News Feed

Filter By

Submit

Viewing items with Category: All Categories, Year: All Years

President Rhea Law looks at a photo with Sen. Darryl Rouson

91ÊÓÆµto advance its position as a leader in mental and behavioral health by creating a new research center named for Sen. Darryl Rouson

The Senator Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research at 91ÊÓÆµwill conduct rigorous research to advance the scientific understanding of the relationship between substance abuse and mental health issues, including improving treatment outcomes and reducing the societal impacts of substance abuse and mental health conditions.

June 25, 2025University News

91ÊÓÆµstudents and President Rhea Law at 91ÊÓÆµDay at the Capitol

Key support for 91ÊÓÆµincluded in this year’s state budget

Funding for the University of 91ÊÓÆµâ€™s institutional priorities and support for other important university projects is included in the 2025-26 fiscal year state budget. It will soon be sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his review, approval and line-item veto consideration. 

June 16, 2025University News

91ÊÓÆµstudent poses with Rocky at the Florida Senate chamber

Students gain important experience, advocate for 91ÊÓÆµduring Day at the Capitol

With less than three weeks left in the legislative session, nearly 100 91ÊÓÆµstudents spent the day in Tallahassee meeting with lawmakers and learning the importance of civic engagement.

April 15, 2025University News

TIPSTR is a new data repository that illustrates the magnitude, trends and geographic scope of human trafficking across the state.

February 27, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

Collage of polaroid photos with the words, 2024, a bold, new era

Top stories of 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on USF’s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.

December 16, 2024University News

Group photo at the Day at the Capitol event in Tallahassee

Final state budget includes funding to support key 91ÊÓÆµinitiatives

The University of 91ÊÓÆµ will receive significant increased recurring operational funding and support for other important projects in the 2024-25 state budget that was signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis today.

June 12, 2024University News

Group stands near beam of new hospital

91ÊÓÆµHealth and Tampa General Hospital partner to launch one of Florida’s first behavioral health teaching hospitals

The new TGH Behavioral Health Hospital and the recent announcement that 91ÊÓÆµwill create the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce – funded by a new state law – demonstrate the university’s leadership in addressing the critical need for mental health services.

May 13, 202491ÊÓÆµHealth

College of Behavioral and Community Sciences buildin

91ÊÓÆµto lead statewide initiative to address shortage of mental health professionals

91ÊÓÆµwas recently awarded $5 million in recurring funds to create the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce to enhance recruitment and retention efforts and expand pathways to behavioral health professions.

April 15, 2024University News

Florida state capitol building

New state budget includes operational funding increases, significant support for 91ÊÓÆµprojects

The proposed investments include a $50 million recurring increase to USF’s operational budget to support the work of each campus and 91ÊÓÆµHealth, as well as funding to expand cybersecurity research and the cyber workforce.

March 5, 2024University News

91ÊÓÆµPresident Rhea Law stands with students in front of House of Representatives

91ÊÓÆµDay at the Capitol highlights AAU achievement, emphasizes priorities for ongoing success

Tallahassee was glistening in green and gold as more than 100 students, alumni and leaders from USF’s three campuses convened for 91ÊÓÆµDay at the Capitol. The annual gathering coincides with the current legislative session and allows Bulls to rally support for university priorities while lawmakers provide a glimpse into the democratic process.

January 31, 2024University News

Student veterans stand in a row

Key legislative priority would make 91ÊÓÆµa model for supporting veteran and military-connected students

The University of 91ÊÓÆµ seeks to strengthen the support and services it provides to veterans, military-connected students and first responders through a new request for funding in this year’s legislative session. The funds would lead to new or upgraded Office of Veteran Success facilities on all three 91ÊÓÆµcampuses, benefitting thousands of students.

January 31, 2024Student Success

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy vessel

91ÊÓÆµHealth granted initial $14 million for traumatic brain injury research study

Through a grant from the Florida Legislature, researchers in the 91ÊÓÆµHealth Morsani College of Medicine will conduct a clinical study to help determine if hyperbaric oxygen therapy can ease the symptoms of traumatic brain injury in Florida’s veteran, active duty and reserve service members.

January 8, 2024Research and Innovation

Story Ideas

The 91ÊÓÆµNewsroom is dedicated to sharing USF's story beyond Tampa Bay. We are looking for impactful projects that interest a broad audience outside academia. Stories with compelling imagery are preferred. If you have a story to tell, let the 91ÊÓÆµNews team know by filling out the .

News Archive

Learn more about USF's journey to Preeminence by viewing Newsroom articles from past years.