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J.D. Porter and family give $5.1 million in support of USF’s Indoor Performance Facility
The University of South Florida has announced a $5.1 million gift from J.D. Porter and the Porter Family to name its new Indoor Performance Facility. The Porter Family Indoor Performance Facility will help support all USF student-athletes.
January 5, 2023USF Athletics, USF Foundation
Husband of late USF physician gifts the university $1 million to benefit medical school residents
The Marion B. Ridley Endowed Resident Fund supports residents in the Otolaryngology Residency Program at the Morsani College of Medicine. Residents can use the fund to pay for special training experiences and equipment.
December 13, 2022USF Foundation
Brunch on the Bay raises $537,000 for Nursing/STEM building and student scholarships on USF Sarasota-Manatee campus
The 28th Annual Brunch on the Bay, the marquee benefit event for the University of South Florida’s Sarasota-Manatee campus, raised a record $537,000 — and counting — for construction of a new Nursing/STEM building and student scholarships.
November 8, 2022USF Foundation
Tampa health care startup Verséa gifts COVID-19 test kits to the University of South Florida
Tampa-based health care startup Verséa has given thousands of diagnostic COVID-19 test kits to the University of South Florida for use by students on all three campuses. This gift – valued at over $1.1 million – aligns with Verséa's and USF's shared commitment to supporting the development and health of the Tampa Bay community.
September 23, 2022COVID-19, Community Partnerships, USF Foundation
Tampa Electric to invest in visionary partnership with the University of South Florida
The $5 million gift will support the College of Engineering’s Clean Energy Research Center – the largest, single gift ever made to the college.
August 31, 2022Research and Innovation, USF Foundation
University of South Florida breaks fundraising record with over $151 million in gifts
Philanthropic gifts from the University of South Florida community exceeded $151 million in fiscal year 2021-22, the most generous level of support in the institution’s nearly 70-year history.
July 26, 2022USF Foundation, University News
Pride Month celebrates USF’s LGBTQ+ community
The University of South Florida is proud to support its LBGTQ+ community during Pride Month and throughout the year with an active network of organizations that host events, provide resources and work to serve and support these communities.
June 1, 2022Campus Life, Community Partnerships, Student Success
Record number of donors gave more than ever during University of South Florida’s Giving Week
A record number of donors — nearly 5,000 — gave more generously than ever to make a positive impact in the lives of students on all three University of South Florida campuses during Giving Week earlier this month.
April 21, 2022USF Foundation
Kate Tiedemann, Ellen Cotton give $14 million to enhance USF finance program
The $14 million gift will support the USF Muma College of Business’ vision to become a “hub of excellence” in fintech. Fintech, short for "financial technology," impacts everything from mobile banking and insurance to crowdfunding, blockchain, cryptocurrency and investment apps.
April 18, 2022Student Success, USF Foundation, University News
USF receives $5 million gift from Jeff and Penny Vinik to support an on-campus stadium
The University of South Florida’s plan to build an on-campus football stadium received a significant vote of confidence and generous philanthropic support with the announcement of a $5 million gift from Jeff and Penny Vinik – longtime supporters of USF.
April 6, 2022USF Athletics, University News
USF receives a $10.6 million gift to establish center focused on enhancing the talent pipeline for Tampa Bay employers
The University of South Florida today announced a $10.6 million gift and celebrated the grand opening of a new center, which will benefit all students in the Muma College of Business and ultimately businesses in the Tampa Bay area.
March 24, 2022University News
Longtime trustee announces $1.1M gift, USF alumni courtyard named in honor of John and Naida Ramil
The University of South Florida’s longest serving member of the Board of Trustees, whose historic time on the board started when it was formed in 2001, has ended his tenure with the announcement of a $1.1 million gift to support his alma mater.
March 8, 2022University News