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![Summer Commencement 2021](/news/images/hero-490-summergrad.png)
USF to honor summer 2021 class, along with graduates whose ceremonies were impacted by COVID-19, during Aug. 21-22 commencement
The University of South Florida will confer approximately 3,000 degrees during summer commencement scheduled for Aug. 21-22, as ceremonies return to the Yuengling Center in Tampa after being held at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg in the spring.
August 18, 2021Campus News, Student Life
![Tobin will be graduating this spring with a bachelor of science in elementary education with endorsements in reading, elementary science instruction and leadership (ESIL) and exceptional student education (ESE).](/news/images/toby_small.jpg)
Student overcomes autism challenges to finish college journey with education degree
For the first four years of Toby Tobin’s college experience, he struggled with coursework and connecting with others.
May 5, 2021Student Life
![USF President Steven Currall will preside over spring commencement ceremonies scheduled for 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.](/news/images/trop_field_small.png)
USF returns to in-person commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 8
The University of South Florida will hold in-person commencement ceremonies this weekend for the first time since December 2019, as COVID-19 forced ceremonies to be held virtually in spring, summer and fall of 2020.
May 3, 2021Campus News
![Graphic stating Fall 2020 Virtual Commencement with USF logo](/news/images/fall20-commencement-news-sm.jpg)
USF to confer more than 5,000 degrees virtually on Dec. 12
The University of South Florida will hold virtual commencement ceremonies for more than 5,000 graduates on Saturday, Dec. 12. This marks the third time USF has recognized students in this unique way due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
December 7, 2020Events
![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
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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
![group of graduating students](/news/images/summer-commencement-2019-490x327.jpg)
USF St. Petersburg Fall Commencement to Honor Distinct Accomplishments of Students
USF St. Petersburg will host two ceremonies on Sunday, December 15 at the Mahaffey Theater. Graduates from the Kate Tiedemann College of Business and the College of Education will walk at 1 p.m., and those graduating from the College of Arts and Sciences will walk at 5 p.m.
December 9, 2019Events
![Way Bandy](/news/images/student-returns-to-finish-class-490-327.jpg)
Student Returns to College after 40 Years to Finish Final Class
When Way Bandy first enrolled in college, the Soviet Union just launched Sputnik 1 and “American Bandstand” made its debut on television.
October 22, 2019Student Life
![Yoiri Porrata](/news/images/overcoming-obstacles-yoiri-porrata-490-327.jpg)
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](/news/images/spring-commencement-distinct-accomplishments-490-327.jpg)
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
![Brandon, Dean, Jonathan and Myah Luper on campus in front of the fountain.](/news/images/luper-four-siblings-bond-490-327.jpg)
Four Siblings Bond Over Business at USF St. Petersburg
Brandon, Dean, Jonathan and Myah Luper are siblings who aspire to run their own companies one day. They are also all current or former USF St. Petersburg students.
January 16, 2019Student Life
![Kate Tiedemann](/news/images/kate-tiedemann-joins-graduates-490-327.jpg)
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