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Students at leadership summit.

Teaming up with Pinellas County Schools to foster youth leadership

For the past three years, thousands of elementary, middle and high school students have come to USF St. Petersburg to sharpen their leadership, communication and team-building skills. 

February 10, 2025Community Partnerships

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

MLK awards banquet: Celebrating greatness in service

Nearly 20 youths from throughout Pinellas County were recognized for advancing the ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and lifting up their communities during an inspirational ceremony at USF St. Petersburg.

January 30, 2025Events

Celebrating graduates at the Fall 2024 Commencement.

USF graduates celebrate unwavering support, resiliency during fall commencement

Nearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during fall commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans.

December 16, 2024Campus News

Top stories from a resilient year.

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

Abdul Muqeet Khawaja

Graduating student finds himself and a home during college experience

Abdul Muqeet Khawaja came to USF St. Petersburg thousands of miles from home, without knowing a soul and challenged with adjusting to a new culture. He is now leaving with a 4.0 GPA, a network of close friends and a host of accomplishments, including a job at a Fortune 500 company.

December 10, 2024Campus News, Student Life

Students take part in senior research course producing real-world design work for local clients.

Graphic arts students work with clients to elevate their brand

A senior research course is giving graphic arts students the opportunity to produce real-world design work and develop brand identities for local clients.

December 2, 2024Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

Top 50 for 6th straight year.

U.S. News ranks USF a top 50 public university, best value among all Florida universities

For the sixth year in a row, USF sits among the top 50 public universities in America, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the best colleges. It also ranks USF as the “best value” among public and private universities in Florida for the second consecutive year.

September 24, 2024Campus News

Poynter podcast.

Partnership with Poynter Institute to deepen hands-on learning and community involvement for journalism students

This year, students are getting the opportunity to work with an internationally known non-profit that trains many of the world’s best journalists to develop the skills needed to thrive in a changing media environment.

September 12, 2024Campus News, Community Partnerships

Several students go on a career service field trip to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital as part of the Bulls in the Burg program.

USF St. Petersburg leverages connection with community to welcome largest summer class

While the summer months are thought by many to be a downtime for universities, USF St. Petersburg welcomed around 770 students during its 2024 summer semester, a new record for the campus.

August 19, 2024Campus News, Community Partnerships

Taylor Herman in graduation gown.

Summer graduate wins Fulbright award to teach in Moldova

Taylor Herman wasn't sure what she wanted to do for a career until coming to USF St. Pete in 2021. During her four years on campus, she met other students, faculty and staff who inspired her to pursue studies in government and international relations. Her hard work led to a prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistant scholarship in Moldova.

July 31, 2024Campus News

Daniel Doty at volunteer event with Veterans of South Pinellas County.

Graduating student veteran a leader through service on and off campus

By discovering the Office of Veteran Success, Daniel Doty found a sense of community by connecting with others who shared a similar experience. This led him to support initiatives on campus and give back in the community through the Veterans of South Pinellas County.

July 29, 2024Campus News

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

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