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A bold future foretold
Three friends piled onto a couch for a quick photo at their parents’ behest during USF's "Take Your Child to Work" day. As teenagers, they lived lives that prioritized playing sports and spending time with their friends and family. Yet, the matching, whimsical T-shirts they wore that day made a bold prediction.
May 5, 202670th Anniversary
USF to confer more than 8,000 degrees during commencement ceremonies May 7-10
President Moez Limayem will lead his first commencement ceremonies, which will feature several graduates from multigenerational Bull families.
May 5, 2026Student Success, University News
At USF, a mechanical engineering student followed her father’s path — and built her own
Mechanical engineering graduate Sara Arroyave Soto followed in her father’s footsteps at USF, even studying under some of the same professors and using his annotated textbooks as she earned her degree. Blending that legacy with her own vision, she is conducting aerospace research focused on cleaner, more energy‑efficient aircraft and plans to continue her journey at USF with doctoral studies in aerospace engineering.
May 4, 2026Student Success
Women's lacrosse star inspiring future generations as she graduates
USF lacrosse trailblazer Sofia Chepenik, a member of the program’s inaugural team and its original leadership board, is building a legacy both on and off the field as the university celebrates its 70th anniversary. While continuing her collegiate career and pursuing a master’s degree at USF, Chepenik has launched Sophia’s Squad, a mentorship community dedicated to empowering young female athletes through confidence, leadership and purpose.
May 4, 2026Student Success
Corporate-sponsored capstone projects bring industry experience to USF biomedical engineering seniors
Students in USF's biomedical engineering program are bringing ideas to life through hands on, industry sponsored design projects. For seniors in the program, this rewarding experience culminated in their capstone presentation. Fourteen prototypes were presented to eager faculty and industry partners, showcasing the graduates' year of hard work.
May 4, 2026Research and Innovation
Legacy of ‘the cool aunt’ inspires USF student’s path to graduation
Inspired by her “cool aunt,” USF alum Danielle Card-Howe, Alyssa Duurloo followed a family legacy to USF and is now graduating with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design. She leaves USF having helped shape the same campus story that once drew her in, creating fast‑paced, attention‑grabbing visuals and preparing to take those skills into the entertainment industry.
May 4, 2026Student Success
USF graduate turns lifelong love of football into Buccaneers front-office role
USF graduate Chase Cooper turned a lifelong passion for football into a front-office role with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, working on the business side to drive revenue and enhance the fan experience. With dual master’s degrees from USF’s Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program, Cooper now analyzes data across sales, marketing and partnerships to help shape how fans engage with the team.
May 4, 2026Student Success
USF-led innovations tackle cybersecurity and health challenges with early-stage funding
The Florida High Tech Corridor and USF Research continue to accelerate the translation of bold ideas into real-world impact through the Early-Stage Innovation Fund, announcing a new cohort of faculty-led projects poised for commercialization.
May 4, 2026Research and Innovation
In the ring and in the cloud: USF graduate bridges boxing and cybersecurity
A USF cybersecurity graduate and founder of Bulls Boxing, Yeran Gamage applies the balance of offense and defense from the ring to real‑world AI and cloud security. Now heading to Wells Fargo as a cloud security engineer, he’s already uncovering vulnerabilities in open‑source AI tools and building protections at scale.
May 4, 2026Student Success
The writing was on the dresser: A multigenerational USF family adds two sons to its alumni ranks
Two USF brothers, Evan and Jonathan Fueyo, are adding to their family’s deep Bulls legacy as they graduate alongside their cousin during the university’s 70th anniversary year. Raised on campus traditions by parents who met at USF, the Fueyos are continuing a multigenerational connection that now spans careers in business, insurance and education.
May 4, 2026Student Success
USF community unites in grief at vigil for students
USF students Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon were honored during an on-campus vigil, which featured remarks from their friends, family members and university leadership.
May 1, 2026University News
USF students working with Florida Holocaust Museum to create exhibit on Holocaust survivor, Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel
Students are helping to catalogue artifacts, correspondence, photographs and other material that will lead to a permanent museum exhibition on the life, works and teachings of the Nobel Peace Prize recipient.
April 30, 2026Community Partnerships