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Sarah Higgins to lead USF Contemporary Art Museum

As director and chief curator of the USF Contemporary Art Museum, Sarah Higgins will lead the museum’s curatorial vision, steward the permanent collection and align programming with the university’s academic, student success and research missions.

June 12, 2026Features

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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

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USF Health expands emergency maternity care training in Florida’s rural counties

Faculty and simulation experts with USF Health are joining forces to bring high-fidelity obstetric emergency training to rural care teams in 16 counties across Florida, thanks to a new grant from the Florida Department of Health.

June 10, 2026USF Health

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USF welcomes retiring Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw to full-time faculty

Bercaw will help instruct and coordinate the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice program, sharing his real-world perspectives on policing, criminal justice leadership and public safety.

June 10, 2026Features

From volunteering to scoring much-coveted tickets, USF students are finding ways to be part of the biggest sporting event in the world.

June 10, 2026Features

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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

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After devastating fire, USF oceanographers race to keep hurricane forecasts on track

A devastating fire displaced researchers at the ɫɫÑо¿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

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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

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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

USF CEO of Athletics Rob Higgins and his father were honored at the annual Tampa Bay Sneaker Soirée for their simultaneous battles with cancer. During the event, Higgins was also recognized for his community impact when the Tampa Bay Sports Commission renamed its Community Hero Award in his honor.

June 1, 2026USF Athletics

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USF supply chain expert on gas prices, shipping and the Strait of Hormuz

As tensions in the Middle East continue to make headlines, experts warn that disruptions thousands of miles away can quickly affect everyday life in the United States — especially when it comes to fuel prices, shipping costs and the price of consumer goods.

May 29, 2026Experts

ɫɫÑо¿Ëù: A Preeminent Research University

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

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