The court issued an order scheduling the arguments for June 5 in the case, which is one of a series of similar class-action lawsuits filed against colleges in the state.

The organizers announced that although USF officials did not meet their demands, they are encouraging members to end the protest due to health concerns. The group also said it will continue its efforts.

Professors and students at the University of South Florida mapped pitch, rhythm and duration to data about algae blooms and depletion of coral reefs to create an original composition.

After three decades in the financial services industry, Inez Long's work with the Black Business Investment Fund will be recognized with the USF Kente Alumni Award Thursday.

An undisclosed number of the original hunger strikers at USF remain after some of them were hospitalized last week. New members also joined last week.

Mark Luther, director of the USF Center for Maritime and Port Studies, said the Sunshine Skyway collapse in 1980 led to innovations for bridge protection that were not present at the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

WUSF News is hiring paid interns for fall 2024.

The Emotional Vaccine program is being offered for free by the Florida Center for Nursing for all current and future nurses in the state.

Students are still waiting on financial aid packages due to FAFSA delays. Some of Florida's largest universities are giving the incoming class more time to decide on committing to their school.

The University of South Florida is one of many schools forced to phase out diversity, equity, and inclusion offices thanks to a new state law. But USF officials say the school will remain diverse.

If approved by the university's Board of Trustees, the college will launch in the fall of 2025.

Before the 35,000-seat stadium goes up, Sycamore Fields will be relocated to a research park elsewhere on campus. A parking lot and fitness trail will be built nearby.