https://www.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usWed, 16 Sep 2026 05:54:55 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/student-veteran-reflects-the-personal-growth-and-determination-of-first-gen-students-at-usf.aspxFrom surviving Hurricane Katrina to serving in the U.S. Navy, Camrie Hingle’s journey is one of resilience and determination. Now a first-generation student at USF St. Petersburg, Hingle’s story embodies the pride and perseverance celebrated during USF’s First-Gen Week.External ArticleWed, 05 Nov 2025 08:47:03 Veteran reflects the personal growth and determination of first-gen students at USFFrom surviving Hurricane Katrina to serving in the U.S. Navy, Camrie Hingle’s journey is one of resilience and determination. Now a first-generation student at USF St. Petersburg, Hingle’s story embodies the pride and perseverance celebrated during USF’s First-Gen Week.Camrie Hinglehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/student-veteran-reflects-the-personal-growth-and-determination-of-first-gen-students-at-usf.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,Office of Veteran Success,Student Success,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/students-selected-for-national-program-to-strengthen-usf-miliary-connected-community.aspxFour USF students earned spots in a national program where they’ll learn to lead campus initiatives that address issues impacting student veterans and the military-connected community, from mental health to career development.External ArticleFri, 23 May 2025 11:11:58 Students selected for national program to strengthen USF’s military-connected communityFour USF students earned spots in a national program where they’ll learn to lead campus initiatives that address issues impacting student veterans and the military-connected community, from mental health to career development.USF student Zayle Ruiz during her service in the Armyhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/students-selected-for-national-program-to-strengthen-usf-miliary-connected-community.aspxStudent SuccessOffice of Veteran Success,USF St. Petersburg,veteranshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-earns-collegiate-purple-star-campus-designation-for-its-support-of-military-families.aspxThe state designation recognizes higher education institutions that provide critical support to military-connected students and families as they transition into higher education and sustained resources throughout their academic journey.Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:35:33 USF earns Collegiate Purple Star Campus designation for its support of military familiesThe state designation recognizes higher education institutions that provide critical support to military-connected students and families as they transition into higher education and sustained resources throughout their academic journey.Veterans march in a paradehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-earns-collegiate-purple-star-campus-designation-for-its-support-of-military-families.aspxStudent Success,University NewsMyUSF,Office of Veteran Successhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/key-legislative-priority-would-make-usf-a-model-for-supporting-veteran-and-military-connected-students.aspxThe University of South Florida seeks to strengthen the support and services it provides to veterans, military-connected students and first responders through a new request for funding in this year’s legislative session. The funds would lead to new or upgraded Office of Veteran Success facilities on all three USF campuses, benefitting thousands of students.Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:07:25 Key legislative priority would make USF a model for supporting veteran and military-connected studentsThe University of South Florida seeks to strengthen the support and services it provides to veterans, military-connected students and first responders through a new request for funding in this year’s legislative session. The funds would lead to new or upgraded Office of Veteran Success facilities on all three USF campuses, benefitting thousands of students.Student veterans stand in a rowhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/key-legislative-priority-would-make-usf-a-model-for-supporting-veteran-and-military-connected-students.aspxStudent SuccessFlorida Legislature,MyUSF,Office of Veteran Successhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-student-veteran-gives-back-to-the-military-community.aspxJulio Figueroa's story encourages others to embrace change, pursue purpose and remember that it's never too late to jump into a new journey.Tue, 09 Jan 2024 14:51:30 USF student veteran gives back to the military communityJulio Figueroa's story encourages others to embrace change, pursue purpose and remember that it's never too late to jump into a new journey.USF student veteran gives back to the military communityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-student-veteran-gives-back-to-the-military-community.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Muma College of Business,Office of Veteran Success,Torie Dollhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/us-army-veteran-helping-usf-students-reacclimate-to-civilian-life-and-the-classroom.aspxAfter serving 20 years, Wayne Taylor retired and went back to school. Now he’s using what he learned as a student-veteran himself to pay it forward in his role as director of the USF Office of Veteran Success.  Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 U.S. Army veteran helping USF students reacclimate to civilian life and the classroomAfter serving 20 years, Wayne Taylor retired and went back to school. Now he’s using what he learned as a student-veteran himself to pay it forward in his role as director of the USF Office of Veteran Success.  U.S. Army veteran helping USF students reacclimate to civilian life and the classroomhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/us-army-veteran-helping-usf-students-reacclimate-to-civilian-life-and-the-classroom.aspxCampus Life,Student SuccessOffice of Veteran Successhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-adopts-a-veteran-inclusive-approach-to-better-support-military-connected-students.aspxUSF is home to nearly 1,400 student veterans. They are among roughly one million college students with military backgrounds nationwide. USF has recently adopted a “veteran inclusive” approach that recognizes veterans’ experiences and viewpoints and incorporates them into everyday campus life.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 USF adopts a ‘veteran inclusive’ approach to better support military-connected studentsUSF is home to nearly 1,400 student veterans. They are among roughly one million college students with military backgrounds nationwide. USF has recently adopted a “veteran inclusive” approach that recognizes veterans’ experiences and viewpoints and incorporates them into everyday campus life.Group in the army give the "Go Bulls" hand signalhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-adopts-a-veteran-inclusive-approach-to-better-support-military-connected-students.aspxStudent SuccessJohn Dudley,MyUSF,Office of Veteran Successhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/military-couple-soars-to-new-heights-at-usf.aspxAfter spending 10 years in the military, Air Force fighter pilots Captain Zach Eastman and Major Liz Eastman are now in their second to last semester at USF. The married couple is currently serving as flight instructors all while working to complete their online Master of Business Administration.Wed, 08 Nov 2023 09:00:00 Military couple soaring to new heights at USFAfter spending 10 years in the military, Air Force fighter pilots Captain Zach Eastman and Major Liz Eastman are now in their second to last semester at USF. The married couple is currently serving as flight instructors all while working to complete their online Master of Business Administration.Zach and Liz Eastmanhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/military-couple-soars-to-new-heights-at-usf.aspxStudent SuccessDaphne Kotschessa Almodovar,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,Office of Veteran Successhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-contingent-experiences-marine-corps-firsthand.aspxFrom navigating obstacle courses to hearing from men and women commissioned as officers, a delegation from the University of South Florida took part in an inspiring and informative week at the U.S. Marine Corps Educators Workshop.External ArticleMon, 03 Jul 2023 00:00:00 USF contingent experiences the Marines CorpsFrom navigating obstacle courses to hearing from men and women commissioned as officers, a delegation from the University of South Florida took part in an inspiring and informative week at the U.S. Marine Corps Educators Workshop.Group of people give "Go Bulls" signal from inside marine corp jet.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-contingent-experiences-marine-corps-firsthand.aspxCommunity PartnershipsOffice of Veteran Success,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/veteran-and-military-connected-students-continue-to-serve-communities-impacted-by-hurricane-ian.aspxMore than a month since Hurricane Ian made landfall, USF student veterans and alumni continue relief efforts in southwest Florida.Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Veteran and military-connected students continue to serve communities impacted by Hurricane IanMore than a month since Hurricane Ian made landfall, USF student veterans and alumni continue relief efforts in southwest Florida.Clean up efforts in damaged businesshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/veteran-and-military-connected-students-continue-to-serve-communities-impacted-by-hurricane-ian.aspxCommunity PartnershipsAlumni,Hurricane Ian,MyUSF,Office of Veteran Successhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-student-veteran-receives-national-honor-from-the-pat-tillman-foundation.aspxUniversity of South Florida aging studies student and U.S. Air Force veteran Rio Tate is being awarded a 2022 Tillman Scholarship through the Pat Tillman Foundation. Tate is the only student from a Florida public university in this year’s class.Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 USF student veteran receives national honor from the Pat Tillman FoundationUniversity of South Florida aging studies student and U.S. Air Force veteran Rio Tate is being awarded a 2022 Tillman Scholarship through the Pat Tillman Foundation. Tate is the only student from a Florida public university in this year’s class.Rio Tatehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-student-veteran-receives-national-honor-from-the-pat-tillman-foundation.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Office of Veteran Successhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/usf-honors-military-service-personnel-with-veterans-day-observances.aspxThe University of South Florida proudly supports the men and women of the military and has been recognized as one of the top institutions in the nation for veteran and military-affiliated students.Rocky D. BullFri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 USF honors military service personnel with Veterans Day observancesThe University of South Florida proudly supports the men and women of the military and has been recognized as one of the top institutions in the nation for veteran and military-affiliated students.A photograph of an American flag with a red, white and blue USF logo and the words 'Veterans Day'https://www.usf.edu/news/2021/usf-honors-military-service-personnel-with-veterans-day-observances.aspxUniversity NewsOffice of Veteran Success