University Beat

A USF survey of Hillsborough County's immigrant community reveals the ripple effects of the 2023 law. Immigration advocates say they've had to clear up misconceptions.

The Life in Media Survey will collect data from thousands of preteens over the next quarter century, measuring how using digital media changes attitude, behavior and health throughout their lives.

USF researchers polled 1,500 registered voters nationwide between October 22-27 to track how social media usage affects political polarization, politics-related stress levels, and belief in election-related misinformation.

Celebrations of Amir Abdur-Rahim's life will be held Oct. 27 at Kennesaw State University in Georgia, where he previously coached, and Nov. 2 at USF.

While he was only with USF for one season, Abdur-Rahim made an immediate impact on campus, turning around a long-struggling program and spreading his upbeat, inspiring personality.

UM's Cam Ward threw for 404 yards and three touchdowns to help the eighth-ranked Hurricanes rout USF 50-15.

After years of playing in makeshift areas, USF opened the Esports Living Lab in time for the fall semester. So far, it’s been going well.

WUSF News is hiring paid interns for spring 2025.

College officials stress the importance of young people making it to the polls. They say that usually, about 70% of USF students register. However, only 30% of those actually cast their vote.

The state agency advises people to skip the shot because it doesn’t target the current dominant variant. A USF epidemiologist says it will still be effective but suggests first asking whether you need the booster.

The study found using digital platforms makes people more impulsive and think less about the long-term consequences of their choices.

Plaintiffs in the lawsuit from New College, the University of Florida and the University of South Florida contends that the Legislature unconstitutionally infringed on the authority of the state university system’s Board of Governors.