USF researchers study effectiveness of quarantines using remains from Black Death plague

In a first-time study, University of South Florida researchers are looking into the effectiveness of pandemic quarantines. And, they're using skeletons as old as 600 years from Venice, Italy, to study people who died from the Black Death plague and other diseases. 

USF Women's soccer coach leaving for the pros

Denise Schilte-Brown has been the heartbeat of South Florida's women's soccer program. She's heading into her 17th and final season at USF. 

Two injured in lightning strike at  USF Track & Field event

A nine-year-old girl and a 40-year-old woman have been hospitalized after being struck by lightning at USF.

USF scientists introduce mosquito tracking dashboard to help keep tabs on insects in Tampa Bay area

Tampa Bay residents with a smartphone can help scientists at the University of South Florida with tracking mosquitoes through an online dashboard, especially now that malaria cases were in Florida this summer.

Son of Bucs legend Martin Gramatica commits to USF: ‘We couldn’t be happier’

Five-star kicker Nico Gramatica, the son of Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend Martin Gramatica, announced his commitment to the University of South Florida on June 27 on Twitter. 

USF professor reflects on living 100 days underwater in record-breaking research mission

A University of South Florida professor has completed his research mission and set a new world record in the process – living 100 days beneath the ocean surface. 

USF high jumper becomes second Bull to win multiple national titles

Romaine Beckford never really imagined himself turning into a world-class high jumper in college. Instead, the junior from Jamaica wanted to focus on the discus and wowing people with his speed. 

USF board approves $340 million for on-campus football stadium

On Tuesday, the University of South Florida’s Board of Trustees gave its final approval to a $340 million stadium plan that will bring football games to campus for the first time.

Free Tampa Bay summer camp empowers young women to explore STEM

Educators are working to get more girls in the Tampa Bay Area interested in careers in science starting from a younger age.

USF joins Ivy Leagues as a new member of the AAU

The University of South Florida is the the first public university in Florida to be recognized by the Association of American Universities in nearly 40 years.

USF 'TiP Lab' becomes central database for tracking human trafficking across Florida

A new Florida law looks to bring light to human trafficking, and a lab at the University of South Florida will be the central database for tracking the hidden problem across the state.

USF researchers awarded $8 million in grants for school mental health programs

The USF College of Education and College of Behavioral and Community Sciences received a combined $8 million from the US Department of Education to address mental health in Tampa Bay area K-12 students.