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Key support for USF included in this year’s state budget

Funding for institutional priorities and important university projects is included in the 2025-26 state budget, including $10 million for the Environmental & Oceanographic Sciences Research and Teaching facility and $1 million for the Eileen Hoffman Hafer UMatter Program. It will be sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his review, approval and line-item veto consideration. 

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A Day in the Life

Curious about what a day in the life of a USF St. Petersburg Bull looks like? Follow along as we take you behind the scenes of student life - from residential to commuter and first year to transfer - in this YouTube series.

Day in the life of a USF St. Petersburg student 

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Alumni Spotlights

News stories about USF St. Petersburg alumni

Check out the impact and many successes of our graduates.

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Stay connected with others long after your student career on campus ends.

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Contributions, regardless of size, open doors for innovation and steer students toward positive achievements.