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Celebrated choreographer brings K-Pop to ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ dance program

Renowned choreographer Jennifer Archibald is bringing the global energy of K-Pop to the University of South Florida, infusing her commercial dance classes and choreography with the genre’s signature style. Her latest work will debut at ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ’s Fall Dance Concert, which runs Oct. 23-26.

October 21, 2025Student Success

From overwhelmed freshmen to peer mentors: ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ students support fellow Bulls through HEAT

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ’s Health Education Action Team (HEAT) is a peer-led program that helps students navigate college life by promoting mental and sexual health, stress management, substance safety and overall wellness.

October 20, 2025Student Success

They moved to Florida for ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ – now they’re the 2025 Family of the Year

Claudia and Francisco Vazquez relocated their family from New Jersey to Tampa so their sons could attend the University of South Florida, a school they instantly fell in love with. Their unwavering support and pride in being Bulls has now earned them the honor of being named ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ’s 2025 Family of the Year.

October 16, 2025Student Success

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ students and faculty showcase AI and cybersecurity talent at inaugural CyberBay 2025

Research presentations, cyber debate podcasts and a capture the flag cybersecurity challenge were a just a few of the events students from ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing were able to experience at CyberBay 2025.

October 16, 2025Student Success

Green and gold in motion: Herd of Thunder ignites Tampa Bay Buccaneers halftime show

The University of South Florida’s Herd of Thunder marching band brought the green and gold to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers halftime show on Sunday, Oct. 12. The performance featured 348 student musicians and field formations at Raymond James Stadium as they performed an energetic Motown-inspired musical arrangement.

October 13, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success

From classroom to command center: ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ students test AI in real-world cybersecurity

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ researchers are embedded in the Student Operations Center Apprenticeship Program (SOCAP) to study how AI can ease burnout and sharpen cybersecurity analysts’ focus. Their work explores ways AI can filter noise and streamline alerts, freeing students and professionals to tackle higher-level threats.

October 9, 2025Student Success

Starting in the fall of 2026, the ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ College of Nursing will offer a four-year bachelor's degree program on the St. Petersburg campus for incoming freshman. The program prepares students to become nurse generalists and to take the National Certification Licensure Exam to become registered nurses.

October 7, 2025Student Success

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ expands risk management program as demand and impact grow, especially during hurricane season

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ’s Baldwin School of Risk Management and Insurance has expanded to all three campuses, fueling record enrollment as Florida’s growing economy drives demand for risk professionals. The program’s growth reflects a statewide need for experts who can address risks ranging from hurricanes to cybersecurity across diverse industries.

October 6, 2025Student Success

Shifting missions: How one Marine found a future in cybersecurity at ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ

From delivering shoes to children in need to protecting national security systems, Ryan Powers’ journey is rooted in service. He reflects the kind of graduate student ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ’s Bellini College attracts – resilient leaders with real-world experience, driven to gain advanced technical expertise.

September 30, 2025Cyber/AI, Student Success

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ climbs to its highest position ever in U.S. News rankings

The University of South Florida has reached an all-time high in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the best colleges. ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ is No. 88 overall among all public or private universities in America, up from No. 91 last year. ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ also rose to No. 43 among public universities, up two spots from last year, and inside the top 50 for the seventh year in a row.

September 23, 2025Student Success, University News

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ's CyberHerd: Hackers become movie stars in documentary on collegiate cybersecurity

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ’s CyberHerd team—musicians, athletes, artists and elite cyber competitors—takes center stage in the 75-minute documentary The Making of a Defender, chronicling their rise through the 2024–25 national cyber defense season. The movie premiered Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Marshall Student Center’s Oval Theater on the Tampa campus.

September 22, 2025Cyber/AI, Student Success

Murals by Bulls, for Bulls: ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ showcases student talent

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ students turned campus walls into vibrant showcases of school spirit, designing four new murals that celebrate everything from local wildlife to Bulls pride. Created by student interns using their own artistic flair, the colorful works highlight campus life while proving that no one knows ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ better than its own students.

September 17, 2025Campus Life, Student Success