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USF Pearls students during a graduation celebration.

New grant seeks to reduce barriers to college and increase graduation rates for students emerging from foster care

Students from the foster care system have historically been underrepresented on college campuses due to unique challenges they face. A new grant from the Genspiration Foundation for an onboarding and mentorship program aims to change that dynamic.

July 24, 2024Campus News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

USF’s InEd Studios: Shaping the future of online education

USF’s Innovative Education cutting-edge technology – technology that is parallel to some of the world’s most renowned production studios – not only enhances student engagement, but also provides student interns with hands-on experience working behind the scenes.

November 20, 2023Research and Innovation

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

USF transfer students celebrated, share success during National Transfer Week

Oct. 16-20 is National Transfer Student Week, and dozens of events are planned on all three USF campuses to celebrate transfer students and highlight all the ways USF is working to enhance their experience by offering pathways, support and fellowship to empower them for success.

October 18, 2023Campus News, Student Life

Students honored at banquet MLK

Honoring Dr. King by recognizing students who are keeping his dream alive

During an inspirational ceremony at the USF St. Petersburg campus on January 12, more than 15 middle, high school and college students from throughout Pinellas County were recognized for advancing the ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

January 13, 2023Campus News, Community Partnerships, Events

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

University of South Florida welcomes the largest and highest-achieving first-year class in its history

More high school students than ever before are interested in enrolling at the University of South Florida, helping lead to the largest and strongest academic incoming class of first-year students in the university’s nearly 70-year history.

August 25, 2022Campus News, Student Life

Students immersive college experience

Campus joins with Pinellas County Urban League to give high school students an immersive college experience

The USF St. Petersburg campus welcomed nearly 50 students from the Pinellas County Urban League's Summer Training in Youth Leadership & Employment program for a two-day, one-night stay during a college and career exploration experience last week.

July 28, 2022Campus News

Fries & FAFSA

Free FAFSA event helps college-bound students apply for financial aid

If you or your family members are considering a higher education degree, counselors with the Pinellas Access to Higher Education (PATHe) program will be on hand to help you apply for financial aid at the Fries & FAFSA event on March 22 and 30.

March 16, 2022Events

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Research shows importance of providing multicultural books that reflect children’s identity during the pandemic

When the pandemic began, many parents and caregivers were afraid their children would fall behind. Responding to those concerns led USF St. Petersburg campus College of Education professors to team up with the Police Athletic League of St. Petersburg.

January 27, 2022Research and Innovation

International students experience at USF St. Pete

International students adjust to life at USF despite challenges posed by global pandemic

We talked with several international students on the St. Petersburg campus to hear about their experiences and what they overcame to study in America in the midst of a global pandemic.

October 5, 2021Student Life

UMatter

USF receives $1.2 million gift to expand assistance to students with intellectual disabilities

The University of South Florida today announced a $1.2 million gift from Andrew and Eileen Hafer to benefit UMatter, an innovative, inclusive postsecondary education program in the USF College of Education created to provide young people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to experience higher education and campus life.

September 30, 2021Campus News, Student Life

Lyman Dukes III

Professor wins distinguished award from international higher education and disability association

USF Professor of Education Lyman Dukes III has received the Ronald E. Blosser Dedicated Service Award from the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD).

August 26, 2021Research and Innovation

The textbook affordability initiative has dropped the average cost of course materials per credit hour from $44 to $26 for each student.

Textbook affordability initiative saves student body more than $1 million

A textbook affordability initiative launched to reduce the costs of course materials at USF’s St. Petersburg campus has saved the student body more than $1.08 million over the past five years.

March 12, 2021Campus News

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