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Heat map showing Hurricane Idalia path across the Gulf

Թϱstudy uncovers how rivers fuel hurricanes, helping improve prediction models

A recent analysis of Hurricane Idalia led by researchers at the ԹϱCollege of Marine Science demonstrates how an extensive river plume in the Gulf may have influenced the tropical storm’s rapid intensification.

June 11, 2025Research and Innovation

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Թϱstudent rocket team soars in national NASA competition

The Թϱ's Society of Aeronautics and Rocketry team completed a NASA Student Launch Competition and brought home an award for successfully designing and then sending a model rocket over 4,000 feet while transmitting data.

June 10, 2025Student Success

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Why Թϱresearchers say fake online reviews still fool consumers

The research investigates a key question: Are consumers naturally skeptical of online reviews or do they tend to believe them? The answer stems from what psychologists call a “truth bias.”

June 9, 2025Research and Innovation

Special mirror to detect skin cancer

Թϱawards funding for early stroke detection device, skin diagnostic tool and silicon atomic clock innovations

The Թϱ Foundation and the ԹϱResearch Foundation have awarded Foundation Bull Ring Accelerator Grants to three early-stage start-ups affiliated with the Tampa Bay Technology Incubator.

June 9, 2025Research and Innovation

A photo of student May Birch showing the 'go bulls' hand gesture. Graphic text says, Boundless Bulls.

From classroom to command: Թϱstudent helping shape the future of national security

For May Birch, national security isn’t just a field of study—it’s a calling rooted in family, shaped by mentors and propelled by student leadership.

June 9, 2025Student Success

Five faculty and students from Թϱand the words, Be Bold

Թϱwins prestigious gold Telly Award for Be Bold campaign

The 30-second commercial – part of the university’s brand campaign that aired on television, streaming and digital platforms – showcases Թϱstudents and faculty who represent the heart of USF.

June 6, 2025University News

satellite view of hurricane

How social media is shifting the spread of hurricane information

It wasn’t long ago that people relied on news broadcasts for hurricane updates. Today, they can easily swipe through social media platforms for the latest information. A Թϱexpert and local influencers weigh in on how that’s reshaping public safety and what you should watch out for this hurricane season.

June 5, 2025Research and Innovation

Since Kelly joined Թϱin 2018, ԹϱAthletics expanded to 21 varsity sports and captured 21 American Athletic Conference team championships, including firsts in men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball and men's track and field.

June 4, 2025ԹϱAthletics

The Hurricane Histories project will feature the experiences of those impacted across Tampa Bay, helping preserve their stories of loss, transformation and hope.

June 3, 2025Research and Innovation

Will Weatherford and Mike Griffin

Will Weatherford and Mike Griffin reelected to ԹϱBoard of Trustees leadership roles

The Թϱ Board of Trustees will continue to be led by Will Weatherford and Mike Griffin after their reelection as chair and vice chair during today’s board meeting. Weatherford and Griffin, who have served as chair and vice chair since 2021, were each selected for an additional two-year term.

June 3, 2025University News

The five-member class includes two head coaches and three standout student-athletes and marks the 11th Hall of Fame class in program history, bringing the total to 43 individual inductees and one team.

June 2, 2025ԹϱAthletics

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From orange groves to alma mater: Թϱand Temple Terrace's shared history

Temple Terrace turned 100 years old on May 28. As Թϱapproaches its 70th anniversary, the two neighbors are more connected than ever, with shared projects, planning efforts and a vision for what the future holds.

May 28, 2025Community Partnerships

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