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The team defeated Rice University, winning an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Թϱwomen's basketball is the second team in conference history to win multiple tournament titles.

March 13, 2025ԹϱAthletics

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Թϱranks among top 20 public universities for new patents

Based on the 82 new patents secured in 2024, Թϱis 16th among U.S. public research universities, 26th among all American public or private universities and 38th among universities worldwide.

March 11, 2025Research and Innovation

The ԹϱHealth College of Nursing's medical clinic on wheels is a state-of-the-art mobile unit providing healthcare needs to communities throughout Tampa Bay while educating the next generation of nurses.

March 11, 2025Community Partnerships, ԹϱHealth

Group poses infront of new ԹϱBellini College backdrop

Historic $40M gift establishes Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at USF, solidifying Tampa Bay as “Cyber Bay”

The nation’s first named college dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity will drive workforce development, national security and economic growth.

March 11, 2025Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation, Student Success, ԹϱFoundation, University News

Julio Blanco

From first-generation student to future pediatrician, meet USF’s Julio Blanco III

Julio Blanco is the first in his family to attend college. Joining Թϱwas a monumental feat given the adversity he faced growing up, which included periods of homelessness and his family facing financial hardship. But he never let that get in the way of achieving his dreams. 

March 7, 2025Student Success

Թϱwide receiver Sean Atkins

Patience pays off for Թϱwalk-on turned record-breaking wide receiver Sean Atkins

Sean Atkins didn’t receive much attention coming out of high school as a 5’10” wide receiver. He joined the Bulls football program as a walk-on, but he never stopped believing in himself. During this time, he balanced a full-time job to pay rent, his studies and early morning football practice, and he eventually earned a full athletics scholarship.

March 7, 2025Student Success, ԹϱAthletics

Dr. Yael Bensoussan from ԹϱHealth

How Dr. Yael Bensoussan uses AI and the human voice at Թϱto detect disease

Dr. Yael Bensoussan didn’t always dream of becoming a doctor. She started her career as a professional singer but an injury to her vocal cords eventually altered her journey. This experience sparked an interest in studying and treating the voice to help others who go through similar situations.

March 7, 2025Research and Innovation, ԹϱHealth

Libby Royer

What sparked Թϱstudent Libby Royer’s passion for storm-proofing coastlines

Թϱdoctoral student Libby Royer has taken an active role in future-proofing Tampa Bay. Her research revolves around the impacts of hurricanes on coastlines and how coastal communities can better prepare for future storms.

March 7, 2025Student Success

John Licato in his lab

John Licato helping bring Florida’s first AI and cybersecurity college to life at USF

John Licato is pioneering the future. His interest in video games led to a passion for technology, and he has since dedicated his education, research and career to the field. As an associate professor at the Թϱ, he shares his passion with students and teaches the future AI and cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow. 

March 7, 2025Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation

Student running experiments in lab to test dental implant's strength

Demand for biomedical engineers drives Թϱto expand department

Renovations are underway to expand USF’s medical engineering lab space with advanced technology to support a growing number of students and prestigious faculty.

March 6, 2025Research and Innovation

The signature philanthropic event at the Թϱ Sarasota-Manatee campus celebrated the deep ties between the campus and the community.

March 3, 2025Community Partnerships, ԹϱFoundation

Graphic shows a hub and spoke wheel demonstrating the ԹϱCollege of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing

Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will foster USF-wide collaborations

USF’s Bellini College is set to revolutionize education by producing job-ready professionals in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing. By integrating AI across disciplines in all Թϱcolleges, this forward-thinking initiative will equip graduates with cutting-edge skills to thrive in the 21st-century workforce.

March 3, 2025Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation

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