USF economic impact reaches nearly $10B

University of South Florida campus sign in Tampa highlighting USF’s $10B economic impact

A new report finds USF generates nearly $10B in annual economic impact across Florida.

Rhea Law’s lifetime bet on the University of South Florida

Dr. Rhea Law sits on the University of South Florida campus, smiling and flashing the Bull Horns hand sign near the USF Bull statues.

Dr. Rhea Law reflects on four decades shaping USF and the responsibility that comes with growth.

USF’s Fletcher district gets green light

Street-level view of the USF Fletcher District with green-framed mixed-use buildings and palm-lined sidewalks.

The University of South Florida’s long-planned Fletcher District is one step closer to reality after receiving approval from the Florida Board of Governors. The mixed-use project will transform an underused section of the Tampa campus into a walkable destination for students, faculty and the community. USF released four new renderings of the project, which will … Read more

USF just hit $750M in research funding; here’s why it matters

Bar chart showing growth in the University of South Florida’s research funding from fiscal year 2022 to 2025, highlighting gains from federal, private and state sources.

USF’s record $750 million in research funding marks a major milestone for Tampa Bay’s innovation economy.

Tampa Bay legend Derrick Brooks named COO of USF Athletics

Rob Higgins and Derrick Brooks pose together, both wearing suits and making the USF Bulls hand sign to celebrate Brooks’ new role as chief operating officer of USF Athletics.

Tampa icon Derrick Brooks joins USF Athletics as COO, uniting Tampa Bay’s sports and business leadership.

Rob Higgins named USF’s first CEO of Athletics

The University of South Florida has selected Rob Higgins, longtime executive director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, as its first chief executive officer of Athletics. Higgins, a USF graduate and former athletics staff member, will return to his alma mater after leading the sports commission since 2004, where he helped bring two Super Bowls, … Read more