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From sand paths to AI: Charter class members celebrate USF’s 70th anniversary
Long before AI labs and national rankings, USF's charter class delivered their applications to a Victorian-style house in downtown Tampa, studied chemistry in small classrooms and watched as the campus grew around them. As USF celebrates our 70th anniversary, members of the charter class reflect on the university’s rise from sandy paths and a handful of buildings to a nationally recognized research powerhouse.
January 5, 2026Campus News
Top stories of 2025
From launching the nation’s first college dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to celebrating an historic football season, 2025 was defined by bold moments and impactful leadership. As we turn the page to the second half of the decade, here are some of the year’s top stories.
December 16, 2025Campus News
Florida Board of Governors confirms Moez Limayem as USF’s next president
Limayem has served as president of the University of North Florida since 2022 and was the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business at USF for 10 years before taking the role at UNF.
December 12, 2025Campus News
MSW student Angela Sciarrone named Manatee County Team Member of the Year
The award recognizes her outstanding service to Manatee County through her role in the Public Safety Department.
December 8, 2025Campus News, Students
STEM academic facility groundbreaking begins a milestone campus project
A transformative project began when the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee officially broke ground on the new STEM academic facility.
November 19, 2025Campus News, Events
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
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