USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. services, including individualized selection of hearing assistive technology (hearing aids, bone conduction solutions, etc), fitting with verification and validation measures, counseling, and orientation and self-management support.