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![Some of the children books that were provided to 45 local families.](/news/images/childrens-books-to-local-families-490-327.jpg)
Education Faculty Work with Police Athletic League of St. Petersburg to Provide Children’s Books to Local Families
It began with the want to get involved in the community during a pandemic and addressing a simple need: quality books for children who were stuck at home due to COVID-19.
June 2, 2020Campus News
![Outline of the state of florida with a text overlay stating USF #1 in the state in performance-based funding metrics](/news/images/first-in-florida-490-327.jpg)
USF Leads All State Universities in Performance-based Funding Metrics
The University of South Florida leads all state universities in performance-based funding scores for 2020, according to data released today during a meeting of the Florida Board of Governors.
May 28, 2020Campus News
![Student working on laptop](/news/images/discover-your-pathe-490-327.jpg)
‘Discover Your PATHe’ Program for High School Students Transitions to Online Format
This free event is an opportunity for students and their families to learn everything they need to know about successfully navigating the complex journey to post-secondary education.
May 26, 2020Campus News, Student Life
![New assistant director of the Military and Veterans Success Center Wayne Taylor served 20 years in the Army.](/news/images/wayne-taylor-490-327.jpg)
New Assistant Director of the Military and Veterans Success Center Reflects on Service and Giving Back to Veteran Community
As new assistant director of the Military and Veterans Success Center at USF’s St. Petersburg campus, Wayne Taylor hopes to help support the veterans and military families who’ve made that freedom possible.
May 22, 2020Campus News
![The first lynching memorial marker in St. Petersburg – inspired by the work of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) and their National Memorial for Peace and Justice (pictured here) – is designed to document and act as a visual reminder of the city’s racial history. Photo by EJI.](/news/images/national-memorial-for-peace-and-justice-corridor-490-327.jpg)
First Lynching Memorial Marker to Document Local History of Racial Violence
In 1914, John Evans was lynched in St. Petersburg. Evans was accused of the murder of the real estate developer Ed Sherman and attacking Sherman’s wife. Evans was a laborer who was recently fired by Sherman. Though never identified and never given a trial, Evans was arrested and thrown in jail.
May 14, 2020Campus News, Research and Innovation
![John Arthur on the top of a mountain with a mountain range in the background](/news/images/john-arthur-photo-490-327.jpg)
Archaeology and Ancient Beer: New Duckwall Professor Will Excavate Florida’s Past
Anthropology professor John Arthur has been selected to receive the next Frank E. Duckwall Professorship in Florida Studies.
May 13, 2020Campus News, Research and Innovation
![Student working on laptop](/news/images/online-learn-490-327.jpg)
University Converts Nearly 500 On-campus Classes to Online Learning Courses
When the USF St. Petersburg campus transitioned to remote instruction in response to the coronavirus, one of the biggest challenges it faced was ensuring all classes could continue virtually.
May 11, 2020Campus News
![Sunshine Skyway Bridge](/news/images/sunshine-skyway-from-tampa-bay-490-327.jpg)
Tampa Bay Area Landmarks Will Light Up in Green and Gold to Honor USF Graduates
Supporters from throughout the Tampa Bay region are finding creative ways to honor the spring graduating class of 2020
May 6, 2020Campus News, Events
![Tara McCarty](/news/images/alumni-profile-tara-mccarty-490-327.jpg)
Alumni Profile: Tara McCarty, Designer for the Washington Post
For the last eight years, Tara McCarty has been a designer at the Tampa Bay Times, where she currently serves as the print design director.
May 5, 2020Campus News
![A billboard that says](/news/images/graduation-summer-2020-billboard-490-327.jpg)
USF St. Petersburg Virtual Spring Commencement to Uniquely Honor Accomplishments and Perseverance of Students
The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus is recognizing the distinct accomplishments of nearly 550 spring graduates during a virtual commencement ceremony that will be available for viewing beginning on Saturday, May 9.
May 4, 2020Campus News, Events
![Kate Tiedemann and Ellen Cotton](/news/images/kate-ellen-bull-u-sign-490-327.jpg)
$50,000 Gift from Kate Tiedemann and Ellen Cotton to Help USF St. Petersburg Campus Students Impacted by Coronavirus
The University of South Florida today announced a gift of $50,000 from longtime supporters Kate Tiedemann and Ellen Cotton to provide emergency financial support to students on the USF St. Petersburg campus facing hardships due to the coronavirus epidemic.
April 20, 2020Campus News
![Student talking to senior](/news/images/st-pete-friends-490-327.jpg)
USF St. Petersburg to Connect Seniors with Students to Combat Isolation During Coronavirus
An initiative led by USF St. Petersburg is connecting college students with senior citizens to reduce social isolation and develop new bonds during the global pandemic.
April 17, 2020Campus News, Student Life