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Startup founders pitch their fintech solutions to close out Accelerator program
Founders and CEOs from 10 startups pitched their ideas to revolutionize the financial technology industry as part of the fourth Fintech|X Accelerator program.
September 29, 2025Community 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
Camp Bullseye inspires young minds in St. Pete
Fifty students from Pinellas County Schools were invited to spend a week at USF St. Petersburg, where they experienced college life while exploring marine science, digital marketing and entrepreneurship through a mix of field trips and classroom learning.
July 23, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships
How the FinTech|X Accelerator is reshaping the future of finance and technology in Tampa Bay
Approaching its fourth year, the Fintech|X Accelerator program has drawn startup founders from across the United States and around the world who have gone on to generate millions in revenue while creating hundreds of jobs.
May 21, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
Sibling startups: Sisters graduate and blaze separate entrepreneurial paths
Some students leave college with a tight-knit circle of friends, others with impressive resumes. Twin sisters Cherish and Unique Alston are walking away with that – plus thriving startups and thousands of dollars in awards to fuel their journeys.
May 5, 2025Campus News
USF's Brewing Arts program sets up working professionals for new careers
Nearly two dozen students received their certificate of completion from USF's Brewing Arts program during a ceremony held at the Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen in Tampa.
April 4, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships
Summit to Success helps students navigate future careers in finance
A collaboration between Delta Sigma Pi, one of the nation’s largest business fraternities, and USF’s Muma College of Business is connecting students with industry leaders in the Tampa Bay area to help them prepare for their careers.
March 10, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships
New international partnership between USF and Sungkyunkwan University will prepare students for careers in fintech
A group of South Korean students visited USF as part of a strategic new partnership between the Muma College of Business and SKKU. The partnership aims to expand USF’s global presence and enrich the educational experience for students pursuing degrees in finance and fintech.
January 29, 2025Campus News
A resilient year: Top stories from 2024
This calendar year was full of institutional achievements, international headlines, inventive research and an unprecedented campus response to a historic hurricane season.
December 16, 2024Campus News, Research and Innovation
Tampa Bay Wave and USF announce new class of startups for FinTech|X Accelerator
Tampa Bay Wave and USF Muma College of Business have selected 10 high-growth startups to take part in its third FinTech|X Accelerator program, which aims to propel businesses through support and guidance from industry veterans to success in Tampa Bay and beyond.
October 2, 2024Campus News, Community Partnerships
Business leaders engage with faculty on the rapidly evolving field and future of fintech
Both businesses and universities are grappling with the disruptive nature of fintech that is rapidly transforming industries. Which is why business leaders across Tampa Bay came together to engage with USF faculty about fintech research and academic programs.
September 20, 2024Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
USF students back home after unforgettable London adventure
More than 125 students from the St. Petersburg and Tampa campuses embarked on a four-week study-abroad trip to London. The group immersed themselves in British culture, took classes and navigated their way around one of the most diverse and vibrant cities in Europe.
August 14, 2024Campus News