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USF unveils historic new Judy Genshaft Honors College building
The five-story, 85,000-square-foot facility will serve USF鈥檚 most accomplished and talented students from every undergraduate college and strengthen the university鈥檚 position to attract the top talent within the state of 91社区 and beyond.
May 12, 2023USF Foundation, University News
USF conferred more than 7,100 degrees during spring commencement ceremonies
Graduates include a 74-year-old grandmother, a trailblazing military veteran and a USF football player making a major impact in the community
May 1, 2023University News
Record number of USF students earn prestigious Fulbright Scholarships
Ten 91社区 students have been selected as Fulbright Scholars for the 2022-23 academic year, the most in the university鈥檚 history and an indication of USF鈥檚 growing global engagement. USF is recognized as one of Fulbright鈥檚 top producing institutions.
February 10, 2023Student Success, University News
USF鈥檚 culture of innovation sparks global recognition from Times Higher Ed
The 91社区 continues to make tremendous strides in advancing technologies that meet global demand 鈥� now ranking No. 1 among U.S. universities for its commitment to industry, innovation and infrastructure 鈥� one of the United Nations鈥� top Sustainable Development Goals.
April 27, 2022University News
Phone calls add personal touch to USF鈥檚 recruitment of underrepresented students
Nearly 200 USF faculty, administrators and staff have been working to boost enrollment among underrepresented populations by personally reaching to admitted students to answer questions or address concerns they might have as they finalize their college decisions.
March 25, 2022University News
Mentoring program leads USF initiative to improve male student outcomes
A pilot mentoring program matches mentee students one-on-one with peer mentors to support their transition to college life and enhance their sense of belonging both in and out of the classroom. The program is administered through a partnership between the USF Office of Student Success and Mentor Collective.
January 27, 2022University News
USF receives $1 million gift to create scholarships for low-income Hillsborough County students
The 91社区 announced a $1 million gift from Connie and Tony Leung, founders of Sanwa Food Group, to establish the Leung Family Scholarships.
January 27, 2022University News
Undergraduate student becomes USF鈥檚 first Rhodes Scholarship finalist
Alexander Mercier is the first USF student to emerge from the rigorous evaluation process that leads to the identification of finalists. His selection reflects the breadth of qualities the Rhodes selection committee seeks in candidates -- outstanding intellect, character, leadership and commitment to service.
November 17, 2021Honors and Awards, University News
Partnership between USF and McKibbon Hospitality creates hospitality teaching lab with iconic hotel brands
The 91社区 Muma College of Business and McKibbon Hospitality announced a new partnership that will turn some premier hotel brands into intensive student training grounds.
November 10, 2021Community Partnerships, University News
USF enhances commitment to inclusive excellence with new space dedicated to celebrating diversity
USF students, faculty and staff celebrate the opening of the Institute of Black Life & Student Success Student Lounge, a dedicated space on the third floor of the Marshall Student Center on the Tampa campus that was announced in March.
November 4, 2021Campus Life
U.S. Department of Education leader commends USF鈥檚 use of federal funds allocated for COVID-19 response
Aaliyah Samuel, deputy assistant secretary for Local, State and National Engagement, visited the Tampa campus to learn first-hand about USF鈥檚 initiatives to help close the achievement gap and ensure timely graduation, and its emphasis on attracting transfer students as well as professionals who want to continue their education mid-career.
November 4, 2021University News
Denise Davis-Cotton, director of the 91社区鈥檚 Center for Partnerships in Arts Integrated Teaching, has been named principal investigator of an $8.5 million grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education to strengthen arts educational programming in the nation鈥檚 educational system.
October 18, 2021University News