Explore how our researchers are shaping a better future for Tampa Bay, the state of Florida and the nation. Discover groundbreaking innovations, transformative treatments and meet the dedicated individuals behind the science – working every day to improve lives and strengthen communities.
Research
With support from NSF and DARPA, USF researcher John Murray-Bruce is developing new mathematical tools to improve how machines "see" in challenging conditions. The research will lay the foundation for imaging systems that don’t just see better, they see the unseen.
Philanthropy
The University of South Florida set new fundraising records for the fourth straight year in the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2025, receiving over $184 million in philanthropic support from more than 59,700 donors – both all-time highs for the university.
Student Success
While pursuing a master’s degree in exercise science at USF, Vivianne Bessette helped lead Tampa Bay Sun FC to a championship title as a standout defender in the team’s inaugural season.
USF’s historic invitation to join the Association of American Universities has taken what many in Tampa Bay have once considered a “best-kept secret” to an unprecedented new level. Being an AAU member is a tremendous milestone for USF as it formalizes USF's position as a leading research university. USF is the first public university in Florida to be invited to join the AAU in nearly 40 years and is now one of only two institutions from the State University System of Florida to serve as an AAU member.
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Explore how our researchers are shaping a better future for Tampa Bay, the state of Florida and the nation. Discover groundbreaking innovations, transformative treatments and meet the dedicated individuals behind the science – working every day to improve lives and strengthen communities.
Research
With support from NSF and DARPA, USF researcher John Murray-Bruce is developing new mathematical tools to improve how machines "see" in challenging conditions. The research will lay the foundation for imaging systems that don’t just see better, they see the unseen.
Philanthropy
The University of South Florida set new fundraising records for the fourth straight year in the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2025, receiving over $184 million in philanthropic support from more than 59,700 donors – both all-time highs for the university.
Student Success
While pursuing a master’s degree in exercise science at USF, Vivianne Bessette helped lead Tampa Bay Sun FC to a championship title as a standout defender in the team’s inaugural season.
USF’s historic invitation to join the Association of American Universities has taken what many in Tampa Bay have once considered a “best-kept secret” to an unprecedented new level. Being an AAU member is a tremendous milestone for USF as it formalizes USF's position as a leading research university. USF is the first public university in Florida to be invited to join the AAU in nearly 40 years and is now one of only two institutions from the State University System of Florida to serve as an AAU member.
