The University of South Florida aims to be recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions by the end of the decade. USF, already renowned for its groundbreaking research in medicine and marine sciences, also strives to provide small classes and personal attention to its students…even though they number more than 35,000. As part of its series on Florida’s public universities, Florida Crossroads visits USF’s main campus in Tampa and its three satellite campuses to talk with those striving to take the school to new heights.