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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, University News

USF research funding surges to record $750 million, increasing impact across Florida and beyond
Industry partnerships have propelled the ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ to a record $750 million in research funding. The surge positions USF closer to its $1 billion goal.
November 4, 2025Research and Innovation, University News

Corridor partnership expands undergraduate research and advances experiential learning at USF
Through the continued Corridor Undergraduate Research Initiative, more than 200 students will gain hands-on faculty-mentored research experience in disciplines ranging from engineering and artificial intelligence to public health, education, sustainability and the arts.
October 30, 2025Research and Innovation, Student Success

Moez Limayem unanimously selected by USF Board of Trustees as the university’s next president
Moez Limayem currently serves as president of the University of North Florida and was the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business at USF for 10 years. His appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors (BOG), which oversees the State University System.
October 21, 2025University News
The announcements were made at the CyberBay conference, a new initiative to combine technology, academic, government and military sectors in a shared mission to drive Tampa Bay’s evolution as the nation’s leader in the convergence of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and national security.
October 14, 2025USF Foundation

USF climbs to its highest position ever in U.S. News rankings
The ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ has reached an all-time high in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the best colleges. USF is No. 88 overall among all public or private universities in America, up from No. 91 last year. USF also rose to No. 43 among public universities, up two spots from last year, and inside the top 50 for the seventh year in a row.
September 23, 2025Student Success, University News
Hundreds gathered at the Pam and Les Muma Basketball Center for a celebration welcoming Rob Higgins – the first CEO of USF Athletics. In front of an audience of professional athletes, elected officials and many who worked with Higgins over the years, the alum shared how his time as a ball boy as a child launched a lifelong love for USF.
September 22, 2025USF Athletics, University News

USF builds national security talent pipeline through innovative program
As global security needs continue to rise, USF is preparing to meet the demand with a transformative program that offers students hands-on national security training, certifications and career opportunities.
September 15, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success

How a high school sports injury and first name introductions inspired Enrique Trevino to pursue medicine at USF
A glimpse inside the operating room at a young age helped shape Enrique Trevino’s path to medicine. Now training at USF, he’s committed to combining his passion for sports with a people-first approach to patient care.
September 10, 2025Student Success

USF moves forward with plans for new mixed-use project featuring housing, restaurants, academic research facility and more
The ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ Board of Trustees voted to advance plans to transform the university’s former 138-acre golf course into a vibrant mixed-use destination.Ìý Referred to as the Fletcher District, the project will provide a new hub of activity and supports the university’s strategic vision for the future.
September 9, 2025University News

How the high-speed tongues of salamanders and chameleons are helping USF unlock engineering breakthroughs
While studying salamanders and chameleons, USF researchers discovered the animals use the same biological mechanism to fire their tongues at extreme speeds. The research has opened the door to potential innovative engineering applications inspired by nature.
September 8, 2025Research and Innovation
USF stunned No. 13 Florida – the program's second-straight win over a Top 25-ranked team. This is the first time in program history the Bulls defeated ranked opponents in back-to-back games. USF will continue the nation's toughest non-conference schedule when the Bulls take on No. 5-ranked Miami next Saturday.
September 7, 2025USF Athletics