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A microscopic image of Karenia brevis

Viruses identified in red tide blooms for the first time

A new study led by researchers at the University of South Florida shines light on the environmental drivers of red tide blooms. Published in the American Society for Microbiology’s journal mSphere, the study is the first to identify viruses associated with Karenia brevis, the single-celled organism that causes red tide.

March 20, 2025Campus News, Research and Innovation

Bulls and Brews by the Bay Irish theme

Annual fundraiser returned to support student scholarships and connect Bulls community

The St. Patrick's Day-themed event featured festivities, Irish-inspired food, music and beers celebrating the Brewing Arts Program. The first Bulls and Brews by the Bay helped the university provide an additional $30,000 in student scholarships.

March 17, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships, Events

members from the bulls racing team with two of their racing cars

Bulls In the Burg: March 2025 Community Relations Roundup

This community roundup series highlights the ways that USF St. Pete faculty, staff, students and administration are active in the community.

March 14, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships, Events

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Historic $40M gift establishes Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at USF, solidifying Tampa Bay as “Cyber Bay”

The nation’s first named college dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity will drive workforce development, national security and economic growth.

March 11, 2025Campus News

Jonathan Ebberhart speaks at Summit to Success

Summit to Success helps students navigate future careers in finance

A collaboration between Delta Sigma Pi, one of the nation’s largest business fraternities, and USF’s Muma College of Business is connecting students with industry leaders in the Tampa Bay area to help them prepare for their careers.

March 10, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships

Mo-Bull Nurse Medical Clinic

Driving change: Mo-Bull Nurse Medical Clinic delivers healthcare

The College of Nursing's medical clinic on wheels is a state-of-the-art mobile unit providing healthcare needs to communities throughout Tampa Bay while educating the next generation of nurses.

March 10, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships

Student veteran Teresa Booker

Student veteran and campus first responders help save a life

The quick response and emergency training of student veteran Teresa Booker, university police and first responders helped to save the life of someone having a cardiac emergency on campus.

February 27, 2025Campus News

2025 Florida Undergraduate Research Conference

Students present promising new research from beneficial fish bacteria to prescription drug abuse at statewide conference

Whether discovering antimicrobial compounds in fish or exploring the impact of prescription drug abuse on college students, undergraduates at USF St. Petersburg are making significant impacts in research and innovation.

February 20, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

President Rhea Law

USF President Rhea Law announces plans to step down after national search to select a successor

Rhea Law has served as president since August 2021, initially on an interim basis before being named to the role permanently in March 2022. Under her leadership, USF became the first public university in Florida to be invited to join the Association of American Universities in nearly 40 years.

February 17, 2025Campus News

science fest banner with people around

Bulls In the Burg: February 2025 Community Relations Roundup

This community roundup series highlights the ways that USF St. Pete faculty, staff, students and administration are active in the community.

February 13, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships, Events

Professor O'Brien working with PACT participant.

Professor who conducts research into dementia prevention receives UK Alumni Award

Psychology Professor Jennifer O’Brien is being recognized on the global stage for her contributions to science and impacting her field.

February 5, 2025Campus News, Research and Innovation

SKKU students joined a discussion with Michael Wiemer, Amanda Reineke and Sam Tuffaha.

New international partnership between USF and Sungkyunkwan University will prepare students for careers in fintech

A group of South Korean students visited USF as part of a strategic new partnership between the Muma College of Business and SKKU. The partnership aims to expand USF’s global presence and enrich the educational experience for students pursuing degrees in finance and fintech.

January 29, 2025Campus News

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