Tampa scientist calls on NASA to explore moon caves for possible water, organisms
University of South Florida geology professor Bogdan Onac has studied caves and lava tubes all over the planet. He believes what’s inside our earth could hold clues to life beyond it.
Study reveals reasons unvaccinated Floridians haven't taken the shot
As the country works toward a vaccination goal for July, millions of people are waiting to take the shot or just don’t want it and a group of USF researchers looked into what’s behind vaccine hesitancy in Florida.
USF Health hopes to combat nurse shortage by streamlining nursing program
There has been a growing shortage of nurses nationwide over the last few years, and the situation was made worse during the COVID-19 pandemic.
USF baseball team defeats UCF, wins first conference championship since 1995
Pre-season polls predicted USF's baseball team would finish last -- but that clearly wasn't the case. The Bulls won their first conference tournament title in 26 years.
Turning food waste to renewable energy: USF researchers say it’s possible
Student researchers at the University of South Florida are testing an innovative way to reduce food waste and create a more sustainable environment, beginning with their college campus.
USF researcher explains process -- and meaning -- of finding 78,000-year-old burial site
A University of South Florida engineer made international headlines this month for his part in a 78,000-year-old discovery in Kenya that uncovered the oldest evidence of a grave in Africa.
USF long jumper eying program record
Shaniya Benjamin is a USF freshman who is within a foot of breaking the program's record in the outdoor long jump.
First graduates of USF's accelerated nursing degree program boost struggling workforce
There’s a fresh class of graduates joining the workforce in Florida, and dozens of them include nurses who hope to serve their communities and give a much-needed boost to a worker shortage.
Thousands of USF graduates come together for in-person commencement
Nearly 3,000 graduates from the University of South Florida came together for the 123rd commencement.
Teen to become youngest USF graduate
Four brothers from Apollo Beach became University of South Florida Bulls early. The youngest enrolled at age 14 after graduating early from high school. At ceremonies this Saturday, he’ll be the youngest graduate, at 17.
Brain training research participants needed for dementia-prevention study
For the last three years, researchers at the University of South Florida have been analyzing the effectiveness of computer games on the brains of older adults and now they need more participants for a study that aims to prove its effectiveness.
Survey: 1 in 4 workers plans to switch jobs, post-pandemic
A new Prudential survey of 2,000 people found one in four workers plans to switch jobs once the health crisis calms down, so companies may risk losing talented workers if they don’t change.
USF students protest proposed Bright Futures changes, university budget cuts
With Florida's legislative session wrapping up next Friday, lawmakers have some big decisions to make, including those impacting college education.
USF scientists begin searching for Piney Point environmental impacts in Tampa Bay, Port Manatee
Environmental experts remain concerned about the Piney Point leak and its lasting impact on marine life. A team of USF scientists will head out on a research vessel Wednesday to collect water samples.
Tampa Bay Street Medicine provides healthcare to underserved communities
By van and by foot, medical students from the University of South Florida are providing health care to vulnerable populations across the area.
Coronavirus boosts interest in public health education at USF
The pandemic may have slowed down campus life, but not applications for enrollment at the University of South Florida’s College of Public Health.
USF will hold in-person graduation ceremonies
In-person commencement ceremonies will return this spring for University of South Florida students.
USF plans full return to in-person classes; other schools may follow suit
The University of South Florida announced Wednesday the campus will move back to full in-person classes and other activities. Other schools are having those same conversations.
USF's Georgina Corrick taking advantage of team's return to action
On the surface, Georgina Corrick seems like your average, softball-hucking, apple pie-loving American, but she was actually born in the United Kingdom and her British tendencies that surface, on occasion.
USF studying public impact of media's coronavirus messaging
Public health messages share important information, and a group of University of South Florida researchers are looking into how people react to them during the pandemic.