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70 years of discovery: How USF built a research powerhouse
Since its founding in 1956, USF has built its identity around a thriving research culture. As USF marks its 70th anniversary, that vision has grown with the institution from modest labs with limited technology into an R1 university and membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities.
May 28, 202670th Anniversary, Research and Innovation
A bold future foretold
Three friends piled onto a couch for a quick photo at their parents’ behest during USF's "Take Your Child to Work" day. As teenagers, they lived lives that prioritized playing sports and spending time with their friends and family. Yet, the matching, whimsical T-shirts they wore that day made a bold prediction.
May 5, 202670th Anniversary
Tracking decades of ecology in Florida’s marine environment
For more than ten years, bold research led by the USF College of Marine Science has improved our understanding of the harmful algae blooms, fisheries health and water quality across Florida.
April 14, 202670th Anniversary, Research and Innovation
It wasn’t April Fools—just mischief that shaped USF’s early campus trees
A quirky cluster of zigzagging oak trees outside USF’s Contemporary Art Museum is actually a 60‑year‑old living art installation created by the university’s charter class. What began as students quietly shifting tree‑planting flags has become a lasting monument to USF’s early creative spirit and campus lore.
March 30, 202670th Anniversary
USF’s 70 years of shaping Tampa Bay’s economy and workforce
USF’s 70th anniversary underscores how deeply the university fuels Tampa Bay’s growth, generating nearly $7 billion in annual economic impact and serving as a powerful talent pipeline for companies. From inspiring corporate relocations to shaping industry‑ready graduates, USF’s innovation and expertise continue to attract businesses and strengthen the region’s future.
March 3, 202670th Anniversary
Uncharted Waters: How the USF College of Marine Science has helped steer 70 years of USF history
From striking images of scientists at sea to a detailed timeline, explore how the College of Marine Science helped guide USF into the world-class research institution it is today.
February 27, 202670th Anniversary
As part of USF’s 70th anniversary, Joan “Sudsy” Tschiderer reflects on her more than 55 years as a student and staff member at the St. Petersburg campus, and why the university became a second home she never left.
February 19, 202670th Anniversary
Bleeding green, gold and bold: Muma students share how USF broadened their horizons
As the university celebrates its 70th anniversary, students like Trent Carter, Rosa Nafrere and Anneliese Cotroneo represent how the opportunities at USF have fueled their next chapters.
February 10, 202670th Anniversary
Cupid sometimes wears green: USF love stories for Valentine’s Day
As the èAV celebrates its 70th anniversary, Valentine’s Day offers a reminder that USF’s impact goes beyond academics—serving as the starting point for lifelong love stories across generations and campuses. From chance meetings in museums and faculty gatherings to student leadership on close‑knit campuses, Cupid sometimes wears green at USF.
February 9, 202670th Anniversary
How USF’s digital foundations paved the way for the Bellini College
As USF marks its 70th anniversary, a look back at the launch of usf.edu reveals how early digital innovation helped shape the university’s future.
February 5, 202670th Anniversary
From Cigar City to a hub for creativity: USF’s 70-year role in Ybor City
As USF marks its 70th anniversary and Ybor City celebrates 140 years, their shared history reveals how the university’s artists helped spark the district’s revival. Beginning in the 1970s, USF creatives transformed a near‑abandoned Ybor into a thriving arts district—a legacy the university continues to carry forward today.
February 3, 202670th Anniversary, Community Partnerships
'We want to be the best': Honors College leaders share bold vision during USF’s 70th anniversary
The Judy Genshaft Honors College reflects on its contributions to the èAV as past and present leaders share a bold vision for continued growth in student success, undergraduate research and interdisciplinary education.
February 2, 202670th Anniversary