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Resilience and resolve drive marine researchers in the wake of disaster
After a devastating fire at its primary facility, the College of Marine Science is bouncing back to ensure its research and impact continue.
June 11, 2026Research and Innovation
How eye movements and brain activity shape reading comprehension
Reading seems like a straightforward process, but it’s not always that simple. Readers regularly skip words, sometimes without realizing it. New research from USF shows how the brain processes those skipped words using peripheral vision, even as the eyes move past them.
June 9, 2026Research and Innovation
After devastating fire, USF oceanographers race to keep hurricane forecasts on track
A devastating fire displaced researchers at the É«É«Ñо¿Ëù College of Marine Science. But instead of stopping, a team of oceanographers raced back to sea – determined to keep critical hurricane forecasting systems running for the communities that depend on them.
June 3, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
USF invention aims to replicate $30,000 glaucoma test with a $42 at-home alternative
A USF-developed smartphone app could help patients monitor glaucoma from home, making it easier to detect vision changes before permanent sight loss occurs.
June 3, 2026Research and Innovation, USF Health
USF expedition to Antarctica advances research on potential melanoma treatment
A remote Antarctic expedition has brought USF researchers back to a decades-old discovery: A tiny marine organism containing a compound that kills melanoma cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. Now, scientists are racing to unlock its potential for future cancer therapies.
June 2, 2026Research and Innovation, Student Success
70 years of discovery: How USF built a research powerhouse
Since its founding in 1956, USF has built its identity around a thriving research culture. As USF marks its 70th anniversary, that vision has grown with the institution from modest labs with limited technology into an R1 university and membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities.
May 28, 202670th Anniversary, Research and Innovation
Four USF projects will expand access to behavioral healthcare across Florida
These projects represent a coordinated investment in workforce development, with a focus on expanding access to care, improving training and supporting behavioral health providers across Florida.
May 28, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
A new partnership between the primary federal law enforcement agency combatting human trafficking and USF aims to strengthen victim-centered response efforts within the state.
May 26, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
Three pioneering USF faculty members to be inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame
Their work has transformed modern life, advanced critical industries, improved patient care, strengthened national resilience and exemplified the power of innovation to address society’s most pressing challenges.
May 20, 2026Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation
USF experts available to discuss hurricane-related topics as El Niño shapes outlook for 2026 season
Expertise spans ocean science, community impacts, disaster response, health and social media’s growing role.
May 13, 2026Experts, Research and Innovation
Be positive: USF research shows your heart will thank you
Positive psychology practices like gratitude and mindfulness can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Research co‑authored by USF shows these frequent, short‑term interventions may reduce blood pressure and increase physical activity, while digital tools help sustain these benefits over time, especially for older adults.
May 13, 2026Research and Innovation
What to know about hantavirus after cruise ship outbreak
Reports of a hantavirus cluster linked to a cruise ship in the Atlantic have led to questions about travel safety. Sten Vermund, dean of the USF Health College of Public Health and chief medical officer of the Global Virus Network, explains the risk of the rodent-borne virus.
May 8, 2026Research and Innovation, USF Health