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Announcing launch of executive leadership program.

USF launches 'bold vision' for new Center for Executive and Leadership Education

The new center based on the St. Petersburg campus will offer national-caliber executive training for businesses and fill a regional need for leadership education and custom corporate training programs in the Tampa Bay region.

September 18, 2025Campus News

Innovation Scholars

Innovation Scholars program kicks off new academic year connecting students with job-shadowing opportunities

The Innovation Scholars program kicks off a new academic year this week. The program offers job-shadowing opportunities for incoming first-year and transfer students, providing an early introduction to career possibilities.

September 15, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships

New students on Tampa campus

USF welcomes record-breaking class, sees increase in student engagement

The university received 71,737 applications — the most in its history — for summer and fall 2025. The academic profile of the fall class is also record-setting, with first-time-in-college students having an average SAT score of 1321.

September 11, 2025Campus News

Razed filming

From campus roots to community voice: alum’s journey into documentary filmmaking

Part of the inaugural class for the campus' Graphic Arts program, Andrew Lee has carved a creative path that has put him at the center of St. Petersburg’s documentary film scene.

September 4, 2025Campus News

Researchers in the field.

USF scientists build on Deepwater Horizon research with new project targeting pollutants in Tampa Bay and beyond

The Tampa Bay Surveillance project examines contaminants in Florida’s largest estuary, with the goal of identifying sources of contamination and helping prevent pollution.

September 3, 2025Research and Innovation

Student Life and Engagement team

New role to expand support and resources for commuter and off-campus students

USF St. Petersburg is implementing new initiatives to enhance the experience for commuter students, from a lounge to housing fairs to a new coordinator for commuter and off-campus housing.

August 29, 2025Campus News, Student Life

OLLI group learning how to make a print.

Lifelong learning program expands at USF St. Petersburg

A popular adult learning program that offers classes, workshops, lectures and social networking opportunities for individuals aged 50 and older is expanding its diverse educational offerings in St. Petersburg this semester.

August 27, 2025Community Partnerships

New this year 2025.

What’s new at USF

As the University of South Florida kicks off the 2025–26 academic year, students, faculty and staff will find a no shortage of new programs, services and experiences.

August 25, 2025Campus News

Alum Gary Brown visits campus.

Alum from USF St. Petersburg’s inaugural class shares memories on return visit to campus

As students return to campus this fall, USF St. Petersburg brought an alum from the first class of 1965 back to campus to see all that has changed since he was a student.

August 22, 2025Campus News

Sargassum began showing up on Caribbean beaches in 2011 and has caused economic and health issues for those regions.

USF experts lead on sargassum research, monitoring, and prediction

A record amount of sargassum has inundated beaches across Florida and the Caribbean this summer. The College of Marine Science has positioned itself as a leader in studying the causes, measuring impacts and helping vulnerable communities prepare for sargassum.

August 22, 2025Research and Innovation

Fall 2024 move-in day

USF kicks off fall semester as thousands of students move into residence halls this week

Residence halls are again expected to be at full capacity with approximately 7,500 students living on the Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee campuses when classes begin for fall semester.

August 19, 2025Campus News

USF St. Petersburg Campus Board Chair Melissa Seixas, USF President Rhea Law, State Rep. Chaney, State Senator DiCeglie, USF St. Petersburg Regional Chancellor Christian Hardigree, USF College of Marine Science Dean Tom Frazer

Bulls In the Burg: August 2025 Community Relations Roundup

This community roundup series highlights the ways that USF St. Pete faculty, staff, students and administration are active in the community

August 18, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships, Events

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