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![Student veterans stand in a row](/images/news/2024/key-legislative-priority-would-make-usf-a-model-for-supporting-veteran-and-military-connected-students/veteran-military-connected-students-490x327.jpg)
Key legislative priority would make USF a model for supporting veteran and military-connected students
The University of South Florida seeks to strengthen the support and services it provides to veterans, military-connected students and first responders through a new request for funding in this year’s legislative session. The funds would lead to new or upgraded Office of Veteran Success facilities on all three USF campuses, benefitting thousands of students.
January 31, 2024Student Success
![USF students work the front desk of a hotel.](/images/news/2024/corporate-partnerships-provide-students-competitive-edge/list.jpg)
USF's corporate partnerships provide students competitive edge in securing in-demand careers
USF's advisory councils bring unique experiences and knowledge to help create relevant curriculum, enhance research initiatives and provide professional development opportunities.
January 16, 2024Student Success
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USF student veteran gives back to the military community
Julio Figueroa's story encourages others to embrace change, pursue purpose and remember that it's never too late to jump into a new journey.
January 9, 2024Student Success
![USF expands Suit-A-Bull to help students dress for success](/images/news/2023/usf-expands-suit-a-bull-to-help-students-dress-for-success/listing-image.jpg)
USF expands Suit-A-Bull to help students dress for success
The on-campus resource provides students with free business attire as they embark on their professional journey.
December 6, 2023Student Success
![Man speaks with student at conference](/images/news/2023/undergraduate-research-initiative-commits-110k-to-support-more-than-70-usf-students/r-i.jpg)
Undergraduate Research Initiative commits $110K to support more than 70 USF students
Projects include experiential learning opportunities in science communication, fieldwork planning & preparation, data analysis and oceanic equipment maintenance and design.
December 5, 2023Research and Innovation, Student Success
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USF conferred more than 4,400 degrees during fall commencement
Graduates include student veterans, a mother-daughter earning their degrees at the same time and a future engineer with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder graduating with a near-perfect GPA.
December 4, 2023Student Success, University News
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Students at the helm, USF an American Athletic Conference leader in streaming productions for ESPN+
USF is on its way to becoming No. 1 for streaming athletics events on ESPN+, the digital division of ESPN, for the American Athletic Conference. Student interns work tirelessly behind the scenes, helping bring more than 180 sporting events to streaming devices – enhancing USF’s exposure across the world.
November 28, 2023Student Success, USF Athletics
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U.S. Army veteran helping USF students reacclimate to civilian life and the classroom
After serving 20 years, Wayne Taylor retired and went back to school. Now he’s using what he learned as a student-veteran himself to pay it forward in his role as director of the USF Office of Veteran Success.
November 22, 2023Campus Life, Student Success
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USF adopts a ‘veteran inclusive’ approach to better support military-connected students
USF is home to nearly 1,400 student veterans. They are among roughly one million college students with military backgrounds nationwide. USF has recently adopted a “veteran inclusive” approach that recognizes veterans’ experiences and viewpoints and incorporates them into everyday campus life.
November 20, 2023Student Success
![The studio is shown from behind the film crew, and you can see four people sitting in chairs infront of a cityscape scene on the LED wall.](/images/news/2023/usfs-ined-studios-shaping-the-future-of-online-education/inednewslist.jpg)
USF’s InEd Studios: Shaping the future of online education
USF’s Innovative Education is taking online courses to the next level with cutting-edge technology and providing students with hands-on experience working behind the scenes.
November 16, 2023Student Success
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Military couple soaring to new heights at USF
After spending 10 years in the military, Air Force fighter pilots Captain Zach Eastman and Major Liz Eastman are now in their second to last semester at USF. The married couple is currently serving as flight instructors all while working to complete their online Master of Business Administration.
November 8, 2023Student Success
![Jazmin and her father stand close. Jazmin is wearing a red cap and gown and holding her high school diploma.](/images/news/2023/usf-empowers-first-generation-students-to-achieve-their-dreams/jazminlisting.jpg)
USF empowers first-generation students to achieve their dreams
Thousands of first-generation college students choose USF each year, and they are celebrated and supported at every point along their journey.
November 8, 2023Student Success