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Yoiri Porrata

Overcoming Obstacles: 42-Year-Old Student to Earn College Degree Same Month Son Graduates High School

Many college students face obstacles on their journey to earn a degree, but Yoiri Porrata had to overcome more than most.

April 29, 2019Campus News, Student Life

Student in graduation cap and gown posing with mother in front of USFSP sign

USF St. Petersburg Spring Commencement to Honor Distinct Accomplishments of Students and Historic Tenure of President Genshaft

USF St. Petersburg will host two ceremonies on Sunday, May 5 at the Mahaffey Theater.

April 29, 2019Campus News

Leadership on the USF St. Petersburg campus wearing hard hats and holding shovels at the groundbreaking ceremony.

USF St. Petersburg Celebrates New Residence Hall and Dining Facility at Groundbreaking Ceremony

More than 200 faculty, staff, students and community leaders gathered Thursday for a ceremony to mark the groundbreaking of the new residence hall and dining facility at USF St. Petersburg (USFSP).

April 25, 2019Campus News

artist rendering of the new residence hall

USF St. Petersburg to Celebrate New Residence Hall and Dining Facility at Groundbreaking Ceremony

Tampa Bay area leaders will join faculty, staff and students for a ceremony to mark the groundbreaking of a new residence hall and dining facility at USF St. Petersburg on Thursday, April 25.

April 18, 2019Campus News, Student Life

Student walking on campus

Financial Literacy Program Teaches Students to Balance their Budget while Living on their Own

A financial literacy program is giving college students a greater grasp of money management as they learn to live on their own.

April 3, 2019Campus News, Student Life

Christopher Rutherford, Alex Jones, Helen Hansen French, Brian Fidalgo and Erin Cardinal perform Air-Earth-Wind-Fire.

Short & Sweet Theatre Week Brings Professional Thespians to Campus

The University of South Florida St. Petersburg will host its first ever Short & Sweet Theatre Week from April 8 to 11.

March 27, 2019Campus News, Events

Person wearing gloves getting a water sample.

Joint Institute Unites Medical and Marine Scientists to Improve Health of Gulf Coastal Populations

As red tide devastated marine life and closed beaches on the Florida Gulf Coast, some experienced the impact from the massive algal bloom by way of respiratory ailments and emergency room visits.

March 19, 2019Campus News

Student walking on campus.

Family Study Center Honors Impactful Community Partners at 15th Anniversary Breakfast Ceremony

On February 27, USF St. Petersburg’s Family Study Center (FSC) celebrated its 15th anniversary with a breakfast honoring community partners.

March 1, 2019Campus News, Research and Innovation

Students doing group work at a computer.

Scholarship Fund Aims to Help Students with Financial Emergencies

A scholarship fund called Stay AFLOAT will help USF St. Petersburg students during financial emergencies.

February 27, 2019Campus News, Student Life

Students listen to a lecture at USF College of Nursing.

Lease Agreement Paves the Way for Nursing Program at USF St. Petersburg

A new agreement between the city of St. Petersburg and USF St. Petersburg will provide space for research and a highly sought-after nursing program on campus starting in Fall 2019.

February 22, 2019Campus News

Kenny Jensen stands with his installation, Paths of Consumption: USFSP.

New Campus Sustainability Sculpture Installed on Davis Hall

USF St. Petersburg will unveil a new installation that highlights the University’s sustainability identity at 4 p.m. on February 12.

February 12, 2019Campus News, Sustainability

Kate Tiedemann

Philanthropist Kate Tiedemann Joins Nearly 500 Graduates to be Celebrated at USF St. Petersburg’s Fall Commencement

The University of South Florida St. Petersburg celebrated the accomplishments of nearly 500 graduates during its Fall Commencement ceremonies.

December 3, 2018Campus News, Events

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