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Laser show during CyberBay conference

Simulated cyberattack, national security highlight inaugural CyberBay conference

More than 1,000 people attended CyberBay 2025, many from outside of Florida, to explore Tampa Bay’s emergence as a national hub for cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and national security.

October 15, 2025Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI

 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

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

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Top stories of USF's summer semester

USF’s campuses remained vibrant throughout the summer – breaking multiple records. From lifesaving research, to philanthropic giving and thousands of K-12 students connecting at summer camp, the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏcommunity embodies what it means to be bold. Read more about some of the summer semester's biggest moments.

August 11, 2025University News

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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

President Rhea Law looks at a photo with Sen. Darryl Rouson

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏto advance its position as a leader in mental and behavioral health by creating a new research center named for Sen. Darryl Rouson

The Senator Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research at ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏwill conduct rigorous research to advance the scientific understanding of the relationship between substance abuse and mental health issues, including improving treatment outcomes and reducing the societal impacts of substance abuse and mental health conditions.

June 25, 2025University News

Five faculty and students from ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏand the words, Be Bold

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏwins 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 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏstudents and faculty who represent the heart of USF.

June 6, 2025University News

beach homes destroyed by Hurricane Milton

How ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏhurricane experts are helping improve evacuation procedures across Tampa Bay

As hurricane season approaches, researchers at the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ are turning to the public to help government agencies improve emergency communication and evacuation strategies. They want to know how residents heeded warnings ahead of hurricanes Helene and Milton.

May 19, 2025Research and Innovation

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Top stories of USF's spring semester

As ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏshifts into summer, thousands of new graduates are entering the workforce prepared to meet industry demand and elevate the talent pipeline across Tampa Bay, the state and nation. Their final semester at ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏwas packed with milestone moments: a record-setting donation, multiple national championships and top-tier rankings that affirm the value of a ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏdegree.

May 12, 2025University News

Drawing of a soldier showing how the face is impacted by exposure to repeated blast

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏstrengthens research into potential military brain injury with new federal funding

Results from a key study led by the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ about potential brain injuries in members of the military are driving significant new investment from the U.S. Department of Defense – reinforcing the vital role of academic research in solving some of the nation’s most critical challenges.

April 16, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

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Students gain important experience, advocate for ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏduring Day at the Capitol

With less than three weeks left in the legislative session, nearly 100 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏstudents spent the day in Tallahassee meeting with lawmakers and learning the importance of civic engagement.

April 15, 2025University News

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ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏintramural teams take the field at new complex

The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ has officially opened the Research Park Field Complex. Located on the southwest portion of the Tampa campus along Fowler Avenue, the complex includes four multipurpose fields and a walking trail.

February 24, 2025Campus Life

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