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Karen Holbrook at the State of the Campus

Karen Holbrook to retire as USF Sarasota-Manatee campus regional chancellor

Since her appointment in 2018, Karen Holbrook has successfully led the campus through a period of transformation and growth, including becoming a residential campus for the first time, receiving the largest gift in campus history and developing many important partnerships across the community. 

October 31, 2024University News

Flags line the courtyard at USF Sarasota-Manatee

USF remembers the lives lost on 9/11 in memorial ceremony

The USF community and guests paused to remember those killed 23 years ago in the 9/11 terrorist attacks during an annual commemoration ceremony at the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus.

September 11, 2024Campus Life

Group cuts ribbon at grand opening

USF Sarasota-Manatee opens new Campus Student Center and Atala Residence Hall

Named after a rare tropical butterfly that frequents the campus, Atala Hall will be home to 200 students empowered to help build a new campus community at USF Sarasota-Manatee.

August 19, 2024Campus Life

New This Year

Exciting changes and additions for the new academic year

As the University of South Florida embarks on a new academic year, returning Bulls will find exciting initiatives and opportunities abound on USF's campuses. From groundbreakings to grand openings, explore the highlights and see what’s new this year.

August 13, 2024Campus Life, University News

New residence hall at USF Sarasota-Manatee

Ribbon cutting for USF Sarasota-Manatee's first-ever residence hall rescheduled for Aug. 19

A ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of the new Student Center and Atala Residence Hall at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee has been postponed because of Tropical Storm Debby.

August 5, 2024University News

Group stands at a podium during news conference

USF announces new cybersecurity training program

With support from U.S. Rep. Greg Steube, USF will launch a new program focused on information security governance, risk and compliance and an online professional education offering designed to meet the critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals.

June 7, 2024University News

Two study leaders speak to participants in a computer lab

USF research reveals language barriers limit effectiveness of cybersecurity resources

The study explores links among demographic characteristics, cyber hygiene practices and cyber victimization using a sample of limited English proficiency internet users.

April 1, 2024Research and Innovation

Students give go bulls sign

USF Sarasota-Manatee celebrates progress on new student center and residence hall with scholarship, naming announcements

USF students who live in the new residence halls set to open this fall on the Sarasota-Manatee campus are eligible for up to $4,000 in scholarships to help shape the campus’s first residential community.

January 22, 2024Campus Life, USF Foundation

Woman sits at a computer in a library

USF receives international designation as ‘age-friendly’

In a significant move to address societal aging and the unique needs and contributions of older adults, the University of South Florida has joined the international Age-Friendly University Global Network. Nearly 1,400 USF employees and more than 200 students taking courses for credit are 60 years of age or older.

November 7, 2023Student Success

Crowd sits at tables during Brunch on the Bay

USF Sarasota-Manatee's Brunch on the Bay raises $465,000 for student scholarships, campus initiatives

A sold-out crowd gathered for the marquee fundraising event for the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus, taking place in the shadow of a new $42.3 million, 100,000-square-foot student center and residence hall under construction.

November 7, 2023USF Foundation

Sarasota-Manatee residence hall under construction

USF Housing accepting applications for new residence hall at Sarasota-Manatee campus

The six-story building is the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus's first residence hall and can house 200 students. It's scheduled to open for the fall 2024 semester.

October 24, 2023Campus Life

Denise Davis-Cotton

Florida Center for PAInT director awarded $2.6 million grant to bring arts-integrated pedagogy to civics classrooms

Denise Davis-Cotton will launch a professional development program for educators who teach social studies in elementary and middle schools that serve low-socioeconomic status households and communities.

October 9, 2023Research and Innovation

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