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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
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
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
From middle school classroom to medical crisis, two paths converge at USF in battle against infectious disease
A suggestion from a middle school student set Claudia Zamora Cisnero on a new path that led her back to USF. Learn how she’s working alongside a world-renowned scientist whose own lifelong battle with infection is fueling their study of drug-resistant bacteria.
March 11, 2026Student Success
USF confers more than 4,100 degrees as President Rhea Law presided over her final commencement ceremonies
The class includes a student who overcame stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma, along with the first group of graduates from the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.
December 15, 2025Student Success
USF graduate overcomes brain injury to earn degree
After a severe car accident in 2018 left him with a traumatic brain injury and aphasia, doctors doubted Murren would ever live independently. Through relentless physical and mental rehabilitation, he regained his abilities and returned to college, eventually transferring to USF. He excelled academically, joined honor societies and volunteered with special needs children.
December 8, 2025Student Success
Teen mom’s 20-year journey from the military to graduating from USF
Passionette Jacobs’ path to graduation was anything but easy. A mother at 15, she left high school to support her son. She later earned a GED through Job Corps and certifications in medical office technology. She served 12 years in the National Guard, learned trades like welding and plumbing, and even authored a children’s book.
December 8, 2025Student Success
USF student overcomes cancer to pursue dream of helping Alzheimer’s patients
Ednecia Nelson was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma at age 21, forcing her to pause her education. After enduring surgery and chemotherapy, she entered remission in 2020 and resumed her studies, eventually transferring to USF. Inspired by her grandfather’s Alzheimer’s battle, Nelson plans to advocate for dementia patients and hopes to open her own memory care facility.
December 8, 2025Student Success
How a high school sports injury and first name introductions inspired Enrique Trevino to pursue medicine at USF
A glimpse inside the operating room at a young age helped shape Enrique Trevino’s path to medicine. Now training at USF, he’s committed to combining his passion for sports with a people-first approach to patient care.
September 10, 2025Student Success