USF News Feed/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usTue, 05 Aug 2025 05:52:02 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)Aiden Jaskolka-Brown/news/2025/aiden-jaskolka-brown.aspxLike most future doctors, Aiden Jaskolka-Brown chose his career path out of a desire to save lives. But Jaskolka-Brown didn’t wait until he became a doctor to save lives. In 2023, he donated a segment of his left liver to a 5-month-old baby.Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:14:14 Aiden Jaskolka-BrownLike most future doctors, Aiden Jaskolka-Brown chose his career path out of a desire to save lives. But Jaskolka-Brown didn’t wait until he became a doctor to save lives. In 2023, he donated a segment of his left liver to a 5-month-old baby.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/aiden-jaskolka-brown.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,Paul GuzzoSeeing beyond sight: A USF blind èƵapp’s journey into broadcasting/news/2025/seeing-beyond-sight-a-usf-blind-èƵapps-journey-into-broadcasting.aspxAs a mass communications major, 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.Mon, 04 Aug 2025 08:21:39 Seeing beyond sight: A USF blind èƵapp’s journey into broadcastingAs a mass communications major, 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.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/seeing-beyond-sight-a-usf-blind-èƵapps-journey-into-broadcasting.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass CommunicationsUSF to confer nearly 2,700 degrees during commencement ceremonies on Aug. 9/news/2025/usf-to-confer-nearly-2700-degrees-during-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-9.aspxGraduates include a èƵapp who is blind and overcame the odds to fulfill his lifelong dream and a biomedical sciences major who donated part of his liver to save the life of a baby.Mon, 04 Aug 2025 02:25:47 USF to confer nearly 2,700 degrees during commencement ceremonies on Aug. 9Graduates include a èƵapp who is blind and overcame the odds to fulfill his lifelong dream and a biomedical sciences major who donated part of his liver to save the life of a baby.Graphic that says 136th commencement convocation, summer 2025 with graduate/news/2025/usf-to-confer-nearly-2700-degrees-during-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-9.aspxUniversity NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,Paul Guzzo,Ryan HughesYash Patel/news/2025/yash-patel.aspxHis interest in accounting was born as a high schooler helping his grandmother run her Clearwater motel. Yash Patel then started a vending machine business that funded his education, gaining real-world experience along the way.Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:05:04 Yash PatelHis interest in accounting was born as a high schooler helping his grandmother run her Clearwater motel. Yash Patel then started a vending machine business that funded his education, gaining real-world experience along the way.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/yash-patel.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Muma College of Business,Paul GuzzoHow a USF èƵapp’s personal battle with dengue helped develop mosquito-fighting AI/news/2025/how-a-usf-èƵapps-personal-battle-with-dengue-helped-develop-mosquito-fighting-ai.aspxFarhat Azam is using artificial intelligence to help fight mosquito-borne illnesses. As a doctoral èƵapp at USF, she is helping develop a smart mosquito trap that can identify disease-carrying species and alert health officials in real time. Her work aims to protect communities from future outbreaks and save lives.Mon, 28 Jul 2025 08:48:22 How a USF èƵapp’s personal battle with dengue helped develop mosquito-fighting AIFarhat Azam is using artificial intelligence to help fight mosquito-borne illnesses. As a doctoral èƵapp at USF, she is helping develop a smart mosquito trap that can identify disease-carrying species and alert health officials in real time. Her work aims to protect communities from future outbreaks and save lives.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/how-a-usf-èƵapps-personal-battle-with-dengue-helped-develop-mosquito-fighting-ai.aspxCyber/AI,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Boundless Bulls,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,computer scienceFrom classroom to command: USF èƵapp helping shape the future of national security/news/2025/usf-èƵapp-helping-shape-the-future-of-national-security.aspxFor May Birch, national security isn’t just a field of study—it’s a calling rooted in family, shaped by mentors and propelled by èƵapp leadership.Mon, 09 Jun 2025 08:00:00 From classroom to command: USF èƵapp helping shape the future of national securityFor May Birch, national security isn’t just a field of study—it’s a calling rooted in family, shaped by mentors and propelled by èƵapp leadership.A photo of èƵapp May Birch showing the 'go bulls' hand gesture. Graphic text says, Boundless Bulls./news/2025/usf-èƵapp-helping-shape-the-future-of-national-security.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,Global and National Security Institute,Judy Genshaft Honors College,MyUSF,Torie DollUSF confers more than 7,700 degrees during spring commencement ceremonies/news/2025/usf-to-confer-more-than-7700-degrees-during-commencement-ceremonie-may-8-11.aspxGraduates included a mother and son earning their degrees, a cancer survivor who never gave up on her educational goal and twin sisters who created thriving startups, winning awards along the way to fuel their entrepreneurial journeys.Mon, 12 May 2025 09:14:21 USF confers more than 7,700 degrees during spring commencement ceremoniesGraduates included a mother and son earning their degrees, a cancer survivor who never gave up on her educational goal and twin sisters who created thriving startups, winning awards along the way to fuel their entrepreneurial journeys.Group of èƵapps give the "Go Bulls" hand signal/news/2025/usf-to-confer-more-than-7700-degrees-during-commencement-ceremonie-may-8-11.aspxStudent Success,University NewsBoundless Bulls,Paul Guzzo,Ryan HughesRozeth Aquino/news/2025/rozeth-aquino.aspxBefore she ever held a blueprint, Rozeth Aquino held Legos and a dream of becoming a dentist. But the hands-on creativity she loved led her to architecture.Fri, 02 May 2025 09:28:25 Rozeth AquinoBefore she ever held a blueprint, Rozeth Aquino held Legos and a dream of becoming a dentist. But the hands-on creativity she loved led her to architecture.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/rozeth-aquino.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Paul Guzzo,School of Architecture and Community DesignLisa Patterson/news/2025/lisa-patterson.aspxA former high school dropout, Lisa Patterson overcame self-doubt to achieve her goal of earning a college degree.Fri, 02 May 2025 09:04:12 Lisa PattersonA former high school dropout, Lisa Patterson overcame self-doubt to achieve her goal of earning a college degree.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/lisa-patterson.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Public Health,Paul GuzzoTammy and Bennett Moscato/news/2025/tammy-and-bennett-moscato.aspxMother and son Tammy and Bennett Moscato attended USF together. Now, they are both graduating this spring.Fri, 02 May 2025 08:41:37 Tammy and Bennett MoscatoMother and son Tammy and Bennett Moscato attended USF together. Now, they are both graduating this spring.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/tammy-and-bennett-moscato.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Education,Department of Psychology,Paul GuzzoWaseem Albaba/news/2025/waseem-albaba.aspxA passion for video games, combined with a skateboarding accident, guided Waseem Albaba toward a career in cybersecurity.Fri, 02 May 2025 07:48:31 Waseem AlbabaA passion for video games, combined with a skateboarding accident, guided Waseem Albaba toward a career in cybersecurity.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/waseem-albaba.aspxCyber/AI,Student SuccessBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Boundless Bulls,College of Engineering,Paul GuzzoFrom ballet to brain injury advocacy: Meet USF èƵapp and Miss Tampa Alexandra de Roos/news/2025/from-ballet-to-brain-injury-advocacy-meet-usf-èƵapp-and-miss-tampa-alexandra-de-roos.aspxAfter a concussion ended her dream of professional ballet, Alexandra de Roos enrolled at USF as a double major in biomedical sciences and psychology with the goal of becoming a neuropsychiatrist. She was also recently crowned Miss Tampa and plans to use her pulpit to promote brain trauma awareness.Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:21:13 From ballet to brain injury advocacy: Meet USF èƵapp and Miss Tampa Alexandra de RoosAfter a concussion ended her dream of professional ballet, Alexandra de Roos enrolled at USF as a double major in biomedical sciences and psychology with the goal of becoming a neuropsychiatrist. She was also recently crowned Miss Tampa and plans to use her pulpit to promote brain trauma awareness.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/from-ballet-to-brain-injury-advocacy-meet-usf-èƵapp-and-miss-tampa-alexandra-de-roos.aspxUniversity NewsBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,Department of Psychology,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,President Judy GenshaftUSF to confer nearly 4,000 degrees during fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 13-14/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-3900-degrees-during-fall-commencement-ceremonies.aspxThis graduating class includes a 16-year-old, a 70-year-old grandmother of four and an electrical engineer seeking to revolutionize the medical, space exploration and military industries.Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:10:14 USF to confer nearly 4,000 degrees during fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 13-14This graduating class includes a 16-year-old, a 70-year-old grandmother of four and an electrical engineer seeking to revolutionize the medical, space exploration and military industries.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-3900-degrees-during-fall-commencement-ceremonies.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,School of Geosciences,USF Information TechnologyUSF èƵapp intersects medicine and law/news/2024/usf-èƵapp-intersects-medicine-and-law.aspxAhmed-Zayn Mohamed's remarkable journey from USF'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 USF èƵapp intersects medicine and lawAhmed-Zayn Mohamed's remarkable journey from USF'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-èƵapp-intersects-medicine-and-law.aspxStudent Success,USF HealthAlumni,Boundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSFGreat-grandmother inspires USF èƵapp to conduct dementia researchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/dana-smith-boundless-bulls.aspxWhile Dana Smith had a close relationship with her great-grandmother growing up, she mostly knew her as a family member who suffered from dementia. That experience inspired Smith as a USF èƵapp to get involved with the Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training study.External ArticleTue, 10 Sep 2024 14:44:20 Great-grandmother inspires USF èƵapp to conduct dementia researchWhile Dana Smith had a close relationship with her great-grandmother growing up, she mostly knew her as a family member who suffered from dementia. That experience inspired Smith as a USF èƵapp to get involved with the Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training study.Photo of Dana Smith with the Boundless Bulls graphichttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/dana-smith-boundless-bulls.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Judy Genshaft Honors College,MyUSF,USF St. PetersburgUSF confers more than 2,600 degrees during summer commencement ceremonies/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-2600-degrees-during-summer-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-3.aspxGraduates included a legacy èƵapp whose grandmother was part of USF's charter class, a èƵapp veteran who served in Afghanistan and a Peace Corps recruiter who speaks four languages.Sat, 03 Aug 2024 13:11:13 USF confers more than 2,600 degrees during summer commencement ceremoniesGraduates included a legacy èƵapp whose grandmother was part of USF's charter class, a èƵapp veteran who served in Afghanistan and a Peace Corps recruiter who speaks four languages.Students walks across the commencement stage with his arms in the air/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-2600-degrees-during-summer-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-3.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Commencement,MyUSF,One USFUSF èƵapp secures prestigious summer internship at national marine sanctuaryhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/audrey-brandt-noaa-intern-boundless-bull.aspxAudrey Brandt is interning with the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in California, one of the largest federally protected marine sanctuaries in the United States.External ArticleWed, 26 Jun 2024 09:22:51 USF èƵapp secures prestigious summer internship at national marine sanctuaryAudrey Brandt is interning with the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in California, one of the largest federally protected marine sanctuaries in the United States.Audrey Brandt with the Boundless Bulls graphichttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/audrey-brandt-noaa-intern-boundless-bull.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Marine Science,USF St. PetersburgUSF to confer more than 7,000 degrees during spring commencement ceremonies/news/2024/spring-2024-commencement.aspxGraduates in the May 2-5 ceremonies include a brain cancer survivor, a 17-year-old èƵapp of Ukrainian heritage and a third-generation USF èƵapp.Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:45:04 USF to confer more than 7,000 degrees during spring commencement ceremoniesGraduates in the May 2-5 ceremonies include a brain cancer survivor, a 17-year-old èƵapp of Ukrainian heritage and a third-generation USF èƵapp.Graphic says 132nd commencement convocation spring 2024/news/2024/spring-2024-commencement.aspxUniversity NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,Daphne Kotschessa Almodovar,Kevin WatlerHonors èƵapp saves a life as living organ donor/honors/news/2024/honors-èƵapp-profile-aiden-jaskolka-brown.aspxBeyond remarkable acts of selflessness, Jaskolka-Brown is an impressive èƵapp in his own right.External ArticleThu, 21 Mar 2024 14:12:18 Honors èƵapp saves a life as living organ donorBeyond remarkable acts of selflessness, Jaskolka-Brown is an impressive èƵapp in his own right.Honors Student Saves a Life as Living Organ Donor/honors/news/2024/honors-èƵapp-profile-aiden-jaskolka-brown.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Honors College,MyUSFUSF èƵapp kicking goals on and off the field/news/2024/usf-èƵapp-kicking-goals-on-and-off-the-field.aspxHailing from Highworth, England, Georgia Brown is balancing her passion for the game of soccer with a stellar academic journey in biomedical sciences at USF. She's making history both on and off the field, earning top honors and setting new standards of excellence.Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:00:00 USF èƵapp kicking goals on and off the fieldHailing from Highworth, England, Georgia Brown is balancing her passion for the game of soccer with a stellar academic journey in biomedical sciences at USF. She's making history both on and off the field, earning top honors and setting new standards of excellence.Georgia Brown playing soccer. Graphic says, Boundless Bulls./news/2024/usf-èƵapp-kicking-goals-on-and-off-the-field.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,Torie DollUSF èƵapp gives back what he received from Student Support Services/news/2024/usf-èƵapp-gives-back-what-he-received-from-èƵapp-support-services.aspxLaTrell Pryor, an engineering junior from Orlando, has accomplished much at USF, thanks to the SSS program, which offers èƵapp support to ensure success in college.Mon, 04 Mar 2024 15:30:00 USF èƵapp gives back what he received from Student Support ServicesLaTrell Pryor, an engineering junior from Orlando, has accomplished much at USF, thanks to the SSS program, which offers èƵapp support to ensure success in college.latrell pryor /news/2024/usf-èƵapp-gives-back-what-he-received-from-èƵapp-support-services.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Donna SmithUSF èƵapp veteran gives back to the military community/news/2024/usf-èƵapp-veteran-gives-back-to-the-military-community.aspxJulio Figueroa's story encourages others to embrace change, pursue purpose and remember that it's never too late to jump into a new journey.Tue, 09 Jan 2024 14:51:30 USF èƵapp veteran gives back to the military communityJulio Figueroa's story encourages others to embrace change, pursue purpose and remember that it's never too late to jump into a new journey.USF èƵapp veteran gives back to the military community/news/2024/usf-èƵapp-veteran-gives-back-to-the-military-community.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Muma College of Business,Office of Veteran Success,Torie DollUSF conferred more than 4,400 degrees during fall commencement/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-4400-degrees-during-fall-commencement.aspxGraduates include èƵapp veterans, a mother-daughter earning their degrees at the same time and a future engineer with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder graduating with a near-perfect GPA.Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 USF conferred more than 4,400 degrees during fall commencementGraduates include èƵapp veterans, a mother-daughter earning their degrees at the same time and a future engineer with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder graduating with a near-perfect GPA.Graphic says "131st commencement convocation, fall 2023"/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-4400-degrees-during-fall-commencement.aspxStudent Success,University NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,Daphne Kotschessa Almodovar,Kevin Watler,MyUSFCayla Lanier pays it forward in the Judy Genshaft Honors Collegehttps://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 èƵapps at USF 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 USF in 2008 and continues to motivate her to create engaging programs for èƵapps at USF 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,USF Sarasota-ManateeUSF awards more than 2,400 degrees during summer commencement ceremonies/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-2400-degrees-during-summer-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-5.aspxGraduates include a Ukrainian èƵapp who relocated to the U.S., an 18 year old and a èƵapp who is pursuing a career in social work after growing up in the foster care system.Mon, 31 Jul 2023 09:00:00 USF awards more than 2,400 degrees during summer commencement ceremoniesGraduates include a Ukrainian èƵapp who relocated to the U.S., an 18 year old and a èƵapp who is pursuing a career in social work after growing up in the foster care system.Students at commencement give "Go Bulls" hand signal/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-2400-degrees-during-summer-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-5.aspxStudent Success,University NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,Daphne Kotschessa Almodovar,Kevin Watler,MyUSFHoneybees save USF èƵapp from allergies, now he’s returning the favor/news/2023/honeybees-save-usf-èƵapp-from-allergies-now-hes-returning-the-favor.aspxKobe Phillips developed a passion for honeybees after finding relief from his severe allergies by eating honey. At USF, Phillips is working on creating pollinator habitats using bio receptive sculptures and he plans to attend graduate school to focus on further developing these designs.Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:46:14 Honeybees save USF èƵapp from allergies, now he’s returning the favorKobe Phillips developed a passion for honeybees after finding relief from his severe allergies by eating honey. At USF, Phillips is working on creating pollinator habitats using bio receptive sculptures and he plans to attend graduate school to focus on further developing these designs.Honeybees save USF èƵapp from allergies, now he’s returning the favor/news/2023/honeybees-save-usf-èƵapp-from-allergies-now-hes-returning-the-favor.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,Honors College,Torie DollBrooke Hansen is paving the way for a more sustainable tourism industry — at home and abroadhttps://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 èƵapp'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.External ArticleMon, 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 èƵapp'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.Brooke Hansen is paving the way for a more sustainable tourism industry — at home and abroadhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/brooke-hansen-is-paving-the-way-for-a-more-sustainable-tourism-industry.aspxCommunity PartnershipsBoundless Bulls,Muma College of Business,School of Hospitality and Tourism Management,USF Sarasota-ManateeAndrew Devendorf advocates for mental health literacy following personal tragedy/news/2023/andrew-devendorf-advocates-for-mental-health-literacy-following-personal-tragedy.aspxSince an early age, Andrew Devendorf noticed the stigmas and lack of open dialogue about mental health, particularly depression. Now he’s working to find new ways to normalize conversations about mental health, especially with clinical psychologists, who tend to distance their own mental health from their work.Thu, 11 May 2023 13:37:29 Andrew Devendorf advocates for mental health literacy following personal tragedySince an early age, Andrew Devendorf noticed the stigmas and lack of open dialogue about mental health, particularly depression. Now he’s working to find new ways to normalize conversations about mental health, especially with clinical psychologists, who tend to distance their own mental health from their work.Andrew Devendorf advocates for mental health literacy following personal tragedy/news/2023/andrew-devendorf-advocates-for-mental-health-literacy-following-personal-tragedy.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,Sandra C. RoaThe road to graduation: A èƵapp's inspiring journey to successhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/road-to-graduation-èƵapps-inspiring-journey-to-success.aspxBlair Wood Jones grew up in an area where getting a basic education was a challenge. But Jones persevered, becoming the salutatorian of her high school, an advocate for educational access and excelling at USF, where she is now graduating with a degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.External ArticleTue, 02 May 2023 09:40:02 The road to graduation: A èƵapp's inspiring journey to successBlair Wood Jones grew up in an area where getting a basic education was a challenge. But Jones persevered, becoming the salutatorian of her high school, an advocate for educational access and excelling at USF, where she is now graduating with a degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.The road to graduation: A èƵapp's inspiring journey to successhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/road-to-graduation-èƵapps-inspiring-journey-to-success.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Muma College of Business,USF St. PetersburgUSF conferred more than 7,100 degrees during spring commencement ceremonies/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-7100-degrees-during-spring-commencement-ceremonies-may-5-7.aspxGraduates include a 74-year-old grandmother, a trailblazing military veteran and a USF football player making a major impact in the communityMon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 USF conferred more than 7,100 degrees during spring commencement ceremoniesGraduates include a 74-year-old grandmother, a trailblazing military veteran and a USF football player making a major impact in the communityFemale èƵapps give the "Go Bulls" sign with the words, 128th commencement convocation spring 2023 in text above/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-7100-degrees-during-spring-commencement-ceremonies-may-5-7.aspxUniversity NewsBoundless Bulls,MyUSF,Sandra C. Roa,Student SuccessDance professor unites communities of all languages and abilities/news/2023/dance-professor-unites-communities-of-all-languages-and-abilities.aspxWhen Andrew Carroll is not teaching ballet at USF, he's using dance as a language in his PSA videos or as an exercise for people with Parkinson's disease.Tue, 25 Apr 2023 11:19:32 Dance professor unites communities of all languages and abilitiesWhen Andrew Carroll is not teaching ballet at USF, he's using dance as a language in his PSA videos or as an exercise for people with Parkinson's disease.Dance professor unites communities of all languages and abilities/news/2023/dance-professor-unites-communities-of-all-languages-and-abilities.aspxCommunity PartnershipsBoundless Bulls,College of The Arts,School of Theatre & Dance,Torie DollStrong academics top list of priorities for USF quarterback/news/2023/strong-academics-top-list-of-priorities-for-usf-quarterback.aspxAs a quarterback for the Bulls football team, Gerry Bohanon Jr. is enthusiastic about academics and playing for USF. His goals are to complete his studies, play for the NFL and later switch his position from on the field to the sidelines as a coach.Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:52:39 Strong academics top list of priorities for USF quarterbackAs a quarterback for the Bulls football team, Gerry Bohanon Jr. is enthusiastic about academics and playing for USF. His goals are to complete his studies, play for the NFL and later switch his position from on the field to the sidelines as a coach.Strong academics top list of priorities for USF quarterback/news/2023/strong-academics-top-list-of-priorities-for-usf-quarterback.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Sandra C. RoaUSF alumna blends medicine, adventure and global service in her work at USF Health/news/2023/usf-alumna-blends-medicine-adventure-and-global-service-in-her-work-at-usf-health.aspxAsa Oxner, a two-time graduate of USF, focuses her work on helping vulnerable patients, particularly those experiencing homelessness and addiction, both locally and internationally.Sat, 01 Apr 2023 16:43:32 USF alumna blends medicine, adventure and global service in her work at USF HealthAsa Oxner, a two-time graduate of USF, focuses her work on helping vulnerable patients, particularly those experiencing homelessness and addiction, both locally and internationally.USF alumna blends medicine, adventure and global service in her work at USF Health/news/2023/usf-alumna-blends-medicine-adventure-and-global-service-in-her-work-at-usf-health.aspxStudent Success,USF HealthAlumni,Boundless Bulls,Honors College,USF Health Morsani College of MedicineUSF alumna behind iconic campus designshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/alumna-named-president-of-florida-association-of-architects.aspxBeverly Frank has designed structures on all three of USF’s campuses. She is now the first Asian American woman and USF graduate to be named president of the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects.External ArticleThu, 09 Mar 2023 10:39:45 USF alumna behind iconic campus designsBeverly Frank has designed structures on all three of USF’s campuses. She is now the first Asian American woman and USF graduate to be named president of the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects.USF 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. PetersburgUSF dance professor puts a spotlight on societal issues through choreography/news/2023/usf-dance-professor-puts-a-spotlight-on-societal-issues-through-choreography.aspxJeanne Travers fell in love with USF’s èƵapp community for all its possibilities to work as a professional performer while also teaching a new generation of artists.Thu, 02 Mar 2023 13:08:59 USF dance professor puts a spotlight on societal issues through choreographyJeanne Travers fell in love with USF’s èƵapp community for all its possibilities to work as a professional performer while also teaching a new generation of artists.USF dance professor puts a spotlight on societal issues through choreography/news/2023/usf-dance-professor-puts-a-spotlight-on-societal-issues-through-choreography.aspxCommunity PartnershipsBoundless Bulls,College of The Arts,School of Theatre & Dance,Torie DollUSF associate professor embraces AI to create art that explores alternate realities/news/2023/usf-associate-professor-embraces-ai-to-create-art.aspxFrom drawing to sculpting, to photography, video, animation and 3D printing, McArthur Freeman’s artwork explores the Black diaspora. His diverse methods inspire èƵapps to pursue careers in the fine arts and entertainment fields.Fri, 17 Feb 2023 13:53:59 USF associate professor embraces AI to create art that explores alternate realitiesFrom drawing to sculpting, to photography, video, animation and 3D printing, McArthur Freeman’s artwork explores the Black diaspora. His diverse methods inspire èƵapps to pursue careers in the fine arts and entertainment fields.USF associate professor embraces AI to create art that explores alternate realities/news/2023/usf-associate-professor-embraces-ai-to-create-art.aspxCommunity PartnershipsBoundless Bulls,College of The Arts,Sandra C. Roa,School of Art & Art HistoryFreeman Talla strives to help prevent power outages in Cameroon, Africa/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 èƵapp Freeman Talla is determined to help expand the African nation’s solar power sector.Fri, 03 Feb 2023 14:42:26 Freeman Talla strives to help prevent power outages in Cameroon, AfricaInspired by the tragic death of his aunt who died while seeking emergency medical care during a power outage in Cameroon, USF Sarasota-Manatee graduate èƵapp Freeman Talla is determined to help expand the African nation’s solar power sector.Freeman Talla strives to help prevent power outages in Cameroon, Africa/news/2023/freeman-talla-strives-to-help-prevent-power-outages-in-cameroon-africa.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Engineering,Muma College of Business,Sandra C. Roa,USF Sarasota-ManateeFounder of Stampede of Service’s legacy continues at USF/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 USF and across the region.Fri, 20 Jan 2023 15:32:13 Founder of Stampede of Service’s legacy continues at USFA 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 USF and across the region.Founder of Stampede of Service’s legacy continues at USF/news/2023/founder-of-stampede-of-services-legacy-continues-at-usf.aspxStudent SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,Sandra C. Roa,Stampede of ServiceXiomara Montes Gil to become first in her family to graduate college, lands job offer from JP Morgan Chase/news/2023/xiomara-montes-gil-first-in-family-to-graduate-college-lands-job-offer.aspxUSF was Xiomara Montes Gil’s top choice for college. She wanted to stay near her family in Orlando and enjoy USF’s diverse èƵapp community. Born in Lima, Peru, Montes Gil is focused on becoming the first in her family to graduate college and work in finance.Sun, 01 Jan 2023 15:47:29 Xiomara Montes Gil to become first in her family to graduate college, lands job offer from JP Morgan ChaseUSF was Xiomara Montes Gil’s top choice for college. She wanted to stay near her family in Orlando and enjoy USF’s diverse èƵapp community. Born in Lima, Peru, Montes Gil is focused on becoming the first in her family to graduate college and work in finance.Xiomara Montes Gil to become first in her family to graduate college, lands job offer from JP Morgan Chase/news/2023/xiomara-montes-gil-first-in-family-to-graduate-college-lands-job-offer.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Muma College of Business,Sandra C. RoaèƵapp celebrates more than 4,500 new graduates during fall commencement/news/2022/usf-fall-2022-graduates-include-a-ukranian-èƵapp-whose-family-was-displaced-by-war.aspxUSF fall 2022 graduates include a Ukrainian èƵapp whose family was displaced by war and a èƵapp impacted by Hurricane Ian.Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 èƵapp celebrates more than 4,500 new graduates during fall commencementUSF fall 2022 graduates include a Ukrainian èƵapp whose family was displaced by war and a èƵapp impacted by Hurricane Ian.Graphic that says 128th commencement convocation/news/2022/usf-fall-2022-graduates-include-a-ukranian-èƵapp-whose-family-was-displaced-by-war.aspxStudent Success,University NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,MyUSFStudent veteran continues his service through research/news/2022/èƵapp-veteran-continues-his-service-through-research.aspxU.S. Air Force veteran Rio Tate was awarded the 2022 Tillman Scholarship through the Pat Tillman Foundation for his commitment to service work through research. Since high school, Tate was set on earning his higher education degrees and learning more about how the brain works.Mon, 07 Nov 2022 16:19:39 Student veteran continues his service through researchU.S. Air Force veteran Rio Tate was awarded the 2022 Tillman Scholarship through the Pat Tillman Foundation for his commitment to service work through research. Since high school, Tate was set on earning his higher education degrees and learning more about how the brain works.Student veteran continues his service through research/news/2022/èƵapp-veteran-continues-his-service-through-research.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Sandra C. Roa,School of Aging StudiesProviding mind-body balance for USF èƵapps/news/2022/providing-mind-body-balance-for-usf-èƵapps.aspxHeather Walders approaches mental health and well-being holistically. As a mental health outreach clinician at the USF Counseling Center, Walders uses her background in social work, public health and yoga to consider how social pressures and current events impact her èƵapp clients.Fri, 28 Oct 2022 16:44:02 Providing mind-body balance for USF èƵappsHeather Walders approaches mental health and well-being holistically. As a mental health outreach clinician at the USF Counseling Center, Walders uses her background in social work, public health and yoga to consider how social pressures and current events impact her èƵapp clients.Providing mind-body balance for USF èƵapps/news/2022/providing-mind-body-balance-for-usf-èƵapps.aspxStudent SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,Sandra C. Roa,USF Counseling CenterManley Jaquiss’s Bulls spirit is contagious/news/2022/manley-jaquiss-bulls-spirit-is-contagious.aspxManley Jaquiss is one of USF’s most actively involved alums. In a sense, Jaquiss never really left USF 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 USF alumnae.Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:49:16 Manley Jaquiss’s Bulls spirit is contagiousManley Jaquiss is one of USF’s most actively involved alums. In a sense, Jaquiss never really left USF 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 USF 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. RoaGenesis Rivera Marrero on the importance of building communityhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2022/genesis-rivera-marrero-on-the-importance-of-building-community.aspxSince arriving on the Sarasota-Manatee campus, Rivera Marrero has embraced her new home with open arms. In addition to her coursework, she works three campus jobs — community leader and peer coach in the Department of Student Support Services, coordinator for the Campus Activities Board and lead work-study in the Office of Veteran Success.External ArticleWed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 Genesis Rivera Marrero on the importance of building communitySince arriving on the Sarasota-Manatee campus, Rivera Marrero has embraced her new home with open arms. In addition to her coursework, she works three campus jobs — community leader and peer coach in the Department of Student Support Services, coordinator for the Campus Activities Board and lead work-study in the Office of Veteran Success.Genesis Rivera Marrero on the importance of building communityhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2022/genesis-rivera-marrero-on-the-importance-of-building-community.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Community ServiceUSF professor tackles Florida's water resource challenges/news/2022/usf-professor-tackles-floridas-water-resource-challenges.aspxMark Rains, professor of geology in the USF School of Geosciences and the state’s chief science officer, is using his expertise in hydrological sciences to understand how stakeholders use shared water resources and then as a team, how we might rebuild some of the original water flow paths into Florida's modern landscape.Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:05:39 USF professor tackles Florida's water resource challengesMark Rains, professor of geology in the USF School of Geosciences and the state’s chief science officer, is using his expertise in hydrological sciences to understand how stakeholders use shared water resources and then as a team, how we might rebuild some of the original water flow paths into Florida's modern landscape.USF professor tackles Florida's water resource challenges/news/2022/usf-professor-tackles-floridas-water-resource-challenges.aspxCommunity PartnershipsBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,School of Geosciences,Torie DollUSF conferred more than 2,700 degrees during summer commencement ceremonies/news/2022/usf-to-confer-more-than-2700-degrees-during-summer-commencement-ceremonies.aspxGraduates included a 75-year-old civil rights activist earning a degree more than 55 years after starting at USF, a 23-year-old earning a doctorate in engineering and a veteran who overcame PTSD and a traumatic brain injury.Sat, 06 Aug 2022 00:00:00 USF conferred more than 2,700 degrees during summer commencement ceremoniesGraduates included a 75-year-old civil rights activist earning a degree more than 55 years after starting at USF, a 23-year-old earning a doctorate in engineering and a veteran who overcame PTSD and a traumatic brain injury.Woman waves hand during commencement with text that reads, "127th commencement convocation summer 2022"/news/2022/usf-to-confer-more-than-2700-degrees-during-summer-commencement-ceremonies.aspxStudent Success,University NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,MyUSF Amber Jankowski's unexpected journey from military service to mentorship at USF/news/2022/amber-jankowskis-unexpected-journey-from-military-service-to-mentorship-at-usf.aspxUSF 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 USFUSF 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 USF/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. RoaPyper Vaughn continues her family's nursing legacy/news/2022/pyper-vaughn-continues-her-familys-nursing-legacy.aspxPyper Vaughn made USF her home to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse, a profession that has been part of her family for generations. She is now a senior, a pathway program that leads to on track to graduate in 2023. Her goal is to become a certified registered nurse anesthetist and work with helicopter teams to perform what she calls, “little surgeries in the sky.”Mon, 06 Jun 2022 13:59:53 Pyper Vaughn continues her family's nursing legacyPyper Vaughn made USF her home to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse, a profession that has been part of her family for generations. She is now a senior, a pathway program that leads to on track to graduate in 2023. Her goal is to become a certified registered nurse anesthetist and work with helicopter teams to perform what she calls, “little surgeries in the sky.”Pyper Vaughn continues her family's nursing legacy/news/2022/pyper-vaughn-continues-her-familys-nursing-legacy.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Nursing,Sandra C. RoaAlum 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.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,USF St. PetersburgUSF conferred more than 6,400 degrees during commencement ceremonies/news/2022/spring-commencement-2022.aspxGraduates include a 68-year-old going into the nursing field and the èƵapp’s first-ever Rhodes Scholarship finalistMon, 02 May 2022 00:00:00 USF conferred more than 6,400 degrees during commencement ceremoniesGraduates include a 68-year-old going into the nursing field and the èƵapp’s first-ever Rhodes Scholarship finalistGraphic for the Spring 2022 Comencement Ceremonies/news/2022/spring-commencement-2022.aspxStudent Success,University NewsBoundless Bulls,MyUSF