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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
‘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
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
USF adds eco-friendly flair to commencement
Graduates and guests attending fall commencement will see some enhancements to regalia, stage design and programs – many of which were made with sustainability in mind.
November 29, 2023Campus News, Sustainability
King O’Neal Scholar finds new career path through internship opportunities at USF
Growing up in Valparaiso, Indiana, Carter Casko considered becoming a real estate broker with his grandfather but pursued a different major. After several job shadowing and internship opportunities at USF, Casko said he discovered the career path that led him back to real estate.
August 2, 2023Campus News
USF to confer more than 2,400 degrees during summer commencement ceremonies on Aug. 5
Graduates include 19 students earning a perfect 4.0 GPA and 85 student veterans, and includes graduates from 36 states and 71 nations. This marks the first group of students to graduate since USF joined the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU).
July 31, 2023Campus News
Despite war and concern for loved ones back home, graduating student excels academically to achieve goal
While striving for his bachelor’s degree, war broke out in Andrii Kostyrko's home country of Ukraine. For nearly a year and a half, Kostyrko lived with the uncertainty and fear created by the war. Despite these circumstances, he has excelled and will be graduating summa cum laude.
July 31, 2023Campus News
First cohort of students with intellectual disabilities completes UMatter Program
Six students with intellectual disabilities became the first cohort to complete UMatter, an inclusive postsecondary education program at USF St. Petersburg that allows students to experience campus life and helps them pursue a career.
May 15, 2023Campus News, Research and Innovation
The road to graduation: A student's inspiring journey to success
Blair Wood Jones grew up in an area where getting a basic education was a challenge. But Jones persevered, becoming the salutatorian of her high school, an advocate for educational access and excelling at USF, where she is now graduating with a degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
May 2, 2023Campus News
USF to confer more than 7,100 degrees during spring commencement ceremonies, May 5-7
The University of South Florida will award more than 7,100 degrees during spring commencement May 5-7. The group features 110 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 GPA, 211 student veterans and includes graduates from 46 states and 98 nations and four U.S. territories.
May 1, 2023Campus News
From fishing campus waters as a kid to graduating with a perfect 4.0
Seth Leskanic has had a personal connection with the USF St. Petersburg campus since he was a kid fishing the waters on the edge of campus. Now he is graduating from his hometown university with a perfect 4.0 GPA.
December 6, 2022Student Life
Fall graduate stayed on campus to help others evacuate before Hurricane Ian
While pursuing dual degrees in Biology and Health Sciences, producing a podcast on race and equity and working as a resident assistant (RA), Alexia Castellon was also worrying about her family in Fort Myers, who evacuated to a shelter during Hurricane Ian.
December 6, 2022Campus News