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Scholarship funding at USF St. Petersburg surpasses $1 million milestone
For the first time in its history, the campus has awarded over $1 million in student scholarships. This milestone marks a 20 percent increase from the previous year and a shared commitment to reducing student debt while supporting educational goals.
October 16, 2025Campus News
USF St. Petersburg Chancellor Christian Hardigree named President of Texas A&M University-Victoria
Christian Hardigree has led the campus as regional chancellor since July 2022. Under her leadership, USF St. Petersburg spearheaded new student success initiatives, introduced and enhanced academic programs, and built even stronger connections with elected officials and the surrounding community.
October 10, 2025Campus News
USF expands nursing education with new bachelor's program on the St. Petersburg campus
Starting in the fall of 2026, undergraduate students can prepare for a nursing career upon entering college and have access to simulation labs for developing hands-on skills and bedside care.
October 7, 2025Campus News
Education faculty, working with Florida Department of Corrections, aim to reduce recidivism, boost job prospects
The goal of the partnership is to enhance literacy rates for incarcerated individuals, which is shown to reduce relapses into crime and enhance employment opportunities upon release.
October 6, 2025Community Partnerships
How ancient plankton point to the resilience of ocean ecosystems
Researchers used a cutting-edge approach to predict future ocean conditions by examining the distant past, revealing evidence for more resilient ocean ecosystems and fisheries even as temperatures rise.
October 3, 2025Research and Innovation
Moez Limayem named the sole finalist for University of South Florida president
Limayem served as the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business at USF for 10 years prior to becoming UNF’s president in 2022. He has been recognized by Florida Trend as one of the state’s 500 most influential business leaders.
October 1, 2025Campus News
Startup founders pitch their fintech solutions to close out Accelerator program
Founders and CEOs from 10 startups pitched their ideas to revolutionize the financial technology industry as part of the fourth Fintech|X Accelerator program.
September 29, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
Community leader named to USF St. Petersburg Campus Board
Debbie White, a former business owner and vice president of Governmental Affairs and Economic Development for the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce, has been appointed to a four-year term to the USF St. Petersburg Campus Board.
September 25, 2025Campus News
USF climbs to its highest position ever in U.S. News rankings
The University of South Florida has reached an all-time high in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the best colleges. USF is No. 88 overall among all public or private universities in America, up from No. 91 last year.
September 23, 2025Campus News
A year after Helene and Milton, USF app is leading the way in flood tracking technology
One year after hurricanes Helene and Milton brought historic flooding to the Tampa Bay region, the CRIS-HAZARD app has become a critical tool in helping local communities monitor and respond to extreme storms.
September 23, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
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 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