/news/Recent posts from 91tvӰԺ Newsen-usSun, 23 Feb 2025 11:05:03 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/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 91tvӰԺ 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 parade/news/2024/usf-earns-collegiate-purple-star-campus-designation-for-its-support-of-military-families.aspxStudent Success,University NewsMy91tvӰԺ,Office of Veteran Success/news/2024/key-legislative-priority-would-make-usf-a-model-for-supporting-veteran-and-military-connected-students.aspxThe 91tvӰԺ 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 91tvӰԺ campuses, benefitting thousands of students.Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:07:25 Key legislative priority would make 91tvӰԺ a model for supporting veteran and military-connected studentsThe 91tvӰԺ 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 91tvӰԺ campuses, benefitting thousands of students.Student veterans stand in a row/news/2024/key-legislative-priority-would-make-usf-a-model-for-supporting-veteran-and-military-connected-students.aspxStudent SuccessFlorida Legislature,My91tvӰԺ,Office of Veteran Success/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 91tvӰԺ 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.91tvӰԺ student veteran gives back to the military community/news/2024/usf-student-veteran-gives-back-to-the-military-community.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Muma College of Business,Office of Veteran Success,Torie Doll/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 91tvӰԺ Office of Veteran Success.  Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 U.S. Army veteran helping 91tvӰԺ 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 91tvӰԺ Office of Veteran Success.  U.S. Army veteran helping 91tvӰԺ students reacclimate to civilian life and the classroom/news/2023/us-army-veteran-helping-usf-students-reacclimate-to-civilian-life-and-the-classroom.aspxCampus Life,Student SuccessOffice of Veteran Success/news/2023/usf-adopts-a-veteran-inclusive-approach-to-better-support-military-connected-students.aspx91tvӰԺ is home to nearly 1,400 student veterans. They are among roughly one million college students with military backgrounds nationwide. 91tvӰԺ 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 91tvӰԺ adopts a ‘veteran inclusive’ approach to better support military-connected students91tvӰԺ is home to nearly 1,400 student veterans. They are among roughly one million college students with military backgrounds nationwide. 91tvӰԺ 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 signal/news/2023/usf-adopts-a-veteran-inclusive-approach-to-better-support-military-connected-students.aspxStudent SuccessJohn Dudley,My91tvӰԺ,Office of Veteran Success/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 91tvӰԺ. 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 91tvӰԺAfter 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 91tvӰԺ. The married couple is currently serving as flight instructors all while working to complete their online Master of Business Administration.Zach and Liz Eastman/news/2023/military-couple-soars-to-new-heights-at-usf.aspxStudent SuccessDaphne Kotschessa Almodovar,Muma College of Business,My91tvӰԺ,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 91tvӰԺ took part in an inspiring and informative week at the U.S. Marine Corps Educators Workshop.External ArticleMon, 03 Jul 2023 00:00:00 91tvӰԺ contingent experiences the Marines CorpsFrom navigating obstacle courses to hearing from men and women commissioned as officers, a delegation from the 91tvӰԺ 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,91tvӰԺ St. Petersburg/news/2022/veteran-and-military-connected-students-continue-to-serve-communities-impacted-by-hurricane-ian.aspxMore than a month since Hurricane Ian made landfall, 91tvӰԺ 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, 91tvӰԺ student veterans and alumni continue relief efforts in southwest Florida.Clean up efforts in damaged business/news/2022/veteran-and-military-connected-students-continue-to-serve-communities-impacted-by-hurricane-ian.aspxCommunity PartnershipsAlumni,Hurricane Ian,My91tvӰԺ,Office of Veteran Success/news/2022/usf-student-veteran-receives-national-honor-from-the-pat-tillman-foundation.aspx91tvӰԺ 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 91tvӰԺ student veteran receives national honor from the Pat Tillman Foundation91tvӰԺ 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 Tate/news/2022/usf-student-veteran-receives-national-honor-from-the-pat-tillman-foundation.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Office of Veteran Success/news/2021/usf-honors-military-service-personnel-with-veterans-day-observances.aspxThe 91tvӰԺ 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 91tvӰԺ honors military service personnel with Veterans Day observancesThe 91tvӰԺ 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 91tvӰԺ logo and the words 'Veterans Day'/news/2021/usf-honors-military-service-personnel-with-veterans-day-observances.aspxUniversity NewsOffice of Veteran Success/news/2021/federal-grant-will-enhance-support-services-for-usfs-student-veterans.aspxThe Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Service has received federal funding to enhance the capacity of the Office of Veteran Success, building on existing services and expanding the support at the St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and Tampa campuses.Rocky D. BullFri, 03 Sep 2021 00:00:00 Federal grant will enhance support services for 91tvӰԺ’s student veteransThe Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Service has received federal funding to enhance the capacity of the Office of Veteran Success, building on existing services and expanding the support at the St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and Tampa campuses.American flag/news/2021/federal-grant-will-enhance-support-services-for-usfs-student-veterans.aspxUniversity NewsMy91tvӰԺ,Office of Veteran Success/news/2021/student-veteran-earns-national-recognition-from-the-pat-tillman-foundation.aspx91tvӰԺ psychology student and U.S. Army veteran Josh “JB” Burnes is being honored with a 2021 Tillman Scholarship awarded by the Pat Tillman Foundation. Burnes is among a prestigious group of 60 U.S. service members, veterans and military spouses to earn this recognition. He is the only student from a Florida university in this year’s class.Rocky D. BullTue, 29 Jun 2021 00:00:00 91tvӰԺ student veteran earns national recognition from the Pat Tillman Foundation91tvӰԺ psychology student and U.S. Army veteran Josh “JB” Burnes is being honored with a 2021 Tillman Scholarship awarded by the Pat Tillman Foundation. Burnes is among a prestigious group of 60 U.S. service members, veterans and military spouses to earn this recognition. He is the only student from a Florida university in this year’s class.A photograph of U.S. Army veteran and 91tvӰԺ student Josh Burnes while he was in the Army/news/2021/student-veteran-earns-national-recognition-from-the-pat-tillman-foundation.aspxHonors and Awards,University NewsMy91tvӰԺ,Office of Veteran Success,Tillman Scholar/news/2020/usf-student-receives-2020-tillman-scholarship-award.aspx91tvӰԺ nurse anesthesia graduate student and Marine Corps veteran Matthew Jenkins has been selected as a 2020 Tillman Scholar through the Pat Tillman Foundation. He is the only student from a Florida university in this year’s class.Rocky D. BullFri, 26 Jun 2020 00:00:00 91tvӰԺ student receives 2020 Tillman scholarship award91tvӰԺ nurse anesthesia graduate student and Marine Corps veteran Matthew Jenkins has been selected as a 2020 Tillman Scholar through the Pat Tillman Foundation. He is the only student from a Florida university in this year’s class.Marine Corps veteran Matthew Jenkins /news/2020/usf-student-receives-2020-tillman-scholarship-award.aspxHonors and Awards,University NewsOffice of Veteran Success,Tillman Scholar/news/2019/celebrating-student-veterans.aspxThere are nearly two-thousand student veterans thriving within the 91tvӰԺ’s veteran-centered programs. The Office of Veteran Success fosters a strong sense of community, keeping 91tvӰԺ at the top of the list of the Military Times annual “Best for Vets” ranking.Rocky D. BullFri, 08 Nov 2019 11:00:00 Celebrating 91tvӰԺ’s Student Veterans: Transforming Military Experiences into Academic SuccessThere are nearly two-thousand student veterans thriving within the 91tvӰԺ’s veteran-centered programs. The Office of Veteran Success fosters a strong sense of community, keeping 91tvӰԺ at the top of the list of the Military Times annual “Best for Vets” ranking.Veterans Day, Honoring all who served/news/2019/celebrating-student-veterans.aspxCampus LifeCollege of Nursing,Muma College of Business,Office of Veteran Success,Sandra C. Roa/news/2019/florida-governor-ron-desantis-signs-legislation-at-usf-that-enhances-its-treatment-options-for-veterans-suffering-from-ptsd.aspxA long-time effort at 91tvӰԺ to strengthen alternative treatment options for veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injuries has gained additional support from the Florida Legislature.Rocky D. BullWed, 26 Jun 2019 15:00:00 Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation at 91tvӰԺ that Enhances its Treatment Options for Veterans Suffering from PTSDA long-time effort at 91tvӰԺ to strengthen alternative treatment options for veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injuries has gained additional support from the Florida Legislature.Governor Ron DeSantis signing Florida legislation/news/2019/florida-governor-ron-desantis-signs-legislation-at-usf-that-enhances-its-treatment-options-for-veterans-suffering-from-ptsd.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsOffice of Veteran Success