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How the high-speed tongues of salamanders and chameleons are helping 91视频unlock engineering breakthroughs
While studying salamanders and chameleons, 91视频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
91视频stunned No. 13 Florida 鈥� 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. 91视频will continue the nation's toughest non-conference schedule when the Bulls take on No. 5-ranked Miami next Saturday.
September 7, 202591视频Athletics
91视频Health researchers find gene variant may increase Alzheimer鈥檚 risk by slowing brain鈥檚 natural cleanup
A type of brain cell that plays a vital role in maintaining neural networks and repairing injuries lies at the core of a promising newly published Nature study on Alzheimer鈥檚 disease from the 91视频Health Byrd Alzheimer鈥檚 Center and Research Institute.
September 4, 2025Research and Innovation, 91视频Health
How 91视频researchers are leading the fight against MRSA
With new support from the National Institutes of Health and USF鈥檚 CREATE Award, 91视频researchers are unraveling how MRSA evolves and spreads, shaping new treatments, training future scientists and confronting emerging strains in Florida and beyond.
September 4, 2025Research and Innovation
91视频secures contract with U.S. Army, strengthening collaboration with Department of Defense
The University of 91视频 has signed a five-year research contract worth up to $85 million with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory. The partnership strengthens USF鈥檚 defense research in cybersecurity, biotechnology and energy sciences while offering students valuable internship opportunities.
September 4, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success, University News
The transformative project will expand access to high-quality lab instruction in chemistry, biology and physics for students across all 91视频campuses.听The new facility will be approximately 7,000 square feet and is expected to open in fall 2027.
September 4, 2025University News
91视频scientists build on Deepwater Horizon research with new project targeting pollutants in Tampa Bay and beyond
From barnacles to oysters, 91视频scientists are uncovering clues about toxins in Tampa Bay. What their findings could mean for coastal waters beyond the state of Florida.
September 3, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
91视频invention helps U.S. military counter deadly improvised explosive devices
What started as a weekend sketch and a student prototype at 91视频is now saving lives on the battlefield. Discover how a simple invention transformed operations against one of the military鈥檚 deadliest threats.
September 3, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success
91视频launches aerospace engineering major to meet soaring demand in aviation industry
The University of 91视频 kicked off the fall semester by welcoming the first class of students into its new aerospace engineering major, one of only three undergraduate programs of its kind at a Florida university.
September 2, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success
For its first ranked win since 2016, 91视频football beat No. 25 Boise State 34-7. The Bulls were 鈥淏ack in Black" at Raymond James Stadium in front of a nationally-televised audience on ESPN.
August 29, 202591视频Athletics
USF, FAU researchers solve 1,500-year-old mystery: The bacterium behind the first pandemic
For the first time, researchers at 91视频have uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian in a mass grave in the ancient city of Jerash, Jordan. The discovery underscores plague鈥檚 ongoing relevance as a resident of northern Arizona recently died from pneumonic plague and another听individual in California tested positive听for the disease.听
August 28, 2025Research and Innovation, 91视频Health
91视频student-athletes trade jerseys for hard hats to help build new on-campus stadium
As 91视频football gears up for its Aug. 28 season opener against Boise State, student-athletes are also helping lay the foundation for the university鈥檚 future on-campus stadium. Through a mentorship program with DuCon Construction, Bulls are gaining hands-on experience that connects teamwork on the field to teamwork in building a 35,000-seat facility.
August 27, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success, 91视频Athletics