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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
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
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
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
USF and Tampa Bay Wave launch 2025 FinTech|X Accelerator cohort
Now in its fourth year, the FinTech|X Accelerator has become a premier launchpad for high-potential, early-stage fintech companies. Startups that have participated in the program have raised over $300 million in funding and generated over $60 million in revenue.
August 14, 2025Campus News
Recent graduate balances family, floods and new career
A year ago, student veteran Adam Hamilton was juggling an internship, finishing his degree, dealing with flooding from Hurricane Helene, and preparing for the birth of his third child. This year is just as busy with a newborn baby and his first full-time job as a teacher in Apollo Beach.
August 13, 2025Campus News
From Ohio to the ocean: USF graduate finds purpose in marine biology after personal loss
Graduating this summer with a degree in marine biology, Abby Bernard's college journey was defined by enriching academic experiences and the loss of her father in her senior year.
August 7, 2025Campus News
Honors student strikes a chord with music festival career aspirations
A spark was lit for Brooke Elrod when she attended her first music festival. Since then, Elrod has pursued a variety of opportunities to gain the knowledge and training needed for such a career. She is graduating this summer with a bachelor’s degree in management.
August 5, 2025Student Life
USF confers nearly 2,700 degrees during summer commencement ceremonies
The group featured 22 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average, 82 student veterans and graduates from 64 countries, 39 states and one U.S. territory.
August 4, 2025Campus News