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Students at the helm, USF an American Athletic Conference leader in streaming productions for ESPN+
USF is on its way to becoming No. 1 for streaming athletics events on ESPN+, the digital division of ESPN, for the American Athletic Conference. Student interns work tirelessly behind the scenes, helping bring more than 180 sporting events to streaming devices Ââ enhancing USFâs exposure across the world.
November 28, 2023Student Success, USF Athletics
U.S. Army veteran helping USF students reacclimate to civilian life and the classroom
After serving 20 years, Wayne Taylor retired and went back to school. Now heâs using what he learned as a student-veteran himself to pay it forward in his role as director of the USF Office of Veteran Success. Ìę
November 22, 2023Campus Life, Student Success
USF adopts a âveteran inclusiveâ approach to better support military-connected students
USF is home to nearly 1,400 student veterans. They are among roughly one million college students with military backgrounds nationwide. USF has recently adopted a âveteran inclusiveâ approach that recognizes veteransâ experiences and viewpoints and incorporates them into everyday campus life.
November 20, 2023Student Success
USFâs InEd Studios: Shaping the future of online education
USFâs Innovative Education is taking online courses to the next level with cutting-edge technology and providing students with hands-on experience working behind the scenes.
November 16, 2023Student Success
Military couple soaring to new heights at USF
After spending 10 years in the military, Air Force fighter pilots Captain Zach Eastman and Major Liz Eastman are now in their second to last semester at USF. The married couple is currently serving as flight instructors all while working to complete their online Master of Business Administration.
November 8, 2023Student Success
USF empowers first-generation students to achieve their dreams
Thousands of first-generation college students choose USF each year, and they are celebrated and supported at every point along their journey.
November 8, 2023Student Success
In a significant move to address societal aging and the unique needs and contributions of older adults, the University of South Florida has joined the international Age-Friendly University Global Network. Nearly 1,400 USF employees and more than 200 students taking courses for credit are 60 years of age or older.
November 7, 2023Student Success
A vital way to learn journalism is by doing journalism. Thatâs the spirit of a new podcast series created by USF St. Petersburgâs journalism program and the Tampa Bay Times.
October 26, 2023Community Partnerships, Student Success
USF transfer students celebrated, share success during National Transfer Week
Oct. 16-20 is National Transfer Student Week, and dozens of events are planned on all three USF campuses to celebrate transfer students and highlight all the ways USF is working to enhance their experience by offering pathways, support and fellowship to empower them for success.
October 17, 2023Campus Life, Student Success
New Student Health and Wellness Center provides students hands-on training, improved campus services
Itâs one of the most modern buildings on campus, and its design is reflective of a post-COVID-19 era. USFâs new three-story, 47,000-square-foot Student Health and Wellness Center is nearly four times the size of the old Student Health Center, which had been located near the USF Tampa bookstore since 1980.
October 12, 2023Campus Life, Student Success
New USF tech programs aim to fill industry talent gaps
To fill talent pipeline gaps in semiconductor technology, artificial intelligence, and data sciences industries, the University of South Florida has introduced four innovative programs designed to equip early- and mid-career professionals with the skills and knowledge required to excel in these fast-changing fields.
October 11, 2023Student Success
USF works to increase awareness, support for students with accessibility needs
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and about one in four people in the United States has some type of disability. USF offers a number of resources to support student accessibility, reduce stigma, raise awareness and empower individuals with disabilities to share their experiences and concerns.
October 2, 2023Student Success