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. 

Small, minority-owned construction businesses get boost from USF

With construction in high demand and stiff competition to get contracts, the University of South Florida just launched a free small business mentorship program to help build diversity within the industry.

Students, hotels benefit from hands-on college program

Students at the University of South Florida's School of Hospitality and Tourism Management will soon be able to get hands-on experience working in a hotel before graduation. 

USF Botanical Gardens considered a ‘hidden gem in the middle of campus’

Nestled in the middle of the University of South Florida campus, bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds make their home among a 10-acre botanical garden. 

USF launches online survey for input on next president

The University of South Florida is searching for its next president, and they are asking the public for input on the process through an online survey.

USF creates first centralized human trafficking incident database

A new lab at the University of South Florida looks to pinpoint human trafficking incidents down to the neighborhoods and zip codes in Tampa Bay and the state of Florida.

Former USF Bull turned Rays pitcher makes MLB history 2 years in a row

Last year Shane McClanahan became the first pitch in Major League history to debut in the postseason and on Thursday he started in the Rays' first home playoff game in front of fans in two years.