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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

Nursing simulation lab in action.

USF expands nursing education with new bachelor's program on the St. Petersburg campus

Starting in the fall of 2026, undergraduate students can prepare for a nursing career upon entering college and have access to simulation labs for developing hands-on skills and bedside care.

October 7, 2025Campus News

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

New this year 2025.

What’s new at USF

As the University of South Florida kicks off the 2025–26 academic year, students, faculty and staff will find a no shortage of new programs, services and experiences.

August 25, 2025Campus News

Alum Gary Brown visits campus.

Alum from USF St. Petersburg’s inaugural class shares memories on return visit to campus

As students return to campus this fall, USF St. Petersburg brought an alum from the first class of 1965 back to campus to see all that has changed since he was a student.

August 22, 2025Campus News

Brooke Elrod in front of USF

Honors student strikes a chord with music festival career aspirations

A spark was lit for Brooke Elrod when she attended her first music festival. Since then, Elrod has pursued a variety of opportunities to gain the knowledge and training needed for such a career. She is graduating this summer with a bachelor’s degree in management.

August 5, 2025Student Life

St. Pete Strong Conference

First taste of college: St. Pete Strong conference inspires future scholars

USF St. Petersburg was host to around 500 Pinellas County middle and high schoolers for a one-day youth conference that sparked interest in science and art fields while introducing many to the college experience. 

July 3, 2025Community Partnerships

Day at the Capitol

Key support for USF included in this year’s state budget

Funding for institutional priorities and important university projects is included in the 2025-26 state budget, including $10 million for the Environmental & Oceanographic Sciences Research and Teaching facility and $1 million for the Eileen Hoffman Hafer UMatter Program. It will be sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his review, approval and line-item veto consideration. 

June 17, 2025Campus News

Naming of new sailing boat.

USF Women’s Sailing caps successful season with national ranking and gift to support program

The Women’s Sailing team charted another remarkable year – advancing to their 18th national finals in 20 years while welcoming a new fleet of boats, including one that honors a beloved alumna.

June 13, 2025Campus News

ROV competition at USF.

Florida students operate underwater vehicles, learn STEM skills at regional competition

More than 100 middle and high school students traveled from across the state to compete in a remotely operated vehicle competition at USF St. Petersburg where they designed and operated underwater robots for real-world missions.

May 14, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships

Kylie ringing the bell after her cancer treatment

Determined USF grad student overcomes rare cancer to earn degree

Beginning her master’s degree in 2022, Kylie Culver could never have predicted just how challenging, frightening and ultimately rewarding the journey would become. About a year into her studies and shortly after a study abroad experience in Spain, she was diagnosed with cancer.

May 5, 2025Campus News

Cherish and Unique Alston

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

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