/news/Recent posts from �鶹����AV Newsen-usThu, 03 Apr 2025 18:39:25 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2024/usf-student-intersects-medicine-and-law.aspxAhmed-Zayn Mohamed's remarkable journey from �鶹����AV's youngest graduate to a resident in medicine and practicing lawyer blends two powerful fields into a career focused on innovation and patient care. Mohamed’s story showcases the power of ambition, a supportive academic environment and a unique vision for the future.Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:36:48 �鶹����AV student intersects medicine and lawAhmed-Zayn Mohamed's remarkable journey from �鶹����AV's youngest graduate to a resident in medicine and practicing lawyer blends two powerful fields into a career focused on innovation and patient care. Mohamed’s story showcases the power of ambition, a supportive academic environment and a unique vision for the future.Zayn Mohamed looking at a screen showing an MRI scan. Text says, Boundless Bulls./news/2024/usf-student-intersects-medicine-and-law.aspxStudent Success,�鶹����AV HealthAlumni,Boundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,Morsani College of Medicine,My�鶹����AV/news/2024/from-love-story-to-campus-legacy-perez-family-named-usfs-family-of-the-year.aspxNelson and Tiffany Perez met and fell in love as students at the �鶹����AV. With their twin daughters now students at �鶹����AV too, the Perez's are the 2024 �鶹����AV Family of the Year.Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:54:33 From love story to campus legacy: Perez family named �鶹����AV’s Family of the YearNelson and Tiffany Perez met and fell in love as students at the �鶹����AV. With their twin daughters now students at �鶹����AV too, the Perez's are the 2024 �鶹����AV Family of the Year.The Perez family outside of the �鶹����AV Bookstore on the �鶹����AV Tampa campus./news/2024/from-love-story-to-campus-legacy-perez-family-named-usfs-family-of-the-year.aspxCampus LifeAlumni,My�鶹����AV,Paul Guzzo/news/2024/usf-welcomes-community-to-homecoming-events-nov-4-9.aspxAfter being postponed due to Hurricane Milton, the �鶹����AV is ready to welcome the community to celebrate Homecoming – one of �鶹����AV’s oldest and most treasured traditions. Dozens of events are scheduled, including a carnival, comedy show, parade and the �鶹����AV football game as the Bulls take on the Navy Midshipmen.Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:43:40 �鶹����AV welcomes community to Homecoming events Nov. 4-9After being postponed due to Hurricane Milton, the �鶹����AV is ready to welcome the community to celebrate Homecoming – one of �鶹����AV’s oldest and most treasured traditions. Dozens of events are scheduled, including a carnival, comedy show, parade and the �鶹����AV football game as the Bulls take on the Navy Midshipmen.�鶹����AV students at the 2023 Homecoming parade/news/2024/usf-welcomes-community-to-homecoming-events-nov-4-9.aspxCampus Life,University NewsAlumni,Homecoming,Ryan Hughes/news/2024/university-of-south-florida-welcomes-presidents-new-global-leadership-council.aspxThe �鶹����AV 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.Wed, 24 Jul 2024 07:54:33 �鶹����AV welcomes new President’s Global Leadership CouncilThe �鶹����AV 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.President's Global Leadership Council/news/2024/university-of-south-florida-welcomes-presidents-new-global-leadership-council.aspxCommunity PartnershipsAlumni,Dan Caterinicchia,My�鶹����AV,President Rhea Law/marine-science/news/2024/usf-trained-shipwreck-hunter-makes-another-major-discovery.aspxUsing a technique known as side-scan sonar, a team led by �鶹����AV alum David Mearns and The Royal Canadian Geographical Society found Shackleton’s last ship off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada.External ArticleTue, 18 Jun 2024 16:47:09 �鶹����AV-trained shipwreck hunter makes major discoveryUsing a technique known as side-scan sonar, a team led by �鶹����AV alum David Mearns and The Royal Canadian Geographical Society found Shackleton’s last ship off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada.David Mearns and two colleagues/marine-science/news/2024/usf-trained-shipwreck-hunter-makes-another-major-discovery.aspxResearch and InnovationAlumni,College of Marine Science,My�鶹����AV/news/2023/usf-welcomes-the-community-to-attend-homecoming-week-events-oct-8-14.aspxThe Tampa Bay community is invited to join students, alumni, faculty and staff at dozens of events, including a concert, carnival, talent show, parade and the �鶹����AV football game against Florida Atlantic on Saturday, Oct. 14, at Raymond James Stadium.Thu, 05 Oct 2023 09:00:00 �鶹����AV welcomes the community to attend Homecoming Week events, Oct. 8-14The Tampa Bay community is invited to join students, alumni, faculty and staff at dozens of events, including a concert, carnival, talent show, parade and the �鶹����AV football game against Florida Atlantic on Saturday, Oct. 14, at Raymond James Stadium.Group gives "Go Bulls" hand signal in the football stand/news/2023/usf-welcomes-the-community-to-attend-homecoming-week-events-oct-8-14.aspxCampus LifeAlumni,Homecoming,�鶹����AV Athletics,�鶹����AV Footballhttps://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 �鶹����AV in 2008 and continues to motivate her to create engaging programs for students at �鶹����AV and beyond.External ArticleWed, 02 Aug 2023 16:26:19 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 �鶹����AV in 2008 and continues to motivate her to create engaging programs for students at �鶹����AV and beyond.Cayla Lanier pays it forward in the Judy Genshaft Honors Collegehttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/boundless-bull-cayla-lanier.aspxCampus Life,Student SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,Honors College,�鶹����AV Sarasota-Manateehttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/introducing-nault-center-entrepreneurshipThis gift from James “Jay” Nault will name the center in his honor and enhance opportunities for the next generation of business builders.External ArticleFri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 �鶹����AV alumnus gives $10M to name the Nault Center for EntrepreneurshipThis gift from James “Jay” Nault will name the center in his honor and enhance opportunities for the next generation of business builders.A portrait of Jay Nault next to the text, Introducing the Nault Center for Entrepreneurshiphttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/introducing-nault-center-entrepreneurship�鶹����AV Foundation,University NewsAlumni,Muma College of Business,My�鶹����AV,Nault Center for Entrepreneurship/news/2023/usf-alumna-blends-medicine-adventure-and-global-service-in-her-work-at-usf-health.aspxAsa Oxner, a two-time graduate of �鶹����AV, focuses her work on helping vulnerable patients, particularly those experiencing homelessness and addiction, both locally and internationally.Sat, 01 Apr 2023 16:43:32 �鶹����AV alumna blends medicine, adventure and global service in her work at �鶹����AV HealthAsa Oxner, a two-time graduate of �鶹����AV, focuses her work on helping vulnerable patients, particularly those experiencing homelessness and addiction, both locally and internationally.�鶹����AV alumna blends medicine, adventure and global service in her work at �鶹����AV Health/news/2023/usf-alumna-blends-medicine-adventure-and-global-service-in-her-work-at-usf-health.aspxStudent Success,�鶹����AV HealthAlumni,Boundless Bulls,Honors College,�鶹����AV Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/alumna-named-president-of-florida-association-of-architects.aspxBeverly Frank has designed structures on all three of �鶹����AV’s campuses. She is now the first Asian American woman and �鶹����AV graduate to be named president of the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects.External ArticleThu, 09 Mar 2023 10:39:45 �鶹����AV alumna behind iconic campus designsBeverly Frank has designed structures on all three of �鶹����AV’s campuses. She is now the first Asian American woman and �鶹����AV graduate to be named president of the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects.�鶹����AV alumna behind iconic campus designshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/alumna-named-president-of-florida-association-of-architects.aspxCampus Life,Student SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,College of The Arts,School of Architecture and Community Design,St. Petersburg/news/2023/founder-of-stampede-of-services-legacy-continues-at-usf.aspxA lightning strike in high school jolted Maxon Victor to pursue his passion for helping the community. The founder of Stampede of Service reflects on how his legacy continues at �鶹����AV and across the region.Fri, 20 Jan 2023 15:32:13 Founder of Stampede of Service’s legacy continues at �鶹����AVA lightning strike in high school jolted Maxon Victor to pursue his passion for helping the community. The founder of Stampede of Service reflects on how his legacy continues at �鶹����AV and across the region.Founder of Stampede of Service’s legacy continues at �鶹����AV/news/2023/founder-of-stampede-of-services-legacy-continues-at-usf.aspxStudent SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,Sandra C. Roa,Stampede of Service/news/2022/veteran-and-military-connected-students-continue-to-serve-communities-impacted-by-hurricane-ian.aspxMore than a month since Hurricane Ian made landfall, �鶹����AV student veterans and alumni continue relief efforts in southwest Florida.Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Veteran and military-connected students continue to serve communities impacted by Hurricane IanMore than a month since Hurricane Ian made landfall, �鶹����AV student veterans and alumni continue relief efforts in southwest Florida.Clean up efforts in damaged business/news/2022/veteran-and-military-connected-students-continue-to-serve-communities-impacted-by-hurricane-ian.aspxCommunity PartnershipsAlumni,Hurricane Ian,My�鶹����AV,Office of Veteran Success/news/2022/providing-mind-body-balance-for-usf-students.aspxHeather Walders approaches mental health and well-being holistically. As a mental health outreach clinician at the �鶹����AV Counseling Center, Walders uses her background in social work, public health and yoga to consider how social pressures and current events impact her student clients.Fri, 28 Oct 2022 16:44:02 Providing mind-body balance for �鶹����AV studentsHeather Walders approaches mental health and well-being holistically. As a mental health outreach clinician at the �鶹����AV Counseling Center, Walders uses her background in social work, public health and yoga to consider how social pressures and current events impact her student clients.Providing mind-body balance for �鶹����AV students/news/2022/providing-mind-body-balance-for-usf-students.aspxStudent SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,Sandra C. Roa,�鶹����AV Counseling Center/news/2022/three-generations-of-usf-academics-train-to-row-across-atlantic.aspxIntegrative biology Professor Chantale Bégin is preparing for what is called “the world’s toughest row.” The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge is an annual race to row 3,000 miles from Spain’s Canary Islands to English Harbour in Antigua and Barbuda. Bégin’s team, Salty Science, includes two of her former �鶹����AV students and her doctoral advisor.Wed, 19 Oct 2022 09:00:00 Three generations of �鶹����AV academics train to row across the Atlantic in support of marine conservationIntegrative biology Professor Chantale Bégin is preparing for what is called “the world’s toughest row.” The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge is an annual race to row 3,000 miles from Spain’s Canary Islands to English Harbour in Antigua and Barbuda. Bégin’s team, Salty Science, includes two of her former �鶹����AV students and her doctoral advisor.The team of four women row in their ocean rowing boat/news/2022/three-generations-of-usf-academics-train-to-row-across-atlantic.aspxUniversity NewsAlumni,College of Arts and Sciences,Department of Integrative Biology,My�鶹����AV,Torie Doll/news/2022/manley-jaquiss-bulls-spirit-is-contagious.aspxManley Jaquiss is one of �鶹����AV’s most actively involved alums. In a sense, Jaquiss never really left �鶹����AV since the first time he stepped onto the Tampa campus 40 years ago. He attends almost all the football games and alumni events with his wife and daughter, who are also �鶹����AV alumnae.Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:49:16 Manley Jaquiss’s Bulls spirit is contagiousManley Jaquiss is one of �鶹����AV’s most actively involved alums. In a sense, Jaquiss never really left �鶹����AV since the first time he stepped onto the Tampa campus 40 years ago. He attends almost all the football games and alumni events with his wife and daughter, who are also �鶹����AV alumnae.Manley Jaquiss’s Bulls spirit is contagious/news/2022/manley-jaquiss-bulls-spirit-is-contagious.aspxStudent SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Sandra C. Roa/news/2022/homecoming-week-events-2022.aspxThe �鶹����AV welcomes the Tampa Bay area community to attend Homecoming Week celebrations, Oct. 9-15. Participants can join students, alumni, faculty and staff in dozens of events across all campuses, including a concert, carnival, talent show, parade and the �鶹����AV football game on Saturday, Oct. 15, at Raymond James Stadium.Wed, 05 Oct 2022 00:00:00 �鶹����AV invites the community to join in Homecoming Week eventsThe �鶹����AV welcomes the Tampa Bay area community to attend Homecoming Week celebrations, Oct. 9-15. Participants can join students, alumni, faculty and staff in dozens of events across all campuses, including a concert, carnival, talent show, parade and the �鶹����AV football game on Saturday, Oct. 15, at Raymond James Stadium.�鶹����AV Homecoming 2022. Forever green and gold. October 9th through the 15th. Images of the parade and boat race./news/2022/homecoming-week-events-2022.aspxCampus LifeAlumni,Homecoming,My�鶹����AV/news/2022/amber-jankowskis-unexpected-journey-from-military-service-to-mentorship-at-usf.aspx�鶹����AV alum Amber Jankowski was the military equivalent of a dental hygienist in the Air Force before four hand surgeries changed her career path forever. After being medically discharged, Jankowski turned to serve those who faced similar challenges as she did and became a vocational rehabilitation counselor. In her position, she helps individuals with disabilities find something they are successful at and works to normalize the wide variety of skills people can have.Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:20:27 Amber Jankowski's unexpected journey from military service to mentorship at �鶹����AV�鶹����AV alum Amber Jankowski was the military equivalent of a dental hygienist in the Air Force before four hand surgeries changed her career path forever. After being medically discharged, Jankowski turned to serve those who faced similar challenges as she did and became a vocational rehabilitation counselor. In her position, she helps individuals with disabilities find something they are successful at and works to normalize the wide variety of skills people can have.Amber Jankowski's unexpected journey from military service to mentorship at �鶹����AV/news/2022/amber-jankowskis-unexpected-journey-from-military-service-to-mentorship-at-usf.aspxStudent SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Sandra C. Roahttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/alumni-returns-to-race-st-pete-grand-prix.aspxDrivers come from around the world to compete in the annual Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. This year, one came from right next door. Alum Dante Tornello got his first opportunity to race in his hometown.External ArticleSun, 15 May 2022 15:55:32 Alum returns to race in his hometown during Grand Prix of St. PeteDrivers come from around the world to compete in the annual Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. This year, one came from right next door. Alum Dante Tornello got his first opportunity to race in his hometown.Alum returns to race in his hometown during Grand Prix of St. Petehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/alumni-returns-to-race-st-pete-grand-prix.aspxStudent SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,�鶹����AV St. Petersburg/news/2022/floridas-2022-teacher-of-the-year-is-inspiring-education-excellence.aspxSarah Painter is a fifth-grade teacher in Pinellas County, Fla. who has spent more than 18 years serving in the classroom. Her talent for developing lasting connections with her students and their families led her to be named Florida’s 2022 Teacher of the Year—a role in which she helps celebrate Florida teachers and elevate the education profession.Mon, 14 Mar 2022 15:22:19 Florida's 2022 Teacher of the Year is inspiring education excellenceSarah Painter is a fifth-grade teacher in Pinellas County, Fla. who has spent more than 18 years serving in the classroom. Her talent for developing lasting connections with her students and their families led her to be named Florida’s 2022 Teacher of the Year—a role in which she helps celebrate Florida teachers and elevate the education profession.Florida's 2022 Teacher of the Year is inspiring education excellence/news/2022/floridas-2022-teacher-of-the-year-is-inspiring-education-excellence.aspxStudent SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,College of Education/news/2022/longtime-trustee-ramil-announces-1-1-gift-usf-courtyard-named-in-his-honor.aspxThe �鶹����AV’s longest serving member of the Board of Trustees, whose historic time on the board started when it was formed in 2001, has ended his tenure with the announcement of a $1.1 million gift to support his alma mater.Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 Longtime trustee announces $1.1M gift, �鶹����AV alumni courtyard named in honor of John and Naida RamilThe �鶹����AV’s longest serving member of the Board of Trustees, whose historic time on the board started when it was formed in 2001, has ended his tenure with the announcement of a $1.1 million gift to support his alma mater.John and Naida Ramil/news/2022/longtime-trustee-ramil-announces-1-1-gift-usf-courtyard-named-in-his-honor.aspxUniversity NewsAlumni,Board of Trustees,My�鶹����AV,�鶹����AV Foundation/news/2022/from-startup-challenges-to-synapse-success-how-brian-kornfeld-transformed-tampas-innovation-landscape.aspxBrian Kornfeld left his job as an aerospace engineer in California and returned home to Florida, where he earned an MBA from �鶹����AV. The move led to the creation of Synapse, a nonprofit that brings together aspiring entrepreneurs and helps them launch successful startups in the Tampa Bay region and across Florida.Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:28:54 From startup challenges to Synapse success: how Brian Kornfeld transformed Tampa's innovation landscapeBrian Kornfeld left his job as an aerospace engineer in California and returned home to Florida, where he earned an MBA from �鶹����AV. The move led to the creation of Synapse, a nonprofit that brings together aspiring entrepreneurs and helps them launch successful startups in the Tampa Bay region and across Florida.From startup challenges to Synapse success: how Brian Kornfeld transformed Tampa's innovation landscape/news/2022/from-startup-challenges-to-synapse-success-how-brian-kornfeld-transformed-tampas-innovation-landscape.aspxStudent SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,Muma College of Business,Synapse Summit/news/2021/usf-welcomes-new-trustee-recognizes-outgoing-original-board-member.aspxThe �鶹����AV is welcoming a new member of the Board of Trustees, Rogan Donelly, a �鶹����AV alumnus and Sarasota resident who is the president and chief executive officer of Tervis Tumbler Company.Rocky D. BullThu, 23 Dec 2021 00:00:00 �鶹����AV welcomes new trustee, recognizes outgoing original board memberThe �鶹����AV is welcoming a new member of the Board of Trustees, Rogan Donelly, a �鶹����AV alumnus and Sarasota resident who is the president and chief executive officer of Tervis Tumbler Company.Rogan Donelly sitting in a Tervis factory while holding a Tervis tumbler/news/2021/usf-welcomes-new-trustee-recognizes-outgoing-original-board-member.aspxUniversity NewsAlumni,Board of Trustees,My�鶹����AV/news/2021/usf-celebrates-homecoming-week.aspxThe �鶹����AV invites the Tampa Bay area community to join students, alumni, faculty and staff as the university celebrates its Bull pride during Homecoming Week, Oct. 31-Nov. 6. The week features dozens of events happening in-person across all campuses, including a concert, carnival, talent show, parade and the �鶹����AV football game on Saturday at Raymond James Stadium.Rocky D. BullThu, 28 Oct 2021 09:00:00 �鶹����AV celebrates Homecoming Week Oct. 31-Nov. 6The �鶹����AV invites the Tampa Bay area community to join students, alumni, faculty and staff as the university celebrates its Bull pride during Homecoming Week, Oct. 31-Nov. 6. The week features dozens of events happening in-person across all campuses, including a concert, carnival, talent show, parade and the �鶹����AV football game on Saturday at Raymond James Stadium.Aerial image of the homecoming parade/news/2021/usf-celebrates-homecoming-week.aspxCampus LifeAlumni,Student Life/news/2021/how-geraldine-mckinnon-twine-became-a-nursing-trailblazer.aspxGeraldine McKinnon Twine, a retired nurse practitioner and �鶹����AV alumna, broke barriers in nursing during a segregated era, becoming the first black nurse to integrate Tampa General Hospital. Her dedication to education and service inspired her children to achieve academic success, with one establishing an endowed scholarship at �鶹����AV in her honor.Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:17:50 The legacy of a nursing trailblazerGeraldine McKinnon Twine, a retired nurse practitioner and �鶹����AV alumna, broke barriers in nursing during a segregated era, becoming the first black nurse to integrate Tampa General Hospital. Her dedication to education and service inspired her children to achieve academic success, with one establishing an endowed scholarship at �鶹����AV in her honor.The legacy of a nursing trailblazer/news/2021/how-geraldine-mckinnon-twine-became-a-nursing-trailblazer.aspxStudent Success,�鶹����AV HealthAlumni,Boundless Bulls,College of Nursing/news/2019/support-usf-alumni-this-small-business-saturday.aspxThe Belleair Market is just one of many local businesses owned by �鶹����AV alumni that you can support this Small Business Saturday and throughout the year.Rocky D. BullWed, 27 Nov 2019 00:00:00 Support �鶹����AV Alumni this Small Business SaturdayThe Belleair Market is just one of many local businesses owned by �鶹����AV alumni that you can support this Small Business Saturday and throughout the year.Chris Scott and Bruce Van Fleet, Owners of the Belleiar Market/news/2019/support-usf-alumni-this-small-business-saturday.aspxUniversity NewsAlumni/news/2018/florida-inventors-hall-fame-inducts-first-usf-alum-development-life-saving-drugs.aspxA graduate of �鶹����AV becomes the first alum to be inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame.Rocky D. BullFri, 07 Sep 2018 00:00:00 Florida Inventors Hall of Fame Inducts First �鶹����AV Alum for Development of Life-Saving DrugsA graduate of �鶹����AV becomes the first alum to be inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame.�鶹����AV: A Preeminent Research University/news/2018/florida-inventors-hall-fame-inducts-first-usf-alum-development-life-saving-drugs.aspxUniversity NewsAlumni/news/2018/alumna-named-2018-grammy-music-educator-year.aspxMelissa Salguero, B.S. '09, says her time at �鶹����AV helped shape her into the leader she is today.Aaron HilfWed, 31 Jan 2018 00:00:00 �鶹����AV Alumna Named 2018 GRAMMY Music Educator of the YearMelissa Salguero, B.S. '09, says her time at �鶹����AV helped shape her into the leader she is today.As an undergrad, Salguero was the drum major of �鶹����AV's Herd of Thunder Marching Band. Credit: Melissa Salguero /news/2018/alumna-named-2018-grammy-music-educator-year.aspxHonors and AwardsAlumni,College of The Arts