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USF’s success securing defense contracts prompts new partnership to broaden nation’s research expertise

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵhas become the first university in Florida and one of just a handful of universities in the nation to join a new network that connects research institutions with historically black colleges or universities.

September 19, 2023Research and Innovation, University News

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵranks among top 50 public universities for fifth year in a row, reaches highest overall ranking ever from U.S. News

Over the past 10 years, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵhas risen an impressive 43 spots among public universities from No. 88 to No. 45, and 72 spots among all universities, from No. 161 to No. 89.

September 18, 2023University News

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵcelebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15- Oct. 15. ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵis hosting several events, ranging from dance lessons to panel discussions.

September 18, 2023Campus Life

USF, Florida College System partners renew guaranteed admissions program

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵis celebrating the renewal of the Fuse program, a transfer agreement that provides efficient academic pathways for students who begin their studies at one of eight participating Florida state colleges and wish to complete a bachelor’s degree at USF.

September 14, 2023Student Success

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ, Total NIL team up to launch Name, Image and Likeness certificate program

Foundations of NIL is a non-credit certificate program that provides current and future student-athletes, parents and administrators the training they need to build, develop, activate and monetize NIL and land deals.

September 14, 2023Student Success, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵAthletics

Tampa Bay Wave, Inc. and the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ Muma College of Business have selected 15 high-growth fintech startups from across the United States and abroad to take part in its second FinTech|X Accelerator program on the St. Petersburg campus.

September 14, 2023Community Partnerships

‘The perfect storm:’ Idalia leaves Florida beaches vulnerable to future inclement weather

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵgeoscientist uncovers desperate need for beach nourishment following Hurricane Idalia.

September 13, 2023Research and Innovation

For the fifth year, a job-shadowing program is offering first-year students a head start in exploring their interests and career path by giving them a sneak peek into the day-to-day activities of the professional world.

September 13, 2023Student Success

The ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵsailing team competes nationally, benefitting from year-round training at the St. Petersburg campus located on Tampa Bay. The team consists of a women's varsity team and a coed sailing club with students from all three ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵcampuses.

September 13, 2023Campus Life

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵhelping the U.S. Department of Defense strengthen its communication, leadership skills

The series of trainings is the first order to be placed by USCENTCOM under the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵInstitute of Applied Engineering’s five-year, $10 million blanket purchase agreement. ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵresearchers have been working with military officers and civil service personnel, helping improve operations and coordination in nearly every branch of the military.

September 11, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

Florida Board of Governors approves USF’s plan for a new on-campus stadium

The Florida Board of Governors voted in favor of the financing plan for the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ’s new on-campus stadium, signaling state-level support for the transformational facility scheduled to open in fall 2026.

September 8, 2023Campus Life, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵAthletics, University News

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵand Rapid7 to launch cyber training initiative through $1.5 million federal grant

The Rapid7 Cyber Threat Intelligence Lab at ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵhas secured its largest federal investment since its launch earlier this year. The Office of Naval Research and the National Science Foundation awarded ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵand Rapid7, a leader in cloud risk and threat detection, a $1.5 million grant to conduct research into effective ways for training cyber operators.

September 8, 2023Research and Innovation