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New evidence now shows that humans lived in west Africa’s rainforests by at least 150 thousand years ago. Read more about the ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ library's curator and their findings.

February 27, 2025Faculty & Staff

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ is a top producer for Fulbright Scholars

The University of South Florida is again a top producer nationally for the highly competitive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ is ranked No. 6 for the 2024-25 academic year – the ninth time over the last decade to be named in the top 10. Learn more about the program and awards.

February 25, 2025Accolades, Faculty & Staff, Scholars, Students

From the Florida coast to the polar seas: Gabby Schwager dives deep into marine biology research

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ alum Gabby Schwager’s journey at ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ St. Petersburg led her to discover a passion for marine biology research through hands-on fieldwork and immersive coursework. Read more about her studies and the unique opportunities the university offers to aspiring marine scientists.

February 25, 2025Alumni

Institute for Digital Exploration makes history tangible

For students involved in the Institute for Digital Exploration, learning extends oceans beyond the traditional classroom.

February 24, 2025Faculty & Staff, Students

Experts: The ‘megatrends’ of AI, supply chains and workforce will be shaping Florida for decades to come

Two experts dissected three megatrends in a recent gathering at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg sponsored by ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ World, uncovering new insights into Florida’s growing prominence in the global economy.

February 18, 2025Events

Living a dream: Recent ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ alum Nicolas Castillo recalls how his time at ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ has prepared him for a career in finance

Recent ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ graduate Nicolas Castillo Rodriguez plans to obtain a Chartered Financial Analyst designation while pursuing a degree in Finance. Learn how his move from Colombia to ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ allows him to make his dreams a reality.

February 18, 2025Alumni

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Professor Ya-Hui Cheng honored for groundbreaking research in music

Music isn’t just something we listen to -- it is a living record of cultural evolution. Dr. Ya-Hui Cheng, Associate Professor of Music Theory at the College of Design, Art & Performance’s School of Music at the University of South Florida, has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field.

February 14, 2025Faculty & Staff

A new public-private partnership seeks to expand human access into ocean environments by fostering deep sea exploration and developing new technologies for the state of Florida and beyond.

February 13, 2025Accolades

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ researchers publish new genetic map of essential targets to defeat malaria

Stopping the parasite that causes malaria has been the focus of a number of ongoing studies by researchers at ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ. A comprehensive new paper sheds light on the unique challenges in how the organism adapted to survive.

February 7, 2025Faculty & Staff

Chuanmin Hu elected to 2025 class of Optica Fellows

Chuanmin Hu was honored for his significant contributions to ocean optics and remote sensing, particularly for innovative research in algorithms and applications on ocean algae.

February 5, 2025Faculty & Staff

Psychology Professor Jennifer O’Brien is being recognized on the global stage for her contributions to science and impacting her field.

February 5, 2025Faculty & Staff

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ women's tennis coach Cristina Moros said she's optimistic that the Bulls will be a competitive, winning team this season. With only three returning players, the team features fresh faces--international students among them.

January 30, 2025Students