/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usMon, 16 Sep 2024 16:34:34 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/new-grant-seeks-to-reduce-barriers-to-college-and-increase-grad-rates-for-foster-care-students.aspxA new $60,000 grant from the Genspiration Foundation for an onboarding and mentorship program aims to change that dynamic by supporting incoming USF students emerging from foster care and navigating the transition into higher education. External ArticleWed, 24 Jul 2024 09:37:24 New grant seeks to reduce barriers to college and increase graduation rates for students emerging from foster careA new $60,000 grant from the Genspiration Foundation for an onboarding and mentorship program aims to change that dynamic by supporting incoming USF students emerging from foster care and navigating the transition into higher education. Group of students give the Go Bulls hand signalhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/new-grant-seeks-to-reduce-barriers-to-college-and-increase-grad-rates-for-foster-care-students.aspxUSF FoundationUSF Foundationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/usf-sets-new-records-philanthropic-supportThis is the third straight year that USF has set new fundraising records, receiving over $168 million in philanthropic support from more than 54,000 donors in the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2024.External ArticleTue, 23 Jul 2024 08:29:56 University of South Florida sets new records for philanthropic supportThis is the third straight year that USF has set new fundraising records, receiving over $168 million in philanthropic support from more than 54,000 donors in the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2024.USF sign that says "Be Bold"https://giving.usf.edu/impact/usf-sets-new-records-philanthropic-supportUSF FoundationAAU,MyUSF,USF Foundationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/Tauber-Endowed-ScholarshipThe University of South Florida announced a $1 million estate gift that will provide scholarships to students in the College of Arts and Sciences. The gift comes from Steven Tauber, a longtime faculty member and current vice provost for faculty administration, and his wife, Meghan.External ArticleWed, 26 Jun 2024 08:29:01 USF to receive $1 million gift from longtime faculty member and his wifeThe University of South Florida announced a $1 million estate gift that will provide scholarships to students in the College of Arts and Sciences. The gift comes from Steven Tauber, a longtime faculty member and current vice provost for faculty administration, and his wife, Meghan.Steven and Meghan Tauberhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/Tauber-Endowed-ScholarshipUSF FoundationCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,USF Foundationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/dr-honey-rands-new-chapterThe gift from Honey Rand, a USF alumna, local public relations practitioner and author, will establish a creative writing retreat in the college’s Humanities Institute and support students who are studying writing and communication.External ArticleWed, 08 May 2024 07:58:12 USF to receive $3 million gift to support writing and communication studentsThe gift from Honey Rand, a USF alumna, local public relations practitioner and author, will establish a creative writing retreat in the college’s Humanities Institute and support students who are studying writing and communication.Honey Rand sits at a conference tablehttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/dr-honey-rands-new-chapterUSF FoundationCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,USF Foundationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/giving-week-2024-sets-new-recordAlumni and friends came together to champion a wide variety of programs, from student scholarships to food pantry support. Of the record-setting 9,259 Giving Week donors, 1,408 gave to the university for the first time. The overall total included a 70% increase in alumni donors from the previous year.External ArticleThu, 25 Apr 2024 15:11:52 Giving Week 2024 breaks all campaign recordsAlumni and friends came together to champion a wide variety of programs, from student scholarships to food pantry support. Of the record-setting 9,259 Giving Week donors, 1,408 gave to the university for the first time. The overall total included a 70% increase in alumni donors from the previous year.Bull statuehttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/giving-week-2024-sets-new-recordUSF FoundationGiving Week,MyUSF,USF Foundationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/fay-baynard-memorial-scholarThe generous gift comes from Tampa Bay area resident Johnnie Giffin, who established a new USF Women in Leadership & Philanthropy scholarship to honor her late mother and USF alumna, Fay Baynard, who died in 2017.External ArticleMon, 01 Apr 2024 08:43:21 USF receives $1 million gift to provide St. Petersburg campus students with scholarshipsThe generous gift comes from Tampa Bay area resident Johnnie Giffin, who established a new USF Women in Leadership & Philanthropy scholarship to honor her late mother and USF alumna, Fay Baynard, who died in 2017.Johnnie Giffin and Amy Kinghttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/fay-baynard-memorial-scholarUSF FoundationUSF Foundation,USF St. Petersburghttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/man-few-words-speaks-volumes-gift-usfThe gift from late Palm Harbor resident and former NASA engineer Tom Tiedemann will support students in the College of Engineering, the College of Nursing and the School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences, which is housed in the Morsani College of Medicine.External ArticleTue, 19 Mar 2024 06:46:46 USF receives $2.7 million gift to support student scholarshipsThe gift from late Palm Harbor resident and former NASA engineer Tom Tiedemann will support students in the College of Engineering, the College of Nursing and the School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences, which is housed in the Morsani College of Medicine.Three women stand around model of human bodyhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/man-few-words-speaks-volumes-gift-usfUSF FoundationCollege of Engineering,College of Nursing,MyUSF,USF Foundation/news/2024/surprise-celebration-honors-tampa-bay-philanthropists-carol-and-frank-morsani.aspxThe enduring impact Frank and Carol Morsani have had in the Tampa Bay area and beyond was commemorated in a joint show of appreciation hosted by representatives from USF, the University of Tampa, Moffitt Cancer Center and the Straz Center for the Performing Arts – institutions the Morsanis have supported over the years.Mon, 05 Feb 2024 08:40:03 Surprise celebration honors Tampa Bay philanthropists Carol and Frank MorsaniThe enduring impact Frank and Carol Morsani have had in the Tampa Bay area and beyond was commemorated in a joint show of appreciation hosted by representatives from USF, the University of Tampa, Moffitt Cancer Center and the Straz Center for the Performing Arts – institutions the Morsanis have supported over the years.Carol and Frank Morsani/news/2024/surprise-celebration-honors-tampa-bay-philanthropists-carol-and-frank-morsani.aspxUSF FoundationUSF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-sarasota-manatee-housing-celebration.aspxUSF students who live in the new residence halls set to open this fall on the Sarasota-Manatee campus are eligible for up to $4,000 in scholarships to help shape the campus’s first residential community.External ArticleMon, 22 Jan 2024 16:00:00 USF Sarasota-Manatee celebrates progress on new student center and residence hall with scholarship, naming announcementsUSF students who live in the new residence halls set to open this fall on the Sarasota-Manatee campus are eligible for up to $4,000 in scholarships to help shape the campus’s first residential community.Students give go bulls signhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-sarasota-manatee-housing-celebration.aspxCampus Life,USF FoundationHousing and Residential Education,MyUSF,USF Sarasota-Manatee/news/2023/usf-releases-first-renderings-of-new-on-campus-stadium-announces-6-million-gift.aspxUSF has revealed a first look at the university’s transformational on-campus stadium by releasing three renderings of the new facility and announced a $6 million gift from the USF Federal Credit Union. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for fall 2024.Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 USF releases first renderings of new on-campus stadium, announces $6 million giftUSF has revealed a first look at the university’s transformational on-campus stadium by releasing three renderings of the new facility and announced a $6 million gift from the USF Federal Credit Union. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for fall 2024.Stadium rendering/news/2023/usf-releases-first-renderings-of-new-on-campus-stadium-announces-6-million-gift.aspxUSF Athletics,USF Foundation,University NewsAdam Freeman,MyUSF,Stadium,Tampa General Hospital,USF Athletics,USF Football,USF Foundationhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-sarasota-manatee-brunch-2023.aspxA sold-out crowd gathered for the marquee fundraising event for the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus, taking place in the shadow of a new $42.3 million, 100,000-square-foot student center and residence hall under construction.External ArticleTue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 USF Sarasota-Manatee's Brunch on the Bay raises $465,000 for student scholarships, campus initiativesA sold-out crowd gathered for the marquee fundraising event for the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus, taking place in the shadow of a new $42.3 million, 100,000-square-foot student center and residence hall under construction.Crowd sits at tables during Brunch on the Bayhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-sarasota-manatee-brunch-2023.aspxUSF FoundationUSF Foundation,USF Sarasota-Manateehttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/tampa-general-hospital-names-usf-health-college-nursing-simulation-labTGH is investing $4.4 million over six years to support the planning, construction and implementation of the new lab, which will be named the Tampa General Hospital USF Health College of Nursing Simulation Lab.External ArticleThu, 28 Sep 2023 09:00:00 Tampa General Hospital and USF team up to strengthen pipeline of nurses with training and educationTGH is investing $4.4 million over six years to support the planning, construction and implementation of the new lab, which will be named the Tampa General Hospital USF Health College of Nursing Simulation Lab.Nursing students work in a simulation labhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/tampa-general-hospital-names-usf-health-college-nursing-simulation-labUSF FoundationCollege of Nursing,MyUSF,Tampa General Hospital,USF Healthhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/tampa-general-hospital-25m-gift-support-usf-athleticsThe $25 million investment will name the USF Athletics District and the Tampa General Hospital Center for Athletic Excellence, which will feature key space for clinical behavioral health services.External ArticleThu, 07 Sep 2023 13:00:00 USF receives $25M gift from Tampa General Hospital to support USF Athletics DistrictThe $25 million investment will name the USF Athletics District and the Tampa General Hospital Center for Athletic Excellence, which will feature key space for clinical behavioral health services.Graphic with the USF logo and Tampa General Hospital logohttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/tampa-general-hospital-25m-gift-support-usf-athleticsUSF Athletics,USF Foundation,University NewsMyUSF,Stadium,Tampa General Hospital,USF Athletics,USF Football,USF Foundation,USF Health/business/news/2023/08-25-scholarship-luncheon-one-million-usf.aspxThe University of South Florida Muma College of Business kicked off the new school year by hitting a major milestone: more than $1 million dollars in scholarships awarded to students for the 2023-2024 academic year.External ArticleMon, 28 Aug 2023 09:00:00 USF Muma College of Business sets record with over $1 million in student scholarshipsThe University of South Florida Muma College of Business kicked off the new school year by hitting a major milestone: more than $1 million dollars in scholarships awarded to students for the 2023-2024 academic year.GJ de Vreede stands at podium with projector that says "more than $1 million"/business/news/2023/08-25-scholarship-luncheon-one-million-usf.aspxStudent Success,USF FoundationMuma College of Business,USF Foundationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/usf-sets-new-records-fy23The University of South Florida received more than $157 million in philanthropic commitments last fiscal year from over 37,500 donors, setting records for both financial generosity and the number of supporters who chose to invest.External ArticleTue, 25 Jul 2023 07:00:00 University of South Florida sets new records for total donors and funds committed in a single yearThe University of South Florida received more than $157 million in philanthropic commitments last fiscal year from over 37,500 donors, setting records for both financial generosity and the number of supporters who chose to invest.University of South Florida sets new records for total donors and funds committed in a single yearhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/usf-sets-new-records-fy23USF FoundationMyUSF,USF Foundationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/usf-and-truist-foundation-launch-smart-manufacturing-certificate-program-east-tampaTruist Foundation has awarded USF a $684,000 grant, facilitating a multiyear effort that benefits local residents and small to large manufacturers.External ArticleFri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 USF and Truist Foundation to launch smart manufacturing certificate program in East TampaTruist Foundation has awarded USF a $684,000 grant, facilitating a multiyear effort that benefits local residents and small to large manufacturers.Group gives the "Go Bulls" hand signal inside the USF Alumni Centerhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/usf-and-truist-foundation-launch-smart-manufacturing-certificate-program-east-tampaCommunity Partnerships,USF FoundationMyUSF,USF Foundationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/endowed-scholarship-usf-sarasota-manatee-regional-chancellor-gives-students-worldKaren Holbrook believes strongly in the value of study abroad as a catalyst for personal growth and would like more students to be able to take advantage of the broad range of programming available at USF.External ArticleThu, 15 Jun 2023 10:00:00 Endowed scholarship from USF Sarasota-Manatee regional chancellor gives students the worldKaren Holbrook believes strongly in the value of study abroad as a catalyst for personal growth and would like more students to be able to take advantage of the broad range of programming available at USF.A group of students hold flags from around the worldhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/endowed-scholarship-usf-sarasota-manatee-regional-chancellor-gives-students-worldUSF Foundation,University NewsMyUSF,Student Success,Study Abroad,USF World,USFSMhttps://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 University of South Florida 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-entrepreneurshipUSF Foundation,University NewsAlumni,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,Nault Center for Entrepreneurship/news/2023/usf-unveils-historic-new-judy-genshaft-honors-college-building.aspxThe five-story, 85,000-square-foot facility will serve USF’s most accomplished and talented students from every undergraduate college and strengthen the university’s position to attract the top talent within the state of Florida and beyond.Fri, 12 May 2023 11:00:00 USF unveils historic new Judy Genshaft Honors College buildingThe five-story, 85,000-square-foot facility will serve USF’s most accomplished and talented students from every undergraduate college and strengthen the university’s position to attract the top talent within the state of Florida and beyond.Board of Trustees Chair Will Weatherford, Judy Genshaft Honors College Dean Charles Adams, President Rhea Law, President Emerita Judy Genshaft, Steve Greenbaum and former Board of Trustees Chair Jordan Zimmerman/news/2023/usf-unveils-historic-new-judy-genshaft-honors-college-building.aspxUSF Foundation,University NewsAlthea Johnson,Judy Genshaft Honors College,MyUSF,Student Success,USF Foundationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/usf-giving-week-2023More than 7,000 donors — a new record — gave generously to support students on all three University of South Florida campuses during Giving Week 2023.External ArticleMon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 Record number of donors support University of South Florida during Giving WeekMore than 7,000 donors — a new record — gave generously to support students on all three University of South Florida campuses during Giving Week 2023.Graphic says, "Giving week"https://giving.usf.edu/impact/usf-giving-week-2023USF FoundationGiving Week,MyUSF,USF Foundationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/usf-fcu-elevates-longstanding-support-usf-1m-giftsPart of this gift includes the establishment of four endowments to provide scholarships for students in the Latino Scholarship Program, Black Leadership Network and College of Nursing, as well as a first-of-its-kind scholarship for student veterans.External ArticleWed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 USF Federal Credit Union elevates longstanding support of University of South Florida with $1M gift to university programsPart of this gift includes the establishment of four endowments to provide scholarships for students in the Latino Scholarship Program, Black Leadership Network and College of Nursing, as well as a first-of-its-kind scholarship for student veterans.USF Florida Credit Union check presentationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/usf-fcu-elevates-longstanding-support-usf-1m-giftsUSF FoundationGiving Week,MyUSF,USF Federal Credit Union,USF Foundation,USF Weekhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/university-south-floridas-giving-week-just-week-awayThis year's Giving Week will feature 38 HerdFunder projects and 11 donor matches totaling more than $100,000.External ArticleMon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 University of South Florida’s Giving Week is just a week awayThis year's Giving Week will feature 38 HerdFunder projects and 11 donor matches totaling more than $100,000.graphic says "Save the date! Giving week, April 10-14, #USFGives"https://giving.usf.edu/impact/university-south-floridas-giving-week-just-week-awayUSF FoundationUSF Foundationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/jd-porter-and-family-performance-facilityThe University of South Florida has announced a $5.1 million gift from J.D. Porter and the Porter Family to name its new Indoor Performance Facility. The Porter Family Indoor Performance Facility will help support all USF student-athletes.External ArticleThu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 J.D. Porter and family give $5.1 million in support of USF’s Indoor Performance FacilityThe University of South Florida has announced a $5.1 million gift from J.D. Porter and the Porter Family to name its new Indoor Performance Facility. The Porter Family Indoor Performance Facility will help support all USF student-athletes.Porter Family Performance Facilityhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/jd-porter-and-family-performance-facilityUSF Athletics,USF FoundationUSF Athletics,USF Football,USF Foundationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/highlight-career-legacy-future-doctorsThe Marion B. Ridley Endowed Resident Fund supports residents in the Otolaryngology Residency Program at the Morsani College of Medicine. Residents can use the fund to pay for special training experiences and equipment.External ArticleTue, 13 Dec 2022 10:00:00 Husband of late USF physician gifts the university $1 million to benefit medical school residentsThe Marion B. Ridley Endowed Resident Fund supports residents in the Otolaryngology Residency Program at the Morsani College of Medicine. Residents can use the fund to pay for special training experiences and equipment.Photo of Marion Ridley and Mark Lundyhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/highlight-career-legacy-future-doctorsUSF FoundationUSF Foundation,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-sarasota-manatee-2022-brunch-on-the-bay.aspxThe 28th Annual Brunch on the Bay, the marquee benefit event for the University of South Florida’s Sarasota-Manatee campus, raised a record $537,000 — and counting — for construction of a new Nursing/STEM building and student scholarships.External ArticleTue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Brunch on the Bay raises $537,000 for Nursing/STEM building and student scholarships on USF Sarasota-Manatee campusThe 28th Annual Brunch on the Bay, the marquee benefit event for the University of South Florida’s Sarasota-Manatee campus, raised a record $537,000 — and counting — for construction of a new Nursing/STEM building and student scholarships.Karen Holbrook stands at the podium near rendering of new building.https://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-sarasota-manatee-2022-brunch-on-the-bay.aspxUSF FoundationUSF Foundation,USF Sarasota-Manatee/news/2022/usf-to-receive-6-million-gift-to-support-biomedical-engineering-research.aspxAnonymous donor's planned gift to benefit College of Engineering, Morsani College of Medicine.Tue, 18 Oct 2022 09:30:00 USF to receive $6 million gift to support biomedical engineering researchAnonymous donor's planned gift to benefit College of Engineering, Morsani College of Medicine.Woman in biomedical engineering lab/news/2022/usf-to-receive-6-million-gift-to-support-biomedical-engineering-research.aspxUSF FoundationCollege of Engineering,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSFhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/versea-gifts-covid-test-kitsTampa-based health care startup Verséa has given thousands of diagnostic COVID-19 test kits to the University of South Florida for use by students on all three campuses. This gift – valued at over $1.1 million – aligns with Verséa's and USF's shared commitment to supporting the development and health of the Tampa Bay community.External ArticleFri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 Tampa health care startup Verséa gifts COVID-19 test kits to the University of South FloridaTampa-based health care startup Verséa has given thousands of diagnostic COVID-19 test kits to the University of South Florida for use by students on all three campuses. This gift – valued at over $1.1 million – aligns with Verséa's and USF's shared commitment to supporting the development and health of the Tampa Bay community.Student tabling event with COVID-19 testshttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/versea-gifts-covid-test-kitsCOVID-19,Community Partnerships,USF FoundationMyUSF,Student Health Services,USF Foundation/news/2022/tampa-electric-to-invest-in-visionary-partnership-with-the-university-of-south-florida.aspxThe $5 million gift will support the College of Engineering’s Clean Energy Research Center – the largest, single gift ever made to the college.Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:00:00 Tampa Electric to invest in visionary partnership with the University of South FloridaThe $5 million gift will support the College of Engineering’s Clean Energy Research Center – the largest, single gift ever made to the college.Field of solar panels/news/2022/tampa-electric-to-invest-in-visionary-partnership-with-the-university-of-south-florida.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF FoundationCollege of Engineering,MyUSF,Tampa Electric,USF Foundation/news/2022/university-of-south-florida-muma-college-of-business-receives-5-million-gift-from-baldwin-risk-partners.aspxGift represents the largest donation in USF Sarasota-Manatee campus history. USF will re-name the school the Baldwin Risk Partners School of Risk Management and Insurance.Wed, 24 Aug 2022 00:00:00 University of South Florida Muma College of Business receives $5 million gift from Baldwin Risk Partners to grow the risk management and insurance programGift represents the largest donation in USF Sarasota-Manatee campus history. USF will re-name the school the Baldwin Risk Partners School of Risk Management and Insurance.Group of people at check presentation/news/2022/university-of-south-florida-muma-college-of-business-receives-5-million-gift-from-baldwin-risk-partners.aspxUSF Foundation,University NewsMuma College of Business,USF Sarasota-Manatee campus/news/2022/university-of-south-florida-breaks-fundraising-record-with-over-151-million-in-gifts.aspxPhilanthropic gifts from the University of South Florida community exceeded $151 million in fiscal year 2021-22, the most generous level of support in the institution’s nearly 70-year history.Tue, 26 Jul 2022 00:00:00 University of South Florida breaks fundraising record with over $151 million in giftsPhilanthropic gifts from the University of South Florida community exceeded $151 million in fiscal year 2021-22, the most generous level of support in the institution’s nearly 70-year history.University of South Florida entrance signage/news/2022/university-of-south-florida-breaks-fundraising-record-with-over-151-million-in-gifts.aspxUSF Foundation,University NewsMyUSF,USF Foundation/news/2022/carol-and-frank-morsani-commit-additional-7-million-to-support-the-university-of-south-florida.aspxLatest gift will advance geriatrics, business and provide student scholarships. Combined with $5 million announced in March for an on-campus stadium, the couple have recently committed $12 million to USF.Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Carol and Frank Morsani commit additional $7 million to support the University of South FloridaLatest gift will advance geriatrics, business and provide student scholarships. Combined with $5 million announced in March for an on-campus stadium, the couple have recently committed $12 million to USF.Carol and Frank Morsani/news/2022/carol-and-frank-morsani-commit-additional-7-million-to-support-the-university-of-south-florida.aspxUSF FoundationMyUSF,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/record-number-donors-gave-more-ever-during-usf-giving-weekA record number of donors — nearly 5,000 — gave more generously than ever to make a positive impact in the lives of students on all three University of South Florida campuses during Giving Week earlier this month.External ArticleThu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:00 Record number of donors gave more than ever during University of South Florida’s Giving WeekA record number of donors — nearly 5,000 — gave more generously than ever to make a positive impact in the lives of students on all three University of South Florida campuses during Giving Week earlier this month.Graphic says "Thank you!" Giving Weekhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/record-number-donors-gave-more-ever-during-usf-giving-weekUSF FoundationMyUSF,USF Foundation/news/2022/kate-tiedemann-ellen-cotton-give-14-million-to-enhance-usf-finance-program.aspxThe $14 million gift will support the USF Muma College of Business’ vision to become a “hub of excellence” in fintech. Fintech, short for "financial technology," impacts everything from mobile banking and insurance to crowdfunding, blockchain, cryptocurrency and investment apps.Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 Kate Tiedemann, Ellen Cotton give $14 million to enhance USF finance programThe $14 million gift will support the USF Muma College of Business’ vision to become a “hub of excellence” in fintech. Fintech, short for "financial technology," impacts everything from mobile banking and insurance to crowdfunding, blockchain, cryptocurrency and investment apps.Senior Vice President of Advancement & Alumni Affairs and USF Foundation CEO Jay Stroman, USF student Xiomara Montes Gil, Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business Moez Limayam, Ellen Cotton, Kate Tiedemann, USF President Rhea Law, House Speaker Chris Sprowls, St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch, USF St. Petersburg Regional Chancellor Martin Tadlock/news/2022/kate-tiedemann-ellen-cotton-give-14-million-to-enhance-usf-finance-program.aspxStudent Success,USF Foundation,University NewsMuma College of Business,MyUSF,USF Foundation,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/a-transformative-education-inspires-instructor-to-create-scholarship-for-first-gen-college-students.aspxDavid Connelly, who spent more than 20 years as the public relations director at the Museum of Fine Arts in downtown St. Petersburg, credits his education with broadening his perspective and opening the door to a series of adventures.External ArticleTue, 17 Aug 2021 17:15:18 A transformative education inspires instructor to create scholarship for first-generation college studentsDavid Connelly, who spent more than 20 years as the public relations director at the Museum of Fine Arts in downtown St. Petersburg, credits his education with broadening his perspective and opening the door to a series of adventures.A transformative education inspires instructor to create scholarship for first-generation college studentshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/a-transformative-education-inspires-instructor-to-create-scholarship-for-first-gen-college-students.aspxStudent Success,USF FoundationBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences