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USF Sarasota-Manatee criminology associate professor speaks at Women Who Build 2024
Fawn Ngo of USF Sarasota-Manatee shared her work on the importance of cyber education for the limited English proficiency population.
August 5, 2024Research
Tressa Presley-McLeod named Director for University Communications and Marketing at USF Sarasota-Manatee
“I look forward to growing alongside USF and this wonderful community,” Presley-McLeod said. “This achievement wouldn't be possible without the incredible team I have the privilege of leading. Together, we'll continue to share the stories that define our campus and its bright future.”
August 2, 2024Campus News
Meet two outstanding graduates from USF Sarasota-Manatee
The University of South Florida awarded more than 2,600 degrees during summer commencement on Saturday, Aug. 3. The ceremonies included recipients of approximately 1,739 bachelor’s, 700 master’s, 162 doctoral and 11 specialist degrees.
July 29, 2024Campus News, Students
USF confers more than 2,600 degrees during summer commencement ceremonies
Graduates included a legacy student whose grandmother was part of USF's charter class, a student veteran who served in Afghanistan and a Peace Corps recruiter who speaks four languages.
July 29, 2024Campus News, Students
USF military veterans using security course to make Sarasota-Manatee campus safer
Two University of South Florida students are using what they are learned in the CARVER security course offered by USF to assess the safety of buildings at the Sarasota-Manatee campus.
July 24, 2024Campus News, Students
New grant seeks to reduce barriers to college and increase graduation rates for students emerging from foster care
A new $60,000 grant from the Genspiration Foundation for an onboarding and mentorship program aims to change that dynamic by supporting incoming USF students emerging from foster care and navigating the transition into higher education.
July 24, 2024Students
University of South Florida welcomes new President’s Global Leadership Council
The University of South Florida is welcoming back to campus members of a newly created presidential advisory group that includes 14 esteemed alumni who are renowned leaders in their respective fields around the world.
July 24, 2024Campus News
University of South Florida sets new records for philanthropic support
This is the third straight year that USF has set new fundraising records, receiving over $168 million in philanthropic support from more than 54,000 donors in the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2024.
July 23, 2024Campus News
USF’s Executive MBA program among top 10 best in the nation, says Fortune
The program, housed in the Muma College of Business, climbed 19 positions to take the No. 10 spot among programs across the U.S. Among public universities, USF ranks No. 6 in the nation and No. 1 in Florida.
July 17, 2024Campus News
USF launches MBAs in blue economy, personal financial planning, and healthcare leadership
Beginning this fall, students seeking an MBA at the University of South Florida will have three new offerings to consider. The new concentrations — blue economy, personal financial planning, and healthcare leadership — are designed to address the evolving needs of the global market.
July 15, 2024Campus News
USF researcher’s disaster preparedness app wins funding from Sarasota foundation
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has awarded the University of South Florida Foundation a $7,500 grant to support a USF researcher Lindsay Peterson develop a disaster preparedness app to help older Floridians and their caregivers better prepare for hurricanes and other potential disasters.
July 15, 2024Research
Establishment of the William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Professor marks a milestone for USF Sarasota-Manatee and USF School of Information
The position on the Sarasota-Manatee campus will be conferred to James E. Andrews, a tenured full professor in the School of Information. The endowed professorship will establish the school’s presence at USF Sarasota-Manatee.
July 9, 2024Campus News, Research