for the future: How the College of Arts and Sciences helped USF take shapeAs USF celebrates 70 years since its founding, the College of Arts and Sciences is reflecting on the role it played in shaping USF’s past, present and future as one of the most research-intensive universities.black and white photo of chemistry department students and faculty in 1966/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/history-of-usf-college-of-arts-and-sciences.aspxEvents/news/2026/usf-online-graduate-programs-rise-significantly-place-among-the-nations-best-in-new-usf-news-rankings.aspxAll four USF programs ranked in the 2026 Best Online Graduate Programs by U.S. News & World Report improved from last year and are inside the top 35 among public universities, including one USF program in the top 15 and another jumping into the top 20.External ArticleTue, 27 Jan 2026 11:06:45 USF online graduate programs rise significantly, place among the nation’s best in new U.S. News rankingsAll four USF programs ranked in the 2026 Best Online Graduate Programs by U.S. News & World Report improved from last year and are inside the top 35 among public universities, including one USF program in the top 15 and another jumping into the top 20.photo of a graduate in cap and gown, with text: Top 35 online grad programs among public universities/news/2026/usf-online-graduate-programs-rise-significantly-place-among-the-nations-best-in-new-usf-news-rankings.aspxHonors and Awards/news/2026/new-report-finds-usfs-economic-impact-nears-10-billion-annually-across-florida-including-7-billion-in-tampa-bay.aspxThe 51���� today shared results from a new report that assesses the impact of the university on the regional and state economy. According to the analysis, USF generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion across Florida, including $7 billion in the Tampa Bay region.External ArticleMon, 26 Jan 2026 10:04:04 New report finds USF’s economic impact nears $10 billion annually across Florida, including $7 billion in Tampa BayThe 51���� today shared results from a new report that assesses the impact of the university on the regional and state economy. According to the analysis, USF generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion across Florida, including $7 billion in the Tampa Bay region.usf economic impact report text overlaying bull statue/news/2026/new-report-finds-usfs-economic-impact-nears-10-billion-annually-across-florida-including-7-billion-in-tampa-bay.aspxSpotlights/innovative-education/news/2025/usf-ined-studios-big-winning-season.aspxThe 51����’s Innovative Education Studios (InEd Studios), is celebrating a milestone year after earning six Suncoast Emmy® Awards from seven total nominations and securing two Gold Davey Awards for excellence in digital media, storytelling and motion graphics work.External ArticleThu, 18 Dec 2025 13:20:56 USF’s InEd Studios Celebrates Six Suncoast Emmy Wins and Two Gold Davey AwardsThe 51����’s Innovative Education Studios (InEd Studios), is celebrating a milestone year after earning six Suncoast Emmy® Awards from seven total nominations and securing two Gold Davey Awards for excellence in digital media, storytelling and motion graphics work.51����: A Preeminent Research University/innovative-education/news/2025/usf-ined-studios-big-winning-season.aspxHonors and Awards/news/2025/usf-climbs-to-its-highest-position-ever-in-us-news-rankings.aspxThe 51���� has reached an all-time high in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the best colleges. In the rankings released today, USF is No. 88 overall among all public or private universities in America, up from No. 91 last year. USF also rose to No. 43 among public universities, up two spots from last year, and inside the top 50 for the seventh year in a row. Over the past 10 years, USF has risen an impressive 40 spots among public universities from No. 83 to No. 43, and 71 spots among all universities, from No. 159 to No. 88.External ArticleTue, 23 Sep 2025 11:43:55 USF climbs to its highest position ever in U.S. News rankingsThe 51���� has reached an all-time high in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the best colleges. In the rankings released today, USF is No. 88 overall among all public or private universities in America, up from No. 91 last year. USF also rose to No. 43 among public universities, up two spots from last year, and inside the top 50 for the seventh year in a row. Over the past 10 years, USF has risen an impressive 40 spots among public universities from No. 83 to No. 43, and 71 spots among all universities, from No. 159 to No. 88.51����: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-climbs-to-its-highest-position-ever-in-us-news-rankings.aspxHonors and Awards/provost/news/2025/provost-mohapatra-inside-usf-bold-trajectory.aspxIn a recent Inside USF podcast episode, Provost Prasant Mohapatra describes the extensive efforts underway as the college gears up to welcome its first students this fall. He also reveals plans for a high-profile AI-cybersecurity conference and dives into several other transformational initiatives, including new degree programs in aerospace-aeronautical engineering and design and construction management.Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:02:30 Provost Mohapatra on Inside USF: what’s next for USF’s bold trajectoryIn a recent Inside USF podcast episode, Provost Prasant Mohapatra describes the extensive efforts underway as the college gears up to welcome its first students this fall. He also reveals plans for a high-profile AI-cybersecurity conference and dives into several other transformational initiatives, including new degree programs in aerospace-aeronautical engineering and design and construction management.Inside USF: The Podcast with woman sitting at microphone/provost/news/2025/provost-mohapatra-inside-usf-bold-trajectory.aspxSpotlights/news/2025/usf-bellini-college-to-ignite-tampa-bays-tech-talent.aspxAs artificial intelligence and cybersecurity reshape every facet of our lives, the 51���� is rising to the moment. Launching this fall, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will serve as a launchpad for the next generation of interdisciplinary experts to meet growing demands.External ArticleMon, 28 Apr 2025 09:59:14 USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing to ignite Tampa Bay’s tech talentAs artificial intelligence and cybersecurity reshape every facet of our lives, the 51���� is rising to the moment. Launching this fall, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will serve as a launchpad for the next generation of interdisciplinary experts to meet growing demands.skyline view at night of Tampa /news/2025/usf-bellini-college-to-ignite-tampa-bays-tech-talent.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2025/historic-40-gift-establishes-bellini-college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity.aspxIn a bold move to position Tampa as a global leader in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, the 51���� (USF) today announced a record-setting $40 million gift to establish the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. This transformational investment—the largest in USF’s nearly 70-year history—marks the first named college in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to the convergence of AI and cybersecurity.External ArticleTue, 11 Mar 2025 13:07:35 Historic $40M gift establishes Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at USF, solidifying Tampa Bay as “Cyber Bay”In a bold move to position Tampa as a global leader in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, the 51���� (USF) today announced a record-setting $40 million gift to establish the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. This transformational investment—the largest in USF’s nearly 70-year history—marks the first named college in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to the convergence of AI and cybersecurity.USF cybersecurity student Brianna Deaubler, USF Provost Prasant Mohapatra, USF Foundation CEO Jay Stroman, Arnie and Lauren Bellini, USF President Rhea Law and USF Board of Trustees Chair Will Weatherford/news/2025/historic-40-gift-establishes-bellini-college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2025/college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing-will-fosterusf-wide-collaborations.aspxAs an assistant professor with the 51����’s School of Information Systems and Management in the Muma College of Business, Triparna de Vreede’s current research focuses on employee interaction with artificial intelligence in the workplace.External ArticleMon, 03 Mar 2025 13:09:08 Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will foster USF-wide collaborationsAs an assistant professor with the 51����’s School of Information Systems and Management in the Muma College of Business, Triparna de Vreede’s current research focuses on employee interaction with artificial intelligence in the workplace.Collage of images featuring people doing research/news/2025/college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing-will-fosterusf-wide-collaborations.aspxResearch and Innovation