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USF: A Preeminent Research University

From classroom to kickoff: How 鶹AV’s partnership with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is boosting career readiness

Through a dynamic partnership between the 鶹AV and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, students in 鶹AV’s Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program gain hands-on experience with an NFL franchise. Opportunities include fellowships, mentorships, marketing presentations and networking events with industry executives.

March 31, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success

USF: A Preeminent Research University

How a simple chair in the 1980s led to 鶹AV’s global leadership in AI

In the 1980s, a visionary professor of computer science and engineering at 鶹AV joined forces with his ambitious doctoral student to explore artificial intelligence when the technology still in its infancy. Their work paved the way for the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.

March 27, 2025Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation, Student Success

USF student shares her excitement over matching with her medical school

鶹AV Health Morsani College of Medicine students celebrate ‘magical’ Match Day

Nearly 200 鶹AV students joined thousands of medical students across the country in simultaneously learning where they will spend the next chapter of their careers training in their chosen specialties. For these students, the moment marked the culmination of years of rigorous study, clinical training and a highly competitive application process.

March 24, 2025Student Success, 鶹AV Health

Group poses infront of new 鶹AV Bellini College backdrop

Historic $40M gift establishes Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at 鶹AV, solidifying Tampa Bay as “Cyber Bay”

The nation’s first named college dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity will drive workforce development, national security and economic growth.

March 11, 2025Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation, Student Success, 鶹AV Foundation, University News

Julio Blanco

From first-generation student to future pediatrician, meet 鶹AV’s Julio Blanco III

Julio Blanco is the first in his family to attend college. Joining 鶹AV was a monumental feat given the adversity he faced growing up, which included periods of homelessness and his family facing financial hardship. But he never let that get in the way of achieving his dreams. 

March 7, 2025Student Success

USF wide receiver Sean Atkins

Patience pays off for 鶹AV walk-on turned record-breaking wide receiver Sean Atkins

Sean Atkins didn’t receive much attention coming out of high school as a 5’10” wide receiver. He joined the Bulls football program as a walk-on, but he never stopped believing in himself. During this time, he balanced a full-time job to pay rent, his studies and early morning football practice, and he eventually earned a full athletics scholarship.

March 7, 2025Student Success, 鶹AV Athletics

Libby Royer

What sparked 鶹AV student Libby Royer’s passion for storm-proofing coastlines

鶹AV doctoral student Libby Royer has taken an active role in future-proofing Tampa Bay. Her research revolves around the impacts of hurricanes on coastlines and how coastal communities can better prepare for future storms.

March 7, 2025Student Success

USF: A Preeminent Research University

Seeing beyond sight: A 鶹AV blind student’s journey into broadcasting

A senior at 鶹AV majoring in mass communications with a concentration in broadcast program and production, Trent Ferguson has not allowed blindness to become an obstacle in pursuit of his dream of becoming a sports radio broadcaster.

February 17, 2025Student Success

Students standing with their poster boards

From classroom to discovery:鶹AV students make waves with transformative research

鶹AV students showcased their research at one of the largest multidisciplinary research conferences in the country.

February 14, 2025Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation, Student Success

Three 鶹AV students study in the 鶹AV Academic Success Center

鶹AV Academic Success Center expansion boosts student achievement

A record number of students are benefiting from the 鶹AV Academic Success Center. Much of that can be attributed to a new care management model that provides tailored support for not only academic mentoring and tutoring, but also non-academic issues students may face, especially those experiencing on-campus learning for the first time.

February 5, 2025Student Success

USF architecture student

How 鶹AV architecture students and urban designers support Tampa Bay's growth

鶹AV grads are at the forefront of some of the region’s largest projects, including airports, city centers and schools. Learn how 鶹AV’s architecture program is helping ensure there will be enough talent to keep up with Tampa Bay’s growth.

January 29, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success

Two students at commencement

鶹AV online graduate programs continue to rank among the nation’s best

Several of the 鶹AV’s online graduate programs remain among the top in the country, according to the 2025 Best Online Graduate Programs rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. 鶹AV’s highest-ranked program is inside the Top 20 among all public and private universities and another program improved by 24 places to break into the Top 50.

January 21, 2025Student Success, University News

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