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Jennifer Bencie and Luke Bencie - 2026 Brunch on the Bay Co-Chairs

Siblings chair 2026 USF Sarasota-Manatee Brunch on the Bay

A dynamic duo is stepping forward to champion student success at USF Sarasota-Manatee. Brother and sister Luke and Dr. Jennifer Bencie will co-chair the 2026 Brunch on the Bay, uniting their shared commitment to education, public service, and community engagement to support scholarships that change lives.

November 12, 2025Campus News

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Duvall Initiative’s Inaugural Duvall Training Institute: Medication-Assisted Treatment

Over 65 community partners attended the inaugural Duvall Training Institute to discuss, educate, and collaborate around the topic of Medication-Assisted Treatment.

November 10, 2025Campus News

Maria Bustinza posing go bulls sign

Internship program prepares humanities students for early-career success

Bustinza’s internship with the Make-A-Wish Foundation is one of many made possible by a five-year, $4.8 million grant from the Mellon Foundation that will support up to 900 students each year in otherwise unpaid internships.

October 20, 2025Research

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