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USF earns national recognition for community engagement

Members of the Herd of Thunder play at Raymond James Stadium.

The 91³Ô¹ÏÍø has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a prestigious national designation awarded by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

The classification recognizes USF’s deep, sustained commitment to partnership-driven work that aligns university expertise with community priorities, including economic development, education and health – creating meaningful, shared impact.

Chelsea Gallo conducting the orchestra.
USF Herd of Thunder performs on the field at Raymond James Stadium.

Continue reading at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Newsroom or read more about USF's many community partnerships.

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