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Gulf waters near the USF St. Petersburg campus

USF and partners launch innovative accelerator program to grow the marine economy

The Continuum, a blue-tech accelerator program, is designed to promote the commercialization of blue-tech solutions, drive advancements in ocean resilience, reduce negative environmental impacts and stimulate economic growth for the country’s marine economy.

December 10, 2024Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

Elizabeth Dunn speaks to a conference room during the Tampa Bay hurricane sessions

USF brings together regional emergency responders to evaluate recent hurricane preparedness, recovery

With hurricane season officially over, the ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ hosted leaders from across Tampa Bay for a series of panel discussions about how the area responded to Debby, Helene and Milton and how they could be better prepared in the coming years.

December 3, 2024Community Partnerships

A senior research course is giving graphic arts students at the ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ the opportunity to produce real-world design work and develop brand identities for clients in Tampa Bay.

December 2, 2024Community Partnerships, Student Success

×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½: A Preeminent Research University

Gandy Bridge turns 100, how ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is preserving its history

When built 100 years ago, the Gandy Bridge helped create the Tampa Bay area that consists of Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. That story is told through the archives stored in USF Special Collections.

November 25, 2024Community Partnerships

Leadership ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ inaugural class poses in front of the Lifsey House

USF launches new program cultivating collaboration with community leaders

Leadership USF brings together 14 community leaders for a dynamic exchange of insights and experiences. The inaugural class will meet monthly for the next six months, giving them an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of USF’s various departments, including academic, research and administrative units on all three campuses.

November 22, 2024Community Partnerships

Ambulance outside of a building

USF Health awarded $10 million to establish the Florida Center for Emergency Medical Services

Based at the USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation in downtown Tampa, the state-funded center helps strengthen USF’s presence in the growing Tampa Medical and Research District.

October 29, 2024Community Partnerships, USF Health

MacDill Air Force Base

USF and defense agencies headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base sign landmark agreement

The ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has signed two of its largest defense contracts with U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Central Command, bringing together interdisciplinary faculty experts from across the university.

October 24, 2024Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, University News

A team of researchers led by USF St. Petersburg GIS and Remote Sensing Professor Barnali Dixon used the CRIS-HAZARD app to analyze real-time flooding in Pinellas County. The web-based application gathers crowdsourced data to identify flooding and inform policy in vulnerable coastal communities.

October 4, 2024Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

USF community mobilizes for Hurricane Helene recovery

USF community mobilizes for Hurricane Helene recovery

In the wake of the hurricane, the ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ continues to demonstrate a powerful commitment to community – mobilizing students, faculty and staff across Tampa Bay. While there’s much work to be done, many of these efforts began before the historic storm surge devastated parts of the region.

October 3, 2024Campus Life, Community Partnerships, University News

Tampa Bay Wave and USF Muma College of Business have selected 10 high-growth startups to take part in its third FinTech|X Accelerator program, which aims to propel businesses through support and guidance from industry veterans to success in Tampa Bay and beyond.

October 3, 2024Community Partnerships

The ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Libraries' Tampa Through Time Portal is an interactive resource that merges archives, digital tools and mapping to allow users to immerse themselves in the city's rich history.

September 19, 2024Community Partnerships

HOT Band performs at the Bucs gam

USF HOT Band performs during halftime at Tampa Bay Buccaneers season opener

More than 340 students are members of USF's Herd of Thunder, which is part of the School of Music. This is the marching band's first performance at a Bucs game in several years.

September 8, 2024Community Partnerships

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