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From Setbacks to Success: USF College of Nursing PhD Student Awarded F31 Grant to Study Heart Health in Breast Cancer Survivors
For the first time in over half a decade, a PhD student from the USF Health College of Nursing has been awarded the prestigious F31 grant from the National Institutes of Health to fund her research.
September 11, 2026Awards & Accolades, Current News, Partnerships, Research, Student Success

Pat Quigley Awarded Honorary Doctor of Nursing
After more than 50 years as a nurse, Patricia Quigley, PhD, MPH, APRN, FAAN, FAANP, FARN, has led a distinguished career of achievement and impact. This year at the USF Doctoral Commencement Ceremony, the university recognized her contributions to the nursing workforce with an Honorary Doctor of Nursing, one of USF's most significant tributes.
May 9, 2026Alumni, Awards & Accolades, Current News

Internationally Recognized Epidemiologist to Head College of Nursing Research
USF College of Nursing is happy to welcome Ranjita Misra, PhD, FASHA, FESG, CHES -- Principal Investigator as our new Senior Associate Dean for Research.
April 16, 2026Awards & Accolades, Current News, Research

College of Nursing Graduate Rankings Rise Nationally, Hold Top Spots in Florida
The University of South Florida’s College of Nursing maintained its spot as the top nursing master’s program in Florida, according to the newly released 2026 U.S News & World Report graduate rankings. The College is also celebrating gains in both the Doctor of Nursing Practice and Nurse Anesthesia rankings – both programs now sit within the top 50 in the nation.
April 3, 2026Awards & Accolades, Current News

Mo-Bull Nurse Medical Clinic earns national award for civic engagement and service
The Mo-Bull Nurse Medical Clinic at the USF Health College of Nursing has earned a prestigious national recognition for its work bringing free primary care and medical services directly to communities across Tampa Bay.
March 7, 2026Awards & Accolades, Current News

USF College of Nursing awarded $2 million gift from William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust to support Second Degree Nursing Students
The University of South Florida (USF) College of Nursing has received a transformational $2 million gift from the William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust to establish the “Second Degree Nursing Success Scholarship.”
January 28, 2026Awards & Accolades, Current News, Partnerships, Student Success

Alicia Gill Rossiter inducted into Florida Veterans' Hall of Fame
The College of Nursing’s Alicia Gill Rossiter, DNP, APRN, FNP, PPCNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, was inducted Thursday into the Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame, one of the greatest honors in the State of Florida.
November 7, 2025Alumni, Awards & Accolades, Current News

College of Nursing student crowned USF Tampa Homecoming Queen
The University of South Florida Tampa Campus has crowned one of the College of Nursing’s students as its 2025 Homecoming Queen!
October 24, 2025Awards & Accolades, Current News, Student Success

Two alumni receive national recognition for research
Two alumni from the USF College of Nursing are being recognized for their clinical research in the field of gastroenterology on the national stage.
September 8, 2025Alumni, Awards & Accolades, Current News

Four faculty represent USF at American Association of Nurse Practitioners National Conference
Four faculty members represented the USF College of Nursing on the national stage at the American Association of Nurse Practitioners National Conference. One was awarded the status of Fellow of the AANP.
August 13, 2025Awards & Accolades, Current News

USF Nursing Earns 2025 National Center of Excellence Designation
The University of South Florida College of Nursing has been named a 2025 Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing.
July 24, 2025Alumni, Awards & Accolades, Current News, Student Success

Four faculty receive promotions
As the college continues to expand, members of our faculty are growing through well-deserved promotions within the college as well.
June 26, 2025Awards & Accolades, Current News