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Innovation Scholars program kicks off new academic year connecting students with job-shadowing opportunities

The Innovation Scholars program kicks off a new academic year this week. The program offers job-shadowing opportunities for incoming first-year and transfer students, providing an early introduction to career possibilities.

September 15, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships

New students on Tampa campus

USF welcomes record-breaking class, sees increase in student engagement

The university received 71,737 applications — the most in its history — for summer and fall 2025. The academic profile of the fall class is also record-setting, with first-time-in-college students having an average SAT score of 1321.

September 11, 2025Campus News

Razed filming

From campus roots to community voice: alum’s journey into documentary filmmaking

Part of the inaugural class for the campus' Graphic Arts program, Andrew Lee has carved a creative path that has put him at the center of St. Petersburg’s documentary film scene.

September 4, 2025Campus News

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