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Addition of community leaders strengthen USF St. Petersburg Campus Board

USF St. Petersburg is welcoming two prominent members of the Tampa Bay community to its campus board. Former FL. Representative Ben Diamond and Morgan & Morgan Law Partner Paul Gross have both been appointed to four-year terms.

September 25, 2026Campus News

Number 46 among all public universities.

For the eighth consecutive year, U.S. News ranks USF among the nation’s top 50 public universities

USF also stands among the best for value, innovation and veterans. During the past 15 years, it has risen 48 spots among public universities.

September 22, 2026Campus News

Week of welcome

USF’s newest first-year class raises the bar, setting records for high school GPA, SAT scores and National Merit Scholars

It’s the most academically accomplished first-year class in USF history. Meet some of the new students making USF their home.

September 14, 2026Campus News, Student Life

Collage artwork for Jimmy Turrell artist talk

Jimmy Turrell and the art of the unexpected at USF St. Petersburg

The Newcastle-born artist, whose work spans music, fashion, print and art direction, will give a September 16 lecture and work alongside students during a two-day residency as part of the visiting designer program.

September 10, 2026Campus News

left to right: USF professor Dr. Catherine Wilkins, PTB Executive Director Manny Leto, USF grad Oliver Laczko

Bulls In The Burg: September 2026 Community Relations Roundup

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

September 10, 2026Campus News, Community Partnerships, Events

Alumni found careers at USF St. Petersburg.

They came to USF St. Petersburg as students. They stayed to build careers.

Alumni at different stages of their career reflect on the student experiences and relationships that led them back to the university as employees.

September 1, 2026Campus News

Students training in nursing.

USF launches new bachelor’s degree in nursing at St. Petersburg campus

Starting this fall, students at USF St. Petersburg can major in nursing to prepare them for a healthcare career. The new four-year degree program will also help address a projected nursing shortage for the state.

August 24, 2026Campus News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

What’s new at USF: Coaches, facilities, student services and more

As the University of South Florida begins the 2026–27 academic year, students, faculty and staff will find new faces, new facilities and new opportunities across campus.

August 18, 2026Campus News

Alumni Academy leaders gathered at USF St. Petersburg.

USF St. Petersburg hosts Alumni Academy for the first time

Alumni leaders gathered at USF St. Petersburg for a weekend of workshops, networking and USF Day with the Tampa Bay Rays.

August 13, 2026Campus News, Events

(From left to right) USF St. Petersburg Regional Chancellor Thomas Smith, U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, USF President Moez Limayem, and College of Marine Science Dean Tom Frazer

Bulls In The Burg August 2026 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 10, 2026Campus News, Community Partnerships, Events

Summer Commencement 2026

USF awards more than 2,600 degrees during summer commencement ceremonies

The University of South Florida will award more than 2,600 degrees during summer commencement ceremonies on Aug. 8. The group features 22 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average, 77 student veterans and graduates from 19 countries and 39 states.

August 4, 2026Campus News

Tyvelle Dorvil graduates this week.

Overcoming a lifetime of challenges, USF graduate achieves another milestone

After overcoming scholarship setbacks and barriers associated with cerebral palsy, Tyvelle Dorvil turned personal challenges into a passion for accessibility advocacy while achieving his dream of earning a college degree.

August 3, 2026Campus News

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