University of South Florida leaders select Rhea Law as next president

After interviewing two candidates, one has been selected to become the eighth president of the University of South Florida: Rhea Law.

USF researchers pivot projects after scammers spoil study

Scammers find a way to dupe people in new ways all the time, and now they’re targeting online research surveys that pay you to participate.

'Until we win or until we die': As family prepares to fight in Ukraine, USF student says country is united

A young college student and research assistant at Moffit Cancer Center is having a hard time focusing on her busy life in the United States as family back home in Ukraine battle for their country.

USF math professor shows students the beauty of numbers

University of South Florida associate professor Dr. Ruthmae Sears excelled in mathematics from a young age. Now she's been given a prestigious fellowship in recognition of her work.

USF students protest proposal to end ASL Interpreting program

Advocates for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community are organizing a demonstration on USF's Tampa campus, protesting the proposed dissolution of the American Sign Language and Interpreting undergraduate program.

USF engineering future of military defense with University Mall project

The University Mall in Tampa sits quiet, awaiting a billion-dollar makeover into an uptown tech-hub. But inside this relic of the past, a company based at the University of South Florida has its focus on the future. 

USF launches ‘reverse vending machines’ recycling program

A new kind of vending machine is coming to the University of South Florida, but instead of taking money, the machines are giving back to help feed the hungry and help the environment.

Big things ahead for the University of South Florida in 2022

The University of South Florida is building a new student wellness center and a new athletics facility, and has future plans for its own football stadium and an oceanographic science center at the St. Petersburg campus.

Survey shows Americans agree on social media regulation, split on what that means

Millions of us use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media to stay in touch with friends or for business, but a new study shows a majority of us believe social media is having a negative effect on America’s political climate.

USF drone ships used for high-definition mapping of gulf floor

Researchers at the University of South Florida are using underwater drones to give them a better view of what lies far beneath the surface. 

'This is the biggest moment of my life': Thousands celebrate graduation from USF

More than 4,500 University of South Florida students will receive their degrees this weekend, with the first batch walking across the stage at the Yuengling Center Friday night.

USF video production students gain state-of-the-art studio after production company's donation

Video production students at the University of South Florida can now hone their craft in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility thanks to a donation from Diamond View Studios.

Racial justice program at USF gives students tools to advocate for equity

Students are often at the helm of social change, and that’s what some Tampa Bay universities want to tap into through a new racial justice fellowship at the University of South Florida.

USF student studying disease control through mathematics may become school’s first Rhodes Scholar

At USF, 21-year-old Alexander Mercier of Odessa, majored in mathematics and microbiology, which lead him to start important research that may make him the school’s first Rhodes Scholar.