/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usSun, 22 Dec 2024 11:04:40 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://giving.usf.edu/impact/dedicated-benefactor-final-giftThe estate gift will go toward the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Center & Research Institute – one of the world's largest stand-alone diagnostic facilities offering comprehensive memory care services under one roof. It comes from a recently deceased anonymous benefactor who had regularly donated to the Byrd Alzheimer’s Center in smaller increments since 2002.External ArticleMon, 18 Nov 2024 13:24:44 USF receives surprise $6.5 million gift to support Alzheimer’s researchThe estate gift will go toward the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Center & Research Institute – one of the world's largest stand-alone diagnostic facilities offering comprehensive memory care services under one roof. It comes from a recently deceased anonymous benefactor who had regularly donated to the Byrd Alzheimer’s Center in smaller increments since 2002.Doctor puts patient in MRI machinehttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/dedicated-benefactor-final-giftUSF Foundation,USF HealthByrd Alzheimer’s Center,USF Foundation,USF Healthhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/horton-family-foundation-gives-1-million-support-usf-campus-stadiumAs an expression of their excitement about the on-campus stadium, which will break ground on Friday, Nov. 8, Oscar and Miriam Horton made a significant financial investment in the project of $1 million through their foundation, The Horton Family Foundation.External ArticleMon, 04 Nov 2024 00:17:48 Horton Family Foundation gives $1 million to support USF’s on-campus stadiumAs an expression of their excitement about the on-campus stadium, which will break ground on Friday, Nov. 8, Oscar and Miriam Horton made a significant financial investment in the project of $1 million through their foundation, The Horton Family Foundation.Miriam and Oscar Hortonhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/horton-family-foundation-gives-1-million-support-usf-campus-stadiumUSF FoundationStadium,USF Athletics,USF Football,USF Foundationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/they-give-so-others-can-succeedThe estate gift from alum Valerie Riddle and her husband, David Reader, will support the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, USF Women in Leadership & Philanthropy and USF Athletics’ Stampede for Women.External ArticleMon, 28 Oct 2024 08:11:27 USF alum donates $1.5 million gift, building on legacy and impactThe estate gift from alum Valerie Riddle and her husband, David Reader, will support the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, USF Women in Leadership & Philanthropy and USF Athletics’ Stampede for Women.Valeria Riddlehttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/they-give-so-others-can-succeedUSF FoundationMorsani College of Medicine,USF Athletics,USF Foundationhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/new-grant-seeks-to-reduce-barriers-to-college-and-increase-grad-rates-for-foster-care-students.aspxA new $60,000 grant from the Genspiration Foundation for an onboarding and mentorship program aims to change that dynamic by supporting incoming USF students emerging from foster care and navigating the transition into higher education. External ArticleWed, 24 Jul 2024 09:37:24 New grant seeks to reduce barriers to college and increase graduation rates for students emerging from foster careA new $60,000 grant from the Genspiration Foundation for an onboarding and mentorship program aims to change that dynamic by supporting incoming USF students emerging from foster care and navigating the transition into higher education. Group of students give the Go Bulls hand signalhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/new-grant-seeks-to-reduce-barriers-to-college-and-increase-grad-rates-for-foster-care-students.aspxUSF FoundationUSF Foundationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/usf-sets-new-records-philanthropic-supportThis is the third straight year that USF has set new fundraising records, receiving over $168 million in philanthropic support from more than 54,000 donors in the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2024.External ArticleTue, 23 Jul 2024 08:29:56 �鶹��Ƶ sets new records for philanthropic supportThis is the third straight year that USF has set new fundraising records, receiving over $168 million in philanthropic support from more than 54,000 donors in the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2024.USF sign that says "Be Bold"https://giving.usf.edu/impact/usf-sets-new-records-philanthropic-supportUSF FoundationAAU,MyUSF,USF Foundationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/Tauber-Endowed-ScholarshipThe �鶹��Ƶ announced a $1 million estate gift that will provide scholarships to students in the College of Arts and Sciences. The gift comes from Steven Tauber, a longtime faculty member and current vice provost for faculty administration, and his wife, Meghan.External ArticleWed, 26 Jun 2024 08:29:01 USF to receive $1 million gift from longtime faculty member and his wifeThe �鶹��Ƶ announced a $1 million estate gift that will provide scholarships to students in the College of Arts and Sciences. The gift comes from Steven Tauber, a longtime faculty member and current vice provost for faculty administration, and his wife, Meghan.Steven and Meghan Tauberhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/Tauber-Endowed-ScholarshipUSF FoundationCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,USF Foundationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/dr-honey-rands-new-chapterThe gift from Honey Rand, a USF alumna, local public relations practitioner and author, will establish a creative writing retreat in the college’s Humanities Institute and support students who are studying writing and communication.External ArticleWed, 08 May 2024 07:58:12 USF to receive $3 million gift to support writing and communication studentsThe gift from Honey Rand, a USF alumna, local public relations practitioner and author, will establish a creative writing retreat in the college’s Humanities Institute and support students who are studying writing and communication.Honey Rand sits at a conference tablehttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/dr-honey-rands-new-chapterUSF FoundationCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,USF Foundationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/giving-week-2024-sets-new-recordAlumni and friends came together to champion a wide variety of programs, from student scholarships to food pantry support. Of the record-setting 9,259 Giving Week donors, 1,408 gave to the university for the first time. The overall total included a 70% increase in alumni donors from the previous year.External ArticleThu, 25 Apr 2024 15:11:52 Giving Week 2024 breaks all campaign recordsAlumni and friends came together to champion a wide variety of programs, from student scholarships to food pantry support. Of the record-setting 9,259 Giving Week donors, 1,408 gave to the university for the first time. The overall total included a 70% increase in alumni donors from the previous year.Bull statuehttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/giving-week-2024-sets-new-recordUSF FoundationGiving Week,MyUSF,USF Foundationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/fay-baynard-memorial-scholarThe generous gift comes from Tampa Bay area resident Johnnie Giffin, who established a new USF Women in Leadership & Philanthropy scholarship to honor her late mother and USF alumna, Fay Baynard, who died in 2017.External ArticleMon, 01 Apr 2024 08:43:21 USF receives $1 million gift to provide St. Petersburg campus students with scholarshipsThe generous gift comes from Tampa Bay area resident Johnnie Giffin, who established a new USF Women in Leadership & Philanthropy scholarship to honor her late mother and USF alumna, Fay Baynard, who died in 2017.Johnnie Giffin and Amy Kinghttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/fay-baynard-memorial-scholarUSF FoundationUSF Foundation,USF St. Petersburghttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/man-few-words-speaks-volumes-gift-usfThe gift from late Palm Harbor resident and former NASA engineer Tom Tiedemann will support students in the College of Engineering, the College of Nursing and the School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences, which is housed in the Morsani College of Medicine.External ArticleTue, 19 Mar 2024 06:46:46 USF receives $2.7 million gift to support student scholarshipsThe gift from late Palm Harbor resident and former NASA engineer Tom Tiedemann will support students in the College of Engineering, the College of Nursing and the School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences, which is housed in the Morsani College of Medicine.Three women stand around model of human bodyhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/man-few-words-speaks-volumes-gift-usfUSF FoundationCollege of Engineering,College of Nursing,MyUSF,USF Foundation/research-innovation/news/2024/three-startups-receive-brag-grants-to-commercialize-new-inventions-and-antibiotics.aspxAn AI-driven technology that can improve communication abilities for individuals with speech or language impairments, a new surface coating that reduces heat retention to cool surfaces during hot weather and a novel medicine to combat antibiotic resistance are the products of three start-up companies that have recently received Foundation Bull Ring Accelerator Grants.External ArticleMon, 04 Mar 2024 13:14:56 Three USF start-ups receive grants to commercialize new inventions and antibioticsAn AI-driven technology that can improve communication abilities for individuals with speech or language impairments, a new surface coating that reduces heat retention to cool surfaces during hot weather and a novel medicine to combat antibiotic resistance are the products of three start-up companies that have recently received Foundation Bull Ring Accelerator Grants.iNur Technologies device/research-innovation/news/2024/three-startups-receive-brag-grants-to-commercialize-new-inventions-and-antibiotics.aspxResearch and InnovationMyUSF,Research and Innovation,USF Foundation/news/2023/usf-releases-first-renderings-of-new-on-campus-stadium-announces-6-million-gift.aspxUSF has revealed a first look at the university’s transformational on-campus stadium by releasing three renderings of the new facility and announced a $6 million gift from the USF Federal Credit Union. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for fall 2024.Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 USF releases first renderings of new on-campus stadium, announces $6 million giftUSF has revealed a first look at the university’s transformational on-campus stadium by releasing three renderings of the new facility and announced a $6 million gift from the USF Federal Credit Union. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for fall 2024.Stadium rendering/news/2023/usf-releases-first-renderings-of-new-on-campus-stadium-announces-6-million-gift.aspxUSF Athletics,USF Foundation,University NewsAdam Freeman,MyUSF,Stadium,Tampa General Hospital,USF Athletics,USF Football,USF Foundationhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-sarasota-manatee-brunch-2023.aspxA sold-out crowd gathered for the marquee fundraising event for the �鶹��Ƶ 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.External ArticleTue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 USF Sarasota-Manatee's Brunch on the Bay raises $465,000 for student scholarships, campus initiativesA sold-out crowd gathered for the marquee fundraising event for the �鶹��Ƶ 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.Crowd sits at tables during Brunch on the Bayhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-sarasota-manatee-brunch-2023.aspxUSF FoundationUSF Foundation,USF Sarasota-Manatee/news/2023/university-of-south-florida-names-college-of-public-health-building-after-samuel-p-bell.aspxThe late Samuel P. Bell III, is considered the “father” of USF’s College of Public Health and was a longtime champion of USF and Florida residents. The former House leader and husband of USF President Emerita Betty Castor passed away on March 14.Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 �鶹��Ƶ names College of Public Health building after Samuel P. Bell, IIIThe late Samuel P. Bell III, is considered the “father” of USF’s College of Public Health and was a longtime champion of USF and Florida residents. The former House leader and husband of USF President Emerita Betty Castor passed away on March 14.Group gives "Go Bulls" sign in front of building/news/2023/university-of-south-florida-names-college-of-public-health-building-after-samuel-p-bell.aspxUSF HealthCollege of Public Health,Kevin Watler,MyUSF,USF Foundationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/tampa-general-hospital-25m-gift-support-usf-athleticsThe $25 million investment will name the USF Athletics District and the Tampa General Hospital Center for Athletic Excellence, which will feature key space for clinical behavioral health services.External ArticleThu, 07 Sep 2023 13:00:00 USF receives $25M gift from Tampa General Hospital to support USF Athletics DistrictThe $25 million investment will name the USF Athletics District and the Tampa General Hospital Center for Athletic Excellence, which will feature key space for clinical behavioral health services.Graphic with the USF logo and Tampa General Hospital logohttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/tampa-general-hospital-25m-gift-support-usf-athleticsUSF Athletics,USF Foundation,University NewsMyUSF,Stadium,Tampa General Hospital,USF Athletics,USF Football,USF Foundation,USF Health/business/news/2023/08-25-scholarship-luncheon-one-million-usf.aspxThe �鶹��Ƶ Muma College of Business kicked off the new school year by hitting a major milestone: more than $1 million dollars in scholarships awarded to students for the 2023-2024 academic year.External ArticleMon, 28 Aug 2023 09:00:00 USF Muma College of Business sets record with over $1 million in student scholarshipsThe �鶹��Ƶ Muma College of Business kicked off the new school year by hitting a major milestone: more than $1 million dollars in scholarships awarded to students for the 2023-2024 academic year.GJ de Vreede stands at podium with projector that says "more than $1 million"/business/news/2023/08-25-scholarship-luncheon-one-million-usf.aspxStudent Success,USF FoundationMuma College of Business,USF Foundationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/usf-sets-new-records-fy23The �鶹��Ƶ received more than $157 million in philanthropic commitments last fiscal year from over 37,500 donors, setting records for both financial generosity and the number of supporters who chose to invest.External ArticleTue, 25 Jul 2023 07:00:00 �鶹��Ƶ sets new records for total donors and funds committed in a single yearThe �鶹��Ƶ received more than $157 million in philanthropic commitments last fiscal year from over 37,500 donors, setting records for both financial generosity and the number of supporters who chose to invest.�鶹��Ƶ sets new records for total donors and funds committed in a single yearhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/usf-sets-new-records-fy23USF FoundationMyUSF,USF Foundationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/usf-and-truist-foundation-launch-smart-manufacturing-certificate-program-east-tampaTruist Foundation has awarded USF a $684,000 grant, facilitating a multiyear effort that benefits local residents and small to large manufacturers.External ArticleFri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 USF and Truist Foundation to launch smart manufacturing certificate program in East TampaTruist Foundation has awarded USF a $684,000 grant, facilitating a multiyear effort that benefits local residents and small to large manufacturers.Group gives the "Go Bulls" hand signal inside the USF Alumni Centerhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/usf-and-truist-foundation-launch-smart-manufacturing-certificate-program-east-tampaCommunity Partnerships,USF FoundationMyUSF,USF Foundation/news/2023/usf-unveils-historic-new-judy-genshaft-honors-college-building.aspxThe five-story, 85,000-square-foot facility will serve USF’s most accomplished and talented students from every undergraduate college and strengthen the university’s position to attract the top talent within the state of Florida and beyond.Fri, 12 May 2023 11:00:00 USF unveils historic new Judy Genshaft Honors College buildingThe five-story, 85,000-square-foot facility will serve USF’s most accomplished and talented students from every undergraduate college and strengthen the university’s position to attract the top talent within the state of Florida and beyond.Board of Trustees Chair Will Weatherford, Judy Genshaft Honors College Dean Charles Adams, President Rhea Law, President Emerita Judy Genshaft, Steve Greenbaum and former Board of Trustees Chair Jordan Zimmerman/news/2023/usf-unveils-historic-new-judy-genshaft-honors-college-building.aspxUSF Foundation,University NewsAlthea Johnson,Judy Genshaft Honors College,MyUSF,Student Success,USF Foundationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/usf-giving-week-2023More than 7,000 donors — a new record — gave generously to support students on all three �鶹��Ƶ campuses during Giving Week 2023.External ArticleMon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 Record number of donors support �鶹��Ƶ during Giving WeekMore than 7,000 donors — a new record — gave generously to support students on all three �鶹��Ƶ campuses during Giving Week 2023.Graphic says, "Giving week"https://giving.usf.edu/impact/usf-giving-week-2023USF FoundationGiving Week,MyUSF,USF Foundationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/usf-fcu-elevates-longstanding-support-usf-1m-giftsPart of this gift includes the establishment of four endowments to provide scholarships for students in the Latino Scholarship Program, Black Leadership Network and College of Nursing, as well as a first-of-its-kind scholarship for student veterans.External ArticleWed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 USF Federal Credit Union elevates longstanding support of �鶹��Ƶ with $1M gift to university programsPart of this gift includes the establishment of four endowments to provide scholarships for students in the Latino Scholarship Program, Black Leadership Network and College of Nursing, as well as a first-of-its-kind scholarship for student veterans.USF Florida Credit Union check presentationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/usf-fcu-elevates-longstanding-support-usf-1m-giftsUSF FoundationGiving Week,MyUSF,USF Federal Credit Union,USF Foundation,USF Weekhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/university-south-floridas-giving-week-just-week-awayThis year's Giving Week will feature 38 HerdFunder projects and 11 donor matches totaling more than $100,000.External ArticleMon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 �鶹��Ƶ’s Giving Week is just a week awayThis year's Giving Week will feature 38 HerdFunder projects and 11 donor matches totaling more than $100,000.graphic says "Save the date! Giving week, April 10-14, #USFGives"https://giving.usf.edu/impact/university-south-floridas-giving-week-just-week-awayUSF FoundationUSF Foundationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/rapid7-cyber-threat-intelligence-labA $1.5 million investment by The Rapid7 Cybersecurity Foundation will fund the joint endeavor, providing hands-on learning opportunities to the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.External ArticleMon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 Rapid7 and USF Partner to Establish the Rapid7 Cyber Threat Intelligence LabA $1.5 million investment by The Rapid7 Cybersecurity Foundation will fund the joint endeavor, providing hands-on learning opportunities to the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.Man sits in front of computer that shows cybersecurity informationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/rapid7-cyber-threat-intelligence-labResearch and Innovation,Student SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Engineering,Cyber Florida,Cybersecurity,Muma College of Business,USF Foundationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/jd-porter-and-family-performance-facilityThe �鶹��Ƶ has announced a $5.1 million gift from J.D. Porter and the Porter Family to name its new Indoor Performance Facility. The Porter Family Indoor Performance Facility will help support all USF student-athletes.External ArticleThu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 J.D. Porter and family give $5.1 million in support of USF’s Indoor Performance FacilityThe �鶹��Ƶ has announced a $5.1 million gift from J.D. Porter and the Porter Family to name its new Indoor Performance Facility. The Porter Family Indoor Performance Facility will help support all USF student-athletes.Porter Family Performance Facilityhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/jd-porter-and-family-performance-facilityUSF Athletics,USF FoundationUSF Athletics,USF Football,USF Foundationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/highlight-career-legacy-future-doctorsThe Marion B. Ridley Endowed Resident Fund supports residents in the Otolaryngology Residency Program at the Morsani College of Medicine. Residents can use the fund to pay for special training experiences and equipment.External ArticleTue, 13 Dec 2022 10:00:00 Husband of late USF physician gifts the university $1 million to benefit medical school residentsThe Marion B. Ridley Endowed Resident Fund supports residents in the Otolaryngology Residency Program at the Morsani College of Medicine. Residents can use the fund to pay for special training experiences and equipment.Photo of Marion Ridley and Mark Lundyhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/highlight-career-legacy-future-doctorsUSF FoundationUSF Foundation,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-sarasota-manatee-2022-brunch-on-the-bay.aspxThe 28th Annual Brunch on the Bay, the marquee benefit event for the �鶹��Ƶ’s Sarasota-Manatee campus, raised a record $537,000 — and counting — for construction of a new Nursing/STEM building and student scholarships.External ArticleTue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Brunch on the Bay raises $537,000 for Nursing/STEM building and student scholarships on USF Sarasota-Manatee campusThe 28th Annual Brunch on the Bay, the marquee benefit event for the �鶹��Ƶ’s Sarasota-Manatee campus, raised a record $537,000 — and counting — for construction of a new Nursing/STEM building and student scholarships.Karen Holbrook stands at the podium near rendering of new building.https://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-sarasota-manatee-2022-brunch-on-the-bay.aspxUSF FoundationUSF Foundation,USF Sarasota-Manateehttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/versea-gifts-covid-test-kitsTampa-based health care startup Verséa has given thousands of diagnostic COVID-19 test kits to the �鶹��Ƶ for use by students on all three campuses. This gift – valued at over $1.1 million – aligns with Verséa's and USF's shared commitment to supporting the development and health of the Tampa Bay community.External ArticleFri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 Tampa health care startup Verséa gifts COVID-19 test kits to the �鶹��ƵTampa-based health care startup Verséa has given thousands of diagnostic COVID-19 test kits to the �鶹��Ƶ for use by students on all three campuses. This gift – valued at over $1.1 million – aligns with Verséa's and USF's shared commitment to supporting the development and health of the Tampa Bay community.Student tabling event with COVID-19 testshttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/versea-gifts-covid-test-kitsCOVID-19,Community Partnerships,USF FoundationMyUSF,Student Health Services,USF Foundation/news/2022/tampa-electric-to-invest-in-visionary-partnership-with-the-university-of-south-florida.aspxThe $5 million gift will support the College of Engineering’s Clean Energy Research Center – the largest, single gift ever made to the college.Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:00:00 Tampa Electric to invest in visionary partnership with the �鶹��ƵThe $5 million gift will support the College of Engineering’s Clean Energy Research Center – the largest, single gift ever made to the college.Field of solar panels/news/2022/tampa-electric-to-invest-in-visionary-partnership-with-the-university-of-south-florida.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF FoundationCollege of Engineering,MyUSF,Tampa Electric,USF Foundation/news/2022/university-of-south-florida-breaks-fundraising-record-with-over-151-million-in-gifts.aspxPhilanthropic gifts from the �鶹��Ƶ community exceeded $151 million in fiscal year 2021-22, the most generous level of support in the institution’s nearly 70-year history.Tue, 26 Jul 2022 00:00:00 �鶹��Ƶ breaks fundraising record with over $151 million in giftsPhilanthropic gifts from the �鶹��Ƶ community exceeded $151 million in fiscal year 2021-22, the most generous level of support in the institution’s nearly 70-year history.�鶹��Ƶ entrance signage/news/2022/university-of-south-florida-breaks-fundraising-record-with-over-151-million-in-gifts.aspxUSF Foundation,University NewsMyUSF,USF Foundation/news/2022/pride-month-celebrates-usfs-lgbtq-community.aspxThe �鶹��Ƶ is proud to support its LBGTQ+ community during Pride Month and throughout the year with an active network of organizations that host events, provide resources and work to serve and support these communities.Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Pride Month celebrates USF’s LGBTQ+ communityThe �鶹��Ƶ is proud to support its LBGTQ+ community during Pride Month and throughout the year with an active network of organizations that host events, provide resources and work to serve and support these communities.Graphic says, "USF celebrates Pride Month"/news/2022/pride-month-celebrates-usfs-lgbtq-community.aspxCampus Life,Community Partnerships,Student SuccessCISOGI,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,Office of Multicultural Affairs,USF Foundation,USF Librarieshttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/record-number-donors-gave-more-ever-during-usf-giving-weekA record number of donors — nearly 5,000 — gave more generously than ever to make a positive impact in the lives of students on all three �鶹��Ƶ campuses during Giving Week earlier this month.External ArticleThu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:00 Record number of donors gave more than ever during �鶹��Ƶ’s Giving WeekA record number of donors — nearly 5,000 — gave more generously than ever to make a positive impact in the lives of students on all three �鶹��Ƶ campuses during Giving Week earlier this month.Graphic says "Thank you!" Giving Weekhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/record-number-donors-gave-more-ever-during-usf-giving-weekUSF FoundationMyUSF,USF Foundation/news/2022/kate-tiedemann-ellen-cotton-give-14-million-to-enhance-usf-finance-program.aspxThe $14 million gift will support the USF Muma College of Business’ vision to become a “hub of excellence” in fintech. Fintech, short for "financial technology," impacts everything from mobile banking and insurance to crowdfunding, blockchain, cryptocurrency and investment apps.Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 Kate Tiedemann, Ellen Cotton give $14 million to enhance USF finance programThe $14 million gift will support the USF Muma College of Business’ vision to become a “hub of excellence” in fintech. Fintech, short for "financial technology," impacts everything from mobile banking and insurance to crowdfunding, blockchain, cryptocurrency and investment apps.Senior Vice President of Advancement & Alumni Affairs and USF Foundation CEO Jay Stroman, USF student Xiomara Montes Gil, Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business Moez Limayam, Ellen Cotton, Kate Tiedemann, USF President Rhea Law, House Speaker Chris Sprowls, St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch, USF St. Petersburg Regional Chancellor Martin Tadlock/news/2022/kate-tiedemann-ellen-cotton-give-14-million-to-enhance-usf-finance-program.aspxStudent Success,USF Foundation,University NewsMuma College of Business,MyUSF,USF Foundation,USF St. Petersburg/news/2022/usf-receives-5-million-gift-from-jeff-and-penny-vinik-to-support-an-on-campus-stadium.aspxThe �鶹��Ƶ’s plan to build an on-campus football stadium received a significant vote of confidence and generous philanthropic support with the announcement of a $5 million gift from Jeff and Penny Vinik – longtime supporters of USF.Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:00:00 USF receives $5 million gift from Jeff and Penny Vinik to support an on-campus stadiumThe �鶹��Ƶ’s plan to build an on-campus football stadium received a significant vote of confidence and generous philanthropic support with the announcement of a $5 million gift from Jeff and Penny Vinik – longtime supporters of USF.Jeff and Penny Vinik/news/2022/usf-receives-5-million-gift-from-jeff-and-penny-vinik-to-support-an-on-campus-stadium.aspxUSF Athletics,University NewsJeff Vinik,Muma College of Business,USF Athletics,USF Football,USF Foundation,Vinik Sports and Entertainment Management Program/news/2022/usf-receives-10-million-to-establish-center-focused-on-talent-pipeline-for-tampa-bay.aspxThe �鶹��Ƶ today announced a $10.6 million gift and celebrated the grand opening of a new center, which will benefit all students in the Muma College of Business and ultimately businesses in the Tampa Bay area.Thu, 24 Mar 2022 13:40:00 USF receives a $10.6 million gift to establish center focused on enhancing the talent pipeline for Tampa Bay employersThe �鶹��Ƶ today announced a $10.6 million gift and celebrated the grand opening of a new center, which will benefit all students in the Muma College of Business and ultimately businesses in the Tampa Bay area.USF celebrates the announcement and grand opening of the new Bellini Center for Talent Development./news/2022/usf-receives-10-million-to-establish-center-focused-on-talent-pipeline-for-tampa-bay.aspxUniversity NewsMuma College of Business,MyUSF,USF Foundation/news/2022/longtime-trustee-ramil-announces-1-1-gift-usf-courtyard-named-in-his-honor.aspxThe �鶹��Ƶ’s longest serving member of the Board of Trustees, whose historic time on the board started when it was formed in 2001, has ended his tenure with the announcement of a $1.1 million gift to support his alma mater.Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 Longtime trustee announces $1.1M gift, USF alumni courtyard named in honor of John and Naida RamilThe �鶹��Ƶ’s longest serving member of the Board of Trustees, whose historic time on the board started when it was formed in 2001, has ended his tenure with the announcement of a $1.1 million gift to support his alma mater.John and Naida Ramil/news/2022/longtime-trustee-ramil-announces-1-1-gift-usf-courtyard-named-in-his-honor.aspxUniversity NewsAlumni,Board of Trustees,MyUSF,USF Foundation/news/2022/usf-committee-recommends-site-for-on-campus-football-stadium-5-million-gift-announced-to-advance-the-project.aspxThe �鶹��Ƶ’s vision to build an on-campus football stadium took a significant step forward today, with a recommended site selected and a $5 million gift for the project announced.Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 USF committee recommends site for on-campus football stadium, $5 million gift announced to advance the projectThe �鶹��Ƶ’s vision to build an on-campus football stadium took a significant step forward today, with a recommended site selected and a $5 million gift for the project announced.Site of football stadium/news/2022/usf-committee-recommends-site-for-on-campus-football-stadium-5-million-gift-announced-to-advance-the-project.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Trustees,Carol and Frank Morsani,MyUSF,Stadium,USF Athletics,USF Football,USF Foundation/news/2021/philanthropist-timothy-ubben-gives-5-million-to-usf-health-to-fight-pulmonary-fibrosis.aspxThe �鶹��Ƶ announced today a $5 million gift to the USF Foundation from Timothy Ubben to create the Ubben Family Center for Pulmonary Fibrosis. Housed in the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, the center will increase research to fight pulmonary fibrosis, a disease that causes lung scarring.Rocky D. BullMon, 13 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Philanthropist Timothy Ubben gives $5 million to USF Health to fight pulmonary fibrosisThe �鶹��Ƶ announced today a $5 million gift to the USF Foundation from Timothy Ubben to create the Ubben Family Center for Pulmonary Fibrosis. Housed in the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, the center will increase research to fight pulmonary fibrosis, a disease that causes lung scarring.�鶹��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2021/philanthropist-timothy-ubben-gives-5-million-to-usf-health-to-fight-pulmonary-fibrosis.aspxUSF Health,University NewsMyUSF,USF Foundation,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2021/1million-gift-support-aging-education-research.aspxThe �鶹��Ƶ today announced a $1 million gift from Reliance Medical Centers to the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences and USF Health to support innovative programs that focus on geriatric health care.Rocky D. BullThu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 USF receives $1 million gift to support aging education and researchThe �鶹��Ƶ today announced a $1 million gift from Reliance Medical Centers to the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences and USF Health to support innovative programs that focus on geriatric health care.USF faculty and administrators receiving a $1 million check from Reliance Medical Centers /news/2021/1million-gift-support-aging-education-research.aspxUSF Health,University NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyUSF,USF Foundation/news/2021/gift-of-1-million-will-benefit-honors-students.aspxThe �鶹��Ƶ today announced that the Student Leadership Center in the new Judy Genshaft Honors College building will be named in recognition of Claudia McCorkle, a passionate supporter of the college who donated $1 million to the USF Foundation in support of the facility’s construction.Rocky D. BullTue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Gift of $1 million will benefit USF honors studentsThe �鶹��Ƶ today announced that the Student Leadership Center in the new Judy Genshaft Honors College building will be named in recognition of Claudia McCorkle, a passionate supporter of the college who donated $1 million to the USF Foundation in support of the facility’s construction.A rendering showing the Student Leadership Center in the Judy Genshaft Honors College/news/2021/gift-of-1-million-will-benefit-honors-students.aspxUniversity NewsJudy Genshaft Honors College,USF Foundationhttps://foundation.usf.edu/what/news/celebrating-30-years-usf-latino-scholarship-program-usfFounded in 1992 by generous members of the Latino community, the Latino Scholarship Program creates pathways to higher education for Latinx students and provides them with tools for success upon graduation. Since its inception, LSP has awarded more than $4.2 million to over 600 graduates. With nearly 70 endowed and annual scholarships, the program currently supports more than 40 new and 100 returning students.External ArticleThu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 Celebrating 30 years of the USF Latino Scholarship Program at USFFounded in 1992 by generous members of the Latino community, the Latino Scholarship Program creates pathways to higher education for Latinx students and provides them with tools for success upon graduation. Since its inception, LSP has awarded more than $4.2 million to over 600 graduates. With nearly 70 endowed and annual scholarships, the program currently supports more than 40 new and 100 returning students.Donors and recipients at a recent Latino Scholarship Program eventhttps://foundation.usf.edu/what/news/celebrating-30-years-usf-latino-scholarship-program-usfUniversity NewsLatino Scholarship Program,USF Foundation/news/2021/usf-receives-1-million-gift-to-expand-assistance-students-with-intellectual-disabilities.aspxThe �鶹��Ƶ today announced a $1.2 million gift from Andrew and Eileen Hafer to benefit UMatter, an innovative, inclusive postsecondary education program in the USF College of Education created to provide young people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to experience higher education and campus life.Rocky D. BullThu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 USF receives $1.2 million gift to expand assistance to students with intellectual disabilitiesThe �鶹��Ƶ today announced a $1.2 million gift from Andrew and Eileen Hafer to benefit UMatter, an innovative, inclusive postsecondary education program in the USF College of Education created to provide young people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to experience higher education and campus life.The first cohort of students participating in the Eileen Hoffman Hafer UMatter Program with the program team at USF’s St. Petersburg campus./news/2021/usf-receives-1-million-gift-to-expand-assistance-students-with-intellectual-disabilities.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Education,UMatter Program,USF Foundation/news/2021/gift-of-more-than-500000-will-benefit-usf-mass-communications-students-faculty.aspxThe �鶹��Ƶ today announced a gift from Diamond View Studios and Vū Technologies to the College of Arts and Sciences to support virtual production education and training in the Zimmerman School of Advertising & Mass Communications.Rocky D. BullWed, 15 Sep 2021 00:00:00 Gift of more than $500,000 in cutting-edge technology equipment will benefit USF mass communications students, facultyThe �鶹��Ƶ today announced a gift from Diamond View Studios and Vū Technologies to the College of Arts and Sciences to support virtual production education and training in the Zimmerman School of Advertising & Mass Communications.Student plays the guitar in front of an LED wall donated to USF/news/2021/gift-of-more-than-500000-will-benefit-usf-mass-communications-students-faculty.aspxUniversity NewsUSF Foundation,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications/news/2021/university-of-south-florida-raises-more-than-100-million-in-private-gifts-for-the-third-straight-year.aspxEven in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the �鶹��Ƶ community rallied together during fiscal year 2021 to support students, faculty and staff by raising in excess of $110 million.Rocky D. BullTue, 03 Aug 2021 00:00:00 �鶹��Ƶ raises more than $100 million in private gifts for the third straight yearEven in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the �鶹��Ƶ community rallied together during fiscal year 2021 to support students, faculty and staff by raising in excess of $110 million.Rendering of USF Football Indoor Practice Facility/news/2021/university-of-south-florida-raises-more-than-100-million-in-private-gifts-for-the-third-straight-year.aspxUniversity NewsJudy Genshaft Honors College,MyUSF,USF Athletics,USF Football,USF Foundation,USF Health/news/2021/usf-receives-1-4-million-gift-to-support-student-access-to-higher-education.aspxThe �鶹��Ƶ today announced a $1.4 million gift from Helios Education Foundation to benefit the Florida College Access Network, a statewide organization hosted at USF with a mission that supports student success.Rocky D. BullWed, 24 Mar 2021 00:00:00 USF receives $1.4 million gift to support student access to higher educationThe �鶹��Ƶ today announced a $1.4 million gift from Helios Education Foundation to benefit the Florida College Access Network, a statewide organization hosted at USF with a mission that supports student success.A stock image of the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus/news/2021/usf-receives-1-4-million-gift-to-support-student-access-to-higher-education.aspxUniversity NewsFlorida College Access Network,Helios Education Foundation,USF Foundation/news/2021/3million-gift-to-benefit-college-of-marine-science.aspxThe �鶹��Ƶ today announced a $3 million gift to the USF Foundation that will benefit students in the College of Marine Science. The estate gift from Anne Von Rosenstiel, who passed away in December 2019, will be divided between two existing endowments established by Von Rosenstiel and her late husband, Werner.Rocky D. BullMon, 25 Jan 2021 00:00:00 USF receives $3 million gift to benefit the College of Marine ScienceThe �鶹��Ƶ today announced a $3 million gift to the USF Foundation that will benefit students in the College of Marine Science. The estate gift from Anne Von Rosenstiel, who passed away in December 2019, will be divided between two existing endowments established by Von Rosenstiel and her late husband, Werner.The College of Marine Science at sunset/news/2021/3million-gift-to-benefit-college-of-marine-science.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Marine Science,USF Foundationhttps://lib.usf.edu/news/celebrating-the-life-and-work-of-skip-gandy/The USF Libraries celebrate the life and work of George “Skip” Gandy IV, 1942-2020. A Florida native, Gandy’s childhood on Davis Islands shaped him into becoming an avid outdoorsman, environmental activist, and an honored donor to USF.External ArticleWed, 23 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Celebrating the life and work of Skip GandyThe USF Libraries celebrate the life and work of George “Skip” Gandy IV, 1942-2020. A Florida native, Gandy’s childhood on Davis Islands shaped him into becoming an avid outdoorsman, environmental activist, and an honored donor to USF.A portrait of Skip Gandy. Credit, Skip Gandyhttps://lib.usf.edu/news/celebrating-the-life-and-work-of-skip-gandy/University NewsUSF Foundation,USF Libraries/news/2020/usf-receives-2-million-gift-from-local-entrepreneur-to-benefit-the-college-of-engineering.aspxThe �鶹��Ƶ today announced a $2 million gift to the USF Foundation that will benefit students and faculty in the College of Engineering. The estate gift from David Miga, owner and president of Electronic Design Specialists, will establish the David Miga Endowed Scholarship for Electrical Engineering and create the David T. Miga Innovation Facility Fund.Rocky D. BullWed, 09 Dec 2020 00:00:00 USF receives $2 million gift from local entrepreneur to benefit the College of EngineeringThe �鶹��Ƶ today announced a $2 million gift to the USF Foundation that will benefit students and faculty in the College of Engineering. The estate gift from David Miga, owner and president of Electronic Design Specialists, will establish the David Miga Endowed Scholarship for Electrical Engineering and create the David T. Miga Innovation Facility Fund.David Miga/news/2020/usf-receives-2-million-gift-from-local-entrepreneur-to-benefit-the-college-of-engineering.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Engineering,USF Foundation/news/2020/helios-education-foundation-awards-grant-to-usf-to-help-grow-black-student-enrollment.aspxThe �鶹��Ƶ announced today that it has received a grant from Helios Education Foundation to further the university’s long-standing commitment to student success for underrepresented populations.Rocky D. BullWed, 02 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Helios Education Foundation awards grant to USF to help grow Black student enrollmentThe �鶹��Ƶ announced today that it has received a grant from Helios Education Foundation to further the university’s long-standing commitment to student success for underrepresented populations.Helios Education Foundation logo/news/2020/helios-education-foundation-awards-grant-to-usf-to-help-grow-black-student-enrollment.aspxUniversity NewsBlack Leadership Network,Helios Education Foundation,USF Foundation/news/2020/usf-breaks-ground-on-innovative-judy-genshaft-honors-college.aspxThe �鶹��Ƶ broke ground today on the new home of the Judy Genshaft Honors College, a five-story, 85,000-square-foot facility that will strengthen USF’s position to attract the best students in Florida, nationally and internationally.Rocky D. BullTue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 USF breaks ground on innovative Judy Genshaft Honors CollegeThe �鶹��Ƶ broke ground today on the new home of the Judy Genshaft Honors College, a five-story, 85,000-square-foot facility that will strengthen USF’s position to attract the best students in Florida, nationally and internationally.A rendering of the Judy Genshaft Honors College/news/2020/usf-breaks-ground-on-innovative-judy-genshaft-honors-college.aspxUniversity NewsJudy Genshaft Honors College,USF Foundation/news/2020/city-of-st-petersburg-supports-usf-efforts-to-further-enhance-diversity-with-new-pledge-to-college-of-marine-science.aspxThe City of St. Petersburg has contributed $125,000 to the �鶹��Ƶ Foundation to help enhance diversity in the ocean sciences. The gift to the USF College of Marine Science’s “Bridge to the Doctorate” fellowship endowment supports underrepresented students of color who are African American or Black, Hispanic or Latinx, Pacific Islanders, Native American or Alaska Native.Rocky D. BullFri, 30 Oct 2020 00:00:00 City of St. Petersburg supports USF efforts to further enhance diversity with new pledge to College of Marine ScienceThe City of St. Petersburg has contributed $125,000 to the �鶹��Ƶ Foundation to help enhance diversity in the ocean sciences. The gift to the USF College of Marine Science’s “Bridge to the Doctorate” fellowship endowment supports underrepresented students of color who are African American or Black, Hispanic or Latinx, Pacific Islanders, Native American or Alaska Native.A diver from the USF College of Marine Science going into the Gulf Mexico to conduct research/news/2020/city-of-st-petersburg-supports-usf-efforts-to-further-enhance-diversity-with-new-pledge-to-college-of-marine-science.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Marine Science,Diversity Inclusion & Equal Opportunity,USF Foundation