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![A student doing a video chat](/images/news/2020/how-to-maintain-connections-and-avoid-conflict-while-social-distancing/social-distance-490-327.jpg)
How to Maintain Connections (and Avoid Conflict) While Social Distancing
On April 1, Governor Ron DeSantis issued a stay-at-home order for all Floridians to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. For weeks, however, Americans from coast to coast have practiced social distancing, physically separating themselves from people who don’t share their home.
April 6, 2020COVID-19, Campus Life, University News
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Students Adjusting, Learning ‘New Normal’ during Coronavirus Epidemic
The novel coronavirus has upended much in society, from social gatherings to work environments to education. Students are adjusting to new routines, learning how to learn remotely and finding unique ways to stay connected with family and friends while remaining healthy during these challenging times.
April 6, 2020COVID-19, Campus Life
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University Students Flock to New USF Pen Pal Program During Social Distancing
As universities around the world move to hold classes online due to the COVID-19 outbreak, University of South Florida students are turning to a time-honored concept to stay connected: the pen pal.
March 20, 2020COVID-19, Campus Life, University News
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USF Medical Response Crew Answers Calls to Campus Clinic
University of South Florida Bulls too sick or injured to get to the campus health clinic now have an easy solution: call the new student-staffed Medical Response Unit.
February 13, 2020Campus Life
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USF St. Petersburg Celebrates Major Construction Milestone
Exterior construction has been completed on a new residence hall at USF St. Petersburg. A Topping Off Ceremony took place outside the six-story building located on the northwestern corner of campus.
November 22, 2019Campus Life
![The USF mace, which will be used during inauguration](/images/news/2019/symbols-of-learning/mace490x328.jpg)
Symbols of Learning
The story behind academic regalia exhibited during the inauguration of President Steve Currall.
November 13, 2019Campus Life
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Celebrating USF’s Student Veterans: Transforming Military Experiences into Academic Success
There are nearly two-thousand student veterans thriving within the University of South Florida’s veteran-centered programs. The Office of Veteran Success fosters a strong sense of community, keeping USF at the top of the list of the Military Times annual “Best for Vets” ranking.
November 8, 2019Campus Life
![Religious studies students learn how to grow their own food at USF's Botanical Gardens.](/images/news/2019/promoting-food-sovereignty/promoting-food-sovereignty-3-490px.jpg)
Turning Passion into Edible Purpose: Religious Studies Instructor Promotes Food Sovereignty
Locally grown food holds a special meaning for Dell deChant, associate chair and master instructor in the USF Department of Religious Studies, whose life-long research has led him from studying religious culture to contemporary issues around food and community, specifically food sovereignty.
October 16, 2019Campus Life
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USF Student Earns a Big Opportunity Working with Big Cats
Integrative animal biology major, Hunter Gaias, spent two weeks in South Africa working with Cheetahs and other native species.
September 25, 2019Campus Life
![Engineering students from the Engineering Living and Learning Community study together.](/images/news/2019/residential-communities/residential-communities-490x327.jpg)
Residential Communities Provide Lasting Impact for Students
Many residential students at the USF live in tight-knit academically-focused or interest-based Living and Learning Communities.
September 12, 2019Campus Life
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USF Celebrates First Convocation Ceremony for the Judy Genshaft Honors College
President Steve Currall led the way as over 700 freshman participated in the inaugural Judy Genshaft Honors College convocation ceremony.
September 10, 2019Campus Life, University News
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Welcome Home, Bulls
More than 50,000 students are back at USF for a new fall semester. With residents moving in, the Week of Welcome kickoff event and the first day of classes, all three USF campuses are already buzzing.
August 28, 2019Campus Life, University News