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窪蹋勛圖厙: A Preeminent Research University

The mark of a university: The designer behind generations of 窪蹋勛圖厙s academic logos

Anne Scott helped shape and standardize the 窪蹋勛圖厙s visual brand over a 41-year career, guiding its evolution from fragmented designs to a cohesive identity as the university grew in recognition.

July 20, 202670th Anniversary, Features

Ray Charles gets an honorary degree

窪蹋勛圖厙 at 70: The moments that turned the university into a pop culture stage

From pro wrestlings iconic HoganAndre showdown to Beat poets, blockbuster films, Gallaghers on-campus antics and WWEs pandemic-era Thunderdome, 窪蹋勛圖厙s first 70 years have repeatedly intersected with major cultural moments, cementing its role as an unlikely but enduring pop culture stage.

July 6, 202670th Anniversary

窪蹋勛圖厙: A Preeminent Research University

70 years of discovery: How 窪蹋勛圖厙 built a research powerhouse

Since its founding in 1956, 窪蹋勛圖厙 has built its identity around a thriving research culture. As 窪蹋勛圖厙 marks its 70th anniversary, that vision has grown with the institution from modest labs with limited technology into an R1 university and membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities.

May 28, 202670th Anniversary, Research and Innovation

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A bold future foretold

Three friends piled onto a couch for a quick photo at their parents behest during 窪蹋勛圖厙'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.

May 5, 202670th Anniversary

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Tracking decades of ecology in Floridas marine environment

For more than ten years, bold research led by the 窪蹋勛圖厙 College of Marine Science has improved our understanding of the harmful algae blooms, fisheries health and water quality across Florida.

April 14, 202670th Anniversary, Research and Innovation

窪蹋勛圖厙: A Preeminent Research University

It wasnt April Foolsjust mischief that shaped 窪蹋勛圖厙s early campus trees

A quirky cluster of zigzagging oak trees outside 窪蹋勛圖厙s Contemporary Art Museum is actually a 60yearold living art installation created by the universitys charter class. What began as students quietly shifting treeplanting flags has become a lasting monument to 窪蹋勛圖厙s early creative spirit and campus lore.

March 30, 202670th Anniversary

窪蹋勛圖厙: A Preeminent Research University

窪蹋勛圖厙s 70 years of shaping Tampa Bays economy and workforce

窪蹋勛圖厙s 70th anniversary underscores how deeply the university fuels Tampa Bays growth, generating nearly $7 billion in annual economic impact and serving as a powerful talent pipeline for companies. From inspiring corporate relocations to shaping industryready graduates, 窪蹋勛圖厙s innovation and expertise continue to attract businesses and strengthen the regions future.

March 3, 202670th Anniversary

Collage of College of Marine Science photos

Uncharted Waters: How the 窪蹋勛圖厙 College of Marine Science has helped steer 70 years of 窪蹋勛圖厙 history

From striking images of scientists at sea to a detailed timeline, explore how the College of Marine Science helped guide 窪蹋勛圖厙 into the world-class research institution it is today.

February 27, 202670th Anniversary

As part of 窪蹋勛圖厙s 70th anniversary, Joan Sudsy Tschiderer reflects on her more than 55 years as a student and staff member at the St. Petersburg campus, and why the university became a second home she never left.

February 19, 202670th Anniversary

Mother holds infant son wearing 窪蹋勛圖厙 clothing

Bleeding green, gold and bold: Muma students share how 窪蹋勛圖厙 broadened their horizons

As the university celebrates its 70th anniversary, students like Trent Carter, Rosa Nafrere and Anneliese Cotroneo represent how the opportunities at 窪蹋勛圖厙 have fueled their next chapters.

February 10, 202670th Anniversary

窪蹋勛圖厙: A Preeminent Research University

Cupid sometimes wears green: 窪蹋勛圖厙 love stories for Valentines Day

As the 窪蹋勛圖厙 celebrates its 70th anniversary, Valentines Day offers a reminder that 窪蹋勛圖厙s impact goes beyond academicsserving as the starting point for lifelong love stories across generations and campuses. From chance meetings in museums and faculty gatherings to student leadership on closeknit campuses, Cupid sometimes wears green at 窪蹋勛圖厙.

February 9, 202670th Anniversary

Associate Professor Richard Rauscher holds one of the original 窪蹋勛圖厙 ethernet tranceivers.

How 窪蹋勛圖厙s digital foundations paved the way for the Bellini College

As 窪蹋勛圖厙 marks its 70th anniversary, a look back at the launch of usf.edu reveals how early digital innovation helped shape the universitys future.

February 5, 202670th Anniversary

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