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Education

  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • February 17, 2026
New USF president kicks off tenure with energy, promises — and selfies

Tuesday was USF President Moez Limayem’s first day on the job — a day spent engaging with students, faculty and community members.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • February 16, 2026
USF secures $14M in federal funds for community projects

The money comes from the Federal Community Project Funding spending package and is earmarked for seven projects across the university system.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • February 12, 2026
USF ranks among top 20 public universities for patent production

The University of South Florida placed 18th out of all U.S. public research universities for the 81 patents it produced in 2025.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • February 11, 2026
Hillsborough College secures $1.54M in funding for AI center

Hillsborough College received two federal grants to develop a new Artificial Intelligence Innovation Center for workforce training across campuses.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • February 9, 2026
Swedish construction firm to rebuild Tampa school in $77M project

Work to combine Stewart Middle Magnet and Just Elementary schools is set to begin this month.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • February 2, 2026
USF College of Nursing receives $2M gift to fund scholarships

The money will help college graduates return to school to receive a second bachelor’s degree in nursing.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • January 27, 2026
Report: USF economic impact nears $10B

The University of South Florida generates a nearly $10 billion economic impact across Florida each year, with roughly $7 billion in the Tampa Bay region, a new study finds.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • January 26, 2026
Prominent Tampa couple pledges at least $7M for educational program

Pam and Les Muma have pledged a $5 million donation to the Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay program, in addition to $2 million to $3 million in operational support.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • January 26, 2026
Construction to begin soon on UTampa's largest-ever academic facility

The University of Tampa will begin construction of a new Science Center along the Hillsborough River this spring.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King
  • January 23, 2026
Ringling College names new president

Davis Schneiderman will be the globally known arts college's seventh president in 95 years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio
  • January 20, 2026
Tampa Bay Rays, Hillsborough College get go-ahead to start negotiations

The discussions will center on the team building a new ballpark on the 113-acre site of the college in Tampa along with moving the school’s operation to a College District on the site.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • January 16, 2026
College to discuss Tampa Bay Rays' plans to build stadium on campus

The trustees of Hillsborough Community College are scheduled to discuss plans from the baseball team to build a new ballpark on the school's property.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mark Gordon
  • January 16, 2026
Shuttered SWFL college lives on with $10M scholarship fund

Hodges University closed in August 2024.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • January 15, 2026
USF climbs national research rankings, outpaces peers

The University of South Florida has increased research spending by nearly 29% over the past two years, according to a new report.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • December 22, 2025
USF to spend 2026 under construction with new developments planned across campus

From an on-campus football stadium and state-of-the-art athletics building to the mixed-use Fletcher District, 2026 will bring major development to the University of South Florida's Tampa campus.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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