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USF breaks ground on new on-campus stadium

The University of South Florida has broken ground on a 35,000-seat on-campus stadium, marking a significant milestone in enhancing student 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, University News

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USF celebrates first-generation and military-connected students

During November, USF’s three campuses will hold several events to raise awareness of the challenges and successes of first-generation students who are often veterans.

November 8, 2024Student Success

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Gonzmart family gives $1 million to support USF’s on-campus stadium

To support the on-campus stadium and all it will do for USF and the Tampa Bay region, the Gonzmart Family Foundation has made a significant financial investment in the project.

November 7, 2024University News

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USF releases four new on-campus stadium renderings ahead of groundbreaking

The renderings of the USF on-campus stadium showcase three new viewpoints inside and outside the stadium and an evening view of the student section.

November 6, 2024USF Athletics

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Hippocratic tree and commemorative bust donated to USF Health Morsani College of Medicine

The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine joins a prestigious group of medical schools to house a direct descendent of the Hippocratic tree where the ancient Greek physician was believed to have taught his medical students.

November 5, 2024USF Health

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Three University of South Florida faculty win Tampa Bay Tech Awards

Andy Hafer was presented with the Community Dedication and Leadership Award, Shannon Bailey was named Tech Educator of the Year and Unal Zafer was recognized with the Tech Project of the Year.

November 4, 2024Honors and Awards

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Despite democracy concerns, researchers find Americans very interested in election

According to the survey, heightened political interest and general faith in the integrity of American elections is mixed with persistent worries about whether democracy is working in the United States and the extent of social media’s influence on democratic institutions and processes.

November 4, 2024Research and Innovation

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USF to accelerate innovation through new NSF designation

The University of South Florida has been selected as a partner in the new NSF Southeast I-Corps Hub, receiving $1.6 million to further innovation and entrepreneurship. This funding builds on USF's legacy of success in the I-Corps program, equipping researchers, faculty and students with resources to commercialize groundbreaking technologies.

November 4, 2024Research and Innovation

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From love story to campus legacy: Perez family named USF’s Family of the Year

Nelson and Tiffany Perez met and fell in love as students at the University of South Florida. With their twin daughters now students at USF too, the Perez's are the 2024 USF Family of the Year.

November 4, 2024Campus Life

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USF announces series of tributes to honor Amir Abdur-Rahim

During this past weekend's Celebration of Life for Amir Abdur-Rahim, USF Athletics announced multiple planned tributes for the late men's head basketball coach who unexpectedly passed away in late October.

November 4, 2024USF Athletics

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Horton Family Foundation gives $1 million to support USF’s on-campus stadium

As an expression of their excitement about the on-campus stadium, which will break ground on Friday, Nov. 8, Oscar and Miriam Horton made a significant financial investment in the project of $1 million through their foundation, The Horton Family Foundation.

November 4, 2024USF Foundation

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USF provost, research vice president and faculty honored by ASEMFL for professional accomplishments

Five University of South Florida faculty members were recognized for their professional accomplishments at the annual meeting of the Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of Florida on Friday, November 1, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.

November 1, 2024Research and Innovation

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