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Թϱrecognized by Forbes as the best employer among Florida universities

The Թϱ is one of Florida’s best employers – and ranks No. 1 among all public or private universities in the state – according to a new list released by Forbes.

August 21, 2025University News

Թϱ: A Preeminent Research University

Թϱprofessor leads push for hurricane scale to include storm surge, flood risk

A new study by USF's Jennifer Collins finds that current hurricane warnings, which focus only on wind, fail to capture the true dangers from storm surge and rainfall. The researchers developed a system that combines wind, rain, and surge to better communicate overall risk.

August 26, 2025Research and Innovation, Student Success

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ԹϱCyberHerd captures first place at world’s largest hacker conference

The Թϱ’s CyberHerd team claimed first place at DEF CON 33’s “Adversary Wars” Capture the Flag, capping the competitive team’s debut at what is widely regarded as the largest hacking and security conference in the world.

August 14, 2025Cyber/AI, Student Success

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