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One million scholarships awarded

Scholarship funding at USF St. Petersburg surpasses $1 million milestone

For the first time in its history, the campus has awarded over $1 million in student scholarships. This milestone marks a 20 percent increase from the previous year and a shared commitment to reducing student debt while supporting educational goals.

October 16, 2025Campus News

CRIS-HAZARD map with photo

A year after Helene and Milton, USF app is leading the way in flood tracking technology

One year after hurricanes Helene and Milton brought historic flooding to the Tampa Bay region, the CRIS-HAZARD app has become a critical tool in helping local communities monitor and respond to extreme storms.

September 23, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

Razed filming

From campus roots to community voice: alum’s journey into documentary filmmaking

Part of the inaugural class for the campus' Graphic Arts program, Andrew Lee has carved a creative path that has put him at the center of St. Petersburg’s documentary film scene.

September 4, 2025Campus News

Student Life and Engagement team

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

Adam Hamilton served in the Marines

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

New EV charging stations

New campus sustainability efforts boosted by Duke Energy investments

From the installation of new electric vehicle charging stations to improvements in student spaces, our community partners are helping the campus reduce its environmental footprint while meeting the growing demand for clean energy solutions.

July 31, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships, Sustainability

Camp Bullseye

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

Apollo beach with oyster bed and sheet music on top

Florida’s oyster crisis takes center stage in latest musical-science project

A team of professors, musicians and students is transforming complicated environmental data into powerful music compositions. After tackling critical issues like algae blooms and red tide, the group has now composed music that highlights the environmental stressors affecting oysters in Florida.

July 2, 2025Campus News, Research and Innovation

SAIL group tours FIO

Summer program introduces the world of research to undergraduate students

A group of undergraduate students from USF is spending the summer building valuable research and career skills while receiving compensation for their efforts. The Summer Academy for Investigative Learning program provides students with an early, hands-on introduction to research and showcases impactful work taking place across Tampa Bay.

June 24, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

Volcano National Park

Honors students explore sustainability and culture on study away trip to Hawaii

Ten USF students recently returned from an unforgettable educational adventure on Hawaii's Big Island, where they hiked lava fields, made chocolate from fresh cacao pods and learned about environmental restoration in a cloud forest. As part of the Judy Genshaft Honors College's study away program, they explored the island's natural beauty and cultural history.

June 18, 2025Campus News, Sustainability

Students setting up to study the erosion at a reef island

USF expertise helps battle beach erosion and protect coastal communities

A beachfront community in southeastern Belize is seeking help from researchers in addressing severe beach erosion. It is one of several sites, including Biscayne Bay in Miami and the U.S. Virgin Islands, where USF’s expertise in making Tampa Bay’s coastline more resilient is helping others.

June 9, 2025Campus News, Research and Innovation, Sustainability

St. Petersburg skyline

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

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