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USF researchers develop new tool to predict where sargassum seaweed washes ashore

USF researchers develop new tool to predict where sargassum seaweed washes ashore

With sargassum season here, it's only a matter of time before the seaweed washes up on shore, and University of South Florida researchers are developing a new tool to predict where it goes.

April 4, 2025 10:02pm EDT
Video: USF cheerleaders' daring stunt routine goes viral

Video: USF cheerleaders' daring stunt routine goes viral

A pair of USF coed cheerleaders are going viral for their award-winning routine.

April 4, 2025 4:56pm EDT
USF's Sofia Chepenik's vocals carry further than the lacrosse field

USF's Sofia Chepenik's vocals carry further than the lacrosse field

Sofia Chepenik's voice on the lacrosse field is unmistakable.

April 3, 2025 7:45pm EDT
USF's Sammie Puisis to compete in both men's and women's Final Four all-star events

USF's Sammie Puisis to compete in both men's and women's Final Four all-star events

Sammie Puisis got a near-perfect sendoff to the end of her collegiate basketball career. 

April 1, 2025 6:40pm EDT
USF football’s starting quarterback returns for spring practices backed by QB2

USF football’s starting quarterback returns for spring practices backed by QB2

Much like the season itself, spring is a time of transition for USF quarterback Bryce Archie. 

March 25, 2025 7:34pm EDT
USF students pursue off-the-field careers in professional sports

USF students pursue off-the-field careers in professional sports

USF students were given the opportunity to network with professional sports executives about off-the-field careers.

March 25, 2025 4:26pm EDT
USF researchers among first to identify viruses linked to red tide, which could help predict future blooms

USF researchers among first to identify viruses linked to red tide, which could help predict future blooms

Researchers at the University of South Florida are among the first to identify viruses associated with red tide, which could help experts predict future blooms. 

March 24, 2025 4:52pm EDT
USF women’s basketball faces Tennessee in March Madness as Tampa prepares for Final Four

USF women’s basketball faces Tennessee in March Madness as Tampa prepares for Final Four

The University of South Florida women’s basketball team takes on Tennessee on Friday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

March 21, 2025 7:00am EDT
USF doctor resigns after unearthed audio exposes him boasting about skirting anti-DEI laws

USF doctor resigns after unearthed audio exposes him boasting about skirting anti-DEI laws

A university doctor has resigned from his position after Fox News Digital reported on unearthed audio where he touted how he has been avoiding anti-diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) laws in Florida while attacking state and federal officials, including top White House official Stephen Miller.

March 19, 2025 10:05am EDT
USF women’s basketball team heads to NCAA Tournament

USF women’s basketball team heads to NCAA Tournament

Vittoria Blasigh scored 20 points, Carla Brito added 17 and No. 3-seed South Florida defeated Rice 69-62 on Wednesday night to win the American Athletic Conference championship.

March 13, 2025 10:00am EDT
Could USF Sarasota-Manatee merge with New College of Florida? Rumors swirl as group begs for answers

Could USF Sarasota-Manatee merge with New College of Florida? Rumors swirl as group begs for answers

USF Sarasota-Manatee trustees, former board members and supporting organizations are begging for transparency about a rumored merger with New College of Florida. NCF is already in discussions to consolidate Asolo Preparatory and the Ringling Museum.

March 12, 2025 10:46pm EDT
USF student helps unveil campus suicide prevention bench

USF student helps unveil campus suicide prevention bench

A USF student brought a 988 Suicide Prevention bench to the school's Greek Village to raise awareness about mental health resources. 

February 26, 2025 11:54pm EST
USF president stepping down after successor is named, university officials say

USF president stepping down after successor is named, university officials say

University of South Florida President Rhea Law announced on Monday that she will soon step down three years after being selected to lead the school.

February 17, 2025 5:45pm EST
Two, including 16-year-old, arrested for breaking into multiple student apartments in Tampa: HCSO

Two, including 16-year-old, arrested for breaking into multiple student apartments in Tampa: HCSO

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said Friday that one teenager was among the pair arrested on Friday for a string of break-ins at a student housing complex near the University of South Florida on Wednesday.

February 7, 2025 4:55pm EST
USF cheer program captures national and world titles

USF cheer program captures national and world titles

For the members of the USF cheer teams, winning has become both a privilege and a habit. 

January 22, 2025 6:11pm EST
USF pole-vaulting coach continues to stand the test of time

USF pole-vaulting coach continues to stand the test of time

At 88 years old, Don Marsh, the pole-vaulting coach and special assistant to Head Track Coach Eric Jenkins at USF, has spent a lifetime teaching the sport. 

January 21, 2025 5:30pm EST
USF women's lacrosse team set for inaugural season

USF women's lacrosse team set for inaugural season

Soon, two years of work and two years of waiting will be over for Mindy McCord. 

January 20, 2025 6:28pm EST
Childhood friends reconnect thanks to USF football

Childhood friends reconnect thanks to USF football

Ka'juan Banks and De'Shawn Rucker are perfectly fine sharing the defensive backfield for the USF football team.

December 20, 2024 5:47pm EST
USF receiver Sean Atkins hopeful college football continues to embrace walk-on players 

USF receiver Sean Atkins hopeful college football continues to embrace walk-on players 

Sean Atkins' tenure at USF has been something out of a Hollywood script.

December 17, 2024 4:46pm EST
USF women's basketball team expects record-breaking 'Education Day' crowd

USF women's basketball team expects record-breaking 'Education Day' crowd

Each season, it's billed as the loudest game of the year for the USF women's basketball team. 

December 4, 2024 3:23pm EST
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