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The new Student Health and Wellness Center

New Student Health and Wellness Center provides students hands-on training, improved campus services

It’s one of the most modern buildings on campus, and its design is reflective of a post-COVID-19 era. USF’s new three-story, 47,000-square-foot Student Health and Wellness Center is nearly four times the size of the old Student Health Center, which had been located near the USF Tampa bookstore since 1980.

October 12, 2023Campus Life, Student Success

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New USF tech programs aim to fill industry talent gaps

To fill talent pipeline gaps in semiconductor technology, artificial intelligence, and data sciences industries, the University of South Florida has introduced four innovative programs designed to equip early- and mid-career professionals with the skills and knowledge required to excel in these fast-changing fields.

October 11, 2023Student Success

Deborah McCarthy and student stand outside the Marshall Student Center

USF works to increase awareness, support for students with accessibility needs

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and about one in four people in the United States has some type of disability. USF offers a number of resources to support student accessibility, reduce stigma, raise awareness and empower individuals with disabilities to share their experiences and concerns.

October 2, 2023Student Success

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Doctoral student Glenda Vaillant Cruz shines a light on Latin American student experience in higher education

Doctoral student and Fulbright scholar Glenda Vaillant Cruz traveled to Spain to examine the Latin American student experience in higher education and reflects on the importance of her mentorship with Dr. Beatriz Padilla, director of ISLAC and associate professor in the Department of Sociology.

September 26, 2023Student Success

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

USF Center for Career and Professional Development enhances student access to internship and career readiness opportunities

The center provides services on all three USF campuses to help Bulls choose careers, find work experiences in their fields, secure jobs after graduation and take care of all the details in between.

September 21, 2023Student Success

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Students conduct science at sea

Education and research combined for students aboard a five-day cruise on the Florida Institute of Oceanography’s R/V Weatherbird II – providing them the opportunity to apply skills they’ve learned in the classroom to hands-on field studies at sea.

September 20, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success

President Rhea Law stands with leaders from the Florida State College System.

USF, Florida College System partners renew guaranteed admissions program

USF is celebrating the renewal of the Fuse program, a transfer agreement that provides efficient academic pathways for students who begin their studies at one of eight participating Florida state colleges and wish to complete a bachelor’s degree at USF.

September 14, 2023Student Success

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University of South Florida, Total NIL team up to launch Name, Image and Likeness certificate program

Foundations of NIL is a non-credit certificate program that provides current and future student-athletes, parents and administrators the training they need to build, develop, activate and monetize NIL and land deals.

September 14, 2023Student Success, USF Athletics

Innovation Scholars Program celebrates five years of matching first-year college students with professional mentors for career exploration

Innovation Scholars Program celebrates five years of matching first-year college students with professional mentors for career exploration

For the fifth year, a job-shadowing program is offering first-year students a head start in exploring their interests and career path by giving them a sneak peek into the day-to-day activities of the professional world.

September 13, 2023Student Success

Students stand with their teacher on the lawn at USF

First planner-in-residence class to receive award for collaboration with St. Petersburg Innovation District

An innovative planner-in-residence class that developed a neighborhood master plan for the St. Petersburg Innovation District has received an outstanding student project award from the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association.

September 6, 2023Honors and Awards, Student Success

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USF’s Exploratory Curriculum program helps put undecided students on a path to success

Students enrolled in the Exploratory Curriculum program can choose from one of five pathways and are able to register for classes outside of their pathway or even select an unrelated major.

September 6, 2023Student Success

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USF expands student access to economic resources through new partnership

According to the College Board, Florida is the most affordable state in the nation for in-state students to earn a bachelor’s degree. In order to help make it even more affordable, USF has added a new resource that connects students and families with a wide variety of financial resources and benefits.

September 5, 2023Student Success

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