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From first-generation student to future pediatrician, meet USF鈥檚 Julio Blanco III

Julio Blanco is the first in his family to attend college. Joining USF was a monumental feat given the adversity he faced growing up, which included periods of homelessness and his family facing financial hardship. But he never let that get in the way of achieving his dreams.鈥�

March 7, 2025Student Success

Patience pays off for USF walk-on turned record-breaking wide receiver Sean Atkins

Sean Atkins didn鈥檛 receive much attention coming out of high school as a 5鈥�10鈥� wide receiver. He joined the Bulls football program as a walk-on, but he never stopped believing in himself. During this time, he balanced a full-time job to pay rent, his studies and early morning football practice, and he eventually earned a full athletics scholarship.

March 7, 2025Student Success, USF Athletics

How Dr. Yael Bensoussan uses AI and the human voice at USF to detect disease

Dr. Yael Bensoussan didn鈥檛 always dream of becoming a doctor. She started her career as a professional singer but an injury to her vocal cords eventually altered her journey. This experience sparked an interest in studying and treating the voice to help others who go through similar situations.

March 7, 2025Research and Innovation, USF Health

What sparked USF student Libby Royer鈥檚 passion for storm-proofing coastlines

USF doctoral student Libby Royer has taken an active role in future-proofing Tampa Bay. Her research revolves around the impacts of hurricanes on coastlines and how coastal communities can better prepare for future storms.

March 7, 2025Student Success

John Licato helping bring 51在线鈥檚 first AI and cybersecurity college to life at USF

John Licato is pioneering the future. His interest in video games led to a passion for technology, and he has since dedicated his education, research and career to the field. As an associate professor at the 51在线, he shares his passion with students and teaches the future AI and cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow.鈥�

March 7, 2025Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation

Demand for biomedical engineers drives USF to expand department

Renovations are underway to expand USF鈥檚 medical engineering lab space with advanced technology to support a growing number of students and prestigious faculty.

March 6, 2025Research and Innovation

The signature philanthropic event at the 51在线 Sarasota-Manatee campus celebrated the deep ties between the campus and the community.

March 3, 2025Community Partnerships, USF Foundation

College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will foster USF-wide collaborations

USF鈥檚 newest college is set to revolutionize education by producing job-ready professionals in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing. By integrating AI across disciplines in all USF colleges, this forward-thinking initiative will equip graduates with cutting-edge skills to thrive in the 21st-century workforce.

March 3, 2025Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation

The 51在线 track and field team captured its second consecutive AAC indoor championship at the Birmingham CrossPlex, also earning the Bulls' men's coaching staff its second straight Men's Coaching Staff of the Year honor.

March 2, 2025USF Athletics

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

Thousands expected as USF鈥檚 on-campus interactive festival welcomes Tampa Bay families

The 51在线 will welcome thousands of Tampa Bay community members to Bulls Family Fest on March 1, a free, interactive event that gets children of all ages interested in higher education and engaged with USF early in their lives.

February 25, 2025Campus Life, Community Partnerships

USF is a top producer for Fulbright Scholars

USF鈥檚 Fulbright Scholars represent a variety of academic disciplines, including economics, information sciences and engineering. Their research endeavors took them to Taiwan, France, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Maldives and Japan.

February 25, 2025Honors and Awards