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The ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Sarasota-Manatee campus honored the lives lost and the bravery of first responders during a September 11 commemorative ceremony, which began with a 21-gun salute by the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and the playing of Taps by the United States Marine Corps.

September 11, 2025University News

Miami-based USF alumni rally to cheer on Bulls in upcoming football showdown

With more than 11,000 USF alumni in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, many are gearing up to watch USF football’s Saturday matchup against the University of Miami.

September 11, 2025USF Athletics

USF welcomes record-breaking class, sees increase in student engagement

×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is welcoming a record-breaking incoming class, attracting students from across the country and around the world drawn by academic opportunities, a strong sense of community, and historically high academic achievement. The university is expanding campus engagement, with events and experiences that help students build connections and grow both academically and personally.

September 11, 2025Student Success

×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ interns capture historic Florida upset through photos, video and memes

USF Athletics interns helped capture one of the program’s biggest wins — the Bulls’ 18–16 upset over then-No. 13 Florida — through viral photos, videos and memes that spread nationwide. From an iconic celebration shot to unexpected Nintendo 3DS sideline footage, their work preserved the emotion of the moment while gaining invaluable hands-on experience.

September 11, 2025Student Success, USF Athletics

Menopause can disrupt women’s vocal tone and quality, says USF Health vocal researcher

A new USF Health study in the journal Menopause provides a comprehensive and innovative examination of how falling hormone levels during menopause may affect women's vocal tone and quality.

September 10, 2025Research and Innovation

USF achieves record cohort of 15 United Nations Millennium Fellows

The ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ reached a new milestone with 15 students selected for the 2025 United Nations Millennium Fellowship, where they will receive leadership training and carry out social impact projects addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals.

September 10, 2025Student Success

How a high school sports injury and first name introductions inspired Enrique Trevino to pursue medicine at USF

A glimpse inside the operating room at a young age helped shape Enrique Trevino’s path to medicine. Now training at USF, he’s committed to combining his passion for sports with a people-first approach to patient care.

September 10, 2025Student Success

Rob Higgins named USF’s first CEO of Athletics

Rob Higgins, a former USF Athletics staff member, becomes the first USF alum to lead the department.ÌýHe has served as executive director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission since 2004, successfully positioning the region as one of the nation’s premier destinations in sports and entertainment.

September 9, 2025USF Athletics, University News

USF moves forward with plans for new mixed-use project featuring housing, restaurants, academic research facility and more

The ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Board of Trustees voted to advance plans to transform the university’s former 138-acre golf course into a vibrant mixed-use destination.Ìý Referred to as the Fletcher District, the project will provide a new hub of activity and supports the university’s strategic vision for the future.

September 9, 2025University News

How the high-speed tongues of salamanders and chameleons are helping USF unlock engineering breakthroughs

While studying salamanders and chameleons, USF researchers discovered the animals use the same biological mechanism to fire their tongues at extreme speeds. The research has opened the door to potential innovative engineering applications inspired by nature.

September 8, 2025Research and Innovation

USF stunned No. 13 Florida – the program's second-straight win over a Top 25-ranked team. This is the first time in program history the Bulls defeated ranked opponents in back-to-back games. USF will continue the nation's toughest non-conference schedule when the Bulls take on No. 5-ranked Miami next Saturday.

September 7, 2025USF Athletics

USF Health 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 USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Center and Research Institute.

September 4, 2025Research and Innovation, USF Health