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Camp at College sparks young minds with VR and hands-on learning
At USF Sarasota-Manatee, middle school students explored real-world problems through virtual reality and hands-on design. With the guidance of faculty, they created innovative solutions while gaining confidence and inspiration for their future. This transformative experience empowers students to think critically and creatively in today’s fast-paced world.
June 27, 2025Campus News
Summer program introduces the world of research to undergraduate students
A group of undergraduate students from USF is spending the summer building valuable research and career skills while receiving compensation for their efforts. The Summer Academy for Investigative Learning program provides students with an early, hands-on introduction to research and showcases impactful work taking place across Tampa Bay.
Honors students explore sustainability and culture on study away trip to Hawaii
Ten USF students recently returned from an unforgettable educational adventure on Hawaii's Big Island, where they hiked lava fields, made chocolate from fresh cacao pods and learned about environmental restoration in a cloud forest. As part of the Judy Genshaft Honors College's study away program, they explored the island's natural beauty and cultural history.
June 18, 2025Campus News
Key support for USF included in this year’s state budget
Funding for the University of South Florida’s institutional priorities and support for other important university projects is included in the 2025-26 fiscal year state budget. It will soon be sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his review, approval and line-item veto consideration.
June 16, 2025Campus News
USF and The College of New Jersey awarded NSF grant to enhance research administrator training at liberal arts colleges
The National Science Foundation has awarded a five-year, $3 million collaborative grant to the University of South Florida Research Development Institute and The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) to develop a new post-award training model for research administrators at liberal arts colleges across the United States.
June 16, 2025Research
College for Every Student
Ten Sarasota seventh graders from Booker Middle School participate in "Camp at College" at USF, using research, Legos, and virtual reality to develop solutions for community issues like homelessness and food insecurity.
June 9, 2025Campus News, Research
A philanthropist at heart
After surviving a cardiac arrest at Pirates spring training in 2023, 76-year-old Ernie Withers founded the Defibrillate Manatee Foundation, raising nearly $200,000 to provide 170 AEDs and training to local organizations, turning his near-death experience into a community lifesaving mission.
June 9, 2025Campus News
USF sign language interpreting students and Hands On USF make science accessible at a community event
While participants explored forensic science, interpreters supported communication and engagement.
June 6, 2025Campus News
USF Duvall Initiative launches open-access journal on family and community health
The journal’s first issue will focus on the impact of substance misuse and addiction on families and community health.
May 30, 2025Campus News, Research
USF Sarasota-Manatee Graduate Student Elyssa Carfley Turns Adversity into Action, Inspiring Mental Health Awareness
After surviving a life-threatening illness, USF Sarasota-Manatee graduate student Elyssa Carfley turned her adversity into action for mental health support. Now pursuing a master’s degree in social work, she blends personal experience and creative expression to promote compassionate care. Her journey reflects the power of resilience and the impact of education.
May 29, 2025Students
PAM Health Scholarships Give Nursing Students a Home—and a Head Start—at USF Sarasota-Manatee
PAM Health transforms nursing education at USF by launching a unique living community that provides scholarships, on-campus housing, and professional development for accelerated nursing students, enabling them to focus entirely on their educational journey and future healthcare careers.
May 21, 2025Campus News, Students
From Students to Teachers: USF Graduates Sign On to Shape Manatee Classrooms
USF Sarasota-Manatee celebrated the next generation of educators at its third annual Educator Signing Day, where five graduating students formally committed to teaching in Manatee County classrooms. The heartfelt event, hosted in partnership with the local school district, recognized students for choosing a career of purpose and impact.
May 14, 2025Students