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 IAE President and CEO Darren Schumacher; ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏPresident Rhea Law; Eric Moore, deputy to the commanding general, U.S. Army DEVCOM; Adam Rawlett, senior scientist, U.S. Army Research Lab; Norma Alcantar, engineering professor and associate dean of research

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏsecures contract with U.S. Army, strengthening collaboration with Department of Defense

The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ has signed a five-year research contract worth up to $85 million with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory. The partnership strengthens USF’s defense research in cybersecurity, biotechnology and energy sciences while offering students valuable internship opportunities.

September 4, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success, University News

Water color painting edited into image of Dr. Mokin in surgical room

Blending art and science: ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth neurologist transforms stroke care through clinical trials

Dr. Maxim Mokin and his team are helping transform the landscape of stroke care through innovative clinical trials and advanced neuro-interventional approaches. ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth and TGH are among the nation’s busiest clinical research trial sites for acute stroke management and treatment.

September 3, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth

Two men stand in the gulf looking for oysters

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏscientists build on Deepwater Horizon research with new project targeting pollutants in Tampa Bay and beyond

From barnacles to oysters, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏscientists are uncovering clues about toxins in Tampa Bay. What their findings could mean for coastal waters beyond the state of Florida.

September 3, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

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ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏinvention helps U.S. military counter deadly improvised explosive devices

What started as a weekend sketch and a student prototype at ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏis now saving lives on the battlefield. Discover how a simple invention transformed operations against one of the military’s deadliest threats.

September 3, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success

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ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏlaunches aerospace engineering major to meet soaring demand in aviation industry

The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ kicked off the fall semester by welcoming the first class of students into its new aerospace engineering major, one of only three undergraduate programs of its kind at a Florida university.

September 2, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success

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ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏstudent-athletes trade jerseys for hard hats to help build new on-campus stadium

As ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏfootball gears up for its Aug. 28 season opener against Boise State, student-athletes are also helping lay the foundation for the university’s future on-campus stadium. Through a mentorship program with DuCon Construction, Bulls are gaining hands-on experience that connects teamwork on the field to teamwork in building a 35,000-seat facility.

August 27, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏAthletics

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ: A Preeminent Research University

The Cuban sandwich story: How ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏplayed a surprising role in its rise to fame

The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ has played a major role in shaping the Cuban sandwich's legacy — from researching its history and refining Cuban bread baking methods to inspiring the creation of National Cuban Sandwich Day, now celebrated worldwide every August 23.

August 20, 2025Community Partnerships

Dr. Kami Kim

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth and Tampa General Hospital collaborate on more efficient treatment of deadly infections

The treatment tested use of an antibiotic known under the brand nameÌýDalvance as a possible alternative to antibiotics that must be administered intravenously. The drug shows promise in fighting Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, the leading cause of death by bloodstream infections worldwide.

August 14, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth

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Florida military veteran improves mobility, comfort with medical device invented by ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏengineering students

A group of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏengineering students turned their class project into something truly life-changing: a custom-designed mobility device for a Marine Corps veteran with a spinal cord injury. Their innovative solution not only transformed her quality of life – it shows how hands-on learning and compassion can shape the future of health care.

July 21, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success

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ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏbecomes first university to join Embarc Collective’s groundbreaking Partnership Program, strengthening Florida’s innovation and talent pipeline

Through its partnership, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏis taking a bold step to bridge academic innovation with real-world startup application, helping redefine how higher education institutions can power workforce development and regional economic growth.

July 16, 2025Community Partnerships

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ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏequipping K-12 teachers with tools for an AI-powered future

In a powerful step toward future-ready classrooms, nearly 250 Hillsborough County educators gathered at ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏfor a two-day training on integrating AI into K-12 education.

July 15, 2025Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI

A first-of-its-kind report commissioned by the state of Florida shines a light on the high risk and occurrences of human trafficking in the state as well as the growing, coordinated response to combat the crime and aid victims.

July 9, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

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