Events & News
Community Partnership Events
Thank you for your interest in the upcoming community events! All events posted on the Community Partnership Events Calendar are hosted, co-hosted, or sponsored by one or more USF departments and open to all USF communities, internal and external.
If you would like to list an event on the Community Partnership Events Calendar, please complete the event submission form via the button below. We suggest completing the form at least 30 days in advance to secure your posting.
Upcoming Events
Debate-A-Bull: Teaching with AI: Embrace, Adapt, or Resist?
Hosted by the Institute for Public Policy & Leadership (IPPL) at USF
Aug. 31, 2026
OLLI 2026 Fall Fest & Course Expo -
USF St. Petersburg
Hosted by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at USF (OLLI-USF)
Sept. 17, 2026
2026 Tampa Bay Heart Walk
Hosted by the American Heart Association in partnership with the University of South
Florida
Nov. 14, 2026
French Business Forum: How AI is Transforming Business, Health & Innovation
Co-hosted by USF World, USF Health, and the French American Business Council of West
Florida (FRAMCO)
Nov. 20, 2026
corporate training & professional education courses
Careers in Human Resources
The HR Essentials Career Accelerator Certificate program provides emerging and experienced
HR professionals practical training in modern tools, frameworks, and strategies to
support career entry, advancement, and long-term success in the HR profession.
Project & Product Management
The USF Project Management Certificate courses equip professionals with hands-on training
in project planning, agile, and stakeholder communication to strengthen leadership
skills, prepare for certification, and successfully deliver projects in today’s fast-moving
work environments.
Process Improvement
The Lean Six Sigma Certificate programs provide foundational skills in process improvement,
waste reduction, and operational efficiency to help professionals streamline business
operations, increase profitability, improve customer satisfaction, and become drivers
of organizational success.
Legal & Paralegal
The USF Paralegal Certificate program equips aspiring and advancing professionals
with fast-track, high-impact training in legal research, writing, ethics, and the
U.S. legal system to prepare for successful careers in law firms, corporations, and
government agencies through real-world legal education.