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USF's peer mentoring initiatives keep students on track to graduate, enter workforce

USF 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.

March 25, 2024Student Success

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USF earns Collegiate Purple Star Campus designation for its support of military families

The state designation recognizes higher education institutions that provide critical support to military-connected students and families as they transition into higher education and sustained resources throughout their academic journey.

March 22, 2024Student Success, University News

Honors Student Saves a Life as Living Organ Donor

Honors student saves a life as living organ donor

Beyond remarkable acts of selflessness, Jaskolka-Brown is an impressive student in his own right.

March 21, 2024Student Success

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USF student kicking goals on and off the field

Hailing from Highworth, England, Georgia Brown is balancing her passion for the game of soccer with a stellar academic journey in biomedical sciences at USF. She's making history both on and off the field, earning top honors and setting new standards of excellence.

March 18, 2024Student Success

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CyberHerd wins NCAE Cyber Games South East Regionals while maintaining grueling practice schedule

USF College of Engineering's cyber competition team has transformed from a casual student organization to a reckoning force in the world of collegiate cyber defense competition.

March 11, 2024Student Success

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

USF students helping drive marketing efforts for Tampa Bay businesses

USF’s SMI Practice Center partners with local businesses to provide paid, semester-long projects for marketing students, offering community engagement, experiential learning and local business solutions – all rolled into one program.

March 7, 2024Student Success

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Ahead of Grand Prix, Bulls Racing ignites passion for cars

Every year, members of the Bulls Racing team design and manufacture a race car from scratch for a competition. With the approach of the St. Petersburg Grand Prix next door to the USF St. Petersburg campus, learn more about the tight-knit organization and the students who have a passion for cars.

March 6, 2024Student Success

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New research uses ground-penetrating radar at Weedon Island archaeological site

USF anthropology students are using ground-penetrating radar to help locate objects under the surface at Weedon Island Preserve. The nature preserve is located along the western shore of Tampa Bay in Pinellas County. It is considered one of the most significant archaeological sites in Florida.

March 5, 2024Research and Innovation, Student Success

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USF student gives back what he received from Student Support Services

LaTrell Pryor, an engineering junior from Orlando, has accomplished much at USF, thanks to the SSS program, which offers student support to ensure success in college.

March 4, 2024Student Success

Group photo of students giving the Go Bulls sign

Students to work on campaign trail for Road to the White House course

As part of the Road to the White House 2024 course, students are participating in a 10-day internship leading up to the South Carolina primary on February 25. While there, students canvass, phone bank and see how campaigns are run during a critical juncture of the election cycle.

February 14, 2024Student Success

Student veterans stand in a row

Key legislative priority would make USF a model for supporting veteran and military-connected students

The University of South Florida seeks to strengthen the support and services it provides to veterans, military-connected students and first responders through a new request for funding in this year’s legislative session. The funds would lead to new or upgraded Office of Veteran Success facilities on all three USF campuses, benefitting thousands of students.

January 31, 2024Student Success

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USF's corporate partnerships provide students competitive edge in securing in-demand careers

USF's advisory councils bring unique experiences and knowledge to help create relevant curriculum, enhance research initiatives and provide professional development opportunities.

January 16, 2024Student Success

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