University of the Future

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At the University of South Florida, the momentum for transforming learning and discovery at every level continues to build. This drive to fundamentally reshape the university has gained national recognition with a designation by U.S. News & World Report as one of the country's top 20 "up and coming" universities. It's a ranking that distinguishes USF as a champion of change - a university of the future.

  • USF President Genshaft

    At the forefront of national dialogue on the transformation of higher education, Genshaft will direct critical attention to the most pressing issues impacting universities of the future.

  • A Safety Net for Athletes

    The Sports Medicine & Athletic Related Trauma Institute at USF is elevating the quality of care of sports-related illness and injury for athletes of all ages.

  • George Washington Slept Here

    After seven seasons of digging, a USF history professor unearths the crown jewel of American historical archaeology - the remains of George Washington's boyhood home

  • Making Leaps in Biological Research

    A USF biologist and his colleagues are investigating chemical pollution, climate change and disease as possible causes for the global decline of amphibians.

  • USF Named “Best Value” Public College

    USF has been named one of the nation's 50 "Best Value" public colleges and universities according to The Princeton Review. Editors noted a number of the university's competitive programs, diverse student body and presence in the area's business community.

  • Natural Solution

    A USF chemical and biomedical engineer and a USF geologist are working with residents of Temamatla, Mexico to refine a green way to remove dangerous contaminants from drinking water.

  • Energy SmartGrid

    USF will help build the largest, most comprehensive smart grid in the Southeast. The three-year, $15 million project will incorporate alternative energy sources such as solar power and biodiesel fuel into the electrical power supply for neighborhoods serving 5,000 people.

  • Emerging Research Park of the Year

    The Association of University Research Parks recognized the USF Research Park for excellence in bringing technology and innovation from the laboratory to economically viable business activities with its "Emerging Research Park of the Year" award.