https://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usMon, 13 Apr 2026 04:45:33 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2026/usf_ambassadors_embody_the_spirit_of_usf.aspxThe professional student organization, University of South Florida Ambassadors, has connected campus, alumni, and the community since 1979 through a shared love for the university.Andrea KniesMon, 26 Jan 2026 10:43:55 From campus to community: USF Sarasota-Manatee Ambassadors create meaningful connectionsThe professional student organization, University of South Florida Ambassadors, has connected campus, alumni, and the community since 1979 through a shared love for the university.USF Ambassadors in their iconic green jacketshttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2026/usf_ambassadors_embody_the_spirit_of_usf.aspxBoundless Bulls,Campus News,StudentsAlumni and Friendshttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-sarasota-manatee-top-stories-2023.aspxFrom breaking ground on a new student center and residence hall to celebrating admission to the Association of American Universities to planning for a new academic and research building, 2023 was a momentous year for USF Sarasota-Manatee.Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Top stories of 2023 at USF Sarasota-ManateeFrom breaking ground on a new student center and residence hall to celebrating admission to the Association of American Universities to planning for a new academic and research building, 2023 was a momentous year for USF Sarasota-Manatee.Student center and residence hallhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-sarasota-manatee-top-stories-2023.aspxBoundless Bulls,Campus News,Events,Research,Studentshttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/boundless-bull-cayla-lanier.aspxA graduate of the college, herself, Lanier’s passion for mentorship and fostering curiosity both in and out of the classroom is what brought her back to USF in 2008 and continues to motivate her to create engaging programs for students at USF and beyond.Wed, 02 Aug 2023 00:00:00 Cayla Lanier pays it forward in the Judy Genshaft Honors CollegeA graduate of the college, herself, Lanier’s passion for mentorship and fostering curiosity both in and out of the classroom is what brought her back to USF in 2008 and continues to motivate her to create engaging programs for students at USF and beyond.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/boundless-bull-cayla-lanier.aspxBoundless Bulls,StudentsAustin Lavoie,Georgia Jacksonhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/madison-seifert-is-building-a-community-and-a-bright-future.aspxFor Siefert, entering the field of risk management and insurance is all about being part of the larger community. “Every time a disaster hits, you kind of want to be out there and you want to be helping,” she said.Mon, 05 Jun 2023 00:00:00 Madison Siefert is building a community, homes and a bright future — all from within the Baldwin Risk Partners School of Risk Management and InsuranceFor Siefert, entering the field of risk management and insurance is all about being part of the larger community. “Every time a disaster hits, you kind of want to be out there and you want to be helping,” she said.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/madison-seifert-is-building-a-community-and-a-bright-future.aspxBoundless Bulls,Campus News,StudentsGeorgia Jacksonhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/brooke-hansen-is-paving-the-way-for-a-more-sustainable-tourism-industry.aspxFor Brooke Hansen, an associate professor of instruction in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and the university's resident sustainability expert, establishing a sustainable tourism practice means harnessing tourism as a force for good to support “the triple bottom line” — people, planet and prosperity.Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 Brooke Hansen is paving the way for a more sustainable tourism industry — at home and abroadFor Brooke Hansen, an associate professor of instruction in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and the university's resident sustainability expert, establishing a sustainable tourism practice means harnessing tourism as a force for good to support “the triple bottom line” — people, planet and prosperity.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/brooke-hansen-is-paving-the-way-for-a-more-sustainable-tourism-industry.aspxBoundless Bulls,Research,StudentsAustin Lavoie,Georgia Jacksonhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/sarasota-manatee-campus-dean-of-education-cheryl-ellerbrock-prepares-teachers-to-change-lives.aspxEllerbrock is transforming the College of Education on the Sarasota-Manatee campus into a vitalizing force in the community with the Booker Middle School Literary Initiative and partnerships with two Manatee County campuses.Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:00:00 Sarasota-Manatee campus Dean of Education Cheryl Ellerbrock prepares teachers to change livesEllerbrock is transforming the College of Education on the Sarasota-Manatee campus into a vitalizing force in the community with the Booker Middle School Literary Initiative and partnerships with two Manatee County campuses.Cheryl Ellerbrockhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/sarasota-manatee-campus-dean-of-education-cheryl-ellerbrock-prepares-teachers-to-change-lives.aspxBoundless Bulls,Research,StudentsAustin Lavoie,Georgia Jackson,Marc R. Masferrerhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/freeman-talla-strives-to-help-prevent-power-outages-in-cameroon-africa.aspxInspired by the tragic death of his aunt who died while seeking emergency medical care during a power outage in Cameroon, USF Sarasota-Manatee graduate student Freeman Talla is determined to help expand the African nation’s solar power sector.External ArticleThu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 Freeman TallaInspired by the tragic death of his aunt who died while seeking emergency medical care during a power outage in Cameroon, USF Sarasota-Manatee graduate student Freeman Talla is determined to help expand the African nation’s solar power sector.Freeman Tallahttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/freeman-talla-strives-to-help-prevent-power-outages-in-cameroon-africa.aspxBoundless Bulls,Studentshttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2022/manatee-county-principal-of-the-year-credits-usf-for-turning-her-into-the-leader-she-is-today.aspxConferred by the Florida Department of Education, Ricks’ award recognizes exemplary school administrators for their contributions to their schools and communities — including spearheading initiatives to increase student performance, promoting safe learning environments and establishing partnerships with parents and community members.Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Alumni Spotlight: Manatee County principal of the year credits USF for turning her into the leader she is todayConferred by the Florida Department of Education, Ricks’ award recognizes exemplary school administrators for their contributions to their schools and communities — including spearheading initiatives to increase student performance, promoting safe learning environments and establishing partnerships with parents and community members.Carol Rickshttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2022/manatee-county-principal-of-the-year-credits-usf-for-turning-her-into-the-leader-she-is-today.aspxBoundless Bulls,Campus News,Studentshttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-graduates-mental-health-struggles-inspire-her-to-help-others.aspxGrowing up, Yaniris Garcia-Jerez struggled with anxiety and depression and felt "insecure" and "stupid" whenever she struggled to find the motivation to complete assignments. Everything changed when she received an ADHD diagnosis in 2020, a few weeks shy of her 20th birthday.Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: USF graduate's mental health struggles inspire her to help othersGrowing up, Yaniris Garcia-Jerez struggled with anxiety and depression and felt "insecure" and "stupid" whenever she struggled to find the motivation to complete assignments. Everything changed when she received an ADHD diagnosis in 2020, a few weeks shy of her 20th birthday.Yaniris Garcia-Jerezhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-graduates-mental-health-struggles-inspire-her-to-help-others.aspxBoundless Bulls,Studentshttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2022/paola-marie-mannino-wants-you-to-get-involved.aspxPaola-Marie Mannino, a fourth-year marketing major on the Sarasota-Manatee campus and the voice behind the social media channels for the Office of Student Engagement and the Campus Activities Board, hopes to inspire community in her fellow Bulls.Paola-Marie Mannino, a fourth-year marketing major on the Sarasota-Manatee campus and the voice behind the social media channels for the Office of Student Engagement and the Campus Activities Board, was elected to the Royal Court at the Homecoming Ball during USF Homecoming 2022.Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Paola-Marie Mannino wants you to get involvedPaola-Marie Mannino, a fourth-year marketing major on the Sarasota-Manatee campus and the voice behind the social media channels for the Office of Student Engagement and the Campus Activities Board, hopes to inspire community in her fellow Bulls.Paola-Marie Manninohttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2022/paola-marie-mannino-wants-you-to-get-involved.aspxBoundless Bulls,Studentshttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2022/carlos-moreira-looks-out-for-his-band-of-brothers.aspxU.S. Marine Corps veteran and University of South Florida alum Carlos Moreira is director of campus engagement for veteran success and alumni affairs at the Sarasota-Manatee campus, helping military-connected students succeed while in college and beyond.Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Staff Spotlight | Carlos Moreira looks out for his 'band of brothers'U.S. Marine Corps veteran and University of South Florida alum Carlos Moreira is director of campus engagement for veteran success and alumni affairs at the Sarasota-Manatee campus, helping military-connected students succeed while in college and beyond.Carlos Moreirahttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2022/carlos-moreira-looks-out-for-his-band-of-brothers.aspxBoundless Bulls,Campus Newshttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2022/bryan-jacobs-is-here-to-serve.aspxWhen Hurricane Ian tore through Fort Myers and the surrounding areas in September 2022, leaving hundreds of Floridians stranded in its wake, Bryan Jacobs, a USF alum, Marine Corps veteran and owner of The Liberty Smokehouse, leapt into action.Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Alumni Spotlight | Bryan Jacobs is here to serveWhen Hurricane Ian tore through Fort Myers and the surrounding areas in September 2022, leaving hundreds of Floridians stranded in its wake, Bryan Jacobs, a USF alum, Marine Corps veteran and owner of The Liberty Smokehouse, leapt into action.Bryan Jacobshttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2022/bryan-jacobs-is-here-to-serve.aspxBoundless Bulls,Events,Students