/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usMon, 16 Sep 2024 16:00:13 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2024/usf-launches-new-career-readiness-initiative.aspxUSF is introducing initiatives this fall to help undergraduate students more quickly identify their career goals – ensuring they gain real-world experience and helping them land jobs in their fields or admission to graduate school.Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:02:37 USF launches new career readiness initiativeUSF is introducing initiatives this fall to help undergraduate students more quickly identify their career goals – ensuring they gain real-world experience and helping them land jobs in their fields or admission to graduate school.Faculty member stands in front of the classroom/news/2024/usf-launches-new-career-readiness-initiative.aspxStudent SuccessCenter for Career and Professional Development,Donna Smith,Student Success/news/2024/usf-receives-record-number-of-applications-welcomes-high-achieving-class-of-incoming-students.aspxMore than 68,00 students applied to USF for the 2024-2025 academic year. Enrollment remains strong, bucking national trends and in spite of FAFSA challenges.Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:57:36 USF receives record number of applications, welcomes high-achieving class of incoming studentsMore than 68,00 students applied to USF for the 2024-2025 academic year. Enrollment remains strong, bucking national trends and in spite of FAFSA challenges.Students walk outside the Marshall Student Center/news/2024/usf-receives-record-number-of-applications-welcomes-high-achieving-class-of-incoming-students.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,Admissions,MyUSF,Student Success/news/2024/peer-mentoring-keeping-students-on-track.aspxUSF has a 92 percent first-time-in-college retention rate. Much of that can be attributed to the dozens of structured programs in which students can find peers who are trained to conduct academic tutoring or offer advice ranging from the management of money and time to which residence hall serves the best food.Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:18:45 USF's peer mentoring initiatives keep students on track to graduate, enter workforceUSF has a 92 percent first-time-in-college retention rate. Much of that can be attributed to the dozens of structured programs in which students can find peers who are trained to conduct academic tutoring or offer advice ranging from the management of money and time to which residence hall serves the best food.a group of young women sit around a table/news/2024/peer-mentoring-keeping-students-on-track.aspxStudent SuccessDonna Smith,Student Success/news/2024/corporate-partnerships-provide-students-competitive-edge.aspxUSF's advisory councils bring unique experiences and knowledge to help create relevant curriculum, enhance research initiatives and provide professional development opportunities.Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 USF's corporate partnerships provide students competitive edge in securing in-demand careersUSF's advisory councils bring unique experiences and knowledge to help create relevant curriculum, enhance research initiatives and provide professional development opportunities.USF students work the front desk of a hotel./news/2024/corporate-partnerships-provide-students-competitive-edge.aspxStudent SuccessDonna Smith,Student Success,advisory councils/news/2023/top-stories-of-2023.aspxFrom being invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities to breaking fundraising records and even a faculty member making it into the Guinness Book of World Records, this has been a momentous year for USF.Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Top stories of 2023From being invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities to breaking fundraising records and even a faculty member making it into the Guinness Book of World Records, this has been a momentous year for USF.Graphic that says, "a momentous year. 2023, a limitless future"/news/2023/top-stories-of-2023.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Governors,Board of Trustees,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Public Health,College of The Arts,MyUSF,President Rhea Law,Stadium,Student Success,Tina Meketa,USF Athletics/news/2023/new-student-health-and-wellness-center-provides-students-hands-on-training-improved-campus-services.aspxIt’s one of the most modern buildings on campus, and its design is reflective of a post-COVID-19 era. USF’s new three-story, 47,000-square-foot Student Health and Wellness Center is nearly four times the size of the old Student Health Center, which had been located near the USF Tampa bookstore since 1980.Thu, 12 Oct 2023 09:00:00 New Student Health and Wellness Center provides students hands-on training, improved campus servicesIt’s one of the most modern buildings on campus, and its design is reflective of a post-COVID-19 era. USF’s new three-story, 47,000-square-foot Student Health and Wellness Center is nearly four times the size of the old Student Health Center, which had been located near the USF Tampa bookstore since 1980.The new Student Health and Wellness Center/news/2023/new-student-health-and-wellness-center-provides-students-hands-on-training-improved-campus-services.aspxCampus Life,Student SuccessCOVID-19,Donna Smith,Medical Response Unit,Student Health Services,Student Health and Wellness Center,Student Success,experiential learning/news/2023/usf-works-to-increase-awareness-support-for-students-with-accessibility-needs.aspxOctober is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and about one in four people in the United States has some type of disability. USF offers a number of resources to support student accessibility, reduce stigma, raise awareness and empower individuals with disabilities to share their experiences and concerns.Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:00:00 USF works to increase awareness, support for students with accessibility needsOctober is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and about one in four people in the United States has some type of disability. USF offers a number of resources to support student accessibility, reduce stigma, raise awareness and empower individuals with disabilities to share their experiences and concerns.Deborah McCarthy and student stand outside the Marshall Student Center/news/2023/usf-works-to-increase-awareness-support-for-students-with-accessibility-needs.aspxStudent SuccessJohn Dudley,Student Accessibility Services,Student Success/news/2023/usf-center-for-career-and-professional-development-enhances-student-access-to-internship-and-career-readiness-opportunities.aspxThe center provides services on all three USF campuses to help Bulls choose careers, find work experiences in their fields, secure jobs after graduation and take care of all the details in between.Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 USF Center for Career and Professional Development enhances student access to internship and career readiness opportunitiesThe center provides services on all three USF campuses to help Bulls choose careers, find work experiences in their fields, secure jobs after graduation and take care of all the details in between.91����: A Preeminent Research University/news/2023/usf-center-for-career-and-professional-development-enhances-student-access-to-internship-and-career-readiness-opportunities.aspxStudent SuccessCenter for Career and Professional Development,Donna Smith,Student Success/news/2023/usf-florida-college-system-partners-renew-guaranteed-admissions-program.aspxUSF is celebrating the renewal of the Fuse program, a transfer agreement that provides efficient academic pathways for students who begin their studies at one of eight participating 91���� state colleges and wish to complete a bachelor’s degree at USF.Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:00:00 USF, 91���� College System partners renew guaranteed admissions programUSF is celebrating the renewal of the Fuse program, a transfer agreement that provides efficient academic pathways for students who begin their studies at one of eight participating 91���� state colleges and wish to complete a bachelor’s degree at USF.President Rhea Law stands with leaders from the 91���� State College System./news/2023/usf-florida-college-system-partners-renew-guaranteed-admissions-program.aspxStudent SuccessDonna Smith,Fuse,MyUSF,Student Success/news/2023/usfs-exploratory-curriculum-program-helps-put-undecided-students-on-a-path-to-succes.aspxStudents enrolled in the Exploratory Curriculum program can choose from one of five pathways and are able to register for classes outside of their pathway or even select an unrelated major.Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:00:00 USF’s Exploratory Curriculum program helps put undecided students on a path to successStudents enrolled in the Exploratory Curriculum program can choose from one of five pathways and are able to register for classes outside of their pathway or even select an unrelated major.Students walk on the USF campus/news/2023/usfs-exploratory-curriculum-program-helps-put-undecided-students-on-a-path-to-succes.aspxStudent SuccessJohn Dudley,Student Success,Undergraduate Studies/news/2023/part-time-job-fair-kicks-off-fall-line-up-of-career-readiness-and-job-search-opportunities.aspxThe Center for Career & Professional Development will be hosting a part-time job fair on Friday, Sept. 1 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. in the Marshall Student Center on the Tampa campus.Thu, 31 Aug 2023 09:00:00 Part-time Job Fair kicks off fall line-up of career readiness and job search opportunitiesThe Center for Career & Professional Development will be hosting a part-time job fair on Friday, Sept. 1 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. in the Marshall Student Center on the Tampa campus.Students stand with Rocky at job fair/news/2023/part-time-job-fair-kicks-off-fall-line-up-of-career-readiness-and-job-search-opportunities.aspxStudent SuccessCenter for Career & Professional Development,Student Successhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/endowed-scholarship-usf-sarasota-manatee-regional-chancellor-gives-students-worldKaren Holbrook believes strongly in the value of study abroad as a catalyst for personal growth and would like more students to be able to take advantage of the broad range of programming available at USF.External ArticleThu, 15 Jun 2023 10:00:00 Endowed scholarship from USF Sarasota-Manatee regional chancellor gives students the worldKaren Holbrook believes strongly in the value of study abroad as a catalyst for personal growth and would like more students to be able to take advantage of the broad range of programming available at USF.A group of students hold flags from around the worldhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/endowed-scholarship-usf-sarasota-manatee-regional-chancellor-gives-students-worldUSF Foundation,University NewsMyUSF,Student Success,Study Abroad,USF World,USFSM/news/2023/usf-unveils-historic-new-judy-genshaft-honors-college-building.aspxThe five-story, 85,000-square-foot facility will serve USF’s most accomplished and talented students from every undergraduate college and strengthen the university’s position to attract the top talent within the state of 91���� and beyond.Fri, 12 May 2023 11:00:00 USF unveils historic new Judy Genshaft Honors College buildingThe five-story, 85,000-square-foot facility will serve USF’s most accomplished and talented students from every undergraduate college and strengthen the university’s position to attract the top talent within the state of 91���� and beyond.Board of Trustees Chair Will Weatherford, Judy Genshaft Honors College Dean Charles Adams, President Rhea Law, President Emerita Judy Genshaft, Steve Greenbaum and former Board of Trustees Chair Jordan Zimmerman/news/2023/usf-unveils-historic-new-judy-genshaft-honors-college-building.aspxUSF Foundation,University NewsAlthea Johnson,Judy Genshaft Honors College,MyUSF,Student Success,USF Foundation/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-7100-degrees-during-spring-commencement-ceremonies-may-5-7.aspxGraduates include a 74-year-old grandmother, a trailblazing military veteran and a USF football player making a major impact in the communityMon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 USF conferred more than 7,100 degrees during spring commencement ceremoniesGraduates include a 74-year-old grandmother, a trailblazing military veteran and a USF football player making a major impact in the communityFemale students give the "Go Bulls" sign with the words, 128th commencement convocation spring 2023 in text above/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-7100-degrees-during-spring-commencement-ceremonies-may-5-7.aspxUniversity NewsBoundless Bulls,MyUSF,Sandra C. Roa,Student Success/news/2023/record-number-usf-students-earn-fulbright-scholarships.aspxTen 91���� students have been selected as Fulbright Scholars for the 2022-23 academic year, the most in the university’s history and an indication of USF’s growing global engagement. USF is recognized as one of Fulbright’s top producing institutions.Fri, 10 Feb 2023 09:30:00 Record number of USF students earn prestigious Fulbright ScholarshipsTen 91���� students have been selected as Fulbright Scholars for the 2022-23 academic year, the most in the university’s history and an indication of USF’s growing global engagement. USF is recognized as one of Fulbright’s top producing institutions.A collage of 10 photos of student portraits./news/2023/record-number-usf-students-earn-fulbright-scholarships.aspxStudent Success,University NewsAlthea Johnson,Fulbright Scholars,MyUSF,Office of National Scholarship,Student Success/news/2022/usf-culture-of-innovation-sparks-global-recognition-from-times-higher-ed.aspxThe 91���� continues to make tremendous strides in advancing technologies that meet global demand – now ranking No. 1 among U.S. universities for its commitment to industry, innovation and infrastructure – one of the United Nations’ top Sustainable Development Goals.Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:00:00 USF’s culture of innovation sparks global recognition from Times Higher EdThe 91���� continues to make tremendous strides in advancing technologies that meet global demand – now ranking No. 1 among U.S. universities for its commitment to industry, innovation and infrastructure – one of the United Nations’ top Sustainable Development Goals.Graphic that says, "USF leads the U.S. in commitment to industry, innovation and infrastructure"/news/2022/usf-culture-of-innovation-sparks-global-recognition-from-times-higher-ed.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,MyUSF,Research,Student Success,USF St. Petersburg/news/2022/phone-calls-add-personal-touch-to-usfs-recruitment-of-underrepresented-students.aspxNearly 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.Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 Phone calls add personal touch to USF’s recruitment of underrepresented studentsNearly 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.USF and American flags wave in the wind/news/2022/phone-calls-add-personal-touch-to-usfs-recruitment-of-underrepresented-students.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Education,MyUSF,Paul Dosal,Student Success/news/2022/male-student-success.aspxA 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.Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:00:00 Mentoring program leads USF initiative to improve male student outcomesA 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.USF senior Mahmoud Youssef participates in a video call./news/2022/male-student-success.aspxUniversity NewsStudent Success/news/2022/usf-receives-gift-to-create-scholarships-for-low-income-students.aspxThe 91���� announced a $1 million gift from Connie and Tony Leung, founders of Sanwa Food Group, to establish the Leung Family Scholarships.Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:00:00 USF receives $1 million gift to create scholarships for low-income Hillsborough County studentsThe 91���� announced a $1 million gift from Connie and Tony Leung, founders of Sanwa Food Group, to establish the Leung Family Scholarships.Jay Stroman, CEO of the USF Foundation; Connie Leung, Tony Leung, donors; Irene Hurst, director of operations, USF Center for Analytics and Creativity, standing in front of a bronze bull statue. /news/2022/usf-receives-gift-to-create-scholarships-for-low-income-students.aspxUniversity NewsMyUSF,Student Success/news/2021/undergraduate-student-becomes-usfs-first-rhodes-scholarship-finalist.aspxAlexander 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.Rocky D. BullWed, 17 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Undergraduate student becomes USF’s first Rhodes Scholarship finalistAlexander 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.Alexander Mercier in a suit in front of the MLK fountain on the USF Tampa campus./news/2021/undergraduate-student-becomes-usfs-first-rhodes-scholarship-finalist.aspxHonors and Awards,University NewsMyUSF,Student Success/news/2021/partnership-between-usf-and-mckibbon-hospitality-creates-hospitality-teaching-lab.aspxThe 91���� Muma College of Business and McKibbon Hospitality announced a new partnership that will turn some premier hotel brands into intensive student training grounds.Rocky D. BullWed, 10 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Partnership between USF and McKibbon Hospitality creates hospitality teaching lab with iconic hotel brandsThe 91���� Muma College of Business and McKibbon Hospitality announced a new partnership that will turn some premier hotel brands into intensive student training grounds.The president of McKibbon Hospitality and the chairman of McKibbon Hospitality hold custom USF football jerseys alongside Pam and Les Muma./news/2021/partnership-between-usf-and-mckibbon-hospitality-creates-hospitality-teaching-lab.aspxCommunity Partnerships,University NewsMuma College of Business,MyUSF,Student Success/news/2021/usf-dedicates-new-space-to-celebrate-diversity.aspxUSF 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.Rocky D. BullThu, 04 Nov 2021 09:00:00 USF enhances commitment to inclusive excellence with new space dedicated to celebrating diversityUSF 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.Provost Ralph Wilcox, Paul Dosal, Alexis Roberson, Kameryn Philpot, Kiara Brooks, Nicole Luckett, Fenda Akiwumi, Neudy Carolina Nuñez (L-R) cut a ribbon at the grand opening of the new IBL SS student lounge./news/2021/usf-dedicates-new-space-to-celebrate-diversity.aspxCampus LifeInstitute on Black Life,MyUSF,Office of Multicultural Affairs,Student Success/news/2021/us-depart-of-education-leader-commends-usfs-use-of-federal-funds-allocated-for-covid-19-response.aspxAaliyah Samuel, deputy assistant secretary for Local, State and National Engagement, visited the Tampa campus to learn first-hand about USF’s 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.Rocky D. BullThu, 04 Nov 2021 00:00:00 U.S. Department of Education leader commends USF’s use of federal funds allocated for COVID-19 responseAaliyah Samuel, deputy assistant secretary for Local, State and National Engagement, visited the Tampa campus to learn first-hand about USF’s 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.Aaliyah Samuel holds a pen to take notes as she listens to a staff member speak/news/2021/us-depart-of-education-leader-commends-usfs-use-of-federal-funds-allocated-for-covid-19-response.aspxUniversity NewsMyUSF,Student Successhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2021/usf-center-director-lands-historic-8.5-million-arts-learning-grant.aspxDenise Davis-Cotton, director of the 91����’s 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’s educational system.External ArticleMon, 18 Oct 2021 00:00:00 USF center director lands historic $8.5 million arts learning grantDenise Davis-Cotton, director of the 91����’s 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’s educational system.Exterior of USF Sarasota-Manatee buildinghttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2021/usf-center-director-lands-historic-8.5-million-arts-learning-grant.aspxUniversity NewsMyUSF,Student Success,USF Sarasota-Manatee/news/2021/usf-launches-initiative-to-enhance-latino-student-success.aspxThe 91���� today announced the creation of a task force to build on the university’s commitment to Latino student access and success.Rocky D. BullThu, 14 Oct 2021 08:30:00 USF launches initiative to enhance Latino student success, impact in the Hispanic communityThe 91���� today announced the creation of a task force to build on the university’s commitment to Latino student access and success.Four students and their shadows walking into the sunset near campus dorms/news/2021/usf-launches-initiative-to-enhance-latino-student-success.aspxUniversity NewsALAS,Hispanic,Latino,MyUSF,Student Success/news/2021/esports-enhances-visibility-at-usf.aspxUSF Esports will soon have a physical presence on the Tampa campus. Located inside the Recreation and Wellness Center, the 2,500-square-foot Esports Living Lab will feature 40 PCs and will be divided into spaces for casual gaming and watch parties, content creation and competitive gaming.Rocky D. BullMon, 20 Sep 2021 00:00:00 Esports enhances its visibility at USFUSF Esports will soon have a physical presence on the Tampa campus. Located inside the Recreation and Wellness Center, the 2,500-square-foot Esports Living Lab will feature 40 PCs and will be divided into spaces for casual gaming and watch parties, content creation and competitive gaming.Student playing a video game on her computer/news/2021/esports-enhances-visibility-at-usf.aspxCampus Life,University NewsEsports,Student Success,Torie Doll/news/2021/usf-welcomes-largest-freshman-class-in-university-history.aspxHigh-achieving high school graduates from across the United States and around the world increasingly select the 91���� as their preferred higher education destination.Rocky D. BullTue, 07 Sep 2021 00:00:00 USF welcomes the largest, most diverse and high-achieving class of first-year students in university historyHigh-achieving high school graduates from across the United States and around the world increasingly select the 91���� as their preferred higher education destination.Three students walking on the USF Tampa campus/news/2021/usf-welcomes-largest-freshman-class-in-university-history.aspxUniversity NewsMyUSF,Student Success,enrollmenthttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/campus-food-waste-recovery-project-co-led-by-cophers-earns-usf-student-success-team-collaboration-award/Up to 40 percent of food that is produced in the U.S. goes to waste and it’s impacting our health, according to USF College of Public Health doctoral candidate Whitney Fung Uy.External ArticleMon, 21 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Campus Food Waste Recovery Project earns USF Student Success Team Collaboration awardUp to 40 percent of food that is produced in the U.S. goes to waste and it’s impacting our health, according to USF College of Public Health doctoral candidate Whitney Fung Uy.Finished biodigesters. Photo courtesy of Whitney Fung Uyhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/campus-food-waste-recovery-project-co-led-by-cophers-earns-usf-student-success-team-collaboration-award/Research and InnovationCollege of Public Health,Student Success/news/2020/despite-covid19-usf-sustains-strong-enrollment-and-welcomes-its-highest-achieving-freshman-class.aspxProspective college students from across the United States and the world continue to take note of the 91����'s growing reputation as one of the nation's top public universities and one of 91����’s three Preeminent research universities. This fall, USF welcomes its most academically accomplished incoming freshman class with an average SAT score of 1312, placing USF in the 87th percentile, and a high school GPA of 4.18.Rocky D. BullTue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 Despite COVID-19, 91���� sustains strong enrollment and welcomes its highest-achieving freshman classProspective college students from across the United States and the world continue to take note of the 91����'s growing reputation as one of the nation's top public universities and one of 91����’s three Preeminent research universities. This fall, USF welcomes its most academically accomplished incoming freshman class with an average SAT score of 1312, placing USF in the 87th percentile, and a high school GPA of 4.18.A photo from inside the Marshall Student Center with a sign welcoming new students/news/2020/despite-covid19-usf-sustains-strong-enrollment-and-welcomes-its-highest-achieving-freshman-class.aspxCOVID-19,University NewsCOVID-19,Coronavirus,Student Success/news/2020/usf-names-new-florida-college-access-network-executive-director.aspxThe 91���� announced today the appointment of Charleita Richardson as executive director of the 91���� College Access Network. An independent, statewide network, FCAN represents a cross-section of more than 700 organizations and institutions devoted to improving college access and success for minorities and other students underrepresented in higher education.Rocky D. BullWed, 29 Jul 2020 00:00:00 USF names new 91���� College Access Network executive directorThe 91���� announced today the appointment of Charleita Richardson as executive director of the 91���� College Access Network. An independent, statewide network, FCAN represents a cross-section of more than 700 organizations and institutions devoted to improving college access and success for minorities and other students underrepresented in higher education.Charleita Richardson, executive director of the 91���� College Access Network/news/2020/usf-names-new-florida-college-access-network-executive-director.aspxUniversity NewsDiversity Inclusion & Equal Opportunity,91���� College Access Network,Student Success/news/2020/usf-invests-20-million-to-promote-academic-progress-for-student-success.aspxThe 91����, a national leader in student success, will make an unprecedented investment of $20 million to help students who are experiencing financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic remain on a path to timely graduation. The university has begun awarding the We Got U-SF Scholarship and Waiver to nearly 22,000 eligible undergraduate and graduate students to encourage full-time enrollment in the fall semester.Rocky D. BullTue, 16 Jun 2020 00:00:00 91���� invests $20 million to promote academic progress for student successThe 91����, a national leader in student success, will make an unprecedented investment of $20 million to help students who are experiencing financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic remain on a path to timely graduation. The university has begun awarding the We Got U-SF Scholarship and Waiver to nearly 22,000 eligible undergraduate and graduate students to encourage full-time enrollment in the fall semester.A graphic stating "We Got U-SF, Supporting Student Success"/news/2020/usf-invests-20-million-to-promote-academic-progress-for-student-success.aspxCOVID-19,University NewsCoronavirus,Student Success/news/2020/first-year-students-have-a-pal-on-campus.aspxWhen the alarm clock goes off on Monday morning, 91���� junior Kayla Miner enthusiastically gets moving -- she is headed to a job she loves.Rocky D. BullMon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 First-year students have a PAL on campusWhen the alarm clock goes off on Monday morning, 91���� junior Kayla Miner enthusiastically gets moving -- she is headed to a job she loves.91���� junior Kayla Miner /news/2020/first-year-students-have-a-pal-on-campus.aspxUniversity NewsCoronavirus,New Student Connections,Student Success/news/2019/students-cross-the-finish-line.aspxGraduation ceremonies not only mark the successful completion of what is sometimes very intense and challenging journeys, but they also stand as a point of pride for the university who employs many strategies to ensure that students have what they need to succeed.Rocky D. BullMon, 16 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Personalized Approach Helps Students Cross the Finish LineGraduation ceremonies not only mark the successful completion of what is sometimes very intense and challenging journeys, but they also stand as a point of pride for the university who employs many strategies to ensure that students have what they need to succeed.Graduation Ceremony, Class of 2019/news/2019/students-cross-the-finish-line.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Sandra C. Roa,Student Success/news/2019/undergraduate-student-researchers-highlight-experience-during-national-conference.aspx91���� undergraduate students were part of the inaugural cohort of student leaders presenting at the national Council on Undergraduate Research's Undergraduate Research Programs Division Conference 2019, held in Columbus, OH in June.Rocky D. BullThu, 08 Aug 2019 00:00:00 Undergraduate Student Researchers Highlight Experience During National Conference91���� undergraduate students were part of the inaugural cohort of student leaders presenting at the national Council on Undergraduate Research's Undergraduate Research Programs Division Conference 2019, held in Columbus, OH in June.USF and UF students attending the conference/news/2019/undergraduate-student-researchers-highlight-experience-during-national-conference.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsStudent Success/news/2019/becoming-model-student-success.aspxFor nearly a decade, the 91���� has been on a purposeful path to better help its students succeed. This transformative effort resonates through every office, classroom and building on campus, resulting in record-breaking improvements to student success.Rocky D. BullThu, 28 Feb 2019 00:00:00 Becoming a Model for Student SuccessFor nearly a decade, the 91���� has been on a purposeful path to better help its students succeed. This transformative effort resonates through every office, classroom and building on campus, resulting in record-breaking improvements to student success.USF students working in the USF Tampa library/news/2019/becoming-model-student-success.aspxUniversity NewsPaul Dosal,Student Success/news/2019/usf-celebrates-black-heritage-month.aspxUSF offers a number of programs to celebrate Black Heritage Month.Rocky D. BullFri, 01 Feb 2019 00:00:00 USF Celebrates Black Heritage MonthUSF offers a number of programs to celebrate Black Heritage Month.black history month graphic/news/2019/usf-celebrates-black-heritage-month.aspxUniversity NewsDiversity Inclusion & Equal Opportunity,Student Success/news/2018/usf-helps-launch-national-effort-increase-college-access.aspxThe Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) is organizing the collaborative effort, known as Powered by Publics: Scaling Student Success.Rocky D. BullTue, 13 Nov 2018 00:00:00 USF Helps Launch Unprecedented National Effort to Increase College Access, Equity and Postsecondary AttainmentThe Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) is organizing the collaborative effort, known as Powered by Publics: Scaling Student Success.Three students stand near the bull statue outside the Marshall Student Center/news/2018/usf-helps-launch-national-effort-increase-college-access.aspxHonors and AwardsDiversity Inclusion & Equal Opportunity,Student Success/news/2018/usf-housing-residential-ed-receives-public-private-partnership-gold-award.aspxThe 91���� Village received the “Best Education Project - Gold” award at the annual P3 Awards, hosted by P3 Bulletin, one of the largest organizations recognizing impactful public-private partnerships across the Americas.Rocky D. BullTue, 30 Oct 2018 00:00:00 USF Housing & Residential Education Receives Public-Private Partnership Gold AwardThe 91���� Village received the “Best Education Project - Gold” award at the annual P3 Awards, hosted by P3 Bulletin, one of the largest organizations recognizing impactful public-private partnerships across the Americas.Housing & Residential Education Assistant Vice President Ana Hernandez posing with award in front of bull statue./news/2018/usf-housing-residential-ed-receives-public-private-partnership-gold-award.aspxCampus Life,Honors and AwardsHousing and Residential Education,Student Success/news/2018/scholarship-recipients-pay-it-forward-enhancing-usf-success-closing-latino-graduation-gap.aspxLatino Scholarship Program celebrates 27th anniversary.Rocky D. BullWed, 19 Sep 2018 00:00:00 Scholarship Recipients Pay it Forward, Enhancing USF's Success in Closing the Latino Graduation GapLatino Scholarship Program celebrates 27th anniversary.USF alumna Melizza Astacio Etienne with the two students she's supporting through her scholarship donation./news/2018/scholarship-recipients-pay-it-forward-enhancing-usf-success-closing-latino-graduation-gap.aspxUniversity NewsDiversity Inclusion & Equal Opportunity,Latino Scholarship Program,Student Success/news/2018/usf-selected-serve-national-mentor-institution.aspxAnnouncement comes as USF hosts first annual National Student Success Conference.Rocky D. BullThu, 22 Feb 2018 00:00:00 USF Selected to Serve as National Mentor InstitutionAnnouncement comes as USF hosts first annual National Student Success Conference.Several students sit talking on the sign for USF Tampa./news/2018/usf-selected-serve-national-mentor-institution.aspxHonors and AwardsDiversity Inclusion & Equal Opportunity,Student Success/news/2018/usf-revature-announce-partnership-help-close-technology-talent-gap.aspxThe expanded Revature partnership offers students a new opportunity to build on the skills they have developed while completing their degree programs at the university.Rocky D. BullFri, 26 Jan 2018 00:00:00 USF and Revature Announce Partnership to Help Close Technology Talent GapThe expanded Revature partnership offers students a new opportunity to build on the skills they have developed while completing their degree programs at the university.91����: A Preeminent Research University/news/2018/usf-revature-announce-partnership-help-close-technology-talent-gap.aspxRevature,Student Success