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Fluorescent imaging reveals how a global parasite develops, opening new paths for drug treatment
Infectious disease researchers at the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Morsani College of Medicine adapted a fluorescent imaging system typically used to study human cells to observe the growth of Toxoplasma gondii, a widespread organism that infects humans and animals, in real time—paving the way for future treatments.
March 5, 2026Research and Innovation
National Academy of Inventors names six ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ faculty to its 2026 class of senior members
The National Academy of Inventors has named six University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ faculty members to its Class of 2026 Senior Members. NAI’s Senior Member recognition program recognizes active faculty, scientists and administrators at NAI member institutions who have successfully produced, patented and commercialized technologies that have brought, or aspire to bring, real impact on the welfare of society and economic progress.
February 26, 2026Research and Innovation
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ expands its footprint in space research
As ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s space industry accelerates at an unprecedented pace, the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ is stepping into a larger role by investing in space research, expanding faculty expertise and strengthening partnerships that position it at the forefront of the state’s growing space economy.
February 18, 2026Research and Innovation
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ recognized by Forbes as one of America’s top large employers for second consecutive year
The University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ is one of the country’s best large employers, according to a new list released by Forbes. ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ is the only public or private university in ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ to make the list.
February 13, 2026Honors and Awards
Tampa Bay region’s members of Congress secure $14 million in new funding for seven projects at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬
The University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ will receive more than $14 million in new resources as part of the federal spending package enacted in recent weeks. The funds were secured for the university as the result of the work by members of Congress who represent the Tampa Bay area to identify and advance local projects that benefit the region, state and nation.
February 12, 2026Spotlights
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ ranks among top 20 public universities for new patents in 2025
The University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ has reaffirmed its position as one of the nation’s most innovative research institutions, earning a place among the top 20 public universities for producing U.S. utility patents, according to annual rankings released today by the National Academy of Inventors.
February 12, 2026Research and Innovation
Professor Fred Mannering elected to the National Academy of Engineering
Fred Mannering, professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and executive director of the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s Center for Urban Transportation Research, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering.
February 11, 2026Honors and Awards
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health launches nation’s first fully integrated institute for voice, hearing and swallowing care and research
The ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Institute for Voice and Hearing Innovation is the first in the nation to bring together multidisciplinary patient care and clinical research for disorders of communication and swallowing in a single, fully integrated space.
February 6, 2026Research and Innovation
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ earns national distinction as a leading producer of Fulbright Scholars
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ is the only public university in ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ to be recognized as a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars this year. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s premier international academic exchange program, providing faculty the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research abroad.
February 5, 2026Honors and Awards
How ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s digital foundations paved the way for the Bellini College
As ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ marks its 70th anniversary, a look back at the launch of usf.edu reveals how early digital innovation helped shape the university’s future.
February 3, 2026Events
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬-engineered material uses sunlight to combat ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬'s red tide
What if the answer to combating red tide isn’t a complex mechanical system, but a fine, crystalline powder? That’s the goal behind a new material developed by ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ researchers Ioannis Spanopoulos and George Philippidis and their doctoral students.
January 29, 2026Research and Innovation
A foundation for the future: How the College of Arts and Sciences helped ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ take shape
As ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ celebrates 70 years since its founding, the College of Arts and Sciences is reflecting on the role it played in shaping ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s past, present and future as one of the most research-intensive universities.
January 28, 2026Events