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![Picture of Barbara Figueredo who is a King O'Neal Scholar](/news/images/figueredo-490x327.jpg)
‘Straight A’ student earns bachelor’s degree three years after becoming U.S. citizen
At the age of two, Barbara Figueredo moved to the U.S. from Venezuela after her family left the country due to the political turmoil that continues today. Coming to America and learning English at a young age made her want to pursue an Education degree.
December 4, 2023Campus News
![Fall 2023 Commencement](/news/images/commencement-fall-2023.png)
USF to confer more than 4,400 degrees during fall commencement
The University of South Florida will award more than 4,400 degrees during fall commencement. The group features 43 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 GPA and 136 student veterans, and includes graduates from 37 states, 88 nations and four U.S. territories.
December 4, 2023Campus News, Events
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USF adds eco-friendly flair to commencement
Graduates and guests attending fall commencement will see some enhancements to regalia, stage design and programs – many of which were made with sustainability in mind.
November 29, 2023Campus News, Sustainability
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Bulls In the Burg: USF St. Petersburg November Community Relations Roundup
This monthly community roundup series sheds light on the ways that USF faculty, staff, students and administration are active in the community every day.
November 15, 2023Campus News, Community Partnerships, Events
![Students in the American wilderness thinkers class on a hike at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve.](/news/images/nature-walking-1.jpg)
Learning in nature about American wilderness thinkers
To cap a semester learning about thinkers who revolutionized our understanding of nature, Professor Rebecca Johns took her class on a camping trip. Exploring, journaling and reflecting on course readings, students spent the day and evening at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve.
November 14, 2023Campus News, Student Life
![Unveiling of a PSTA bus wrap to announce the new policy that veterans will ride buses for free in Pinellas County.](/news/images/psta-bus-wrap-preview.jpg)
Student proposal leads to free bus rides for Pinellas County veterans
What started as an idea by a student in a USF government class has become official policy: Veterans can now ride public buses for free in Pinellas County.
November 10, 2023Campus News, Community Partnerships
![Steps going up to old Fort Dade at Egmont Key](/news/images/egmontkey-490x327.jpg)
Exploring sustainable tourism on Egmont Key through virtual reality
A group of students spent the day exploring sustainable tourism on Egmont Key through an app developed at USF that digitally documents the island's rich history. The software application brings the buildings of old Fort Dade to life through virtual and augmented reality technologies.
November 6, 2023Campus News, Research and Innovation, Sustainability
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USF transfer students celebrated, share success during National Transfer Week
Oct. 16-20 is National Transfer Student Week, and dozens of events are planned on all three USF campuses to celebrate transfer students and highlight all the ways USF is working to enhance their experience by offering pathways, support and fellowship to empower them for success.
October 18, 2023Campus News, Student Life
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Bulls In the Burg: USF St. Petersburg October Community Relations Roundup
This monthly community roundup series sheds light on the ways that USF faculty, staff, students and administration are active in the community every day.
October 13, 2023Campus News, Community Partnerships, Events
![The Vertical Migration viewer responsive animation will be featured in the new exhibition.](/news/images/superflex-this-is-the-tip.jpg)
USF Contemporary Art Museum’s inaugural GENERATOR exhibition opens on the St. Petersburg campus
As part of its ongoing expansion of arts programming across the bay, USF College of The Arts’ Contemporary Art Museum is presenting the GENERATOR exhibition on the St. Petersburg campus. The free exhibition will run from October 6 through November 22 in the Harbor Hall Gallery.
October 6, 2023Campus News, Events
![Leaders from employers in environmental science and marine biology convene for one of the industry focus groups.](/news/images/focus-group-preview.jpg)
Campus organizes industry focus groups on local workforce needs to ensure graduates are prepared for job market
A series of industry focus groups tied to USF St. Petersburg’s most popular majors provided valuable insight into students’ career readiness and whether graduates are meeting the needs of local employers.
October 3, 2023Campus News, Community Partnerships
![Students examine family keepsakes and heirlooms from the community](/news/images/history-harvest-490-327.jpg)
Uncovering our community’s artifacts and stories
A unique learning experience allowed History students the chance to examine more than a dozen artifacts ranging from Tuskegee Airmen nurse uniform pins to a "Don't Kiss Me" necklace worn by babies during the Tuberculosis outbreak of the early 1900s.
September 22, 2023Campus News, Community Partnerships