https://www.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usFri, 04 Sep 2026 21:46:53 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-to-confer-more-than-2600-degrees-during-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-8.aspxThe group features 22 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average, 77 student veterans and graduates from 19 countries and 39 states.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:17:23 USF awards more than 2,600 degrees during commencement ceremoniesThe group features 22 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average, 77 student veterans and graduates from 19 countries and 39 states.Graphic that says "139th commencement convocation, summer 2026"https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-to-confer-more-than-2600-degrees-during-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-8.aspxStudent SuccessCommencement,Paul Guzzohttps://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/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/2025/usf-commencement-spotlights-four-visionary-leaders-advancing-innovation-and-growth.aspxFour visionary leaders will be recognized during USF’s fall commencement ceremonies. Their global, civic and philanthropic contributions have advanced academic partnerships, economic growth and innovation.Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:29:08 USF commencement spotlights four visionary leaders advancing innovation and growthFour visionary leaders will be recognized during USF’s fall commencement ceremonies. Their global, civic and philanthropic contributions have advanced academic partnerships, economic growth and innovation.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-commencement-spotlights-four-visionary-leaders-advancing-innovation-and-growth.aspxHonors and Awards,University NewsCommencementhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-to-confer-nearly-2700-degrees-during-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-9.aspxGraduates included a student who is blind and overcame the odds to fulfill his lifelong dream and a biomedical sciences major who donated part of his liver to save the life of a baby.Sun, 10 Aug 2025 02:25:47 USF confers nearly 2,700 degrees during summer commencement ceremoniesGraduates included a student who is blind and overcame the odds to fulfill his lifelong dream and a biomedical sciences major who donated part of his liver to save the life of a baby.Two students celebrate taking a selfie at USF commencementhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-to-confer-nearly-2700-degrees-during-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-9.aspxUniversity NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,Ryan Hugheshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/award-recipients-at-usfs-spring-commencement.aspxThe University of South Florida honored seven individuals for their service to the university, the Tampa Bay community and the nation during Commencement ceremonies May 8-11.Mon, 12 May 2025 08:17:12 Local meteorologist Denis Phillips, Tampa Bay Sports Commission’s Rob Higgins among award recipients at USF’s Spring commencementThe University of South Florida honored seven individuals for their service to the university, the Tampa Bay community and the nation during Commencement ceremonies May 8-11.USF President Rhea Law gives the go bulls hand signal at commencementhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/award-recipients-at-usfs-spring-commencement.aspxUniversity NewsCommencement,Tom Woolfhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/humor-embarrassment-and-joy-meet-the-name-readers-of-usfs-commencement-ceremonies.aspxFor those in attendance, the conferring of thousands of degrees each semester seems to run smoothly. But for the commencement readers, getting those names right takes preparation, care and a bit of courage.Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:28:27 Humor, embarrassment and joy: Meet the name readers of USF’s commencement ceremoniesFor those in attendance, the conferring of thousands of degrees each semester seems to run smoothly. But for the commencement readers, getting those names right takes preparation, care and a bit of courage.Travis Bell and Rocky the Bullhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/humor-embarrassment-and-joy-meet-the-name-readers-of-usfs-commencement-ceremonies.aspxUniversity NewsCommencement,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications,wusfhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/student-speakers-shine-at-fall-commencement.aspxNearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are USF alumni.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:46:35 USF graduates celebrate unwavering support, resiliency during fall commencementNearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are USF alumni.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/student-speakers-shine-at-fall-commencement.aspxStudent Success,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Design Art and Performance,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Pharmacy,College of Public Health,College of The Arts,Commencement,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,School of Aging Studies,School of Architecture and Community Design,School of Art & Art History,School of Geosciences,School of Goesciences,School of Hospitality and Tourism Management,School of Interdisciplinary Studies,School of Music,School of Public Affairs,School of Theatre & Dancehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-2600-degrees-during-summer-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-3.aspxGraduates included a legacy student whose grandmother was part of USF's charter class, a student veteran who served in Afghanistan and a Peace Corps recruiter who speaks four languages.Sat, 03 Aug 2024 13:11:13 USF confers more than 2,600 degrees during summer commencement ceremoniesGraduates included a legacy student whose grandmother was part of USF's charter class, a student veteran who served in Afghanistan and a Peace Corps recruiter who speaks four languages.Students walks across the commencement stage with his arms in the airhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-2600-degrees-during-summer-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-3.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Commencement,MyUSF,One USFhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-honors-community-leaders-at-commencement-ceremonies.aspxCommencement is the time for USF to bestow some of its highest honors to outstanding individuals who have made essential contributions to the university and the community. This spring, the individuals selected represent the university’s many collaborations in health care and economic development.Wed, 01 May 2024 08:00:00 USF honors community leaders at commencement ceremoniesCommencement is the time for USF to bestow some of its highest honors to outstanding individuals who have made essential contributions to the university and the community. This spring, the individuals selected represent the university’s many collaborations in health care and economic development.John Couris in front of University of South Florida sealhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-honors-community-leaders-at-commencement-ceremonies.aspxUniversity NewsCommencement,Donna Smith