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USF Muma College of Business sets record with over $1 million in student scholarships

The University of South Florida Muma College of Business kicked off the new school year by hitting a major milestone: more than $1 million dollars in scholarships awarded to students for the 2023-2024 academic year.

August 28, 2023Student Success, USF Foundation

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USF awarded more than $8.5 million to train public health leaders in national collaborative leadership program

In an effort to strengthen the U.S. public health system, three national philanthropic nonprofits have awarded the University of South Florida more than $8.5 million in grants to train the nation’s public health leaders in collaboration and leadership skills.

June 29, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, University News

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University of South Florida alumnus gives $10M to name the Nault Center for Entrepreneurship

This gift from James “Jay” Nault will name the center in his honor and enhance opportunities for the next generation of business builders.

June 9, 2023USF Foundation, University News

Brooke Hansen is paving the way for a more sustainable tourism industry — at home and abroad

Brooke Hansen is paving the way for a more sustainable tourism industry — at home and abroad

For Brooke Hansen, an associate professor of instruction in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and the university's resident sustainability expert, establishing a sustainable tourism practice means harnessing tourism as a force for good to support “the triple bottom line” — people, planet and prosperity.

May 15, 2023Community Partnerships

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USF’s ReliaQuest Labs trains new crop of cybersecurity threat hunters

The lab is part of the cybersecurity firm’s $1 million dollar partnership with the Muma College of Business. It's an intensive training lab where industry experts from ReliaQuest teach students how to detect and neutralize cyber threats.

May 10, 2023Student Success

The road to graduation: A student's inspiring journey to success

The road to graduation: A student's inspiring journey to success

Blair Wood Jones grew up in an area where getting a basic education was a challenge. But Jones persevered, becoming the salutatorian of her high school, an advocate for educational access and excelling at USF, where she is now graduating with a degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

May 2, 2023Student Success

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Enrollment in USF hospitality and tourism management program grows exponentially since expansion and integration with industry partners

The University of South Florida Muma College of Business is experiencing significant growth in its School of Hospitality and Tourism Management since expanding programming to all campuses and creating an internship program with industry partners.

April 6, 2023Community Partnerships, Student Success

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Celebrating the women of USF

From their grandmothers, to Gloria Steinem and Jane Goodall, women across USF share who inspired their passion and careers.

March 1, 2023University News

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Rapid7 and USF Partner to Establish the Rapid7 Cyber Threat Intelligence Lab

A $1.5 million investment by The Rapid7 Cybersecurity Foundation will fund the joint endeavor, providing hands-on learning opportunities to the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

February 13, 2023Research and Innovation, Student Success

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The Tampa Bay Partnership, USF researchers unveil data measuring the quality of work and life in the Tampa Bay region

The Tampa Bay Partnership and the University of South Florida Muma College of Business released two key economic competitiveness reports that benchmark where the area stacks up against similar metropolitan communities.

February 10, 2023University News

Freeman Talla strives to help prevent power outages in Cameroon, Africa

Freeman Talla strives to help prevent power outages in Cameroon, Africa

Inspired by the tragic death of his aunt who died while seeking emergency medical care during a power outage in Cameroon, USF Sarasota-Manatee graduate student Freeman Talla is determined to help expand the African nation’s solar power sector.

February 3, 2023Student Success

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USF awarded its largest grant to prepare students for federal cybersecurity careers

The National Science Foundation has awarded the University of South Florida a $3.7 million grant – helping prepare students for in-demand, high-paying cybersecurity jobs in the federal government and other public institutions.

February 2, 2023Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation, Student Success

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