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.

Heroes Ball raises record $2.6 million for St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation

The 2025 Heroes Ball raised a record $2.6 million for St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation, drawing nearly 900 attendees to the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street. Funds raised will expand the hospital’s Nurse Navigator Program, which provides families with specialized nurses who help coordinate complex care and offer personalized clinical and emotional support. The program … Read more