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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
Podcast series teams up Tampa Bay Times reporters with aspiring journalists
A vital way to learn journalism is by doing journalism. That’s the spirit that imbues a new podcast series created by USF St. Petersburg’s journalism program and the Tampa Bay Times.
October 25, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
The second FinTech|X Accelerator program concludes with Pitch Night event
A pitch night event at USF St. Petersburg showcased the businesses and financial technology (fintech) solutions being developed by 15 high-growth startups from across the U.S. and abroad as part of the second FinTech|X Accelerator.
October 24, 2023Community Partnerships, Events
New street mural adds color and vibrancy to campus
A new street mural in between the University Student Center and Student Life Center melds geometric figures with school spirit. It was painted by a Graphic Arts faculty member along with 10 students and was part of the SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival.
October 18, 2023Community Partnerships, Events
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
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
USF’s Family Study Center celebrates 20 years
The internationally recognized USF Family Study Center (FSC) is celebrating 20 years of ground-breaking research and novel community partnerships by scheduling a broad array of events for students, families and professionals throughout the year.
September 28, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
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
Bulls In the Burg: USF St. Petersburg September 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.
September 15, 2023Campus News, Community Partnerships, Events
Tampa Bay Wave and USF announce new class of startups for FinTech|X Accelerator
Tampa Bay Wave, Inc. and the University of South Florida Muma College of Business have selected 15 high-growth fintech startups from across the United States and abroad to take part in its second FinTech|X Accelerator program on the St. Petersburg campus.
September 14, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
Innovation Scholars Program celebrates five years of matching first-year college students with professional mentors for career exploration
For the fifth year, a job-shadowing program is offering first-year students a head start in exploring their interests and career path by giving them a sneak peek into the day-to-day activities of the professional world.
September 13, 2023Campus News, Community Partnerships
USF helping the U.S. Department of Defense strengthen its communication, leadership skills
USF researchers have been working with military officers and civil service personnel to improve operations and coordination in nearly every branch of the military through leadership, communication and decision-making techniques.
September 11, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation