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The gut-brain connection: Harmful viruses in the gut may contribute to dementia

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ researchers have discovered harmful viruses in the gut change as people age, attacking other microorganisms in the gut in a pattern linked to increased risk of dementia.

April 29, 2025Research and Innovation, ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Health

Trustees approve updated ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ stadium plan, paving the way for full construction to move forward

Check out ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ’s latest rendering for the stadium and learn more about how construction is ramping up – putting it on track to open in fall 2027.

April 29, 2025ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Athletics, University News

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing to ignite Tampa Bay’s tech talent

Launching this fall, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will supply a pipeline of students ready to specialize in critical areas throughout Tampa Bay and beyond.Ìý

April 28, 2025Cyber/AI

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ study finds opioid control policies may reduce domestic violence

The research suggests a correlation between opioid misuse and domestic violence, offering broader public health implications beyond addiction.

April 23, 2025Research and Innovation

What rattlesnake venom can teach us about evolution

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ researchers find that island snakes adapt their venom in surprising ways, offering new clues about how animals evolve in changing environments.

April 23, 2025Research and Innovation

A new partnership between ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ and the city of St. Petersburg will bring an industrial-sized composter to campus, with the goal of reducing tons of food waste from landfills and creating compost for community gardens and urban farms.

April 21, 2025Community Partnerships

Former ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ football player’s harrowing survival at sea retold in documentary, feature film

Sixteen years ago, 2008 graduate Nick Schuyler was in a boating accident in the Gulf that killed his three friends. He was the sole survivor. Now, a documentary and Hollywood film will tell the tragic tale that made national headlines.

April 21, 2025ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Athletics, ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ in the News

A message from President Rhea Law

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ President Rhea Law issues a statement following the tragic events at Florida State University.

April 17, 2025University News

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ celebrates construction milestone for new facility aimed at addressing Florida’s nursing shortage

The ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Health College of Nursing’s new 34,000-square-foot facility is set to transform nursing education, reinforcing the university’s leadership in meeting the state of Florida’s growing demand for qualified nurses.

April 17, 2025ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Health, University News

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ strengthens research into potential military brain injury with new federal funding

Results from a key study led by the University of South Florida about potential brain injuries in members of the military are driving significant new investment from the U.S. Department of Defense – reinforcing the vital role of academic research in solving some of the nation’s most critical challenges.

April 16, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

Students gain important experience, advocate for ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ during Day at the Capitol

With less than three weeks left in the legislative session, nearly 100 ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ students spent the day in Tallahassee meeting with lawmakers and learning the importance of civic engagement.

April 15, 2025University News

Eleven ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ faculty recognized with research achievement and innovation excellence awards

Contributions made by the ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ researchers span a variety of fields in artificial intelligence, disease prevention, family-school partnerships, oceanographic disturbances and semiconductor production.

April 15, 2025Research and Innovation