USF study: 'Substantial' amount of Deepwater Horizon oil still lives on in the environment
It's been exactly 10 years since the Deepwater Horizon disaster, a deadly accident on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico -- and to this day it is still having an effect on the environment. In fact, researchers with the University of South Florida's College of Marine Science found oil from a spill that occurred in 1979.
Crowdsourced data could help researchers identify COVID-19 hotspots
A new surveillance database could soon show us the locations of new and potential hotspots of COVID-19, thanks to research being done at the University of South Florida College of Public Health.
Seniors disappointed as graduation ceremonies go virtual at USF
Walking across the stage at commencement and becoming a college graduate is a moment thousands of students look forward to. For seniors at the University of South Florida, their ceremony in May will now be virtual and most of them are understandably disappointed.
USF St. Petersburg student tests positive for COVID-19
A University of South Florida St. Petersburg student tested positive for COVID-19, according to the university’s website.
USF staff member tests positive for COVID-19
A University of South Florida staff member in the USF Counseling Center on the Tampa campus has tested positive for COVID-19.
NCAA cancellations particularly hard on USF club hockey team
March 11, 2020 will forever be remembered as the beginning of the screeching halt of the entire sports world. College club sports, like the USF men's hockey team, was no exception.
USF bans fans from athletic events as coronavirus precaution
One day after the state told its public universities to shift classes online, USF announced the plan to hold all athletic events “with only teams, essential staff and limited family attendance at facilities until further notice.”
Medical experts say Florida' needs to increase COVID-19 testing, quickly
More novel coronavirus testing kits should soon be on the way to Florida after federal lawmakers passed an $8-billion funding package to combat the spread of COVID-19.
University of South Florida: Students studying abroad in Italy, Japan asked to return to U.S.
A semester in Japan and Italy is being cut short for University of South Florida students as the number of coronavirus cases increase.
USF age lab study aims to reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease
A lab at the University of South Florida is working to fight the onset of Alzheimer's. 72-year-old Julie Salas is participating in the project by exercising her brain through speed testing.
Former head of NSA leading effort to increase cybersecurity workforce
The former director of the National Security and National Intelligence agencies is now in Tampa, working to help fill a 500,000 shortfall in cybersecurity professionals.
New USF lab gets inside the minds of consumers
It’s the science behind the sell: Companies are learning how to get you to spend your money at one of the few labs in the world that combines sales and marketing research.
Debate watch: Powerful moments measured by size of students' sweat glands
A professor at the University of South Florida gave us a look at how the body reacts to the big moments in presidential debates.
Debate watch: USF researchers use sensors to measure body's response to debates
Who won the debate? Professors at USF are working on a scientific answer.
USF, SOCOM partner for $85-million deal that may benefit Americans on battlefield
On Wednesday, the University of South Florida announced they entered a five-year, $85 million contract with US Special Operations Command (SOCOM).
USF rocket team aims for space -- and a $1M prize
The privatization of space exploration has re-energized the aerospace industry. It's also created a new level of excitement in younger generations.
Iowa caucuses becomes classroom for group of USF students
All eyes are on Iowa as candidates for the Democratic presidential nominee make their final campaign pushes ahead of the caucuses Monday, and a University of South Florida professor and five students will be there to see it all first-hand.
Classes at USF's new downtown medical school begin Jan. 13
The University of South Florida's new downtown medical school officially opened Wednesday. The $189 million, 13-story building is the largest state investment in any university facility in the history of Florida.
Generation Z: Still in school, and already their own boss
Generation Z may have a leg up on other generations when it comes to entrepreneurship. Studies show Gen Z likes the idea of being their own boss. In fact, many high school and college-age students have already started their own businesses.
USF honors those who gave ultimate sacrifice
Saturday night's University of South Florida's football game against the Cincinnati Bearcats was more than just tackles and touchdowns. It was USF's annual Salute to Service night, a night dedicated to honoring those willing to make the ultimate sacrifice.