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.

New Bay area college graduates ready to enter workforce with promising signs from April jobs report

The April jobs report was released Friday, the same day Hillsborough Community College and the University of South Florida held graduations, officially welcoming a new wave of young men and women into the workforce. 

USF football player arrested for domestic battery

On Sunday, deputies arrested a University of South Florida football player on a domestic violence charge.

How did 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill impact marine life?

Researchers from the University of South Florida are collecting data to help figure out the long-term environmental impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Enrollment in newly expanded USF hospitality program up 200%

After an expansion last fall, the University of South Florida says the number of students taking hospitality courses has increased 200-300% each semester.

USF’s new head football coach brings in former mentor to help turn Bulls around

In Jeff Jones' bottom desk drawer sits a picture of a football player that brings back a flood of memories each time he looks at it. The coach in the picture is Jones, and the football player was Alex Golesh, 21 years before he was hired as the head football coach at the University of South Florida.