Campus Insider Newsletter

May 2026

Welcome to Campus Insider, a monthly newsletter from the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, featuring exciting university news, research, and stories of impact.

A Local Ecosystem Transforms Into a Living Field Laboratory for USF Students

A four-phase, multi-year partnership between USF and Siesta Key Chapel combines student learning, environmental stewardship and community impact to restore a vital maritime hammock.

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Siesta Key Biome Project

Commencement 

With 11 ceremonies taking place, I invite you to join us for a ceremony and share in this meaningful celebration. Commencement marks an important milestone and an opportunity to recognize the students we have supported, guided and taught throughout their academic journeys as they become alumni and begin the next chapter of their careers. This year’s ceremonies are especially significant as they are the first commencements for President Moez Limayem.

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