USF researchers harness sunlight in promising breakthrough to fight red tide

A team of University of South Florida researchers believes an everyday element, sunlight, could play a key role in reducing harmful red tide blooms impacting the Bay Area.

USF baseball looking to make noise in 2026
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The USF baseball team is ready for the 2026 season to begin, aiming to go on a postseason run for the first time since 2021. FOX 13's Mark Skol Jr. reports.

USF College of Nursing receives $2M gift to expand second-degree nursing program

The University of South Florida on Wednesday announced the $2 million donation, which will establish the Second Degree Nursing Success Scholarship, designed to make the college’s accelerated bachelor’s in nursing program more accessible.

USF students to crack code on cyber criminals through new criminology and AI degree

As more tech companies call the Tampa Bay area home and bring along a workforce pipeline, USF and Cyber Florida shared how future classes will help graduates be forces for good against cyber criminals.

USF approves tuition increase for out-of-state students

USF’s Board of Trustees voted on Monday to approve a 15% increase in non-resident tuition and fees, following authorization from the Florida Board of Governors. The increase takes effect in fall 2026 and applies to out-of-state and international students.

'Florida Pakistani Community' celebrates Lok Virsa at USF Campus

Lok Virsa is a celebration of Pakistani culture in all forms and the 'Florida Pakistani Community' celebrated the event at the University of South Florida.

USF tennis star Hugo Car to compete for individual national championship

USF tennis player Hugo Car considers himself fortunate. "I am pretty lucky to find this opportunity to play here, to study here," Car said. "Everything is really good."

Plans for USF's giant 'Fletcher District' move forward

This week the Florida Board of Governors approved a major expansion at USF, called ‘The Fletcher District’. 

Renderings released of USF’s ‘Fletcher District’ multi-use development project

The University of South Florida released new renderings Friday for its Fletcher District project, an area that could become a prime spot for alumni, students and fans.

USF women's basketball is ready to carry program legacy under Michele Woods-Baxter

For the first time this century, USF women's basketball will not have Jose Fernandez roaming courtside. He is off to the WNBA to become the head coach of the Dallas Wings. 

New USF College of Cybersecurity and AI draws thousands of students

The Bellini College of Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and Computing doesn’t have a building yet, but it has 3,000 students in its first year with forecasts of 5,000 students two years from now.