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President's Global Leadership Council

University of South Florida welcomes new President’s Global Leadership Council

The University of South Florida is welcoming back to campus members of a newly created presidential advisory group that includes 14 esteemed alumni who are renowned leaders in their respective fields around the world.

July 24, 2024Community Partnerships

David Mearns and two colleagues

USF-trained shipwreck hunter makes major discovery

Using a technique known as side-scan sonar, a team led by USF alum David Mearns and The Royal Canadian Geographical Society found Shackleton’s last ship off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada.

June 18, 2024Research and Innovation

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USF welcomes the community to attend Homecoming Week events, Oct. 8-14

The Tampa Bay community is invited to join students, alumni, faculty and staff at dozens of events, including a concert, carnival, talent show, parade and the USF football game against Florida Atlantic on Saturday, Oct. 14, at Raymond James Stadium.

October 5, 2023Campus Life

Cayla Lanier pays it forward in the Judy Genshaft Honors College

Cayla Lanier pays it forward in the Judy Genshaft Honors College

A graduate of the college, herself, Lanier’s passion for mentorship and fostering curiosity both in and out of the classroom is what brought her back to USF in 2008 and continues to motivate her to create engaging programs for students at USF and beyond.

August 2, 2023Campus Life, Student Success

A portrait of Jay Nault next to the text, Introducing the Nault Center for Entrepreneurship

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

USF alumna blends medicine, adventure and global service in her work at USF Health

USF alumna blends medicine, adventure and global service in her work at USF Health

Asa Oxner, a two-time graduate of USF, focuses her work on helping vulnerable patients, particularly those experiencing homelessness and addiction, both locally and internationally.

April 1, 2023Student Success, USF Health

USF alumna behind iconic campus designs

USF alumna behind iconic campus designs

Beverly Frank has designed structures on all three of USF’s campuses. She is now the first Asian American woman and USF graduate to be named president of the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects.

March 9, 2023Campus Life, Student Success

Founder of Stampede of Service’s legacy continues at USF

Founder of Stampede of Service’s legacy continues at USF

A lightning strike in high school jolted Maxon Victor to pursue his passion for helping the community. The founder of Stampede of Service reflects on how his legacy continues at USF and across the region.

January 20, 2023Student Success

A campus fixture reflects on more than 50 years of memories at USF

A campus fixture reflects on more than 50 years of memories at USF

In 1969, Joan “Sudsy” Tschiderer stumbled upon the USF St. Petersburg campus while on a shopping trip with her friend. At the time, the campus was located at the end of the Bayboro peninsula and was mostly a military base that had trained World War II servicemen.

November 22, 2022Student Success

Clean up efforts in damaged business

Veteran and military-connected students continue to serve communities impacted by Hurricane Ian

More than a month since Hurricane Ian made landfall, USF student veterans and alumni continue relief efforts in southwest Florida.

November 7, 2022Community Partnerships

Providing mind-body balance for USF students

Providing mind-body balance for USF students

Heather Walders approaches mental health and well-being holistically. As a mental health outreach clinician at the USF Counseling Center, Walders uses her background in social work, public health and yoga to consider how social pressures and current events impact her student clients.

October 28, 2022Student Success

The team of four women row in their ocean rowing boat

Three generations of USF academics train to row across the Atlantic in support of marine conservation

Integrative biology Professor Chantale Bégin is preparing for what is called “the world’s toughest row.” The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge is an annual race to row 3,000 miles from Spain’s Canary Islands to English Harbour in Antigua and Barbuda. Bégin’s team, Salty Science, includes two of her former USF students and her doctoral advisor.

October 19, 2022University News

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