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USF experts available to share analysis on global and national security issues
The media guide provides information on USF faculty experts who can discuss a range of national and international issues.
January 22, 2026Experts

Scientists harness AI to discover a rise in floating algae across the global ocean
Researchers have conducted a comprehensive study of global floating algae and found that blooms are expanding across the ocean – potentially having a significant impact on marine life, tourism and coastal economies.
January 21, 2026Research and Innovation
USF's cheer program added two more national championships and three runner-up finishes, medaling in all five divisions it entered at the 2026 UCA/UDA College Cheerleading & Dance Team National Championship at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando.
January 20, 2026USF Athletics

Submarines, Socrates and Saturday math class: The bold journey of Chris P. Tsokos
In 1972, Chris Tsokos started a career that would last over fifty years, ultimately making him USF's longest-serving employee.
January 20, 202670th Anniversary
How a kiddie pool and native plants from the Lake Wales Ridge helped baby millipedes hatch in captivity.
January 15, 2026Research and Innovation

Why is the flu so bad this year?
As flu cases rise across the country, USF Health virologist Dr. Michael Teng explains what makes this season unique and how you can best take care of yourself and your family.
January 15, 2026Research and Innovation, USF Health

Laws must keep up with fast-moving AI: A conversation with USF researcher Karni Chagal-Feferkorn
Chagal-Feferkorn’s work examines the gray areas of liability when autonomous systems are involved in causing damage, the dangers AI poses to children and a growing need for tech creators and policymakers to collaborate before systems are deployed.
January 14, 2026Research and Innovation

USF rises in new research rankings, outpacing many peer institutions in growth
With $522 million in research expenditures in fiscal year 2024, USF ranks No. 47 among the nation’s public universities – and a growth rate higher than 90% of members of the Association of American Universities.
January 13, 2026Research and Innovation, University News

USF debuts new homepage, enhancing user experience
The redesign was informed by a yearlong research effort that included surveys, focus groups and in-depth analysis of website data – examining how multiple audiences use the USF homepage and what they are looking for when they arrive.
January 12, 202670th Anniversary, University News

USF earns national recognition for community engagement
The 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement recognizes USF’s deep, sustained commitment to partnership-driven work that aligns university expertise with community priorities, including economic development, education and health.
January 12, 2026Community Partnerships

USF College of Education students giving area seniors a step up in physical fitness
A free, student-led fitness program is changing what’s possible for older adults – boosting strength, confidence and even recovery after major health events.
January 8, 2026Community Partnerships, Student Success

Mad scientist-turned-AI pioneer helping shape USF's future in the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing
Pioneering USF AI researcher Lawrence Hall — once playfully called a “mad scientist” — helped lay the foundation for the new Bellini College of Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. Today, as the university celebrates its 70th anniversary, the college stands as a fast-growing hub shaping every USF discipline and preparing the next generation of AI and cybersecurity leaders.
January 5, 202670th Anniversary, University News