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Military-connected students at a flag raising ceremony at USF.

Key legislative priority would make USF a model for supporting veteran and military-connected students

USF seeks to strengthen the support and services it provides to veterans, military-connected students and first responders through a new request for funding in this year’s legislative session. The funds would lead to new or upgraded Office of Veteran Success facilities on all three USF campuses.

January 31, 2024Campus News, Student Life

Professor Joe Askren is the new director of the USF Brewing Arts Program.

New director named for online brewing arts program

Joe Askren, a professor in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at USF Sarasota-Manatee, has been named the new director of the Brewing Arts program. Launched in 2015 at USF St. Petersburg, the online program prepares participants for a successful career in the craft brewing industry.

January 31, 2024Campus News

The newly enhanced water tower on the USF Tampa campus.

USF makes great strides in critical campus enhancements

Maintenance on the comforts and necessities that make up the infrastructure of USF is the target of 87 critical projects that USF’s Facilities Management team is tackling on all three campuses.

January 25, 2024Campus News

USF students, faculty & staff who participated in the 2024 MLK Day parade

Bulls In the Burg: January Community Relations Roundup

Our monthly community roundup series highlighting the many ways that USF St. Pete faculty, staff, students and administration are active in the community.

January 17, 2024Campus News, Community Partnerships, Events

Picture of Helen Sweatt who was a policewoman at St. Petersburg Police Department

History Harvest uncovers thought-provoking stories in the community

When Helen Sweatt submitted an old photo of herself to USF St. Petersburg’s History Department, its historical significance initially went unnoticed. The image was part of the first-ever History Harvest, where community members brought in their family heirlooms and participated in a conversation with students about the object's significance.

January 10, 2024Campus News, Research and Innovation

Aurelio Manuel Valente

New campus leadership position seeks to enhance the student academic experience

Aurèlio Manuel Valente will be in a unique position to use his professional knowledge and personal story to help students flourish during their college experience as the new regional assistant vice chancellor for undergraduate studies.

January 8, 2024Campus News

Innovations Magazine 2024

Innovations Magazine 2024

From impactful community projects to the academic successes of students to research that pushes boundaries and advances knowledge, you’ll read about many of these vital achievements and compelling stories in this year’s issue of Innovations, our campus magazine.

January 8, 2024Campus News, Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

group of female cheerleaders giving the bulls hand gesture

Bulls In the Burg: December Community Relations Roundup

This monthly community roundup series sheds light on the ways that USF faculty, staff, students and administration are active in the community every day.

December 12, 2023Campus News, Community Partnerships, Events

Top stories from 2023 at USF St. Petersburg.

A remarkable year: Top stories from 2023

This calendar year was full of institutional achievements and international headlines at USF St. Petersburg: from students with intellectual disabilities overcoming considerable obstacles to research activities rescuing endangered corals to the expansion of programming in marine sciences and the arts.

December 11, 2023Campus News, Community Partnerships, Events

Student Chau “Casey” Nguyen’s journey took nearly 25 years. In between, she worked full time and helped her ailing father during his final years.

After long pause, graduating student perseveres in earning degree

For some students, the path to earning a college degree isn’t a straight line as they juggle responsibilities and competing demands. Chau “Casey” Nguyen’s journey took nearly 25 years. This fall, her persistence will be rewarded as she graduates with a bachelor’s degree in General Business Studies.

December 6, 2023Campus News, Student Life

Picture of Barbara Figueredo who is a King O'Neal Scholar

‘Straight A’ student earns bachelor’s degree three years after becoming U.S. citizen

At the age of two, Barbara Figueredo moved to the U.S. from Venezuela after her family left the country due to the political turmoil that continues today. Coming to America and learning English at a young age made her want to pursue an Education degree.

December 4, 2023Campus News

Fall 2023 Commencement

USF to confer more than 4,400 degrees during fall commencement

The University of South Florida will award more than 4,400 degrees during fall commencement. The group features 43 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 GPA and 136 student veterans, and includes graduates from 37 states, 88 nations and four U.S. territories.

December 4, 2023Campus News, Events

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