/news/Recent posts from 91tvӰԺ Newsen-usThu, 19 Sep 2024 18:21:17 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2024/usf-launches-new-career-readiness-initiative.aspx91tvӰԺ is introducing initiatives this fall to help undergraduate students more quickly identify their career goals – ensuring they gain real-world experience and helping them land jobs in their fields or admission to graduate school.Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:02:37 91tvӰԺ launches new career readiness initiative91tvӰԺ is introducing initiatives this fall to help undergraduate students more quickly identify their career goals – ensuring they gain real-world experience and helping them land jobs in their fields or admission to graduate school.Faculty member stands in front of the classroom/news/2024/usf-launches-new-career-readiness-initiative.aspxStudent SuccessCenter for Career and Professional Development,Donna Smith,Student Success/news/2024/usf-receives-record-number-of-applications-welcomes-high-achieving-class-of-incoming-students.aspxMore than 68,00 students applied to 91tvӰԺ for the 2024-2025 academic year. Enrollment remains strong, bucking national trends and in spite of FAFSA challenges.Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:57:36 91tvӰԺ receives record number of applications, welcomes high-achieving class of incoming studentsMore than 68,00 students applied to 91tvӰԺ for the 2024-2025 academic year. Enrollment remains strong, bucking national trends and in spite of FAFSA challenges.Students walk outside the Marshall Student Center/news/2024/usf-receives-record-number-of-applications-welcomes-high-achieving-class-of-incoming-students.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,Admissions,My91tvӰԺ,Student Success/news/2024/peer-mentoring-keeping-students-on-track.aspx91tvӰԺ has a 92 percent first-time-in-college retention rate. Much of that can be attributed to the dozens of structured programs in which students can find peers who are trained to conduct academic tutoring or offer advice ranging from the management of money and time to which residence hall serves the best food.Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:18:45 91tvӰԺ's peer mentoring initiatives keep students on track to graduate, enter workforce91tvӰԺ has a 92 percent first-time-in-college retention rate. Much of that can be attributed to the dozens of structured programs in which students can find peers who are trained to conduct academic tutoring or offer advice ranging from the management of money and time to which residence hall serves the best food.a group of young women sit around a table/news/2024/peer-mentoring-keeping-students-on-track.aspxStudent SuccessDonna Smith,Student Success/news/2024/corporate-partnerships-provide-students-competitive-edge.aspx91tvӰԺ's advisory councils bring unique experiences and knowledge to help create relevant curriculum, enhance research initiatives and provide professional development opportunities.Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 91tvӰԺ's corporate partnerships provide students competitive edge in securing in-demand careers91tvӰԺ's advisory councils bring unique experiences and knowledge to help create relevant curriculum, enhance research initiatives and provide professional development opportunities.91tvӰԺ students work the front desk of a hotel./news/2024/corporate-partnerships-provide-students-competitive-edge.aspxStudent SuccessDonna Smith,Student Success,advisory councils/news/2023/top-stories-of-2023.aspxFrom being invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities to breaking fundraising records and even a faculty member making it into the Guinness Book of World Records, this has been a momentous year for 91tvӰԺ.Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Top stories of 2023From being invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities to breaking fundraising records and even a faculty member making it into the Guinness Book of World Records, this has been a momentous year for 91tvӰԺ.Graphic that says, "a momentous year. 2023, a limitless future"/news/2023/top-stories-of-2023.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Governors,Board of Trustees,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Public Health,College of The Arts,My91tvӰԺ,President Rhea Law,Stadium,Student Success,Tina Meketa,91tvӰԺ Athletics/news/2023/new-student-health-and-wellness-center-provides-students-hands-on-training-improved-campus-services.aspxIt’s one of the most modern buildings on campus, and its design is reflective of a post-COVID-19 era. 91tvӰԺ’s new three-story, 47,000-square-foot Student Health and Wellness Center is nearly four times the size of the old Student Health Center, which had been located near the 91tvӰԺ Tampa bookstore since 1980.Thu, 12 Oct 2023 09:00:00 New Student Health and Wellness Center provides students hands-on training, improved campus servicesIt’s one of the most modern buildings on campus, and its design is reflective of a post-COVID-19 era. 91tvӰԺ’s new three-story, 47,000-square-foot Student Health and Wellness Center is nearly four times the size of the old Student Health Center, which had been located near the 91tvӰԺ Tampa bookstore since 1980.The new Student Health and Wellness Center/news/2023/new-student-health-and-wellness-center-provides-students-hands-on-training-improved-campus-services.aspxCampus Life,Student SuccessCOVID-19,Donna Smith,Medical Response Unit,Student Health Services,Student Health and Wellness Center,Student Success,experiential learning/news/2023/usf-works-to-increase-awareness-support-for-students-with-accessibility-needs.aspxOctober is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and about one in four people in the United States has some type of disability. 91tvӰԺ offers a number of resources to support student accessibility, reduce stigma, raise awareness and empower individuals with disabilities to share their experiences and concerns.Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:00:00 91tvӰԺ works to increase awareness, support for students with accessibility needsOctober is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and about one in four people in the United States has some type of disability. 91tvӰԺ offers a number of resources to support student accessibility, reduce stigma, raise awareness and empower individuals with disabilities to share their experiences and concerns.Deborah McCarthy and student stand outside the Marshall Student Center/news/2023/usf-works-to-increase-awareness-support-for-students-with-accessibility-needs.aspxStudent SuccessJohn Dudley,Student Accessibility Services,Student Success/news/2023/usf-center-for-career-and-professional-development-enhances-student-access-to-internship-and-career-readiness-opportunities.aspxThe center provides services on all three 91tvӰԺ campuses to help Bulls choose careers, find work experiences in their fields, secure jobs after graduation and take care of all the details in between.Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 91tvӰԺ Center for Career and Professional Development enhances student access to internship and career readiness opportunitiesThe center provides services on all three 91tvӰԺ campuses to help Bulls choose careers, find work experiences in their fields, secure jobs after graduation and take care of all the details in between.91tvӰԺ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2023/usf-center-for-career-and-professional-development-enhances-student-access-to-internship-and-career-readiness-opportunities.aspxStudent SuccessCenter for Career and Professional Development,Donna Smith,Student Success/news/2023/usf-florida-college-system-partners-renew-guaranteed-admissions-program.aspx91tvӰԺ is celebrating the renewal of the Fuse program, a transfer agreement that provides efficient academic pathways for students who begin their studies at one of eight participating Florida state colleges and wish to complete a bachelor’s degree at 91tvӰԺ.Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:00:00 91tvӰԺ, Florida College System partners renew guaranteed admissions program91tvӰԺ is celebrating the renewal of the Fuse program, a transfer agreement that provides efficient academic pathways for students who begin their studies at one of eight participating Florida state colleges and wish to complete a bachelor’s degree at 91tvӰԺ.President Rhea Law stands with leaders from the Florida State College System./news/2023/usf-florida-college-system-partners-renew-guaranteed-admissions-program.aspxStudent SuccessDonna Smith,Fuse,My91tvӰԺ,Student Success/news/2023/usfs-exploratory-curriculum-program-helps-put-undecided-students-on-a-path-to-succes.aspxStudents enrolled in the Exploratory Curriculum program can choose from one of five pathways and are able to register for classes outside of their pathway or even select an unrelated major.Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:00:00 91tvӰԺ’s Exploratory Curriculum program helps put undecided students on a path to successStudents enrolled in the Exploratory Curriculum program can choose from one of five pathways and are able to register for classes outside of their pathway or even select an unrelated major.Students walk on the 91tvӰԺ campus/news/2023/usfs-exploratory-curriculum-program-helps-put-undecided-students-on-a-path-to-succes.aspxStudent SuccessJohn Dudley,Student Success,Undergraduate Studies/news/2023/part-time-job-fair-kicks-off-fall-line-up-of-career-readiness-and-job-search-opportunities.aspxThe Center for Career & Professional Development will be hosting a part-time job fair on Friday, Sept. 1 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. in the Marshall Student Center on the Tampa campus.Thu, 31 Aug 2023 09:00:00 Part-time Job Fair kicks off fall line-up of career readiness and job search opportunitiesThe Center for Career & Professional Development will be hosting a part-time job fair on Friday, Sept. 1 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. in the Marshall Student Center on the Tampa campus.Students stand with Rocky at job fair/news/2023/part-time-job-fair-kicks-off-fall-line-up-of-career-readiness-and-job-search-opportunities.aspxStudent SuccessCenter for Career & Professional Development,Student Successhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/endowed-scholarship-usf-sarasota-manatee-regional-chancellor-gives-students-worldKaren Holbrook believes strongly in the value of study abroad as a catalyst for personal growth and would like more students to be able to take advantage of the broad range of programming available at 91tvӰԺ.External ArticleThu, 15 Jun 2023 10:00:00 Endowed scholarship from 91tvӰԺ Sarasota-Manatee regional chancellor gives students the worldKaren Holbrook believes strongly in the value of study abroad as a catalyst for personal growth and would like more students to be able to take advantage of the broad range of programming available at 91tvӰԺ.A group of students hold flags from around the worldhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/endowed-scholarship-usf-sarasota-manatee-regional-chancellor-gives-students-world91tvӰԺ Foundation,University NewsMy91tvӰԺ,Student Success,Study Abroad,91tvӰԺ World,91tvӰԺSM/news/2023/usf-unveils-historic-new-judy-genshaft-honors-college-building.aspxThe five-story, 85,000-square-foot facility will serve 91tvӰԺ’s most accomplished and talented students from every undergraduate college and strengthen the university’s position to attract the top talent within the state of Florida and beyond.Fri, 12 May 2023 11:00:00 91tvӰԺ unveils historic new Judy Genshaft Honors College buildingThe five-story, 85,000-square-foot facility will serve 91tvӰԺ’s most accomplished and talented students from every undergraduate college and strengthen the university’s position to attract the top talent within the state of Florida and beyond.Board of Trustees Chair Will Weatherford, Judy Genshaft Honors College Dean Charles Adams, President Rhea Law, President Emerita Judy Genshaft, Steve Greenbaum and former Board of Trustees Chair Jordan Zimmerman/news/2023/usf-unveils-historic-new-judy-genshaft-honors-college-building.aspx91tvӰԺ Foundation,University NewsAlthea Johnson,Judy Genshaft Honors College,My91tvӰԺ,Student Success,91tvӰԺ Foundation/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-7100-degrees-during-spring-commencement-ceremonies-may-5-7.aspxGraduates include a 74-year-old grandmother, a trailblazing military veteran and a 91tvӰԺ football player making a major impact in the communityMon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 91tvӰԺ conferred more than 7,100 degrees during spring commencement ceremoniesGraduates include a 74-year-old grandmother, a trailblazing military veteran and a 91tvӰԺ football player making a major impact in the communityFemale students give the "Go Bulls" sign with the words, 128th commencement convocation spring 2023 in text above/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-7100-degrees-during-spring-commencement-ceremonies-may-5-7.aspxUniversity NewsBoundless Bulls,My91tvӰԺ,Sandra C. Roa,Student Success/news/2023/record-number-usf-students-earn-fulbright-scholarships.aspxTen 91tvӰԺ students have been selected as Fulbright Scholars for the 2022-23 academic year, the most in the university’s history and an indication of 91tvӰԺ’s growing global engagement. 91tvӰԺ is recognized as one of Fulbright’s top producing institutions.Fri, 10 Feb 2023 09:30:00 Record number of 91tvӰԺ students earn prestigious Fulbright ScholarshipsTen 91tvӰԺ students have been selected as Fulbright Scholars for the 2022-23 academic year, the most in the university’s history and an indication of 91tvӰԺ’s growing global engagement. 91tvӰԺ is recognized as one of Fulbright’s top producing institutions.A collage of 10 photos of student portraits./news/2023/record-number-usf-students-earn-fulbright-scholarships.aspxStudent Success,University NewsAlthea Johnson,Fulbright Scholars,My91tvӰԺ,Office of National Scholarship,Student Success/news/2022/usf-culture-of-innovation-sparks-global-recognition-from-times-higher-ed.aspxThe 91tvӰԺ continues to make tremendous strides in advancing technologies that meet global demand – now ranking No. 1 among U.S. universities for its commitment to industry, innovation and infrastructure – one of the United Nations’ top Sustainable Development Goals.Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:00:00 91tvӰԺ’s culture of innovation sparks global recognition from Times Higher EdThe 91tvӰԺ continues to make tremendous strides in advancing technologies that meet global demand – now ranking No. 1 among U.S. universities for its commitment to industry, innovation and infrastructure – one of the United Nations’ top Sustainable Development Goals.Graphic that says, "91tvӰԺ leads the U.S. in commitment to industry, innovation and infrastructure"/news/2022/usf-culture-of-innovation-sparks-global-recognition-from-times-higher-ed.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,My91tvӰԺ,Research,Student Success,91tvӰԺ St. Petersburg/news/2022/phone-calls-add-personal-touch-to-usfs-recruitment-of-underrepresented-students.aspxNearly 200 91tvӰԺ faculty, administrators and staff have been working to boost enrollment among underrepresented populations by personally reaching to admitted students to answer questions or address concerns they might have as they finalize their college decisions.Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 Phone calls add personal touch to 91tvӰԺ’s recruitment of underrepresented studentsNearly 200 91tvӰԺ faculty, administrators and staff have been working to boost enrollment among underrepresented populations by personally reaching to admitted students to answer questions or address concerns they might have as they finalize their college decisions.91tvӰԺ and American flags wave in the wind/news/2022/phone-calls-add-personal-touch-to-usfs-recruitment-of-underrepresented-students.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Education,My91tvӰԺ,Paul Dosal,Student Success/news/2022/male-student-success.aspxA pilot mentoring program matches mentee students one-on-one with peer mentors to support their transition to college life and enhance their sense of belonging both in and out of the classroom. The program is administered through a partnership between the 91tvӰԺ Office of Student Success and Mentor Collective.Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:00:00 Mentoring program leads 91tvӰԺ initiative to improve male student outcomesA pilot mentoring program matches mentee students one-on-one with peer mentors to support their transition to college life and enhance their sense of belonging both in and out of the classroom. The program is administered through a partnership between the 91tvӰԺ Office of Student Success and Mentor Collective.91tvӰԺ senior Mahmoud Youssef participates in a video call./news/2022/male-student-success.aspxUniversity NewsStudent Success/news/2022/usf-receives-gift-to-create-scholarships-for-low-income-students.aspxThe 91tvӰԺ announced a $1 million gift from Connie and Tony Leung, founders of Sanwa Food Group, to establish the Leung Family Scholarships.Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:00:00 91tvӰԺ receives $1 million gift to create scholarships for low-income Hillsborough County studentsThe 91tvӰԺ announced a $1 million gift from Connie and Tony Leung, founders of Sanwa Food Group, to establish the Leung Family Scholarships.Jay Stroman, CEO of the 91tvӰԺ Foundation; Connie Leung, Tony Leung, donors; Irene Hurst, director of operations, 91tvӰԺ Center for Analytics and Creativity, standing in front of a bronze bull statue. /news/2022/usf-receives-gift-to-create-scholarships-for-low-income-students.aspxUniversity NewsMy91tvӰԺ,Student Success/news/2021/undergraduate-student-becomes-usfs-first-rhodes-scholarship-finalist.aspxAlexander Mercier is the first 91tvӰԺ student to emerge from the rigorous evaluation process that leads to the identification of finalists. His selection reflects the breadth of qualities the Rhodes selection committee seeks in candidates -- outstanding intellect, character, leadership and commitment to service.Rocky D. BullWed, 17 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Undergraduate student becomes 91tvӰԺ’s first Rhodes Scholarship finalistAlexander Mercier is the first 91tvӰԺ student to emerge from the rigorous evaluation process that leads to the identification of finalists. His selection reflects the breadth of qualities the Rhodes selection committee seeks in candidates -- outstanding intellect, character, leadership and commitment to service.Alexander Mercier in a suit in front of the MLK fountain on the 91tvӰԺ Tampa campus./news/2021/undergraduate-student-becomes-usfs-first-rhodes-scholarship-finalist.aspxHonors and Awards,University NewsMy91tvӰԺ,Student Success/news/2021/partnership-between-usf-and-mckibbon-hospitality-creates-hospitality-teaching-lab.aspxThe 91tvӰԺ Muma College of Business and McKibbon Hospitality announced a new partnership that will turn some premier hotel brands into intensive student training grounds.Rocky D. BullWed, 10 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Partnership between 91tvӰԺ and McKibbon Hospitality creates hospitality teaching lab with iconic hotel brandsThe 91tvӰԺ Muma College of Business and McKibbon Hospitality announced a new partnership that will turn some premier hotel brands into intensive student training grounds.The president of McKibbon Hospitality and the chairman of McKibbon Hospitality hold custom 91tvӰԺ football jerseys alongside Pam and Les Muma./news/2021/partnership-between-usf-and-mckibbon-hospitality-creates-hospitality-teaching-lab.aspxCommunity Partnerships,University NewsMuma College of Business,My91tvӰԺ,Student Success/news/2021/usf-dedicates-new-space-to-celebrate-diversity.aspx91tvӰԺ students, faculty and staff celebrate the opening of the Institute of Black Life & Student Success Student Lounge, a dedicated space on the third floor of the Marshall Student Center on the Tampa campus that was announced in March.Rocky D. BullThu, 04 Nov 2021 09:00:00 91tvӰԺ enhances commitment to inclusive excellence with new space dedicated to celebrating diversity91tvӰԺ students, faculty and staff celebrate the opening of the Institute of Black Life & Student Success Student Lounge, a dedicated space on the third floor of the Marshall Student Center on the Tampa campus that was announced in March.Provost Ralph Wilcox, Paul Dosal, Alexis Roberson, Kameryn Philpot, Kiara Brooks, Nicole Luckett, Fenda Akiwumi, Neudy Carolina Nuñez (L-R) cut a ribbon at the grand opening of the new IBL SS student lounge./news/2021/usf-dedicates-new-space-to-celebrate-diversity.aspxCampus LifeInstitute on Black Life,My91tvӰԺ,Office of Multicultural Affairs,Student Success/news/2021/us-depart-of-education-leader-commends-usfs-use-of-federal-funds-allocated-for-covid-19-response.aspxAaliyah Samuel, deputy assistant secretary for Local, State and National Engagement, visited the Tampa campus to learn first-hand about 91tvӰԺ’s initiatives to help close the achievement gap and ensure timely graduation, and its emphasis on attracting transfer students as well as professionals who want to continue their education mid-career.Rocky D. BullThu, 04 Nov 2021 00:00:00 U.S. Department of Education leader commends 91tvӰԺ’s use of federal funds allocated for COVID-19 responseAaliyah Samuel, deputy assistant secretary for Local, State and National Engagement, visited the Tampa campus to learn first-hand about 91tvӰԺ’s initiatives to help close the achievement gap and ensure timely graduation, and its emphasis on attracting transfer students as well as professionals who want to continue their education mid-career.Aaliyah Samuel holds a pen to take notes as she listens to a staff member speak/news/2021/us-depart-of-education-leader-commends-usfs-use-of-federal-funds-allocated-for-covid-19-response.aspxUniversity NewsMy91tvӰԺ,Student Successhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2021/usf-center-director-lands-historic-8.5-million-arts-learning-grant.aspxDenise Davis-Cotton, director of the 91tvӰԺ’s Center for Partnerships in Arts Integrated Teaching, has been named principal investigator of an $8.5 million grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education to strengthen arts educational programming in the nation’s educational system.External ArticleMon, 18 Oct 2021 00:00:00 91tvӰԺ center director lands historic $8.5 million arts learning grantDenise Davis-Cotton, director of the 91tvӰԺ’s Center for Partnerships in Arts Integrated Teaching, has been named principal investigator of an $8.5 million grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education to strengthen arts educational programming in the nation’s educational system.Exterior of 91tvӰԺ Sarasota-Manatee buildinghttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2021/usf-center-director-lands-historic-8.5-million-arts-learning-grant.aspxUniversity NewsMy91tvӰԺ,Student Success,91tvӰԺ Sarasota-Manatee/news/2021/usf-launches-initiative-to-enhance-latino-student-success.aspxThe 91tvӰԺ today announced the creation of a task force to build on the university’s commitment to Latino student access and success.Rocky D. BullThu, 14 Oct 2021 08:30:00 91tvӰԺ launches initiative to enhance Latino student success, impact in the Hispanic communityThe 91tvӰԺ today announced the creation of a task force to build on the university’s commitment to Latino student access and success.Four students and their shadows walking into the sunset near campus dorms/news/2021/usf-launches-initiative-to-enhance-latino-student-success.aspxUniversity NewsALAS,Hispanic,Latino,My91tvӰԺ,Student Success/news/2021/esports-enhances-visibility-at-usf.aspx91tvӰԺ Esports will soon have a physical presence on the Tampa campus. Located inside the Recreation and Wellness Center, the 2,500-square-foot Esports Living Lab will feature 40 PCs and will be divided into spaces for casual gaming and watch parties, content creation and competitive gaming.Rocky D. BullMon, 20 Sep 2021 00:00:00 Esports enhances its visibility at 91tvӰԺ91tvӰԺ Esports will soon have a physical presence on the Tampa campus. Located inside the Recreation and Wellness Center, the 2,500-square-foot Esports Living Lab will feature 40 PCs and will be divided into spaces for casual gaming and watch parties, content creation and competitive gaming.Student playing a video game on her computer/news/2021/esports-enhances-visibility-at-usf.aspxCampus Life,University NewsEsports,Student Success,Torie Doll/news/2021/usf-welcomes-largest-freshman-class-in-university-history.aspxHigh-achieving high school graduates from across the United States and around the world increasingly select the 91tvӰԺ as their preferred higher education destination.Rocky D. BullTue, 07 Sep 2021 00:00:00 91tvӰԺ welcomes the largest, most diverse and high-achieving class of first-year students in university historyHigh-achieving high school graduates from across the United States and around the world increasingly select the 91tvӰԺ as their preferred higher education destination.Three students walking on the 91tvӰԺ Tampa campus/news/2021/usf-welcomes-largest-freshman-class-in-university-history.aspxUniversity NewsMy91tvӰԺ,Student Success,enrollmenthttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/campus-food-waste-recovery-project-co-led-by-cophers-earns-usf-student-success-team-collaboration-award/Up to 40 percent of food that is produced in the U.S. goes to waste and it’s impacting our health, according to 91tvӰԺ College of Public Health doctoral candidate Whitney Fung Uy.External ArticleMon, 21 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Campus Food Waste Recovery Project earns 91tvӰԺ Student Success Team Collaboration awardUp to 40 percent of food that is produced in the U.S. goes to waste and it’s impacting our health, according to 91tvӰԺ College of Public Health doctoral candidate Whitney Fung Uy.Finished biodigesters. Photo courtesy of Whitney Fung Uyhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/campus-food-waste-recovery-project-co-led-by-cophers-earns-usf-student-success-team-collaboration-award/Research and InnovationCollege of Public Health,Student Success/news/2020/despite-covid19-usf-sustains-strong-enrollment-and-welcomes-its-highest-achieving-freshman-class.aspxProspective college students from across the United States and the world continue to take note of the 91tvӰԺ's growing reputation as one of the nation's top public universities and one of Florida’s three Preeminent research universities. This fall, 91tvӰԺ welcomes its most academically accomplished incoming freshman class with an average SAT score of 1312, placing 91tvӰԺ in the 87th percentile, and a high school GPA of 4.18.Rocky D. BullTue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 Despite COVID-19, 91tvӰԺ sustains strong enrollment and welcomes its highest-achieving freshman classProspective college students from across the United States and the world continue to take note of the 91tvӰԺ's growing reputation as one of the nation's top public universities and one of Florida’s three Preeminent research universities. This fall, 91tvӰԺ welcomes its most academically accomplished incoming freshman class with an average SAT score of 1312, placing 91tvӰԺ in the 87th percentile, and a high school GPA of 4.18.A photo from inside the Marshall Student Center with a sign welcoming new students/news/2020/despite-covid19-usf-sustains-strong-enrollment-and-welcomes-its-highest-achieving-freshman-class.aspxCOVID-19,University NewsCOVID-19,Coronavirus,Student Success/news/2020/usf-names-new-florida-college-access-network-executive-director.aspxThe 91tvӰԺ announced today the appointment of Charleita Richardson as executive director of the Florida College Access Network. An independent, statewide network, FCAN represents a cross-section of more than 700 organizations and institutions devoted to improving college access and success for minorities and other students underrepresented in higher education.Rocky D. BullWed, 29 Jul 2020 00:00:00 91tvӰԺ names new Florida College Access Network executive directorThe 91tvӰԺ announced today the appointment of Charleita Richardson as executive director of the Florida College Access Network. An independent, statewide network, FCAN represents a cross-section of more than 700 organizations and institutions devoted to improving college access and success for minorities and other students underrepresented in higher education.Charleita Richardson, executive director of the Florida College Access Network/news/2020/usf-names-new-florida-college-access-network-executive-director.aspxUniversity NewsDiversity Inclusion & Equal Opportunity,Florida College Access Network,Student Success/news/2020/usf-invests-20-million-to-promote-academic-progress-for-student-success.aspxThe 91tvӰԺ, a national leader in student success, will make an unprecedented investment of $20 million to help students who are experiencing financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic remain on a path to timely graduation. The university has begun awarding the We Got U-SF Scholarship and Waiver to nearly 22,000 eligible undergraduate and graduate students to encourage full-time enrollment in the fall semester.Rocky D. BullTue, 16 Jun 2020 00:00:00 91tvӰԺ invests $20 million to promote academic progress for student successThe 91tvӰԺ, a national leader in student success, will make an unprecedented investment of $20 million to help students who are experiencing financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic remain on a path to timely graduation. The university has begun awarding the We Got U-SF Scholarship and Waiver to nearly 22,000 eligible undergraduate and graduate students to encourage full-time enrollment in the fall semester.A graphic stating "We Got U-SF, Supporting Student Success"/news/2020/usf-invests-20-million-to-promote-academic-progress-for-student-success.aspxCOVID-19,University NewsCoronavirus,Student Success/news/2020/first-year-students-have-a-pal-on-campus.aspxWhen the alarm clock goes off on Monday morning, 91tvӰԺ junior Kayla Miner enthusiastically gets moving -- she is headed to a job she loves.Rocky D. BullMon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 First-year students have a PAL on campusWhen the alarm clock goes off on Monday morning, 91tvӰԺ junior Kayla Miner enthusiastically gets moving -- she is headed to a job she loves.91tvӰԺ junior Kayla Miner /news/2020/first-year-students-have-a-pal-on-campus.aspxUniversity NewsCoronavirus,New Student Connections,Student Success/news/2019/students-cross-the-finish-line.aspxGraduation ceremonies not only mark the successful completion of what is sometimes very intense and challenging journeys, but they also stand as a point of pride for the university who employs many strategies to ensure that students have what they need to succeed.Rocky D. BullMon, 16 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Personalized Approach Helps Students Cross the Finish LineGraduation ceremonies not only mark the successful completion of what is sometimes very intense and challenging journeys, but they also stand as a point of pride for the university who employs many strategies to ensure that students have what they need to succeed.Graduation Ceremony, Class of 2019/news/2019/students-cross-the-finish-line.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Sandra C. Roa,Student Success/news/2019/undergraduate-student-researchers-highlight-experience-during-national-conference.aspx91tvӰԺ undergraduate students were part of the inaugural cohort of student leaders presenting at the national Council on Undergraduate Research's Undergraduate Research Programs Division Conference 2019, held in Columbus, OH in June.Rocky D. BullThu, 08 Aug 2019 00:00:00 Undergraduate Student Researchers Highlight Experience During National Conference91tvӰԺ undergraduate students were part of the inaugural cohort of student leaders presenting at the national Council on Undergraduate Research's Undergraduate Research Programs Division Conference 2019, held in Columbus, OH in June.91tvӰԺ and UF students attending the conference/news/2019/undergraduate-student-researchers-highlight-experience-during-national-conference.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsStudent Success/news/2019/becoming-model-student-success.aspxFor nearly a decade, the 91tvӰԺ has been on a purposeful path to better help its students succeed. This transformative effort resonates through every office, classroom and building on campus, resulting in record-breaking improvements to student success.Rocky D. BullThu, 28 Feb 2019 00:00:00 Becoming a Model for Student SuccessFor nearly a decade, the 91tvӰԺ has been on a purposeful path to better help its students succeed. This transformative effort resonates through every office, classroom and building on campus, resulting in record-breaking improvements to student success.91tvӰԺ students working in the 91tvӰԺ Tampa library/news/2019/becoming-model-student-success.aspxUniversity NewsPaul Dosal,Student Success/news/2019/usf-celebrates-black-heritage-month.aspx91tvӰԺ offers a number of programs to celebrate Black Heritage Month.Rocky D. BullFri, 01 Feb 2019 00:00:00 91tvӰԺ Celebrates Black Heritage Month91tvӰԺ offers a number of programs to celebrate Black Heritage Month.black history month graphic/news/2019/usf-celebrates-black-heritage-month.aspxUniversity NewsDiversity Inclusion & Equal Opportunity,Student Success/news/2018/usf-helps-launch-national-effort-increase-college-access.aspxThe Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) is organizing the collaborative effort, known as Powered by Publics: Scaling Student Success.Rocky D. BullTue, 13 Nov 2018 00:00:00 91tvӰԺ Helps Launch Unprecedented National Effort to Increase College Access, Equity and Postsecondary AttainmentThe Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) is organizing the collaborative effort, known as Powered by Publics: Scaling Student Success.Three students stand near the bull statue outside the Marshall Student Center/news/2018/usf-helps-launch-national-effort-increase-college-access.aspxHonors and AwardsDiversity Inclusion & Equal Opportunity,Student Success/news/2018/usf-housing-residential-ed-receives-public-private-partnership-gold-award.aspxThe 91tvӰԺ Village received the “Best Education Project - Gold” award at the annual P3 Awards, hosted by P3 Bulletin, one of the largest organizations recognizing impactful public-private partnerships across the Americas.Rocky D. BullTue, 30 Oct 2018 00:00:00 91tvӰԺ Housing & Residential Education Receives Public-Private Partnership Gold AwardThe 91tvӰԺ Village received the “Best Education Project - Gold” award at the annual P3 Awards, hosted by P3 Bulletin, one of the largest organizations recognizing impactful public-private partnerships across the Americas.Housing & Residential Education Assistant Vice President Ana Hernandez posing with award in front of bull statue./news/2018/usf-housing-residential-ed-receives-public-private-partnership-gold-award.aspxCampus Life,Honors and AwardsHousing and Residential Education,Student Success/news/2018/scholarship-recipients-pay-it-forward-enhancing-usf-success-closing-latino-graduation-gap.aspxLatino Scholarship Program celebrates 27th anniversary.Rocky D. BullWed, 19 Sep 2018 00:00:00 Scholarship Recipients Pay it Forward, Enhancing 91tvӰԺ's Success in Closing the Latino Graduation GapLatino Scholarship Program celebrates 27th anniversary.91tvӰԺ alumna Melizza Astacio Etienne with the two students she's supporting through her scholarship donation./news/2018/scholarship-recipients-pay-it-forward-enhancing-usf-success-closing-latino-graduation-gap.aspxUniversity NewsDiversity Inclusion & Equal Opportunity,Latino Scholarship Program,Student Success/news/2018/usf-selected-serve-national-mentor-institution.aspxAnnouncement comes as 91tvӰԺ hosts first annual National Student Success Conference.Rocky D. BullThu, 22 Feb 2018 00:00:00 91tvӰԺ Selected to Serve as National Mentor InstitutionAnnouncement comes as 91tvӰԺ hosts first annual National Student Success Conference.Several students sit talking on the sign for 91tvӰԺ Tampa./news/2018/usf-selected-serve-national-mentor-institution.aspxHonors and AwardsDiversity Inclusion & Equal Opportunity,Student Success/news/2018/usf-revature-announce-partnership-help-close-technology-talent-gap.aspxThe expanded Revature partnership offers students a new opportunity to build on the skills they have developed while completing their degree programs at the university.Rocky D. BullFri, 26 Jan 2018 00:00:00 91tvӰԺ and Revature Announce Partnership to Help Close Technology Talent GapThe expanded Revature partnership offers students a new opportunity to build on the skills they have developed while completing their degree programs at the university.91tvӰԺ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2018/usf-revature-announce-partnership-help-close-technology-talent-gap.aspxRevature,Student Success