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Ahead of Grand Prix, Bulls Racing ignites passion for cars
Every year, members of the Bulls Racing team design and manufacture a race car from scratch for a competition. With the approach of the St. Petersburg Grand Prix next door to the USF St. Petersburg campus, learn more about the tight-knit organization and the students who have a passion for cars.
March 6, 2024Student Success
New research uses ground-penetrating radar at Weedon Island archaeological site
USF anthropology students are using ground-penetrating radar to help locate objects under the surface at Weedon Island Preserve. The nature preserve is located along the western shore of Tampa Bay in Pinellas County. It is considered one of the most significant archaeological sites in Florida.
March 5, 2024Research and Innovation, Student Success
USF student gives back what he received from Student Support Services
LaTrell Pryor, an engineering junior from Orlando, has accomplished much at USF, thanks to the SSS program, which offers student support to ensure success in college.
March 4, 2024Student Success
Students to work on campaign trail for Road to the White House course
As part of the Road to the White House 2024 course, students are participating in a 10-day internship leading up to the South Carolina primary on February 25. While there, students canvass, phone bank and see how campaigns are run during a critical juncture of the election cycle.
February 14, 2024Student Success
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'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
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
The on-campus resource provides students with free business attire as they embark on their professional journey.
December 6, 2023Student Success
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
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
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
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