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The Benefits of Earning a Degree from a Top Tier National Research University
Beginning July 1, 2020, all students graduating from the newly-consolidated university will earn a degree from the University of South Florida (USF) regardless of their home campus.
November 12, 2019Campus News
Entrepreneurship Student has Knack for Startups
The Entrepreneurship major at USF St. Petersburg, which began seven years ago, cultivates students who have that same spirit of innovation.
November 5, 2019Research and Innovation, Student Life
Reflecting on Life-Changing Study Abroad Experiences
USFSP offers a variety of study abroad programs—from ethics studies in Greece, Italy and England to cultural, politics and history in China.
November 4, 2019Student Life
Quick Pitch Competition Gives Students Direct Sales Exposure
The inaugural “Selling by the Bay” quick-pitch competition provided real-world sales experience for students from a variety of majors, such as marketing, health sciences and finance.
October 29, 2019Research and Innovation, Student Life
USF St. Petersburg and Jabil Partner on Citizen Data Scientist Program
At USF St. Petersburg, students from Jabil enter the Citizen Data Scientist program with a real-world business problem. Over the course of three months, they learn and apply data science methodology to identify potential solutions
October 25, 2019Campus News, Research and Innovation
Community Workshop Seeks to Empower Attendees to Take Action on Climate Change
USF St. Petersburg’s Initiative on Coastal Adaptation and Resilience (iCAR) aims to help the local community prepare and become more resilient to future environmental changes.
October 24, 2019Events, Sustainability
Alumna Takes Advantage of Nurse Training Program to Stay Local
USF’s Accelerated Second Degree Nursing program kicked off in Fall 2019 with an inaugural cohort of 20 students.
October 23, 2019Campus News, Student Life
Student Returns to College after 40 Years to Finish Final Class
When Way Bandy first enrolled in college, the Soviet Union just launched Sputnik 1 and “American Bandstand” made its debut on television.
October 22, 2019Student Life
Dean of Students Recognized as a “Pillar of the Profession”
USF St. Petersburg Dean of Students Jake Diaz has been recognized as a “Pillar of the Profession” by the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Foundation, the leading association for the advancement and sustainability of the student affairs profession in higher education.
October 21, 2019Campus News
Professor Brings Global Expertise to Tampa Bay Latin Film Festival
The event will screen classic and contemporary filmmaking—from feature-length films to documentaries and short films.
October 17, 2019Events, Research and Innovation
Preserving USF St. Petersburg’s Historic Homes
With all the shiny new buildings going up around campus, it can be easy to overlook the historical ones right next door. Tucked behind oak trees on 2nd Street South are two houses that are each well over 100 years old.
October 15, 2019Campus News
Campus Climate Survey Highlights Student Perceptions and Attitudes Regarding Race, Inclusion and Sexual Violence
Ninety-five percent of USF St. Petersburg students who participated in a campus-wide survey designed to measure attitudes and perceptions relating to sexual violence and diversity said they feel safe at their school.
October 14, 2019Campus News, Student Life