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USF BullsMUN incorporates local high schools at conference

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USF’s Model United Nations team hosted a conference on Oct. 10-11, opening more committees for high school students during their BullsMUN IV event. The two-day conference drew 360 delegates representing 20 high schools, marking continued growth for a program that has hosted more than 500 students across its previous three iterations, according to the BullsMU

USF women’s volleyball pulls off five-set comeback victory against FAU

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South Florida women’s volleyball rallied from a two-set deficit to defeat Florida Atlantic University 3-2 Wednesday, snapping the Owls’ four-game winning streak behind a third-set surge from junior outside hitter Addy Brus. The rally was led in the third set by Brus, who scored eight points in the set to give the Bulls a 25-23 […]

Kiefer sees fresh start in second stint for USF men’s soccer

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South Florida men’s soccer head coach George Kiefer returned to Tampa to lead the program for a second time, but his first season back has brought far more losses than wins. The Bulls (1-10-3, 0-4-3 American) last won on Aug. 23, when they beat the University of West Florida 3-1. Despite the difficult start, Kiefer […]

OPINION: USF students athletics pride should extend beyond football

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College sports can foster a sense of belonging and give students a reason to take pride in their university. At USF, Homecoming week showed how football can bring the community together, from game-day excitement to celebrations across campus. From Fetty Wap’s concert to football’s 29-2 win over Kent State on Saturday, last week’s festivities gave […]

USF employees bring careers and college experience into local classrooms

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For Katherine Evans, director of corporate partnerships at the University of South Florida, the Great American Teach In classroom can become a place where a kindergartner imagines becoming a dinosaur when they grow up, while another student dreams about curing cancer.

USF men's basketball offers first glimpse of Chris Mack era in exhibition win

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South Florida men’s basketball opened its exhibition season with a 104-72 win over Saint Leo University on Monday night, giving new head coach Chris Mack his first look at the Bulls against outside competition. The Bulls hosted the Lions in an exhibition for the second consecutive year, earning another win ahead of the regular season. […]

USF town hall previews AI-focused strategic plan

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USF’s proposed five-year strategic plan puts artificial intelligence at the center of its vision for the university, drawing mixed reactions from students and faculty at an Oct. 6 town hall.

Takeaways: USF football finds victory, not consistency

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South Florida football returned to the win column Saturday night, but its 29-2 victory over Kent State University revealed many of the issues troubling the Bulls throughout the season remain unresolved. After entering the matchup on a two-game losing streak, USF (5-2, 1-2 American) leaned on its defense to overcome another sluggish offensive start at […]

USF finds its footing in convincing win over Kent State

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The crowd erupted as South Florida senior linebacker C.J. Hicks returned a fumble 96-yard recovery for a touchdown Saturday, helping the Bulls snap a two-game losing streak with a 29-2 win against Kent State University. Hicks’s score tied former USF cornerback Kayvon Webster’s record for the longest fumble recovery touchdown in program history, all while […]

USF baseball drops first game of fall ball to UF

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USF baseball kicked off its 2026 fall ball slate with a 10-6 loss to the University of Florida on Friday night. The Bulls — led by third-year head coach Mitch Hannahs — battled with the Gators at George M. Steinbrenner stadium, home of Major League Baseball’s New York Yankees during spring training. Hannahs, sporting his […]

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