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USF Hospitality Lab hosts The Ritz-Carlton's chef for immersive culinary and career lesson
USF students were treated to a special pasta making demonstration from The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota’s Chef Andrew Thompson during the International Food and Culture class.
November 17, 2025Campus News, Events
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
Florida employers gain competitive edge as USF expands federally funded cybersecurity program
Due to its success, the university is nearly doubling enrollment of the InfoSec Governance, Risk and Compliance Analyst program, offering it for free to 400 military veterans, first responders and public-sector professionals.
November 10, 2025Campus News
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, Events
Moez Limayem unanimously selected by USF Board of Trustees as the university’s next president
Moez Limayem currently serves as president of the University of North Florida and was the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business at USF for 10 years. His appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors (BOG), which oversees the State University System.
October 21, 2025Campus News
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
USF’s Gamma Iota Sigma Delta Beta chapter wins national Bowers Award
The Delta Beta chapter — founded in spring 2023 — became the youngest chapter in the organization’s history to receive the top collegiate chapter award.
October 13, 2025Campus News
Statewide center at USF launches Florida’s first-of-its-kind interactive dashboard addressing behavioral health workforce shortage
The dashboard equips policymakers, providers, educators, and advocates to confront Florida’s critical shortage of behavioral health professionals.
October 13, 2025Campus News
USF faculty experts available for interviews on Halloween topics from how consumers can save money, to tariff impacts, to AI use
USF Sarasota-Manatee faculty expertise shines this Halloween season — Michael Snipes (economics) on consumer spending and tariff impacts, and YongJei Lee (criminology) on crime prevention and safety trends.
October 8, 2025Research
USF expands risk management program as demand and impact grow, especially during hurricane season
USF’s Baldwin School of Risk Management and Insurance has expanded to all three campuses, fueling record enrollment as Florida’s growing economy drives demand for risk professionals. The program’s growth reflects a statewide need for experts who can address risks ranging from hurricanes to cybersecurity across diverse industries.
October 6, 2025Campus News
Too good to be true? USF study reveals leaders who change too fast are viewed as less authentic
If change happens too quickly, skepticism may arise, and employees are likely to believe it’s too good to be true, according to a paper published in the Academy of Management Journal.
October 6, 2025Research
Moez Limayem named the sole finalist for University of South Florida president
Limayem served as the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business at USF for 10 years prior to becoming UNF’s president in 2022. He has been recognized by Florida Trend as one of the state’s 500 most influential business leaders and received an award from the National Academy of Inventors for his many contributions to innovation and invention.
September 30, 2025Campus News