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ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ receives record number of applications, welcomes high-achieving class of incoming students

More than 68,00 students applied to ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ for the 2024-2025 academic year. Enrollment remains strong, bucking national trends and in spite of FAFSA challenges.

August 27, 2024University News

Despite rainy start, vibrance returns to ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ's residence halls

Residence halls at the University of South Florida will hit record capacity numbers this fall, as thousands of students and their families move onto the university’s three campuses this week.

August 22, 2024Campus Life, University News

The Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training study examines whether computerized brain training exercises can reduce the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease.

August 21, 2024Research and Innovation

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ recognized by Forbes as one of Florida’s top employers, best among state universities

Forbes surveyed more than 160,000 employees working for companies with at least 500 people within the United States. The recognition further energizes ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ's ongoing efforts to recruit, reward and retain the nation’s most talented workforce.

August 21, 2024University News

Named after a rare tropical butterfly that frequents the campus, Atala Hall will be home to 200 students empowered to help build a new campus community at ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Sarasota-Manatee.

August 19, 2024Campus Life

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ unveils Esports Living Lab, ushering in a new era for the university’s premiere collegiate esports program

The 2,700-square-foot lab features an open space where 40 Lenovo Legion gaming PCs are available for recreational use by all students, a private gaming suite with six PCs for esports competition and a broadcast and design room equipped with production equipment for students covering live esports events.

August 19, 2024Campus Life

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ announces partnership with Tampa Bay Buccaneers focused on mentoring and career development for students

The partnership's key foundational element will involve individual and group mentoring opportunities between Buccaneers front office staff and ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ students pursuing careers in the sports and entertainment industry.

August 15, 2024Community Partnerships

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ welcomes accomplished group of nearly 300 new faculty

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ is bolstering its reputation as a top research university by welcoming 291 new faculty members—a 29% increase from last year—who join an already outstanding academic community, drawn by ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ’s membership in the AAU.

August 14, 2024Research and Innovation, University News

NASA’s permanent presence on the moon could begin with ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ-invented mapping technology

As NASA continues exploring the moon’s southern polar region to find ice, ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ engineers are developing technology to make landing on the moon safer and less expensive – enabling rapid exploration and eventually the establishment of an outpost for astronauts through the availability of safe drinking water and the ability to create oxygen and rocket fuel.

August 13, 2024Research and Innovation

Exciting changes and additions for the new academic year

As the University of South Florida embarks on a new academic year, returning Bulls will find exciting initiatives and opportunities abound on ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ's campuses. From groundbreakings to grand openings, explore the highlights and see what’s new this year.

August 13, 2024Campus Life, University News

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ study reveals voter opinions on AI, foreign election interference and political stress in the U.S.

Findings show about half of voters are concerned about the potential impacts of artificial intelligence on this year’s election and believe the government has not done enough to deter foreign interference in the contest.

August 12, 2024Research and Innovation

A new online platform created by ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Professor Zafer Unal features hundreds of free AI tools designed to assist educators with planning, assessment, preparation, research and more.

August 12, 2024Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation