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USF graduate turns lifelong love of football into Buccaneers front-office role
USF graduate Chase Cooper turned a lifelong passion for football into a front-office role with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, working on the business side to drive revenue and enhance the fan experience. With dual master’s degrees from USF’s Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program, Cooper now analyzes data across sales, marketing and partnerships to help shape how fans engage with the team.
May 4, 2026Student Success
USF-led innovations tackle cybersecurity and health challenges with early-stage funding
The Florida High Tech Corridor and USF Research continue to accelerate the translation of bold ideas into real-world impact through the Early-Stage Innovation Fund, announcing a new cohort of faculty-led projects poised for commercialization.
May 4, 2026Research and Innovation
In the ring and in the cloud: USF graduate bridges boxing and cybersecurity
A USF cybersecurity graduate and founder of Bulls Boxing, Yeran Gamage applies the balance of offense and defense from the ring to real‑world AI and cloud security. Now heading to Wells Fargo as a cloud security engineer, he’s already uncovering vulnerabilities in open‑source AI tools and building protections at scale.
May 4, 2026Student Success
The writing was on the dresser: A multigenerational USF family adds two sons to its alumni ranks
Two USF brothers, Evan and Jonathan Fueyo, are adding to their family’s deep Bulls legacy as they graduate alongside their cousin during the university’s 70th anniversary year. Raised on campus traditions by parents who met at USF, the Fueyos are continuing a multigenerational connection that now spans careers in business, insurance and education.
May 4, 2026Student Success
USF community unites in grief at vigil for students
USF students Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon were honored during an on-campus vigil, which featured remarks from their friends, family members and university leadership.
May 1, 2026University News
Students are helping to catalogue artifacts, correspondence, photographs and other material that will lead to a permanent museum exhibition on the life, works and teachings of the Nobel Peace Prize recipient.
April 30, 2026Community Partnerships
Students showcase discovery and innovation at 2026 OneUSF Undergraduate Research Conference
MoreÌýthan 500 student research projects across USF’s three campuses were on display. Spanning disciplines from biomedical science and engineering to the arts, humanities, business, education and social sciences, the conference highlighted the depth of inquiry taking place at every stage of the undergraduate experience.
April 30, 2026Research and Innovation, Student Success
USF is one of the only programs in Division I women's lacrosse history to win a conference championship within their first two seasons of existence.
April 27, 2026USF Athletics
The Force is strong in this studio: USF adopts Star Wars production tech
At USF’s Innovative Education Studios, it feels like Star Wars Day is celebrated year‑round, with Mandalorian‑inspired technology and a healthy dose of fandom powering the work.
April 27, 2026Features
USF marine biology student selected as NOAA Hollings Scholar
The scholarship provides not only a summer research experience, but also academic scholarships, mentorship, conference funding and professional development opportunities.
April 24, 2026Student Success
A message from USF Board of Trustees Chair Will Weatherford
Will Weatherford reflects on USF's recent achievements, a transition in board leadership and continued confidence in the university’s long-term momentum and impact on the Tampa Bay region.
April 23, 2026University News
Rethinking augmented reality for children: USF study finds key design gap
Most augmented reality technology is designed for adults, often overlooking how children naturally think and interact. A ÐÜèAVÃâ·Ñ study found that children ages 9 to 12 engage with AR more physically and intuitively, highlighting the need for child‑centered design in education.
April 22, 2026Research and Innovation