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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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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