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New paid internship program will give Brewing Arts students hands-on industry experience
In partnership with the Tampa Bay Brewers Alliance, the USF Brewing Arts program is launching a paid internship program designed for students to learn core skills in the art of brewing and understand business operations.
July 2, 2024Campus News
Juneteenth: The complicated history, significance and celebration around the struggle for freedom
Juneteenth has become the most well-known celebration for the ending of slavery in the United States and viewed by some as America’s second Independence Day. But the history of this important celebration is complex and often misunderstood.
June 17, 2024Campus News, Events
Brain cancer survivor graduates with honors and lasting memories
As Cole Eicher prepares to graduate, he’s also celebrating another milestone: ten years of being cancer free. Eicher has not only recovered, he is a national advocate for children with cancer, launching an effort that today is the American Cancer Society’s official childhood cancer initiative.
April 29, 2024Campus News, Student Life
Regional Chancellor receives Fulbright award for international education leadership program
Christian Hardigree has been selected to participate in the Fulbright International Education Administrators Program in France this fall. She will take part in a two-week seminar along with higher education leaders from across the U.S. to learn more about the French university and college systems.
April 22, 2024Campus News
Greenhouse paying dividends in providing food and teaching students at youth farm
Two years ago, the St. Pete Youth Farm and USF St. Petersburg unveiled a greenhouse. Since then, the greenhouse has assisted the farm in providing hundreds of pounds of organic vegetables to the public while helping high school students grow their knowledge of food production and business.
April 15, 2024Community Partnerships, Sustainability
Giving Week funds to help USF St. Petersburg students study internationally
During Giving Week, when the USF community and beyond raises funds for a variety of initiatives, officials from the St. Petersburg campus hope to give more students impactful international experiences through a new study abroad scholarship program.
April 8, 2024Campus News, Student Life
USF launches online certificate program in fintech
A new online certificate program from the University of South Florida will teach students, entrepreneurs and working professionals about the dynamic and disruptive world of financial technology, also known as fintech.
April 1, 2024Campus News, Research and Innovation
The late-night, unsung hero of the library is retiring
If over the past decade you were one of the many students cramming for finals or putting the finishing touches on a research project until the midnight hours in the Nelson Poynter Memorial Library, you have Samuel Holloway III to thank. The librarian who works the late-night shift will be retiring next month.
March 27, 2024Campus News
USF’s human trafficking research lab receives nearly $3 million in federal support to build and enhance anti-trafficking tools
The Trafficking in Persons Risk to Resilience Lab is moving forward with the creation of powerful new resources to combat human trafficking and aid victims after receiving nearly $3 million from the 2024 federal spending package.
March 13, 2024Research and Innovation
Students to use their spring break to give back
While many students take a pause from studies to relax on a beach or visit family during spring break, a group of 12 USF St. Petersburg students are traveling to Nashville to volunteer.
March 7, 2024Campus News, Student Life
Ahead of Grand Prix, Bulls Racing ignites passion for cars
Every year, members of the Bulls Racing team design and manufacture a racecar from scratch for a competition. With the approach of the St. Petersburg Grand Prix next door to campus, we profile the tight-knit organization and the students who have a passion for cars.
March 6, 2024Student Life
Celebrating President’s Day: A conversation about the American presidency, then and now
President’s Day began as a day of remembrance for the birthday of George Washington, the nation’s first president. Learn more about the history of the presidency and the evolving nature of the role.
February 19, 2024Campus News