USF welcomes nearly 300 new faculty members
August 15, 2024 - University of South Florida’s leadership hopes 291 new faculty members, a 29% increase over 2023, will help enhance its position as one of America’s preeminent research institutions. According to the announcement, the group includes leading health experts, marine scientists, computer engineers and “prominent scholars in other fields.” USF officials believe joining the prestigious Association of American Universities in 2023 helped attract new faculty, and 35% came from member institutions.