https://www.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usFri, 17 Jul 2026 13:15:10 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/at-usf-a-mechanical-engineering-student-followed-her-fathers-path-and-built-her-own.aspxMechanical 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.Mon, 04 May 2026 11:49:04 At USF, a mechanical engineering student followed her father’s path — and built her ownMechanical 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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/at-usf-a-mechanical-engineering-student-followed-her-fathers-path-and-built-her-own.aspxStudent Success70th anniversary,Boundless Bulls,College of Engineering,Commencement,Paul Guzzohttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/womens-lacrosse-star-inspiring-future-generations-as-she-graduates.aspxUSF 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.Mon, 04 May 2026 10:54:45 Women's lacrosse star inspiring future generations as she graduatesUSF 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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/womens-lacrosse-star-inspiring-future-generations-as-she-graduates.aspxStudent Success70th anniversary,Athletics,Boundless Bulls,Paul Guzzohttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/legacy-of-the-cool-aunt-inspires-usf-students-path-to-graduation.aspxInspired 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.Mon, 04 May 2026 10:11:42 Legacy of ‘the cool aunt’ inspires USF student’s path to graduationInspired 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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/legacy-of-the-cool-aunt-inspires-usf-students-path-to-graduation.aspxStudent Success70th anniversary,Boundless Bulls,College of Design Art and Performance,Commencement,Paul Guzzohttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-graduate-turns-lifelong-love-of-football-into-buccaneers-front-office-role.aspxUSF 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.Mon, 04 May 2026 09:09:04 USF graduate turns lifelong love of football into Buccaneers front-office roleUSF 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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-graduate-turns-lifelong-love-of-football-into-buccaneers-front-office-role.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Commencement,Muma College of Business,Paul Guzzo,Student Successhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/in-the-ring-and-in-the-cloud-usf-graduate-bridges-boxing-and-cybersecurity.aspxA 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.Mon, 04 May 2026 08:25:58 In the ring and in the cloud: USF graduate bridges boxing and cybersecurityA 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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/in-the-ring-and-in-the-cloud-usf-graduate-bridges-boxing-and-cybersecurity.aspxStudent SuccessBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Boundless Bulls,Commencement,Paul Guzzohttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/the-writing-was-on-the-dresser-a-multigenerational-usf-family-adds-two-sons-to-its-alumni-ranks.aspxTwo 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.Mon, 04 May 2026 00:43:23 The writing was on the dresser: A multigenerational USF family adds two sons to its alumni ranksTwo 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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/the-writing-was-on-the-dresser-a-multigenerational-usf-family-adds-two-sons-to-its-alumni-ranks.aspxStudent Success70th anniversary,Boundless Bulls,Muma College of Business,Paul Guzzohttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/two-paths-converge-at-usf-in-battle-against-infectious-disease.aspxA 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.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:50:42 From middle school classroom to medical crisis, two paths converge at USF in battle against infectious diseaseA 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.Claudia and Les standing in a lab, wearing white coats, smiling, and making the "go bulls" hand gesture. Text reads "Boundless Bulls".https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/two-paths-converge-at-usf-in-battle-against-infectious-disease.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,Torie Dollhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/president-rhea-law-presides-over-her-final-commencement-ceremonies-as-usf-confers-more-than-4100-degrees.aspxThe 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.Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:22:57 USF confers more than 4,100 degrees as President Rhea Law presided over her final commencement ceremoniesThe 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.Three students stand on the USF Tampa campushttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/president-rhea-law-presides-over-her-final-commencement-ceremonies-as-usf-confers-more-than-4100-degrees.aspxStudent SuccessBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Boundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Public Health,Muma College of Business,Paul Guzzo,Ryan Hughes,St. Petersburg,USF Sarasota-Manatee,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communicationshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-graduate-overcomes-brain-injury-to-earn-degree.aspxAfter 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.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:03:39 USF graduate overcomes brain injury to earn degreeAfter 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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-graduate-overcomes-brain-injury-to-earn-degree.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Muma College of Business,Paul Guzzohttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/teen-moms-20-year-journey-from-the-military-to-graduating-from-usf.aspxPassionette 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.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:18:40 Teen mom’s 20-year journey from the military to graduating from USFPassionette 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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/teen-moms-20-year-journey-from-the-military-to-graduating-from-usf.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Paul Guzzo,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communicationshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-student-overcomes-cancer-to-pursue-dream-of-helping-alzheimers-patients.aspxEdnecia 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.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:14:07 USF student overcomes cancer to pursue dream of helping Alzheimer’s patientsEdnecia 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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-student-overcomes-cancer-to-pursue-dream-of-helping-alzheimers-patients.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Public Health,Paul Guzzohttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/how-a-high-school-sports-injury-inspired-enrique-trevino-to-pursue-medicine-at-usf.aspxA 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.Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:22:59 How a high school sports injury and first name introductions inspired Enrique Trevino to pursue medicine at USFA 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.Enrique Trevino wearing a USF Health Morsani College of Medicine white coat, showing the 'go bulls' hand signal. Text says, Boundless Bulls.https://www.usf.edu/news/2025/how-a-high-school-sports-injury-inspired-enrique-trevino-to-pursue-medicine-at-usf.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,MyUSF,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine