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![Students listening to a person presenting](https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/images/student-retention-rate-increased-490-327.jpg)
USF St. Petersburg Increases Student Retention Rate by 10 Percentage Points in One Year
A collaborative effort implemented at USF St. Petersburg resulted in a 10-percentage point increase in retention rates for first-time in college students.
June 20, 2018Campus News
![USFSP alum and Peace Corps volunteer Brandi Murphy during her more than two years in Zambia.](https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/images/brandi-murphy-peace-corps-490-327.jpg)
Alumni Profile: Brandi Murphy, Peace Corps Food Security Volunteer
Brandi Murphy always knew she wanted to join the Peace Corps. Part of it was wanderlust — a desire to see another part of the world. The other part was what she describes as the call to serve.
June 5, 2018Campus News
![Students in caps and gowns at commencement](/news/images/first-summer-commencement-490-327.jpg)
USF St. Petersburg Celebrates Diverse Student Achievements of more than 500 New Graduates at Commencement
In front of family, faculty and the greater St. Petersburg community, the University of South Florida St. Petersburg will celebrate the diverse accomplishments and confer degrees to 507 new graduates during its Spring Commencement.
May 1, 2018Campus News, Events
![Jarrett Sabatini](/news/images/alumni-profile-jarrett-sabatini-intermezzo-490-327.jpg)
Alumni Profile: Jarrett Sabatini, Owner of Intermezzo Coffee & Cocktails
Jarrett Sabatini opened Intermezzo Coffee just three months after graduating from USF St. Petersburg with a marketing degree.
April 16, 2018Campus News
![Several of the more than 120 admitted students who came to campus for Anchor this year.](/news/images/5th-annual-anchor-event-490-327.jpg)
Record Turnout for 5th Annual Anchor Event
Earlier this month, USF St. Petersburg welcomed more than 120 admitted first-year students and a total of 300 students and guests to the campus for the 5th annual Anchor event.
April 16, 2018Events
![Students in front of a sign reading](/news/images/un-bull-ievable-spring-break-490-327.jpg)
Students and Communities Deeply Impacted by Un-BULL-ievable Spring Break Trips
Some students are increasingly opting to participate in the USF St. Petersburg Un-BULL-ievable Spring Breaks (USB), an alternative for students who want to give back through civic engagement, and have fun while helping others.
April 3, 2018Student Life
![USF St. Petersburg alumni Hannibal Baldwin and Reuben Pressman](/news/images/hannibal-reuben-490-327.jpg)
USF Announces 2018 Outstanding Young Alumni
Seven University of South Florida alumni age 35 and younger, including two USF St. Petersburg graduates, will be recognized as Outstanding Young Alumni for their exceptional professional and charitable contributions.
February 6, 2018Campus News
![Students at a job fair](/news/images/online-job-database-490-327.jpg)
Handshake Improves Student Success with Greater Internship and Job Opportunities
A new online job database is transforming job searches for USFSP students and recent alumni while improving chances for landing a coveted position.
January 11, 2018Student Life