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Students training in nursing.

USF launches new bachelor’s degree in nursing at St. Petersburg campus

Starting this fall, students at USF St. Petersburg can major in nursing to prepare them for a healthcare career. The new four-year degree program will also help address a projected nursing shortage for the state.

August 24, 2026Campus News

Dr. Barnali Dixon presents to residents in Lealman.

Flood monitoring system expands from research tool to critical community resource

USF St. Petersburg’s CRIS-HAZARD network now includes 40 cameras, a user-generated app and a growing community network focused on flood preparedness.

August 19, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

Eye tracking research at Dali Museum.

Eye-tracking research explores art appreciation at the Dalí Museum

Visitors to the Salvador Dalí Museum can now influence the future of art exhibitions while contributing to research in cognitive psychology. A project is using eye tracking technology to explore how different curated experiences affect how people experience and appreciate art.

August 19, 2026Research and Innovation

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