/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usSun, 22 Dec 2024 01:48:05 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-3900-degrees-during-fall-commencement-ceremonies.aspxThis graduating class includes a 16-year-old, a 70-year-old grandmother of four and an electrical engineer seeking to revolutionize the medical, space exploration and military industries.Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:10:14 USF to confer nearly 4,000 degrees during fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 13-14This graduating class includes a 16-year-old, a 70-year-old grandmother of four and an electrical engineer seeking to revolutionize the medical, space exploration and military industries.Â鶹ĘÓƵ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-3900-degrees-during-fall-commencement-ceremonies.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,School of Geosciences,USF Information Technology/news/2024/usf-student-intersects-medicine-and-law.aspxAhmed-Zayn Mohamed's remarkable journey from USF's youngest graduate to a resident in medicine and practicing lawyer blends two powerful fields into a career focused on innovation and patient care. Mohamed’s story showcases the power of ambition, a supportive academic environment and a unique vision for the future.Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:36:48 USF student intersects medicine and lawAhmed-Zayn Mohamed's remarkable journey from USF's youngest graduate to a resident in medicine and practicing lawyer blends two powerful fields into a career focused on innovation and patient care. Mohamed’s story showcases the power of ambition, a supportive academic environment and a unique vision for the future.Zayn Mohamed looking at a screen showing an MRI scan. Text says, Boundless Bulls./news/2024/usf-student-intersects-medicine-and-law.aspxStudent Success,USF HealthAlumni,Boundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSFhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/dana-smith-boundless-bulls.aspxWhile Dana Smith had a close relationship with her great-grandmother growing up, she mostly knew her as a family member who suffered from dementia. That experience inspired Smith as a USF student to get involved with the Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training study.External ArticleTue, 10 Sep 2024 14:44:20 Great-grandmother inspires USF student to conduct dementia researchWhile Dana Smith had a close relationship with her great-grandmother growing up, she mostly knew her as a family member who suffered from dementia. That experience inspired Smith as a USF student to get involved with the Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training study.Photo of Dana Smith with the Boundless Bulls graphichttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/dana-smith-boundless-bulls.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Judy Genshaft Honors College,MyUSF,USF St. Petersburg/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-2600-degrees-during-summer-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-3.aspxGraduates included a legacy student whose grandmother was part of USF's charter class, a student veteran who served in Afghanistan and a Peace Corps recruiter who speaks four languages.Sat, 03 Aug 2024 13:11:13 USF confers more than 2,600 degrees during summer commencement ceremoniesGraduates included a legacy student whose grandmother was part of USF's charter class, a student veteran who served in Afghanistan and a Peace Corps recruiter who speaks four languages.Students walks across the commencement stage with his arms in the air/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-2600-degrees-during-summer-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-3.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Commencement,MyUSF,One USFhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/audrey-brandt-noaa-intern-boundless-bull.aspxAudrey Brandt is interning with the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in California, one of the largest federally protected marine sanctuaries in the United States.External ArticleWed, 26 Jun 2024 09:22:51 USF student secures prestigious summer internship at national marine sanctuaryAudrey Brandt is interning with the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in California, one of the largest federally protected marine sanctuaries in the United States.Audrey Brandt with the Boundless Bulls graphichttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/audrey-brandt-noaa-intern-boundless-bull.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Marine Science,USF St. Petersburg/news/2024/spring-2024-commencement.aspxGraduates in the May 2-5 ceremonies include a brain cancer survivor, a 17-year-old student of Ukrainian heritage and a third-generation USF student.Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:45:04 USF to confer more than 7,000 degrees during spring commencement ceremoniesGraduates in the May 2-5 ceremonies include a brain cancer survivor, a 17-year-old student of Ukrainian heritage and a third-generation USF student.Graphic says 132nd commencement convocation spring 2024/news/2024/spring-2024-commencement.aspxUniversity NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,Daphne Kotschessa Almodovar,Kevin Watler/honors/news/2024/honors-student-profile-aiden-jaskolka-brown.aspxBeyond remarkable acts of selflessness, Jaskolka-Brown is an impressive student in his own right.External ArticleThu, 21 Mar 2024 14:12:18 Honors student saves a life as living organ donorBeyond remarkable acts of selflessness, Jaskolka-Brown is an impressive student in his own right.Honors Student Saves a Life as Living Organ Donor/honors/news/2024/honors-student-profile-aiden-jaskolka-brown.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Honors College,MyUSF/news/2024/usf-student-kicking-goals-on-and-off-the-field.aspxHailing from Highworth, England, Georgia Brown is balancing her passion for the game of soccer with a stellar academic journey in biomedical sciences at USF. She's making history both on and off the field, earning top honors and setting new standards of excellence.Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:00:00 USF student kicking goals on and off the fieldHailing from Highworth, England, Georgia Brown is balancing her passion for the game of soccer with a stellar academic journey in biomedical sciences at USF. She's making history both on and off the field, earning top honors and setting new standards of excellence.Georgia Brown playing soccer. Graphic says, Boundless Bulls./news/2024/usf-student-kicking-goals-on-and-off-the-field.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,Torie Doll/news/2024/usf-student-gives-back-what-he-received-from-student-support-services.aspxLaTrell 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.Mon, 04 Mar 2024 15:30:00 USF student gives back what he received from Student Support ServicesLaTrell 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.latrell pryor /news/2024/usf-student-gives-back-what-he-received-from-student-support-services.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Donna Smith/news/2024/usf-student-veteran-gives-back-to-the-military-community.aspxJulio Figueroa's story encourages others to embrace change, pursue purpose and remember that it's never too late to jump into a new journey.Tue, 09 Jan 2024 14:51:30 USF student veteran gives back to the military communityJulio Figueroa's story encourages others to embrace change, pursue purpose and remember that it's never too late to jump into a new journey.USF student veteran gives back to the military community/news/2024/usf-student-veteran-gives-back-to-the-military-community.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Muma College of Business,Office of Veteran Success,Torie Doll/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-4400-degrees-during-fall-commencement.aspxGraduates 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.Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 USF conferred more than 4,400 degrees during fall commencementGraduates 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.Graphic says "131st commencement convocation, fall 2023"/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-4400-degrees-during-fall-commencement.aspxStudent Success,University NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,Daphne Kotschessa Almodovar,Kevin Watler,MyUSFhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/boundless-bull-cayla-lanier.aspxA graduate of the college, herself, Lanier’s passion for mentorship and fostering curiosity both in and out of the classroom is what brought her back to USF in 2008 and continues to motivate her to create engaging programs for students at USF and beyond.External ArticleWed, 02 Aug 2023 16:26:19 Cayla Lanier pays it forward in the Judy Genshaft Honors CollegeA graduate of the college, herself, Lanier’s passion for mentorship and fostering curiosity both in and out of the classroom is what brought her back to USF in 2008 and continues to motivate her to create engaging programs for students at USF and beyond.Cayla Lanier pays it forward in the Judy Genshaft Honors Collegehttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/boundless-bull-cayla-lanier.aspxCampus Life,Student SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,Honors College,USF Sarasota-Manatee/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-2400-degrees-during-summer-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-5.aspxGraduates include a Ukrainian student who relocated to the U.S., an 18 year old and a student who is pursuing a career in social work after growing up in the foster care system.Mon, 31 Jul 2023 09:00:00 USF awards more than 2,400 degrees during summer commencement ceremoniesGraduates include a Ukrainian student who relocated to the U.S., an 18 year old and a student who is pursuing a career in social work after growing up in the foster care system.Students at commencement give "Go Bulls" hand signal/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-2400-degrees-during-summer-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-5.aspxStudent Success,University NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,Daphne Kotschessa Almodovar,Kevin Watler,MyUSF/news/2023/honeybees-save-usf-student-from-allergies-now-hes-returning-the-favor.aspxKobe Phillips developed a passion for honeybees after finding relief from his severe allergies by eating honey. At USF, Phillips is working on creating pollinator habitats using bio receptive sculptures and he plans to attend graduate school to focus on further developing these designs.Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:46:14 Honeybees save USF student from allergies, now he’s returning the favorKobe Phillips developed a passion for honeybees after finding relief from his severe allergies by eating honey. At USF, Phillips is working on creating pollinator habitats using bio receptive sculptures and he plans to attend graduate school to focus on further developing these designs.Honeybees save USF student from allergies, now he’s returning the favor/news/2023/honeybees-save-usf-student-from-allergies-now-hes-returning-the-favor.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,Honors College,Torie Dollhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/brooke-hansen-is-paving-the-way-for-a-more-sustainable-tourism-industry.aspxFor Brooke Hansen, an associate professor of instruction in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and the university's resident sustainability expert, establishing a sustainable tourism practice means harnessing tourism as a force for good to support “the triple bottom line” — people, planet and prosperity.External ArticleMon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 Brooke Hansen is paving the way for a more sustainable tourism industry — at home and abroadFor Brooke Hansen, an associate professor of instruction in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and the university's resident sustainability expert, establishing a sustainable tourism practice means harnessing tourism as a force for good to support “the triple bottom line” — people, planet and prosperity.Brooke Hansen is paving the way for a more sustainable tourism industry — at home and abroadhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/brooke-hansen-is-paving-the-way-for-a-more-sustainable-tourism-industry.aspxCommunity PartnershipsBoundless Bulls,Muma College of Business,School of Hospitality and Tourism Management,USF Sarasota-Manatee/news/2023/andrew-devendorf-advocates-for-mental-health-literacy-following-personal-tragedy.aspxSince an early age, Andrew Devendorf noticed the stigmas and lack of open dialogue about mental health, particularly depression. Now he’s working to find new ways to normalize conversations about mental health, especially with clinical psychologists, who tend to distance their own mental health from their work.Thu, 11 May 2023 13:37:29 Andrew Devendorf advocates for mental health literacy following personal tragedySince an early age, Andrew Devendorf noticed the stigmas and lack of open dialogue about mental health, particularly depression. Now he’s working to find new ways to normalize conversations about mental health, especially with clinical psychologists, who tend to distance their own mental health from their work.Andrew Devendorf advocates for mental health literacy following personal tragedy/news/2023/andrew-devendorf-advocates-for-mental-health-literacy-following-personal-tragedy.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,Sandra C. Roahttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/road-to-graduation-students-inspiring-journey-to-success.aspxBlair Wood Jones grew up in an area where getting a basic education was a challenge. But Jones persevered, becoming the salutatorian of her high school, an advocate for educational access and excelling at USF, where she is now graduating with a degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.External ArticleTue, 02 May 2023 09:40:02 The road to graduation: A student's inspiring journey to successBlair Wood Jones grew up in an area where getting a basic education was a challenge. But Jones persevered, becoming the salutatorian of her high school, an advocate for educational access and excelling at USF, where she is now graduating with a degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.The road to graduation: A student's inspiring journey to successhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/road-to-graduation-students-inspiring-journey-to-success.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Muma College of Business,USF St. Petersburg/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-7100-degrees-during-spring-commencement-ceremonies-may-5-7.aspxGraduates include a 74-year-old grandmother, a trailblazing military veteran and a USF football player making a major impact in the communityMon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 USF conferred more than 7,100 degrees during spring commencement ceremoniesGraduates include a 74-year-old grandmother, a trailblazing military veteran and a USF football player making a major impact in the communityFemale students give the "Go Bulls" sign with the words, 128th commencement convocation spring 2023 in text above/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-7100-degrees-during-spring-commencement-ceremonies-may-5-7.aspxUniversity NewsBoundless Bulls,MyUSF,Sandra C. Roa,Student Success/news/2023/dance-professor-unites-communities-of-all-languages-and-abilities.aspxWhen Andrew Carroll is not teaching ballet at USF, he's using dance as a language in his PSA videos or as an exercise for people with Parkinson's disease.Tue, 25 Apr 2023 11:19:32 Dance professor unites communities of all languages and abilitiesWhen Andrew Carroll is not teaching ballet at USF, he's using dance as a language in his PSA videos or as an exercise for people with Parkinson's disease.Dance professor unites communities of all languages and abilities/news/2023/dance-professor-unites-communities-of-all-languages-and-abilities.aspxCommunity PartnershipsBoundless Bulls,College of The Arts,School of Theatre & Dance,Torie Doll/news/2023/strong-academics-top-list-of-priorities-for-usf-quarterback.aspxAs a quarterback for the Bulls football team, Gerry Bohanon Jr. is enthusiastic about academics and playing for USF. His goals are to complete his studies, play for the NFL and later switch his position from on the field to the sidelines as a coach.Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:52:39 Strong academics top list of priorities for USF quarterbackAs a quarterback for the Bulls football team, Gerry Bohanon Jr. is enthusiastic about academics and playing for USF. His goals are to complete his studies, play for the NFL and later switch his position from on the field to the sidelines as a coach.Strong academics top list of priorities for USF quarterback/news/2023/strong-academics-top-list-of-priorities-for-usf-quarterback.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Sandra C. Roa/news/2023/usf-alumna-blends-medicine-adventure-and-global-service-in-her-work-at-usf-health.aspxAsa Oxner, a two-time graduate of USF, focuses her work on helping vulnerable patients, particularly those experiencing homelessness and addiction, both locally and internationally.Sat, 01 Apr 2023 16:43:32 USF alumna blends medicine, adventure and global service in her work at USF HealthAsa Oxner, a two-time graduate of USF, focuses her work on helping vulnerable patients, particularly those experiencing homelessness and addiction, both locally and internationally.USF alumna blends medicine, adventure and global service in her work at USF Health/news/2023/usf-alumna-blends-medicine-adventure-and-global-service-in-her-work-at-usf-health.aspxStudent Success,USF HealthAlumni,Boundless Bulls,Honors College,USF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/alumna-named-president-of-florida-association-of-architects.aspxBeverly Frank has designed structures on all three of USF’s campuses. She is now the first Asian American woman and USF graduate to be named president of the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects.External ArticleThu, 09 Mar 2023 10:39:45 USF alumna behind iconic campus designsBeverly Frank has designed structures on all three of USF’s campuses. She is now the first Asian American woman and USF graduate to be named president of the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects.USF alumna behind iconic campus designshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/alumna-named-president-of-florida-association-of-architects.aspxCampus Life,Student SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,College of The Arts,School of Architecture and Community Design,St. Petersburg/news/2023/usf-dance-professor-puts-a-spotlight-on-societal-issues-through-choreography.aspxJeanne Travers fell in love with USF’s university community for all its possibilities to work as a professional performer while also teaching a new generation of artists.Thu, 02 Mar 2023 13:08:59 USF dance professor puts a spotlight on societal issues through choreographyJeanne Travers fell in love with USF’s university community for all its possibilities to work as a professional performer while also teaching a new generation of artists.USF dance professor puts a spotlight on societal issues through choreography/news/2023/usf-dance-professor-puts-a-spotlight-on-societal-issues-through-choreography.aspxCommunity PartnershipsBoundless Bulls,College of The Arts,School of Theatre & Dance,Torie Doll/news/2023/usf-associate-professor-embraces-ai-to-create-art.aspxFrom drawing to sculpting, to photography, video, animation and 3D printing, McArthur Freeman’s artwork explores the Black diaspora. His diverse methods inspire students to pursue careers in the fine arts and entertainment fields.Fri, 17 Feb 2023 13:53:59 USF associate professor embraces AI to create art that explores alternate realitiesFrom drawing to sculpting, to photography, video, animation and 3D printing, McArthur Freeman’s artwork explores the Black diaspora. His diverse methods inspire students to pursue careers in the fine arts and entertainment fields.USF associate professor embraces AI to create art that explores alternate realities/news/2023/usf-associate-professor-embraces-ai-to-create-art.aspxCommunity PartnershipsBoundless Bulls,College of The Arts,Sandra C. Roa,School of Art & Art History/news/2023/freeman-talla-strives-to-help-prevent-power-outages-in-cameroon-africa.aspxInspired by the tragic death of his aunt who died while seeking emergency medical care during a power outage in Cameroon, USF Sarasota-Manatee graduate student Freeman Talla is determined to help expand the African nation’s solar power sector.Fri, 03 Feb 2023 14:42:26 Freeman Talla strives to help prevent power outages in Cameroon, AfricaInspired by the tragic death of his aunt who died while seeking emergency medical care during a power outage in Cameroon, USF Sarasota-Manatee graduate student Freeman Talla is determined to help expand the African nation’s solar power sector.Freeman Talla strives to help prevent power outages in Cameroon, Africa/news/2023/freeman-talla-strives-to-help-prevent-power-outages-in-cameroon-africa.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Engineering,Muma College of Business,Sandra C. Roa,USF Sarasota-Manatee/news/2023/founder-of-stampede-of-services-legacy-continues-at-usf.aspxA lightning strike in high school jolted Maxon Victor to pursue his passion for helping the community. The founder of Stampede of Service reflects on how his legacy continues at USF and across the region.Fri, 20 Jan 2023 15:32:13 Founder of Stampede of Service’s legacy continues at USFA lightning strike in high school jolted Maxon Victor to pursue his passion for helping the community. The founder of Stampede of Service reflects on how his legacy continues at USF and across the region.Founder of Stampede of Service’s legacy continues at USF/news/2023/founder-of-stampede-of-services-legacy-continues-at-usf.aspxStudent SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,Sandra C. Roa,Stampede of Service/news/2023/xiomara-montes-gil-first-in-family-to-graduate-college-lands-job-offer.aspxUSF was Xiomara Montes Gil’s top choice for college. She wanted to stay near her family in Orlando and enjoy USF’s diverse student community. Born in Lima, Peru, Montes Gil is focused on becoming the first in her family to graduate college and work in finance.Sun, 01 Jan 2023 15:47:29 Xiomara Montes Gil to become first in her family to graduate college, lands job offer from JP Morgan ChaseUSF was Xiomara Montes Gil’s top choice for college. She wanted to stay near her family in Orlando and enjoy USF’s diverse student community. Born in Lima, Peru, Montes Gil is focused on becoming the first in her family to graduate college and work in finance.Xiomara Montes Gil to become first in her family to graduate college, lands job offer from JP Morgan Chase/news/2023/xiomara-montes-gil-first-in-family-to-graduate-college-lands-job-offer.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Muma College of Business,Sandra C. Roa/news/2022/usf-fall-2022-graduates-include-a-ukranian-student-whose-family-was-displaced-by-war.aspxUSF fall 2022 graduates include a Ukrainian student whose family was displaced by war and a student impacted by Hurricane Ian.Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Â鶹ĘÓƵ celebrates more than 4,500 new graduates during fall commencementUSF fall 2022 graduates include a Ukrainian student whose family was displaced by war and a student impacted by Hurricane Ian.Graphic that says 128th commencement convocation/news/2022/usf-fall-2022-graduates-include-a-ukranian-student-whose-family-was-displaced-by-war.aspxStudent Success,University NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,MyUSF/news/2022/a-campus-fixture-reflects-on-more-than-50-years-of-memories-at-usf.aspxIn 1969, Joan “Sudsy” Tschiderer stumbled upon the USF St. Petersburg campus while on a shopping trip with her friend. At the time, the campus was located at the end of the Bayboro peninsula and was mostly a military base that had trained World War II servicemen.Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:10:20 A campus fixture reflects on more than 50 years of memories at USFIn 1969, Joan “Sudsy” Tschiderer stumbled upon the USF St. Petersburg campus while on a shopping trip with her friend. At the time, the campus was located at the end of the Bayboro peninsula and was mostly a military base that had trained World War II servicemen.A campus fixture reflects on more than 50 years of memories at USF/news/2022/a-campus-fixture-reflects-on-more-than-50-years-of-memories-at-usf.aspxStudent SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,USF St. Petersburg/news/2022/student-veteran-continues-his-service-through-research.aspxU.S. Air Force veteran Rio Tate was awarded the 2022 Tillman Scholarship through the Pat Tillman Foundation for his commitment to service work through research. Since high school, Tate was set on earning his higher education degrees and learning more about how the brain works.Mon, 07 Nov 2022 16:19:39 Student veteran continues his service through researchU.S. Air Force veteran Rio Tate was awarded the 2022 Tillman Scholarship through the Pat Tillman Foundation for his commitment to service work through research. Since high school, Tate was set on earning his higher education degrees and learning more about how the brain works.Student veteran continues his service through research/news/2022/student-veteran-continues-his-service-through-research.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Sandra C. Roa,School of Aging Studies/news/2022/providing-mind-body-balance-for-usf-students.aspxHeather Walders approaches mental health and well-being holistically. As a mental health outreach clinician at the USF Counseling Center, Walders uses her background in social work, public health and yoga to consider how social pressures and current events impact her student clients.Fri, 28 Oct 2022 16:44:02 Providing mind-body balance for USF studentsHeather Walders approaches mental health and well-being holistically. As a mental health outreach clinician at the USF Counseling Center, Walders uses her background in social work, public health and yoga to consider how social pressures and current events impact her student clients.Providing mind-body balance for USF students/news/2022/providing-mind-body-balance-for-usf-students.aspxStudent SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,Sandra C. Roa,USF Counseling Center/news/2022/manley-jaquiss-bulls-spirit-is-contagious.aspxManley Jaquiss is one of USF’s most actively involved alums. In a sense, Jaquiss never really left USF since the first time he stepped onto the Tampa campus 40 years ago. He attends almost all the football games and alumni events with his wife and daughter, who are also USF alumnae.Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:49:16 Manley Jaquiss’s Bulls spirit is contagiousManley Jaquiss is one of USF’s most actively involved alums. In a sense, Jaquiss never really left USF since the first time he stepped onto the Tampa campus 40 years ago. He attends almost all the football games and alumni events with his wife and daughter, who are also USF alumnae.Manley Jaquiss’s Bulls spirit is contagious/news/2022/manley-jaquiss-bulls-spirit-is-contagious.aspxStudent SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Sandra C. Roahttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2022/genesis-rivera-marrero-on-the-importance-of-building-community.aspxSince arriving on the Sarasota-Manatee campus, Rivera Marrero has embraced her new home with open arms. In addition to her coursework, she works three campus jobs — community leader and peer coach in the Department of Student Support Services, coordinator for the Campus Activities Board and lead work-study in the Office of Veteran Success.External ArticleWed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 Genesis Rivera Marrero on the importance of building communitySince arriving on the Sarasota-Manatee campus, Rivera Marrero has embraced her new home with open arms. In addition to her coursework, she works three campus jobs — community leader and peer coach in the Department of Student Support Services, coordinator for the Campus Activities Board and lead work-study in the Office of Veteran Success.Genesis Rivera Marrero on the importance of building communityhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2022/genesis-rivera-marrero-on-the-importance-of-building-community.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Community Service/news/2022/inspiring-leadership-nithin-palyams-journey-of-growth-at-usf.aspxAs an international student, Nithin Palyam felt embraced by USF’s culture, which emphasizes inclusion, leadership and student success. Once he learned about the many student organizations and academic opportunities at USF, Palyam found himself immersed in a community of student leaders.Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:20:54 Inspiring leadership: Nithin Palyam's journey of growth at USFAs an international student, Nithin Palyam felt embraced by USF’s culture, which emphasizes inclusion, leadership and student success. Once he learned about the many student organizations and academic opportunities at USF, Palyam found himself immersed in a community of student leaders.Inspiring leadership: Nithin Palyam's journey of growth at USF/news/2022/inspiring-leadership-nithin-palyams-journey-of-growth-at-usf.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Engineering,Sandra C. Roa,Student Government/news/2022/usf-professor-tackles-floridas-water-resource-challenges.aspxMark Rains, professor of geology in the USF School of Geosciences and the state’s chief science officer, is using his expertise in hydrological sciences to understand how stakeholders use shared water resources and then as a team, how we might rebuild some of the original water flow paths into Florida's modern landscape.Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:05:39 USF professor tackles Florida's water resource challengesMark Rains, professor of geology in the USF School of Geosciences and the state’s chief science officer, is using his expertise in hydrological sciences to understand how stakeholders use shared water resources and then as a team, how we might rebuild some of the original water flow paths into Florida's modern landscape.USF professor tackles Florida's water resource challenges/news/2022/usf-professor-tackles-floridas-water-resource-challenges.aspxCommunity PartnershipsBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,School of Geosciences,Torie Doll/news/2022/usf-to-confer-more-than-2700-degrees-during-summer-commencement-ceremonies.aspxGraduates included a 75-year-old civil rights activist earning a degree more than 55 years after starting at USF, a 23-year-old earning a doctorate in engineering and a veteran who overcame PTSD and a traumatic brain injury.Sat, 06 Aug 2022 00:00:00 USF conferred more than 2,700 degrees during summer commencement ceremoniesGraduates included a 75-year-old civil rights activist earning a degree more than 55 years after starting at USF, a 23-year-old earning a doctorate in engineering and a veteran who overcame PTSD and a traumatic brain injury.Woman waves hand during commencement with text that reads, "127th commencement convocation summer 2022"/news/2022/usf-to-confer-more-than-2700-degrees-during-summer-commencement-ceremonies.aspxStudent Success,University NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,MyUSF/news/2022/amber-jankowskis-unexpected-journey-from-military-service-to-mentorship-at-usf.aspxUSF alum Amber Jankowski was the military equivalent of a dental hygienist in the Air Force before four hand surgeries changed her career path forever. After being medically discharged, Jankowski turned to serve those who faced similar challenges as she did and became a vocational rehabilitation counselor. In her position, she helps individuals with disabilities find something they are successful at and works to normalize the wide variety of skills people can have.Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:20:27 Amber Jankowski's unexpected journey from military service to mentorship at USFUSF alum Amber Jankowski was the military equivalent of a dental hygienist in the Air Force before four hand surgeries changed her career path forever. After being medically discharged, Jankowski turned to serve those who faced similar challenges as she did and became a vocational rehabilitation counselor. In her position, she helps individuals with disabilities find something they are successful at and works to normalize the wide variety of skills people can have.Amber Jankowski's unexpected journey from military service to mentorship at USF/news/2022/amber-jankowskis-unexpected-journey-from-military-service-to-mentorship-at-usf.aspxStudent SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Sandra C. Roa/news/2022/pyper-vaughn-continues-her-familys-nursing-legacy.aspxPyper Vaughn made USF her home to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse, a profession that has been part of her family for generations. She is now a senior, a pathway program that leads to on track to graduate in 2023. Her goal is to become a certified registered nurse anesthetist and work with helicopter teams to perform what she calls, “little surgeries in the sky.”Mon, 06 Jun 2022 13:59:53 Pyper Vaughn continues her family's nursing legacyPyper Vaughn made USF her home to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse, a profession that has been part of her family for generations. She is now a senior, a pathway program that leads to on track to graduate in 2023. Her goal is to become a certified registered nurse anesthetist and work with helicopter teams to perform what she calls, “little surgeries in the sky.”Pyper Vaughn continues her family's nursing legacy/news/2022/pyper-vaughn-continues-her-familys-nursing-legacy.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Nursing,Sandra C. Roahttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/alumni-returns-to-race-st-pete-grand-prix.aspxDrivers come from around the world to compete in the annual Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. This year, one came from right next door. Alum Dante Tornello got his first opportunity to race in his hometown.External ArticleSun, 15 May 2022 15:55:32 Alum returns to race in his hometown during Grand Prix of St. PeteDrivers come from around the world to compete in the annual Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. This year, one came from right next door. Alum Dante Tornello got his first opportunity to race in his hometown.Alum returns to race in his hometown during Grand Prix of St. Petehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/alumni-returns-to-race-st-pete-grand-prix.aspxStudent SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,USF St. Petersburg/news/2022/spring-commencement-2022.aspxGraduates include a 68-year-old going into the nursing field and the university’s first-ever Rhodes Scholarship finalistMon, 02 May 2022 00:00:00 USF conferred more than 6,400 degrees during commencement ceremoniesGraduates include a 68-year-old going into the nursing field and the university’s first-ever Rhodes Scholarship finalistGraphic for the Spring 2022 Comencement Ceremonies/news/2022/spring-commencement-2022.aspxStudent Success,University NewsBoundless Bulls,MyUSF/news/2022/blockchain-visionary-shivendu-shivendu-pioneers-digital-solutions-at-usf.aspxShivendu Shivendu is passionate about blockchain, cryptocurrencies, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and token economics. Those terms — and the technology behind it —may be new and confusing to the average layperson. The USF Muma College of Business associate professor is a leading voice in academics and research in this revolutionary and evolving field.Wed, 13 Apr 2022 15:02:22 Blockchain visionary Shivendu Shivendu pioneers digital solutions at USFShivendu Shivendu is passionate about blockchain, cryptocurrencies, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and token economics. Those terms — and the technology behind it —may be new and confusing to the average layperson. The USF Muma College of Business associate professor is a leading voice in academics and research in this revolutionary and evolving field.Blockchain visionary Shivendu Shivendu pioneers digital solutions at USF/news/2022/blockchain-visionary-shivendu-shivendu-pioneers-digital-solutions-at-usf.aspxResearch and InnovationBoundless Bulls,Muma College of Business/news/2022/floridas-2022-teacher-of-the-year-is-inspiring-education-excellence.aspxSarah Painter is a fifth-grade teacher in Pinellas County, Fla. who has spent more than 18 years serving in the classroom. Her talent for developing lasting connections with her students and their families led her to be named Florida’s 2022 Teacher of the Year—a role in which she helps celebrate Florida teachers and elevate the education profession.Mon, 14 Mar 2022 15:22:19 Florida's 2022 Teacher of the Year is inspiring education excellenceSarah Painter is a fifth-grade teacher in Pinellas County, Fla. who has spent more than 18 years serving in the classroom. Her talent for developing lasting connections with her students and their families led her to be named Florida’s 2022 Teacher of the Year—a role in which she helps celebrate Florida teachers and elevate the education profession.Florida's 2022 Teacher of the Year is inspiring education excellence/news/2022/floridas-2022-teacher-of-the-year-is-inspiring-education-excellence.aspxStudent SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,College of Education/news/2022/a-mother-s-journey-to-advocate-for-disability-rights.aspxJillian Heilman is a driving force behind the creation of the new Rehabilitation Counseling and Disability Sciences online master’s program, which prepares students for careers as rehabilitation counselors and professional disability specialists.Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:44:00 A mother's journey to advocate for disability rightsJillian Heilman is a driving force behind the creation of the new Rehabilitation Counseling and Disability Sciences online master’s program, which prepares students for careers as rehabilitation counselors and professional disability specialists.A mother's journey to advocate for disability rights/news/2022/a-mother-s-journey-to-advocate-for-disability-rights.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences/news/2022/ryan-shargo-is-cultivating-dreams-of-medicine-at-usf.aspxRyan Shargo has taken advantage of many opportunities at USF. As an incoming freshman, he started his academic journey through the summer Academic and Cultural Engagement Program, in which he traveled to Costa Rica. Shargo later travelled to the Dominican Republic thanks to his Genshaft Global Presidential Scholarship.Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:09:17 Ryan Shargo is cultivating dreams of medicine at USFRyan Shargo has taken advantage of many opportunities at USF. As an incoming freshman, he started his academic journey through the summer Academic and Cultural Engagement Program, in which he traveled to Costa Rica. Shargo later travelled to the Dominican Republic thanks to his Genshaft Global Presidential Scholarship.Ryan Shargo is cultivating dreams of medicine at USF/news/2022/ryan-shargo-is-cultivating-dreams-of-medicine-at-usf.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,Honors College,Sandra C. Roa/news/2022/from-startup-challenges-to-synapse-success-how-brian-kornfeld-transformed-tampas-innovation-landscape.aspxBrian Kornfeld left his job as an aerospace engineer in California and returned home to Florida, where he earned an MBA from USF. The move led to the creation of Synapse, a nonprofit that brings together aspiring entrepreneurs and helps them launch successful startups in the Tampa Bay region and across Florida.Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:28:54 From startup challenges to Synapse success: how Brian Kornfeld transformed Tampa's innovation landscapeBrian Kornfeld left his job as an aerospace engineer in California and returned home to Florida, where he earned an MBA from USF. The move led to the creation of Synapse, a nonprofit that brings together aspiring entrepreneurs and helps them launch successful startups in the Tampa Bay region and across Florida.From startup challenges to Synapse success: how Brian Kornfeld transformed Tampa's innovation landscape/news/2022/from-startup-challenges-to-synapse-success-how-brian-kornfeld-transformed-tampas-innovation-landscape.aspxStudent SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,Muma College of Business,Synapse Summit/news/2022/bridging-math-and-social-justice-for-inclusive-education.aspxAs a mathematics educator, Ruthmae Sears has a true flair for problem solving. Her work extends far beyond using formulas and finding solutions to abstract mathematical problems. Using mathematical reasoning to examine social disparities, Sears develops community-centric solutions.Thu, 13 Jan 2022 11:48:01 Bridging math and social justice for inclusive educationAs a mathematics educator, Ruthmae Sears has a true flair for problem solving. Her work extends far beyond using formulas and finding solutions to abstract mathematical problems. Using mathematical reasoning to examine social disparities, Sears develops community-centric solutions.Bridging math and social justice for inclusive education/news/2022/bridging-math-and-social-justice-for-inclusive-education.aspxResearch and InnovationBoundless Bulls,College of Education/news/2021/fall-commencement-2021.aspxThe Â鶹ĘÓƵ awarded more than 4,500 degrees during fall commencement. The ceremonies included recipients of approximately 3,433 undergraduate, 1,099 master’s and 181 doctoral degrees.Rocky D. BullWed, 08 Dec 2021 00:00:00 USF conferred more than 4,500 degrees during commencement ceremonies, Dec. 10-11The Â鶹ĘÓƵ awarded more than 4,500 degrees during fall commencement. The ceremonies included recipients of approximately 3,433 undergraduate, 1,099 master’s and 181 doctoral degrees.A photo of a USF student's cap and tassle with the text "125th Commencement Convocation Fall 2021"/news/2021/fall-commencement-2021.aspxStudent Success,University NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement/news/2021/usf-provosts-scholar-meghana-nelluri-excels-with-double-major-and-prestigious-deloitte-internship.aspxAs a first-generation American, Meghana Nelluri has tried to take advantage of every opportunity at USF.Mon, 06 Dec 2021 13:20:23 USF Provost's Scholar Meghana Nelluri excels with double major and prestigious Deloitte internshipAs a first-generation American, Meghana Nelluri has tried to take advantage of every opportunity at USF.USF Provost's Scholar Meghana Nelluri excels with double major and prestigious Deloitte internship/news/2021/usf-provosts-scholar-meghana-nelluri-excels-with-double-major-and-prestigious-deloitte-internship.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Honors College,Muma College of Business/news/2021/how-geraldine-mckinnon-twine-became-a-nursing-trailblazer.aspxGeraldine McKinnon Twine, a retired nurse practitioner and USF alumna, broke barriers in nursing during a segregated era, becoming the first black nurse to integrate Tampa General Hospital. Her dedication to education and service inspired her children to achieve academic success, with one establishing an endowed scholarship at USF in her honor.Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:17:50 The legacy of a nursing trailblazerGeraldine McKinnon Twine, a retired nurse practitioner and USF alumna, broke barriers in nursing during a segregated era, becoming the first black nurse to integrate Tampa General Hospital. Her dedication to education and service inspired her children to achieve academic success, with one establishing an endowed scholarship at USF in her honor.The legacy of a nursing trailblazer/news/2021/how-geraldine-mckinnon-twine-became-a-nursing-trailblazer.aspxStudent Success,USF HealthAlumni,Boundless Bulls,College of Nursing/news/2021/a-professors-lifelong-battle-against-deadly-bacterial-superbugs.aspxLindsey Shaw's journey from hip surgery to scientific leadership is marked by a lifelong quest to understand and combat deadly bacterial superbugs. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative research at USF, Shaw is at the forefront of developing new treatments and strategies to tackle drug-resistant infections and improve global healthcare.Fri, 03 Sep 2021 17:01:17 A professor's lifelong battle against deadly bacterial superbugsLindsey Shaw's journey from hip surgery to scientific leadership is marked by a lifelong quest to understand and combat deadly bacterial superbugs. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative research at USF, Shaw is at the forefront of developing new treatments and strategies to tackle drug-resistant infections and improve global healthcare.A professor's lifelong battle against deadly bacterial superbugs/news/2021/a-professors-lifelong-battle-against-deadly-bacterial-superbugs.aspxResearch and InnovationBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences