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New hurricane recovery technology being tested on Florida roads during peak season

From dashcams that identify road damage to tools that prioritize traffic signal repairs, USF researchers are developing technology to help transportation agencies respond more efficiently after hurricanes.

August 11, 2026Research and Innovation

USF researchers develop AI system that predicts ACL injuries before they happen

USF researchers are developing an AI-powered wearable that uses machine learning and real-time feedback to help identify risky movements and reduce the risk of ACL injuries before they occur.

August 11, 2026Research and Innovation

USF awards more than 2,600 degrees during commencement ceremonies

The group features 22 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average, 77 student veterans and graduates from 19 countries and 39 states.

August 10, 2026Events

USF names new dean for the Office of Graduate Studies

Derek Wildman is an internationally recognized scholar, researcher and academic leader who has advanced scientific discovery and student success through his work in genomics, public health and graduate education.

July 30, 2026Spotlights

Biologist Deby Cassill explains how hatchlings navigate to the ocean and her theory for how sea turtle mothers manage one of nature’s longest survival gambles.

July 30, 2026Research and Innovation

USF celebrates Florida’s decade as the nation’s No. 1 state for higher education

The annual rankings evaluate states based on key higher education measures, including educational attainment, graduation rates, affordability and student debt.

July 28, 2026Honors and Awards

USF scientists advance space agriculture for future moon and Mars missions

Space isn’t known for rich soil or ideal agricultural conditions anywhere in the solar system. Yet amid extreme temperatures and vast distances, multidisciplinary teams at USF are collaborating on sustainable space agriculture projects with potential applications back on Earth.

July 28, 2026Research and Innovation

USF Health welcomes record-breaking incoming class of medical students

The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine is welcoming the strongest incoming class in its history, with an academic profile that places the students among the most accomplished in the nation.

July 27, 2026Spotlights

Why USF is one of America's best-value universities: New national rankings highlight excellence, affordability and career outcomes

Money, SmartAsset and Niche rank USF among the nation's best, especially regarding graduation rates, affordability, financial aid, student debt and alumni salaries.

July 23, 2026Spotlights

USF Health researchers find experimental drug may protect the heart in muscular dystrophy

USF Health researchers uncovered a potential new therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy-related heart disease, a leading cause of death in patients with the condition.

July 16, 2026Research and Innovation

Uncovering the hidden impacts of a hurricane on food supply

USF Health researcher Elizabeth Dunn shares how hurricanes disrupt food access and what communities can do to strengthen food system resilience before disaster strikes.

July 14, 2026Research and Innovation

National Geographic Museum of Exploration showcases USF professor’s bronze reconstruction of iconic 'first bird' dinosaur

After more than 20 years of research, USF Associate Professor Ryan Carney unveiled the world's most scientifically accurate 3D reconstruction of Archaeopteryx at the National Geographic Museum of Exploration. The project helped answer longstanding questions about the iconic fossil species that links dinosaurs and birds.

July 9, 2026Research and Innovation