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Florida military veteran improves mobility, comfort with medical device invented by ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ engineering students

A group of ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ engineering students turned their class project into something truly life-changing: a custom-designed mobility device for a Marine Corps veteran with a spinal cord injury. Their innovative solution not only transformed her quality of life – it shows how hands-on learning and compassion can shape the future of health care.

Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ student rocket team soars in national NASA competition

The University of South Florida's Society of Aeronautics and Rocketry team completed a NASA Student Launch Competition and brought home an award for successfully designing and then sending a model rocket over 4,000 feet while transmitting data.

June 10, 2025Student Success

Three distinguished ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ faculty innovators selected for the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame

Their innovations have led to important advancements in health care, dental technology and cancer treatment.

May 19, 2025Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation

The estate gift, from alum Mike Crew, will support an already-established scholarship along with a new professorship and lecture series.

May 14, 2025ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Foundation

Waseem Albaba

A passion for video games, combined with a skateboarding accident, guided Waseem Albaba toward a career in cybersecurity.

May 2, 2025Cyber/AI, Student Success

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

U.S. News & World Report ranks ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ a national leader for dozens of graduate programs

The University of South Florida has 31 graduate programs ranked in the top 100 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, including 15 in the top 50 and five in the top 25. With standout programs such as industrial-organizational psychology, criminology and rehabilitation counseling, ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ continues to rise as a leader in graduate education and research excellence.

April 8, 2025Student Success, University News

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ’s Student Green Energy Fund projects make a lasting impact on campus sustainability

Since its launch, the ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ program has powered more than 60 projects, from rooftop solar panels and EV charging stations to solar umbrellas with built-in USB ports – driving sustainability one innovation at a time.

April 3, 2025Campus Life, Student Success

Eleven ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ faculty among 2024 class of Fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science

This is the third largest cohort from any university in the nation. Recognition as an AAAS Fellow is a distinguished lifetime honor within the scientific community.

March 27, 2025Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ ranks among top 20 public universities for new patents

Based on the 82 new patents secured in 2024, ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ is 16th among U.S. public research universities, 26th among all American public or private universities and 38th among universities worldwide.

March 11, 2025Research and Innovation

John Licato helping bring Florida’s first AI and cybersecurity college to life at ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ

John Licato is pioneering the future. His interest in video games led to a passion for technology, and he has since dedicated his education, research and career to the field. As an associate professor at the University of South Florida, he shares his passion with students and teaches the future AI and cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow. 

March 7, 2025Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation

Members of theÌýBulls Racing teamÌýdesign and manufacture a race car from scratch each year. Consisting of students primarily from ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ’s College of Engineering, the group allows students to apply what they’ve learned in class to the street.

February 25, 2025Campus Life