https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usMon, 15 Jun 2026 07:54:11 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/donors-support-initiatives-that-propel-student-veterans-during-usf-giving-week.aspxThis Giving Week, USF St. Petersburg aims to provide more fulfilling college experiences to student veterans by raising support for a program that helps these students transition to university life and become more connected to the campus community.USF St. PetersburgMon, 06 Apr 2026 08:08:11 Donors support initiatives that propel student veterans during USF Giving WeekThis Giving Week, USF St. Petersburg aims to provide more fulfilling college experiences to student veterans by raising support for a program that helps these students transition to university life and become more connected to the campus community.Supporting student veterans for Giving Weekhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/donors-support-initiatives-that-propel-student-veterans-during-usf-giving-week.aspxCampus News,Student LifeMatthew Cimitile,Military and Veterans,Philanthropyhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/tampa-bay-regions-members-of-congress-secure-14-million-in-new-funding-for-seven-projects-at-usf.aspxFederal dollars will support seven different projects across USF. On the St. Petersburg campus, this includes a new Office of Veteran Success facility and state-of-the art oceanographic instrumentation to enhance forecasting of hurricanes and other natural hazards.External ArticleFri, 13 Feb 2026 08:59:28 Tampa Bay region’s members of Congress secure $14 million in new funding for seven projects at USFFederal dollars will support seven different projects across USF. On the St. Petersburg campus, this includes a new Office of Veteran Success facility and state-of-the art oceanographic instrumentation to enhance forecasting of hurricanes and other natural hazards.The Capitol.https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/tampa-bay-regions-members-of-congress-secure-14-million-in-new-funding-for-seven-projects-at-usf.aspxCampus NewsFunding,Marine Science,Military and Veteranshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/student-veteran-reflects-the-personal-growth-and-determination-of-first-gen-students-at-usf.aspxFrom surviving Hurricane Katrina to serving in the U.S. Navy, Camrie Hingle’s journey is one of resilience and determination. Now a first-generation student at USF St. Petersburg, Hingle’s story embodies the pride and perseverance celebrated during USF’s First-Gen Week.Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:56:16 Veteran reflects the personal growth and determination of first-gen students at USFFrom surviving Hurricane Katrina to serving in the U.S. Navy, Camrie Hingle’s journey is one of resilience and determination. Now a first-generation student at USF St. Petersburg, Hingle’s story embodies the pride and perseverance celebrated during USF’s First-Gen Week.First gen Camrie Hinglehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/student-veteran-reflects-the-personal-growth-and-determination-of-first-gen-students-at-usf.aspxCampus News,Student LifeMilitary and Veterans,Sarah Sell,Student Successhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/recent-graduate-balances-family-floods-and-new-career.aspxA 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.Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:52:55 Recent graduate balances family, floods and new careerA 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.Adam Hamilton served in the Marineshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/recent-graduate-balances-family-floods-and-new-career.aspxCampus NewsEducation,Military and Veterans,Sarah Sellhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/students-selected-for-national-program-to-strengthen-usf-miliary-connected-community.aspxFour USF students earned spots in a national program where they’ll learn to lead campus initiatives that address issues impacting student veterans and the military-connected community, from mental health to career development.USF St. PetersburgFri, 23 May 2025 09:53:25 Students selected for national program to strengthen USF’s military-connected communityFour USF students earned spots in a national program where they’ll learn to lead campus initiatives that address issues impacting student veterans and the military-connected community, from mental health to career development.preview of military connected studentshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/students-selected-for-national-program-to-strengthen-usf-miliary-connected-community.aspxCampus News,Student LifeHealth,Matthew Cimitile,Military and Veteranshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/before-usf-st-petersburg-merchant-marines-trained-for-world-war-2-on-campus-grounds.aspxEighty years after World War II ended in Europe, we look back at the U.S. Maritime Service Training Station that once stood on campus grounds. The facility trained 25,000 merchant marines who provided critical logistical and transportation support for the war effort.USF St. PetersburgThu, 08 May 2025 07:42:15 Before USF St. Petersburg, merchant marines trained for World War II on campus groundsEighty years after World War II ended in Europe, we look back at the U.S. Maritime Service Training Station that once stood on campus grounds. The facility trained 25,000 merchant marines who provided critical logistical and transportation support for the war effort.Former barrackshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/before-usf-st-petersburg-merchant-marines-trained-for-world-war-2-on-campus-grounds.aspxCampus NewsHistory,Matthew Cimitile,Military and Veteranshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/brewing-arts-internship-certificate-ceremony.aspxNearly 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.Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:12:02 USF's Brewing Arts program sets up working professionals for new careersNearly 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.Brewing Arts students from the 2024 and 2025 cohorts.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/brewing-arts-internship-certificate-ceremony.aspxCampus News,Community PartnershipsAlumni,Anthropology,Art,Biology,Brewing Arts,Business,Careers,Chemistry,Hospitality,Military and Veterans,Sarah Sellhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/young-alumni-award-mcintyre-kyle.aspxKyle McIntyre credits the guidance and support he received at USF St. Petersburg for his success at a young age. As one of six recipients of USF’s Outstanding Young Alumni Award, he is amazed at how far he has come since graduating with a political science degree in 2015. McIntyre, 35, is the deputy director of congressional affairs at Headquarters U.S. Space Force.Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:02:26 Outstanding Young Alumni recipient puts his political science degree to work at U.S. Space ForceKyle McIntyre credits the guidance and support he received at USF St. Petersburg for his success at a young age. As one of six recipients of USF’s Outstanding Young Alumni Award, he is amazed at how far he has come since graduating with a political science degree in 2015. McIntyre, 35, is the deputy director of congressional affairs at Headquarters U.S. Space Force.Kyle McIntyrehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/young-alumni-award-mcintyre-kyle.aspxCampus NewsAlumni,Awards,Careers,Civics,Government,Military and Veterans,Politics,Sarah Sellhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-earns-collegiate-purple-star-campus-designation-for-its-support-of-military-families.aspxKnown for years as one of the top universities in the nation for veterans, USF has now earned a state designation for its continued commitment to supporting military families.External ArticleFri, 22 Mar 2024 14:12:12 USF earns Collegiate Purple Star Campus designation for its support of military familiesKnown for years as one of the top universities in the nation for veterans, USF has now earned a state designation for its continued commitment to supporting military families.ROTC members during military event. https://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-earns-collegiate-purple-star-campus-designation-for-its-support-of-military-families.aspxCampus NewsMilitary and Veteranshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/key-legislative-priority-would-make-usf-a-model-for-supporting-veteran-and-military-connected-students.aspxUSF seeks to strengthen the support and services it provides to veterans, military-connected students and first responders through a new request for funding in this year’s legislative session. The funds would lead to new or upgraded Office of Veteran Success facilities on all three USF campuses.External ArticleWed, 31 Jan 2024 16:06:38 Key legislative priority would make USF a model for supporting veteran and military-connected studentsUSF seeks to strengthen the support and services it provides to veterans, military-connected students and first responders through a new request for funding in this year’s legislative session. The funds would lead to new or upgraded Office of Veteran Success facilities on all three USF campuses.Military-connected students at a flag raising ceremony at USF.https://www.usf.edu/news/2024/key-legislative-priority-would-make-usf-a-model-for-supporting-veteran-and-military-connected-students.aspxCampus News,Student LifeMilitary and Veteranshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/student-proposal-leads-to-free-bus-rides-for-pinellas-county-veterans.aspxWhat started as an idea by a student in a USF government class has become official policy: Veterans can now ride public buses for free in Pinellas County.USF St. PetersburgFri, 10 Nov 2023 07:00:00 Student proposal leads to free bus rides for Pinellas County veteransWhat started as an idea by a student in a USF government class has become official policy: Veterans can now ride public buses for free in Pinellas County.Unveiling of a PSTA bus wrap to announce the new policy that veterans will ride buses for free in Pinellas County. https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/student-proposal-leads-to-free-bus-rides-for-pinellas-county-veterans.aspxCampus News,Community PartnershipsMatthew Cimitile,Military and Veterans,Student Successhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/sustainable-tourism-app-egmont-key.aspxA group of students spent the day exploring sustainable tourism on Egmont Key through an app developed at USF that digitally documents the island's rich history. The software application brings the buildings of old Fort Dade to life through virtual and augmented reality technologies.Mon, 06 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Exploring sustainable tourism on Egmont Key through virtual realityA group of students spent the day exploring sustainable tourism on Egmont Key through an app developed at USF that digitally documents the island's rich history. The software application brings the buildings of old Fort Dade to life through virtual and augmented reality technologies.Steps going up to old Fort Dade at Egmont Keyhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/sustainable-tourism-app-egmont-key.aspxCampus News,Research and Innovation,SustainabilityBusiness,Climate,Education,Environmental Science,History,Honors,Hospitality,Military and Veterans,Sarah Sell