student works in nursing sim lab

Engagement & Impact

At this stage, I feel safe for the first time in my life. With nursing, this new world opened up for me. I have a never-ending amount of fantastic possibilities. As a USF-educated nurse, I’ll pursue to change one person’s experience and life at a time.”

Marsha Rose, BSN ’21

Nursing student wearing scrubs putting on a VR headset

Develop Your Skills

Practice clinical skills with real-world tools and simulated patients.

Gain a Global Perspective

Explore a range of health care systems in service abroad and immersion programs.

Mridini Chandrasekaran

Mridini Chandrasekaran, BSN ’24

I saw how nurses went above and beyond to provide care and comfort to patients and their families. I knew I wanted to be a part of that.”

Mridini Chandrasekaran, BSN ’24

USF Professor Improves the Health of New Parents and their Children

Dhara Meghani, professor in the school of nursing and health professions, works to fill the care gap between prenatal and pediatric services for parents.

Nursing professor Dhara Meghani smiling.

15% in Social Mobility

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US News and World Report top 15% in social mobility 2025

USF is No. 59 for social mobility, in the top 15 percent and a rise of 11 spots in the U.S. News & World Report 2025 rankings. “I'm glad to see USF rise in several key rankings — especially for social mobility,” said Eileen Fung, provost and vice president of academic affairs. “We not only equip students to succeed in their chosen careers, we inspire them to explore, engage, and work for positive change in the world.”

Read more about our 2025 rankings