/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usThu, 25 Jun 2026 17:55:56 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2026/being-rocky-usf-alumni-reflect-on-life-inside-the-suit.aspxMascots are vital to a university’s identity and culture, impacting athletics, student life and much more. Being a mascot also impacts the student behind the suit. On National Mascot Day, USF celebrates the many students who have been Rocky D. Bull over the years.91�Թ���Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:28:40 Being Rocky: USF alumni reflect on life inside the suitMascots are vital to a university’s identity and culture, impacting athletics, student life and much more. Being a mascot also impacts the student behind the suit. On National Mascot Day, USF celebrates the many students who have been Rocky D. Bull over the years.Rocky 91�Թ��� football./news/2026/being-rocky-usf-alumni-reflect-on-life-inside-the-suit.aspxFeatures70th anniversary,Athletics,Paul Guzzo,USF St. Petersburg/news/2026/bold-future-foretold.aspxThree friends piled onto a couch for a quick photo at their parents’ behest during USF's "Take Your Child to Work" day. As teenagers, they lived lives that prioritized playing sports and spending time with their friends and family. Yet, the matching, whimsical T-shirts they wore that day made a bold prediction.Tue, 05 May 2026 13:27:12 A bold future foretoldThree friends piled onto a couch for a quick photo at their parents’ behest during USF's "Take Your Child to Work" day. As teenagers, they lived lives that prioritized playing sports and spending time with their friends and family. Yet, the matching, whimsical T-shirts they wore that day made a bold prediction.Three girls sit on a couch wearing "Future Employee" T-shirts/news/2026/bold-future-foretold.aspx70th Anniversary70th anniversary,Gregory Bowers,University Communications and Marketing/news/2026/at-usf-a-mechanical-engineering-student-followed-her-fathers-path-and-built-her-own.aspxMechanical engineering graduate Sara Arroyave Soto followed in her father’s footsteps 91�Թ���, even studying under some of the same professors and using his annotated textbooks as she earned her degree. Blending that legacy with her own vision, she is conducting aerospace research focused on cleaner, more energy‑efficient aircraft and plans to continue her journey 91�Թ��� with doctoral studies in aerospace engineering.Mon, 04 May 2026 11:49:04 At USF, a mechanical engineering student followed her father’s path — and built her ownMechanical engineering graduate Sara Arroyave Soto followed in her father’s footsteps 91�Թ���, even studying under some of the same professors and using his annotated textbooks as she earned her degree. Blending that legacy with her own vision, she is conducting aerospace research focused on cleaner, more energy‑efficient aircraft and plans to continue her journey 91�Թ��� with doctoral studies in aerospace engineering.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/at-usf-a-mechanical-engineering-student-followed-her-fathers-path-and-built-her-own.aspxStudent Success70th anniversary,Boundless Bulls,College of Engineering,Commencement,Paul Guzzo/news/2026/womens-lacrosse-star-inspiring-future-generations-as-she-graduates.aspx91�Թ��� lacrosse trailblazer Sofia Chepenik, a member of the program’s inaugural team and its original leadership board, is building a legacy both on and off the field as the university celebrates its 70th anniversary. While continuing her collegiate career and pursuing a master’s degree 91�Թ���, Chepenik has launched Sophia’s Squad, a mentorship community dedicated to empowering young female athletes through confidence, leadership and purpose.Mon, 04 May 2026 10:54:45 Women's lacrosse star inspiring future generations as she graduates91�Թ��� lacrosse trailblazer Sofia Chepenik, a member of the program’s inaugural team and its original leadership board, is building a legacy both on and off the field as the university celebrates its 70th anniversary. While continuing her collegiate career and pursuing a master’s degree 91�Թ���, Chepenik has launched Sophia’s Squad, a mentorship community dedicated to empowering young female athletes through confidence, leadership and purpose.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/womens-lacrosse-star-inspiring-future-generations-as-she-graduates.aspxStudent Success70th anniversary,Athletics,Boundless Bulls,Paul Guzzo/news/2026/legacy-of-the-cool-aunt-inspires-usf-students-path-to-graduation.aspxInspired by her “cool aunt,” USF alum Danielle Card-Howe, Alyssa Duurloo followed a family legacy to USF and is now graduating with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design. She leaves USF having helped shape the same campus story that once drew her in, creating fast‑paced, attention‑grabbing visuals and preparing to take those skills into the entertainment industry.Mon, 04 May 2026 10:11:42 Legacy of ‘the cool aunt’ inspires USF student’s path to graduationInspired by her “cool aunt,” USF alum Danielle Card-Howe, Alyssa Duurloo followed a family legacy to USF and is now graduating with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design. She leaves USF having helped shape the same campus story that once drew her in, creating fast‑paced, attention‑grabbing visuals and preparing to take those skills into the entertainment industry.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/legacy-of-the-cool-aunt-inspires-usf-students-path-to-graduation.aspxStudent Success70th anniversary,Boundless Bulls,College of Design Art and Performance,Commencement,Paul Guzzo/news/2026/the-writing-was-on-the-dresser-a-multigenerational-usf-family-adds-two-sons-to-its-alumni-ranks.aspxTwo USF brothers, Evan and Jonathan Fueyo, are adding to their family’s deep Bulls legacy as they graduate alongside their cousin during the university’s 70th anniversary year. Raised on campus traditions by parents who met 91�Թ���, the Fueyos are continuing a multigenerational connection that now spans careers in business, insurance and education.Mon, 04 May 2026 00:43:23 The writing was on the dresser: A multigenerational USF family adds two sons to its alumni ranksTwo USF brothers, Evan and Jonathan Fueyo, are adding to their family’s deep Bulls legacy as they graduate alongside their cousin during the university’s 70th anniversary year. Raised on campus traditions by parents who met 91�Թ���, the Fueyos are continuing a multigenerational connection that now spans careers in business, insurance and education.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/the-writing-was-on-the-dresser-a-multigenerational-usf-family-adds-two-sons-to-its-alumni-ranks.aspxStudent Success70th anniversary,Boundless Bulls,Muma College of Business,Paul Guzzo/marine-science/news/2026/tracking-decades-of-ecological-changes-in-south-floridas-marine-environment.aspxFor more than ten years, bold research led by the USF College of Marine Science has improved our understanding of the harmful algae blooms, fisheries health and water quality across Florida.External ArticleTue, 14 Apr 2026 11:01:51 Tracking decades of ecology in Florida’s marine environmentFor more than ten years, bold research led by the USF College of Marine Science has improved our understanding of the harmful algae blooms, fisheries health and water quality across Florida.Two researchers on a vessel/marine-science/news/2026/tracking-decades-of-ecological-changes-in-south-floridas-marine-environment.aspx70th Anniversary,Research and Innovation70th anniversary,College of Marine Science/marine-science/about-us/usf-college-of-marine-science-70th-anniversary.aspxFrom striking images of scientists at sea to a detailed timeline, explore how the College of Marine Science helped guide USF into the world-class research institution it is today.External ArticleFri, 27 Feb 2026 00:48:09 Uncharted Waters: How the USF College of Marine Science has helped steer 70 years of USF historyFrom striking images of scientists at sea to a detailed timeline, explore how the College of Marine Science helped guide USF into the world-class research institution it is today.Collage of College of Marine Science photos/marine-science/about-us/usf-college-of-marine-science-70th-anniversary.aspx70th Anniversary70th anniversary,College of Marine Science/news/2026/cupid-sometimes-wears-green-usf-love-stories-for-valentinea-day.aspxAs the 91�Թ��� celebrates its 70th anniversary, Valentine’s Day offers a reminder th91�Թ���’s impact goes beyond academics—serving as the starting point for lifelong love stories across generations and campuses. From chance meetings in museums and faculty gatherings to student leadership on close‑knit campuses, Cupid sometimes wears green 91�Թ���.Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:51:48 Cupid sometimes wears green: USF love stories for Valentine’s DayAs the 91�Թ��� celebrates its 70th anniversary, Valentine’s Day offers a reminder th91�Թ���’s impact goes beyond academics—serving as the starting point for lifelong love stories across generations and campuses. From chance meetings in museums and faculty gatherings to student leadership on close‑knit campuses, Cupid sometimes wears green 91�Թ���.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/cupid-sometimes-wears-green-usf-love-stories-for-valentinea-day.aspx70th Anniversary70th anniversary,Paul Guzzo/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/how-usfs-digital-foundations-paved-the-way-for-the-bellini-college.aspxAs USF marks its 70th anniversary, a look back at the launch of usf.edu reveals how early digital innovation helped shape the university’s future.External ArticleThu, 05 Feb 2026 08:31:38 How USF’s digital foundations paved the way for the Bellini CollegeAs USF marks its 70th anniversary, a look back at the launch of usf.edu reveals how early digital innovation helped shape the university’s future.Associate Professor Richard Rauscher holds one of the original USF ethernet tranceivers./ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/how-usfs-digital-foundations-paved-the-way-for-the-bellini-college.aspx70th Anniversary70th anniversary,Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing/news/2026/from-cigar-city-to-a-hub-for-creativity-usfs-70-year-role-in-ybor-city.aspxAs USF marks its 70th anniversary and Ybor City celebrates 140 years, their shared history reveals how the university’s artists helped spark the district’s revival. Beginning in the 1970s, USF creatives transformed a near‑abandoned Ybor into a thriving arts district—a legacy the university continues to carry forward today.Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:05:59 From Cigar City to a hub for creativity: USF’s 70-year role in Ybor CityAs USF marks its 70th anniversary and Ybor City celebrates 140 years, their shared history reveals how the university’s artists helped spark the district’s revival. Beginning in the 1970s, USF creatives transformed a near‑abandoned Ybor into a thriving arts district—a legacy the university continues to carry forward today.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/from-cigar-city-to-a-hub-for-creativity-usfs-70-year-role-in-ybor-city.aspx70th Anniversary,Community Partnerships70th anniversary,College of Design Art and Performance,Paul Guzzo/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/history-of-usf-college-of-arts-and-sciences.aspxAs USF celebrates 70 years since its founding, the College of Arts and Sciences is reflecting on the role it played in shaping USF’s past, present and future as one of the most research-intensive universities.External ArticleThu, 29 Jan 2026 09:14:29 A foundation for the future: How the College of Arts and Sciences helped USF take shapeAs USF celebrates 70 years since its founding, the College of Arts and Sciences is reflecting on the role it played in shaping USF’s past, present and future as one of the most research-intensive universities.Group of USF student in the 1960s/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/history-of-usf-college-of-arts-and-sciences.aspx70th Anniversary70th anniversary,College of Arts and Sciences/news/2026/new-report-finds-usfs-economic-impact-nears-10-billion-annually-across-florida-including-7-billion-in-tampa-bay.aspxBased on the latest data, the report shows th91�Թ��� delivers substantial returns for students, taxpayers, employers and communities through several key areas, including workforce development, research innovation, health care and alumni productivity.Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:15:19 New report finds USF’s economic impact nears $10 billion annually across Florida, including $7 billion in Tampa BayBased on the latest data, the report shows th91�Թ��� delivers substantial returns for students, taxpayers, employers and communities through several key areas, including workforce development, research innovation, health care and alumni productivity.Graphic says, "USF Economic Impact Report" over Bull statue image/news/2026/new-report-finds-usfs-economic-impact-nears-10-billion-annually-across-florida-including-7-billion-in-tampa-bay.aspx70th Anniversary,University News70th anniversary,Althea Johnson,MyUSF/news/2026/chris-p-tsokos-journey-usf70.aspxIn 1972, Chris Tsokos started a career that would last over fifty years, ultimately making him USF's longest-serving employee.Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:00:00 Submarines, Socrates and Saturday math class: The bold journey of Chris P. TsokosIn 1972, Chris Tsokos started a career that would last over fifty years, ultimately making him USF's longest-serving employee.Chris P. Tsokos/news/2026/chris-p-tsokos-journey-usf70.aspx70th Anniversary70th anniversary,Gregory Bowers,University Communications and Marketing/news/2026/usf-debuts-new-homepage-enhancing-user-experience.aspxThe redesign was informed by a yearlong research effort that included surveys, focus groups and in-depth analysis of website data – examining how multiple audiences use the USF homepage and what they are looking for when they arrive.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:29:11 91�Թ��� debuts new homepage, enhancing user experienceThe redesign was informed by a yearlong research effort that included surveys, focus groups and in-depth analysis of website data – examining how multiple audiences use the USF homepage and what they are looking for when they arrive.new USF homepage/news/2026/usf-debuts-new-homepage-enhancing-user-experience.aspx70th Anniversary,University News70th anniversary,Tina Meketa,University Communications and Marketing/news/2025/from-mad-scientist-to-ai-pioneer-the-bellini-college-is-shaping-usfs-future.aspxPioneering USF AI researcher Lawrence Hall — once playfully called a “mad scientist” — helped lay the foundation for the new Bellini College of Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. Today, as the university celebrates its 70th anniversary, the college stands as a fast-growing hub shaping every USF discipline and preparing the next generation of AI and cybersecurity leaders.Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:43:39 Mad scientist-turned-AI pioneer helping shape USF's future in the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and ComputingPioneering USF AI researcher Lawrence Hall — once playfully called a “mad scientist” — helped lay the foundation for the new Bellini College of Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. Today, as the university celebrates its 70th anniversary, the college stands as a fast-growing hub shaping every USF discipline and preparing the next generation of AI and cybersecurity leaders.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/from-mad-scientist-to-ai-pioneer-the-bellini-college-is-shaping-usfs-future.aspx70th Anniversary,University News70th anniversary,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/usf-at-70-how-the-medical-school-shaped-the-universitys-legacy.aspxFrom a grainy a wooden sign in the sand to a world-class medical institution, USF’s Health Morsani College of Medicine has risen faster and farther than anyone imagined. This story traces that remarkable journey through the eyes of charter class member Dr. Douglas Barrett and the pioneers who helped lay its foundation.Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:32:03 91�Թ��� at 70: How the medical school shaped the university’s legacyFrom a grainy a wooden sign in the sand to a world-class medical institution, USF’s Health Morsani College of Medicine has risen faster and farther than anyone imagined. This story traces that remarkable journey through the eyes of charter class member Dr. Douglas Barrett and the pioneers who helped lay its foundation.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-at-70-how-the-medical-school-shaped-the-universitys-legacy.aspx70th Anniversary,University News70th anniversary,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/from-sand-paths-to-ai-charter-class-members-celebrate-usfs-70th-anniversary.aspxAs USF celebrates its 70th anniversary, members of the charter class reflect on the university’s remarkable rise from sandy paths and a handful of buildings to a nationally recognized research powerhouse. From Student ID No. 0001 to today’s institution leading in AI and innovation, their stories capture the spirit that built USF.Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:45:03 From sand paths to AI: Charter class members celebrate USF’s 70th anniversaryAs USF celebrates its 70th anniversary, members of the charter class reflect on the university’s remarkable rise from sandy paths and a handful of buildings to a nationally recognized research powerhouse. From Student ID No. 0001 to today’s institution leading in AI and innovation, their stories capture the spirit that built USF.Two people sit near USF signage in the 1960s/news/2025/from-sand-paths-to-ai-charter-class-members-celebrate-usfs-70th-anniversary.aspx70th Anniversary,University News70th anniversary,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/from-trailers-to-on-campus-stadium-learn-about-the-70-year-evolution-of-usf-athletics.aspx91�Թ��� Athletics is surging into a new era as the university celebrates its 70th anniversary, powered by a $375 million on-campus football stadium and bold, future-focused investment. With rising national success across sports and unmatched support for student-athletes, the Bulls are cementing themselves as a rapidly ascending powerhouse whose future has unmistakably arrived.Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:34:52 91�Թ��� Athletics' evolution from trailers to on-campus stadium91�Թ��� Athletics is surging into a new era as the university celebrates its 70th anniversary, powered by a $375 million on-campus football stadium and bold, future-focused investment. With rising national success across sports and unmatched support for student-athletes, the Bulls are cementing themselves as a rapidly ascending powerhouse whose future has unmistakably arrived.Football team rushes the field in the 1980s/news/2025/from-trailers-to-on-campus-stadium-learn-about-the-70-year-evolution-of-usf-athletics.aspx70th Anniversary,University News70th anniversary/news/2026/usf-celebrates-70th-anniversary-in-2026-with-year-long-campaign-honoring-its-history-focusing-on-the-future.aspxElements of the campaign include a 70th anniversary website, limited-edition merchandise, opportunities for individuals to share their own historical photos or videos and the release of new content that spotlights the students, alumni, faculty, staff and other supporters who have shaped USF’s impact across generations.Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:18:05 91�Թ��� celebrates 70th anniversary in 2026 with year-long campaign honoring its history, focusing on the futureElements of the campaign include a 70th anniversary website, limited-edition merchandise, opportunities for individuals to share their own historical photos or videos and the release of new content that spotlights the students, alumni, faculty, staff and other supporters who have shaped USF’s impact across generations.Graphic says, USF 70, Est. 1956/news/2026/usf-celebrates-70th-anniversary-in-2026-with-year-long-campaign-honoring-its-history-focusing-on-the-future.aspx70th Anniversary,University News70th anniversary,Althea Johnson