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STudent success MEDIA COVERAGE
USF transfer students celebrated, share success during National Transfer Week
USF News, October 17, 2023
New Student Health and Wellness Center provides students hands-on training, improved
campus services
USF News, October 12, 2023
USF Center for Career and Professional Development enhances student access to internship
and career readiness opportunities
USF News, September 21, 2023
USF, Florida College System partners renew guaranteed admissions program
USF News, September 14, 2023
Innovation Scholars Program celebrates five years of matching first-year college students
with professional mentors for career exploration
USF St.Petersburg News, March 3, 2023
USF’s Exploratory Curriculum program helps put undecided students on a path to success
USF News, September 6, 2023
USF expands student access to economic resources through new partnership
USF News, September 5, 2023
Part-time Job Fair kicks off fall line-up of career readiness and job search opportunities
USF News, August 31, 2023
A high-achieving class of nearly 6,900 new undergraduate students begin their journey
at USF
USF News, August 22, 2023
Thousands of USF students move on campus as residence halls fill to capacity
USF News, August 15, 2023
K-12 students spend summer experiencing life at USF
USF News, July 6, 2023
USF contingent experiences the Marines Corps firsthand
USF St.Petersburg News, March 3, 2023
USF names Braulio Colón as new Florida College Access Network executive director
USF News, January 5, 2023
USF launches new app to increase access to mental health services
WTVT (FOX) Tampa, September 20, 2022
The udent Success Challenge
The Chronicle of Higher Education, June 17, 2022
The Problem Nobody's Talking About
The Chronicle of Higher Education, June 14, 2022
How a Florida public university helps more students to graduate sooner
EdSource.org, May 11, 2022
USF works to close learning gaps for male students with mentorship program
Tampa Bay Times, March 19, 2022
Academic advocacy on 2 campuses is helping more students cross the finish line
University Business, February 4, 2022
U.S. Department of Education leader commends USF’s use of federal funds allocated
for COVID-19 response
USF News, November 4, 2021
USF enhances commitment to inclusive excellence with new space dedicated to celebrating
diversity
USF News, November 4, 2021
At USF, a new push to help Latino students feel more at home
Tampa Bay Times, October 18, 2021
Federal grant will enhance support services for USF’s student veterans
USF News, September 3, 2021
How universities can support students’ return to campus this autumn
Times Higher Ed, July 9, 2021
USF Searches For Ways To Boost Black Enrollment After Years Of Decline
WUSF, December 7, 2020
USF receives Helios grant to help grow Black student enrollment
St. Pete Catalyst, December 2, 2020
Podcast: The Power of Predictive Analytics on Campus
The Academic Minute, April 17, 2020
6 Best Practices for Using Student Data for Student Success
edtechmagazine.com, January 28, 2020
Eduventures 2019 Student Success College Football Playoff: USF Wins it All
encoura.org, November 5, 2019
How Personalized Support and a Culture of Data Can Jumpstart Student Success
CampusTechnology, September 12, 2019
40% of Student Success Initiatives Don't Help Retention
EducationDive, September 11, 2019
How USF is breaking down information silos and igniting student success
eCampusNews, May 21, 2019
Moving From Access to Success: How Outcomes-Based Policy Helped USF Change Course
Higher Learning Advocates, May 16, 2019
Involved Parents Get Their Own College Guides
The Chronicle of Higher Education, May 5, 2019
Gen Z Takeover: As demand for mental health services grows, colleges give students
new tools
Education Dive, April 11, 2019
USF Sees Rise in First-Generation College Students
Spectrum News, January 23, 2019
Looking to Improve Students' Mental Health? Ask What They Need
The Chronicle of Higher Education, January 18, 2019
Leading generational change: 1 in 4 at USF is first in family to attend college
83 Degrees, November 27, 2018
USF Helps Launch Unprecedented National Effort to Increase College Access, Equity
and Postsecondary Attainment
USF News, November 13, 2018
USF Named the Second Best College in the U.S. for Student Veterans
USF News, October 22, 2018
Why more colleges should treat students like numbers
Washington Monthly, September/October 2018
USF recognized for success with high Latino graduation rates
BayNews9.com, July 30, 2018
USF Pell Grant Recipients Post State's Best Graduation Rate
WUSF News, June 12, 2018
USF recognized for its focus on student wellness
Tampa Bay Business Journal, May 18, 2018
Report says USF among best at helping lower-income students
Tampa Bay Newspapers, May 16, 2018
USF Among Nation’s Best In Pell Grant Graduation Rates
WUSF News, May 11, 2018
Latest USF accolade signals its success in setting up a diverse future workforce
Tampa Bay Business Journal, May 9, 2018
For elimination of Latino student achievement gap, USF gets another top ranking
Tampa Bay Times, December 20, 2017
USF nets Institution of the Year award from D.C. publication
Tampa Bay Times, December 11, 2017
A look at Pell Grant recipients' graduation rates
Brookings Institution, October 25, 2017
USF boasts a diverse, record-breaking class of new students
Tampa Bay Times, September 12, 2017
How 3 Colleges Improved Graduation Rates
The Chronicle of Higher Education, August 13, 2017
USF's latest award signals a path to preeminence
Tampa Bay Business Journal, July 12, 2017
A New* System for Student Success Planning
Inside Higher Ed, July 5, 2017
USF reports double-digit gains in graduation rates since 2009
Bay News 9, May 1, 2017
Data and Case Management Drive Student Success at USF
USF News, April 10, 2017
Editorial: USF uses big data well to help students succeed
Tampa Bay Times, April 7, 2017
Six reasons you may not graduate on time
New York Times, Hechinger Report, April 6, 2017
Sunday Conversation: USF data system tracks, predicts student success
WTSP-TV (CBS), April 2, 2017
Inside the metrics machine: USF uses big data to find, and help, overburdened students
Tampa Bay Times, April 1, 2017
Big data and case management send student success soaring
USF Magazine, Summer 2017 (pg. 13)
Awards Recognize Exemplary Contributions to USF Student Success
USF News, March 21, 2017
Editorial: USF leads in closing achievement gap
Tampa Bay Times, March 3, 2017
Black student success rates earn USF top spot in new report
Tampa Bay Times, March 1, 2017
The Simple Way to Keep Struggling College Students in Check
NationSwell, Feb. 6, 2017
USF System Remains Among High Performing Universities in Florida
USF News, March 16, 2016
Related MEDIA COVERAGE
A College Guide for Nontraditional Students
U.S. News & World Report, January 20, 2023
The impact Biden's student debt plan could have on US economy
WFTS (ABC) Tampa, August 25, 2022
A New Way To Honor Colleges & Universities Helping Students Be Vote Ready
Forbes.com, August 9, 2022
Esports enhances its visibility at USF
USF News, September 20, 2021
Pinellas County higher education consortium creates Racial Justice Fellows program
USF News, August 27, 2021
Is Your Degree Program Too Complicated?
Chronicle of Higher Education, July 28, 2021
Global Citizens Project far exceeds goal
USF News, January 11, 2021
This May Be the Worst Season of Summer Melt in Memory. Here’s How Some Colleges Are
Fighting It.
The Chronicle of Higher Education, July 16, 2020
Consolidation unifies USF experience across Tampa, St. Pete, Sarasota-Manatee campuses
83degrees.com, July 7, 2020
A Shared Responsibility
Inside Higher Ed, February 20, 2020
New Insights Into Attainment for Low-Income Students
Center for American Progress, February 21, 2019
Consumer Wise: Managing Student Loan Debt
BayNews9.com, July 17, 2018
USF career fair prepares student for working life
Fox13news.com, October 12, 2017
BWW Review: Viola Davis Slayed Dragons at University of South Florida Sun Dome
Broadwayworld.com, April 5, 2017
Oscar winner Viola Davis tells USF crowd: 'Own your own story'
Tampa Bay Times, April 4, 2017
USF students shell out $70,000 to bring Oscar-winner Viola Davis to campus
Tampa Bay Times, March 28, 2017
USF job fair: Finding employment starts with online Handshake
83 Degrees, Feb. 7, 2017
Unsung Heroes of Mentoring
March 3, 2016
PRESS RELEASES
USF celebrates Homecoming Week Oct. 31-Nov. 6
October 28, 2021
USF launches initiative to enhance Latino student success, impact in the Hispanic
community
October 14, 2021
USF student veteran earns national recognition from the Pat Tillman Foundation
June 29, 2021
New wellness center builds on the University of South Florida’s commitment to student
success
June 8, 2021
USF receives $1.4 million gift to support student access to higher education
March 24, 2021
USF is proud to Celebrate Black Heritage Month
February 1, 2021
Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy celebrated during MLK Commemorative Week
January 13, 2021
Helios Education Foundation awards grant to USF to help grow Black student enrollment
December 2, 2020
University of South Florida earns national recognition for excellence in diversity
and inclusion
September 15, 2020
USF names new associate vice president and dean of Undergraduate Studies
June 30, 2020
USF student receives 2020 Tillman scholarship award
June 26, 2020
USF leads all state universities in performance-based funding metrics
May 28, 2020
USF Student Health Services Achieves AAAHC Accreditation
January 7, 2020
USF Partners with TheDream.US to Offer Scholarship Opportunities for Undocumented
Students
October 31, 2019
USF Recognized as One of America’s Healthiest Campuses
May 17, 2018
New Report Finds USF Among the Nation's Best at Helping Lower-income Students Succeed
May 9, 2018
University of South Florida Named the Top Public University in the Nation for Latino
Student Success
December 14, 2017
University of South Florida Named Institution of the Year by Education Dive
December 4, 2017
USF & Partners Announce FUSE Scholarship Fund
November 29, 2017
USF Named the Best Public University in the Nation for Veterans
November 20, 2017
Harry Belafonte to speak at USF on Jan. 16
November 14, 2017
New Fund at USF Honors Veterans of Past Wars, Provides Financial Support to Current
Student Veterans
November 10, 2017
Local Quilts of Valor Foundation honors military service of veterans Frank Morsani,
USF nursing students
November 7, 2017
USF Names New Senior Associate Vice President and Dean of Undergraduate Studies
October 4, 2017
Incoming Freshman Class Helps USF Break Several Records
September 20, 2017
USF's University Lecture Series Fall Lineup Promises Inspiration, Goosebumps and Laughter
September 1, 2017
Following USF Week of Welcome 2017
August 17, 2017
University of South Florida to Receive National Award for Excellence in Student Retention
and Graduation Rates
July 11, 2017
USF Student Veteran Awarded Tillman Military Scholarship
June 14, 2017
Academy Award Winner Viola Davis to Speak at USF on April 4
March 24, 2017
Awards Recognize Exemplary Contributions to USF Student Success
March 22, 2017
USF Recognized as #1 in Florida and #6 in Nation for Black Student Success
March 1, 2017
USF kicks off month-long events for Black Heritage Month
Feb. 7, 2017
Student Community Service Day, Lecture Series Event Lead USF MLK Commemorative Week
Activities
Jan. 12, 2017
#BlackLivesMatter Co-Creator Alicia Garza to Speak at USF on Jan. 17
Dec. 19, 2016
University of South Florida Nationally Recognized for Innovative Approach to Student
Retention
Nov. 9, 2016
Two Speakers Announced for USF's University Lecture Series
Nov. 7, 2016
New Ranking Names USF the Nation's Top College for Veterans
Nov. 1, 2016
Largest campus housing project in USF history unveiled
Oct. 31, 2016
USF Joins Statewide Program Encouraging Adults to Return to College
Oct. 24, 2016
USF Launches Enhanced Guaranteed Admission Program with Regional Florida Colleges
Oct. 21, 2016
USF WOW 2016
Aug. 30, 2016
USF Graduation and Retention Rates Garner National Recognition
July 7, 2016