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Seeing beyond sight: A USF blind ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp’s journey into broadcasting
A senior at USF majoring in mass communications with a concentration in broadcast program and production, Trent Ferguson has not allowed blindness to become an obstacle in pursuit of his dream of becoming a sports radio broadcaster.
February 17, 2025Student Success

USF women’s lacrosse makes historic debut with ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp-athletes studying to become lawyers, chemists and more
USF women’s lacrosse dominated its debut game in front of more than 2,000 fans at Corbett Stadium. As the inaugural team, the players are well aware that they will forever be a part of USF history and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.
February 10, 2025USF Athletics, ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp News

From ballet to brain injury advocacy: Meet USF ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp and Miss Tampa Alexandra de Roos
After a concussion ended her dream of professional ballet, Alexandra de Roos enrolled at USF as a double major in biomedical sciences and psychology with the goal of becoming a neuropsychiatrist. She was also recently crowned Miss Tampa and plans to use her pulpit to promote brain trauma awareness.
February 6, 2025ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp News

USF historians bring Tampa’s lunch counter sit-ins to the stage
USF has played to have a central role in ensuring future generations know that civil rights story of the sit-ins that desegregated Tampa lunch counters in the 1960s, doing so through a historic marker, books and now a play and documentary.
February 3, 2025Community Partnerships, ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp News

How USF architecture ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps and urban designers support Tampa Bay's growth
USF grads are at the forefront of some of the region’s largest projects, including airports, city centers and schools. Learn how USF’s architecture program is helping ensure there will be enough talent to keep up with Tampa Bay’s growth.
January 29, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success

USF memorializes former President Jimmy Carter with 3D virtual tour of boyhood farm
Prior to his death, USF’s Center for Digital Heritage and Geospatial Information partnered with President Jimmy Carter and the National Park Service to create virtual tours of his boyhood farm, high school he attended and railroad depot that served as campaign headquarters for Carter’s successful 1976 presidential bid. Check out the interactive tours available to the public.
January 9, 2025Community Partnerships, ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp News

USF graduates celebrate unwavering support, resiliency during fall commencement
Nearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are USF alumni.
December 16, 2024Student Success, ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp News

USF to confer nearly 4,000 degrees during fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 13-14
This graduating class includes a 16-year-old, a 70-year-old grandmother of four and an electrical engineer seeking to revolutionize the medical, space exploration and military industries.
December 9, 2024Student Success

USF brings together regional emergency responders to evaluate recent hurricane preparedness, recovery
With hurricane season officially over, the ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp hosted leaders from across Tampa Bay for a series of panel discussions about how the area responded to Debby, Helene and Milton and how they could be better prepared in the coming years.
December 3, 2024Community Partnerships

Gandy Bridge turns 100, how USF is preserving its history
When built 100 years ago, the Gandy Bridge helped create the Tampa Bay area that consists of Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. That story is told through the archives stored in USF Special Collections.
November 25, 2024Community Partnerships

Why manatees are likely not Florida natives
Manatees are undoubtedly a part of Florida culture. But they might also be relatively new residents in the Sunshine State, according to a research paper written by Thomas Pluckhahn, a ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp of anthropology at the ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp.
November 20, 2024Research and Innovation

USF breaks ground on new on-campus stadium
The ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp has broken ground on a 35,000-seat on-campus stadium, marking a significant milestone in enhancing ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp life and alumni engagement. Scheduled to open in fall 2027, the stadium will host USF's football and women’s lacrosse teams, and serve as a year-round venue for sports, concerts and community events.
November 8, 2024USF Athletics, ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp News