Tampa college students invent device that doubles ventilator capability

Three University of South Florida students hope to get their life-saving invention into hospitals to help address the global ventilator shortage, a problem that came to light during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic last year.

USF throws hat in the ring for Tropicana Field site redevelopment

The University of South Florida sent a big signal Monday. It wants a seat at the table where officials are planning the redevelopment of the land where Tropicana Field sits.  

Tampa inventor creates wastewater treatment system for developing countries

It’s easy to take clean water for granted in the U.S., but not everyone around the world has that access. An inventor in Tampa is helping solve the problem. 

USF hopes new esports lab brings students together

USF is building an Esports Living Lab, a physical space with 40 computers and an endless virtual space that should be complete next spring.

'We are going to do it': USF trustee says on-campus stadium will happen

During a groundbreaking ceremony for an indoor practice facility, USF chairman of the board Will Weatherford said it may take time, but he believes an on-campus stadium will be built at USF.

USF Board of Trustees chairman announces ambition for on-campus stadium

The groundbreaking for USF football's long-awaited indoor practice facility was going to just a be a nice photo op of all the university movers and shakers turning prop dirt to symbolically begin the 10-to-12-month project.

Woman prepares for fourth trial in quest for justice after losing arms, legs during surgery

A Tampa woman went in for a routine procedure but left the hospital without arms and legs. She sued USF and her doctors three times and a jury awarded her millions three years ago, but that was overturned.

USF documents historic Tampa with innovative laser scanner technology

The Center for Digital Heritage and Geospatial Information at USF uses laser scanners and other digital equipment to make detailed images of threatened and historical sites around the world.

USF enrolling Bay Area children as part of Moderna vaccine study

USF is enrolling Bay Area children in a study to test the efficacy, side effects and dosage of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

USF's full in-person return: All students asked to wear masks

After a year of online learning and campus closures, the University of South Florida is preparing for a full in-person return.

USF board of trustees select interim president as Dr. Steve Currall retires

The University of South Florida's board of trustees voted unanimously to select attorney Rhea Law as the school's interim president. After two years on the job, Steve Currall will retire today.

USF needs unvaccinated participants for new study on COVID transmission

If you are not planning to get the COVID-19 vaccine, or just have not gotten around to it yet, researchers at USF Health can use your help. The university is taking part in a nationwide study evaluating infection and transmission of coronavirus in people ages 18 through 29.

Signed WWE belts, Sheamus necklace stolen from USF Yuengling Center

There's a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a burglar who stole WWE memorabilia from the USF Yuengling Center.

Free event showcases global dishes inspired by refugee women

The University Area CDC, Well Fed Community in partnership with Refugee and Migrant Women Initiative and the University of South Florida are hosting a free recipe showcase Friday, featuring recipes of refugee women in our area.

Tampa scientist calls on NASA to explore moon caves for possible water, organisms

University of South Florida geology professor Bogdan Onac has studied caves and lava tubes all over the planet. He believes what’s inside our earth could hold clues to life beyond it. 

Study reveals reasons unvaccinated Floridians haven't taken the shot

As the country works toward a vaccination goal for July, millions of people are waiting to take the shot or just don’t want it and a group of USF researchers looked into what’s behind vaccine hesitancy in Florida.