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ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth researchers find gene variant may increase Alzheimer’s risk by slowing brain’s natural cleanup

A type of brain cell that plays a vital role in maintaining neural networks and repairing injuries lies at the core of a promising newly published Nature study on Alzheimer’s disease from the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth Byrd Alzheimer’s Center and Research Institute.

September 4, 2025Research and Innovation, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth

Shaw examining MRSA under the light in a dish

How ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏresearchers are leading the fight against MRSA

With new support from the National Institutes of Health and USF’s CREATE Award, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏresearchers are unraveling how MRSA evolves and spreads, shaping new treatments, training future scientists and confronting emerging strains in Florida and beyond.

September 4, 2025Research and Innovation

 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

Tony Lattanze works on the JCREW with a service member

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

Two men stand by aerospace machinery

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

For its first ranked win since 2016, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏfootball beat No. 25 Boise State 34-7. The Bulls were “Back in Black" at Raymond James Stadium in front of a nationally-televised audience on ESPN.

August 29, 2025ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏAthletics

Buildings in Jerash, Jordan

USF, FAU researchers solve 1,500-year-old mystery: The bacterium behind the first pandemic

For the first time, researchers at ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏhave uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian in a mass grave in the ancient city of Jerash, Jordan. The discovery underscores plague’s ongoing relevance as a resident of northern Arizona recently died from pneumonic plague and anotherÌýindividual in California tested positiveÌýfor the disease.Ìý

August 28, 2025Research and Innovation, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth

Students walk the construction site of the on-campus stadium

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

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏprofessor 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

Three students stand with Rocky the Bull

What’s new at USF: College launch, Lululemon apparel, beach volleyball, dining and more

The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ launches the 2025–26 academic year with major updates across academics, campus life and wellness. Key additions include the new Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, enhanced dining services and murals painted by student artists.

August 25, 2025Campus Life

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