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USF students and Tampa Bay Lightning community members joined forces at UACDC Harvest Hope Park for the USF Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement Volunteer in the Garden event.

USF earns national recognition for community engagement

The 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement recognizes USF’s deep, sustained commitment to partnership-driven work that aligns university expertise with community priorities, including economic development, education and health.

January 12, 2026Community Partnerships

Two older women and a coach play pickle ball

USF College of Education students giving area seniors a step up in physical fitness

A free, student-led fitness program is changing what’s possible for older adults – boosting strength, confidence and even recovery after major health events.

January 8, 2026Community Partnerships, Student Success

Children pack Yuengling Center during the USF women's basketball game

Thousands pack Yuengling as USF women’s basketball hosts annual Education Day

More than 9,000 elementary and middle school students from across Tampa Bay filled the stands at Yuengling Center as they witnessed USF women's basketball’s 91-58 win against Houston Christian University during Education Day.

December 8, 2025Community Partnerships, USF Athletics

ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ: A Preeminent Research University

USF program gives homeschoolers a place to play and future teachers real experience

USF’s Physical Education Teacher Education program turns gym time into a win‑win: homeschool kids get to run, jump, and try out new sports, while future PE teachers swap textbooks for whistles and real‑world practice. It’s like recess meets career training—fun for the kids, and a hands‑on playground for the majors learning to lead.

November 24, 2025Community Partnerships

USF Symphony Orchestra

USF and The Florida Orchestra unite to advance music education and community connection

The new partnership brings world-class conductors, professional-level ensemble training and free public concerts to campus – expanding music education and deepening community connection across Tampa Bay. The USF Symphony Orchestra’s next performance is Nov. 20.

November 17, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success

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Florida employers gain competitive edge as USF expands federally funded cybersecurity program

Due to its success, the university is nearly doubling enrollment of the InfoSec Governance, Risk and Compliance Analyst program, offering it for free to 400 military veterans, first responders and public-sector professionals.

November 10, 2025Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI

Rendering of Fletcher District

USF releases new renderings of Fletcher District as project receives state-level approval

The university’s planned mixed-use destination features student and multifamily housing, restaurants, retail, a hotel and conference center, an academic research facility and recreation space.

November 7, 2025Community Partnerships, University News

John Licato and Sudeep Sarkar from USF stand in a studio

USF launches free online course designed for AI skill building

Designed for individuals with no technical background, the short-form program provides practical, flexible and self-paced opportunities for professionals, educators and the general public to build confidence and skills in incorporating AI into their work and daily lives.

October 28, 2025Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI, Student Success

ARK Innovation Center building

USF, Florida High Tech Corridor expand innovation footprint through partnership with the ARK Innovation Center

As part of the agreement, USF’s Institute of Applied Engineering will establish a presence at the state-of-the-art ARK Innovation Center in St. Petersburg, which serves as a launchpad for early-stage companies focused on disruptive technologies such as machine learning, energy, fintech, artificial intelligence and blockchain.

October 15, 2025Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation

Laser show during CyberBay conference

Simulated cyberattack, national security highlight inaugural CyberBay conference

More than 1,000 people attended CyberBay 2025, many from outside of Florida, to explore Tampa Bay’s emergence as a national hub for cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and national security.

October 15, 2025Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI

USF HOT band

Green and gold in motion: Herd of Thunder ignites Tampa Bay Buccaneers halftime show

The ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ’s Herd of Thunder marching band brought the green and gold to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers halftime show on Sunday, Oct. 12. The performance featured 348 student musicians and field formations at Raymond James Stadium as they performed an energetic Motown-inspired musical arrangement.

October 13, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success

State of Florida coded by county based on number of mental health professionals

Statewide center at USF launches Florida’s first-of-its-kind interactive dashboard addressing behavioral health workforce shortage

The dashboard equips policymakers, providers, educators and advocates to confront Florida’s critical shortage of behavioral health professionals.

October 13, 2025Community Partnerships

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