ϳԹ News Feed/news/Recent posts from ϳԹ Newsen-usSun, 09 Aug 2026 13:18:09 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)ϳԹ’s soccer stadium has a direct link to the Declaration of Independence/news/2026/usfs-soccer-stadium-has-a-direct-link-to-the-declaration-of-independence.aspxA $1.5 million gift from Dick and Cornelia Corbett not only reshaped ϳԹ’s soccer stadium but also tied the university to a legacy of American patriotism rooted in a Declaration of Independence signer.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:48:11 ϳԹ’s soccer stadium has a direct link to the Declaration of IndependenceA $1.5 million gift from Dick and Cornelia Corbett not only reshaped ϳԹ’s soccer stadium but also tied the university to a legacy of American patriotism rooted in a Declaration of Independence signer.ϳԹ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/usfs-soccer-stadium-has-a-direct-link-to-the-declaration-of-independence.aspxFeatures70th anniversary,MyϳԹ,Paul Guzzo,ϳԹ AthleticsBeing Rocky: ϳԹ alumni reflect on life inside the suit/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, ϳԹ celebrates the many students who have been Rocky D. Bull over the years.ϳԹWed, 17 Jun 2026 09:28:40 Being Rocky: ϳԹ 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, ϳԹ celebrates the many students who have been Rocky D. Bull over the years.Rocky at ϳԹ football./news/2026/being-rocky-usf-alumni-reflect-on-life-inside-the-suit.aspxFeatures70th anniversary,Athletics,Paul Guzzo,ϳԹ St. PetersburgA bold future foretold/news/2026/bold-future-foretold.aspxThree friends piled onto a couch for a quick photo at their parents’ behest during ϳԹ'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 ϳԹ'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 MarketingAt ϳԹ, a mechanical engineering student followed her father’s path — and built her own/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 at ϳԹ, 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 at ϳԹ with doctoral studies in aerospace engineering.Mon, 04 May 2026 11:49:04 At ϳԹ, a mechanical engineering student followed her father’s path — and built her ownMechanical engineering graduate Sara Arroyave Soto followed in her father’s footsteps at ϳԹ, 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 at ϳԹ with doctoral studies in aerospace engineering.ϳԹ: 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 GuzzoWomen's lacrosse star inspiring future generations as she graduates/news/2026/womens-lacrosse-star-inspiring-future-generations-as-she-graduates.aspxϳԹ 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 at ϳԹ, 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 graduatesϳԹ 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 at ϳԹ, Chepenik has launched Sophia’s Squad, a mentorship community dedicated to empowering young female athletes through confidence, leadership and purpose.ϳԹ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/womens-lacrosse-star-inspiring-future-generations-as-she-graduates.aspxStudent Success70th anniversary,Athletics,Boundless Bulls,Paul GuzzoLegacy of ‘the cool aunt’ inspires ϳԹ student’s path to graduation/news/2026/legacy-of-the-cool-aunt-inspires-usf-students-path-to-graduation.aspxInspired by her “cool aunt,” ϳԹ alum Danielle Card-Howe, Alyssa Duurloo followed a family legacy to ϳԹ and is now graduating with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design. She leaves ϳԹ 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 ϳԹ student’s path to graduationInspired by her “cool aunt,” ϳԹ alum Danielle Card-Howe, Alyssa Duurloo followed a family legacy to ϳԹ and is now graduating with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design. She leaves ϳԹ 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.ϳԹ: 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 GuzzoThe writing was on the dresser: A multigenerational ϳԹ family adds two sons to its alumni ranks/news/2026/the-writing-was-on-the-dresser-a-multigenerational-usf-family-adds-two-sons-to-its-alumni-ranks.aspxTwo ϳԹ 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 at ϳԹ, 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 ϳԹ family adds two sons to its alumni ranksTwo ϳԹ 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 at ϳԹ, the Fueyos are continuing a multigenerational connection that now spans careers in business, insurance and education.ϳԹ: 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 GuzzoTracking decades of ecology in Florida’s marine environment/marine-science/news/2026/tracking-decades-of-ecological-changes-in-south-floridas-marine-environment.aspxFor more than ten years, bold research led by the ϳԹ 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 ϳԹ 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 ScienceUncharted Waters: How the ϳԹ College of Marine Science has helped steer 70 years of ϳԹ history/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 ϳԹ into the world-class research institution it is today.External ArticleFri, 27 Feb 2026 00:48:09 Uncharted Waters: How the ϳԹ College of Marine Science has helped steer 70 years of ϳԹ historyFrom striking images of scientists at sea to a detailed timeline, explore how the College of Marine Science helped guide ϳԹ 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 ScienceCupid sometimes wears green: ϳԹ love stories for Valentine’s Day/news/2026/cupid-sometimes-wears-green-usf-love-stories-for-valentinea-day.aspxAs the ϳԹ celebrates its 70th anniversary, Valentine’s Day offers a reminder that ϳԹ’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 at ϳԹ.Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:51:48 Cupid sometimes wears green: ϳԹ love stories for Valentine’s DayAs the ϳԹ celebrates its 70th anniversary, Valentine’s Day offers a reminder that ϳԹ’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 at ϳԹ.ϳԹ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/cupid-sometimes-wears-green-usf-love-stories-for-valentinea-day.aspx70th Anniversary70th anniversary,Paul GuzzoHow ϳԹ’s digital foundations paved the way for the Bellini College/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/how-usfs-digital-foundations-paved-the-way-for-the-bellini-college.aspxAs ϳԹ 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 ϳԹ’s digital foundations paved the way for the Bellini CollegeAs ϳԹ 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 ϳԹ 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 ComputingFrom Cigar City to a hub for creativity: ϳԹ’s 70-year role in Ybor City/news/2026/from-cigar-city-to-a-hub-for-creativity-usfs-70-year-role-in-ybor-city.aspxAs ϳԹ 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, ϳԹ 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: ϳԹ’s 70-year role in Ybor CityAs ϳԹ 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, ϳԹ creatives transformed a near‑abandoned Ybor into a thriving arts district—a legacy the university continues to carry forward today.ϳԹ: 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 GuzzoA foundation for the future: How the College of Arts and Sciences helped ϳԹ take shape/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/history-of-usf-college-of-arts-and-sciences.aspxAs ϳԹ celebrates 70 years since its founding, the College of Arts and Sciences is reflecting on the role it played in shaping ϳԹ’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 ϳԹ take shapeAs ϳԹ celebrates 70 years since its founding, the College of Arts and Sciences is reflecting on the role it played in shaping ϳԹ’s past, present and future as one of the most research-intensive universities.Group of ϳԹ student in the 1960s/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/history-of-usf-college-of-arts-and-sciences.aspx70th Anniversary70th anniversary,College of Arts and SciencesNew report finds ϳԹ’s economic impact nears $10 billion annually across Florida, including $7 billion in Tampa Bay/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 that ϳԹ 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 ϳԹ’s economic impact nears $10 billion annually across Florida, including $7 billion in Tampa BayBased on the latest data, the report shows that ϳԹ 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, "ϳԹ 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,MyϳԹSubmarines, Socrates and Saturday math class: The bold journey of Chris P. Tsokos/news/2026/chris-p-tsokos-journey-usf70.aspxIn 1972, Chris Tsokos started a career that would last over fifty years, ultimately making him ϳԹ'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 ϳԹ's longest-serving employee.Chris P. Tsokos/news/2026/chris-p-tsokos-journey-usf70.aspx70th Anniversary70th anniversary,Gregory Bowers,University Communications and MarketingϳԹ debuts new homepage, enhancing user experience/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 ϳԹ homepage and what they are looking for when they arrive.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:29:11 ϳԹ 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 ϳԹ homepage and what they are looking for when they arrive.new ϳԹ homepage/news/2026/usf-debuts-new-homepage-enhancing-user-experience.aspx70th Anniversary,University News70th anniversary,Tina Meketa,University Communications and MarketingMad scientist-turned-AI pioneer helping shape ϳԹ's future in the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing/news/2025/from-mad-scientist-to-ai-pioneer-the-bellini-college-is-shaping-usfs-future.aspxPioneering ϳԹ 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 ϳԹ 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 ϳԹ's future in the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and ComputingPioneering ϳԹ 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 ϳԹ discipline and preparing the next generation of AI and cybersecurity leaders.ϳԹ: 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 GuzzoϳԹ at 70: How the medical school shaped the university’s legacy/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, ϳԹ’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 ϳԹ 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, ϳԹ’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.ϳԹ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-at-70-how-the-medical-school-shaped-the-universitys-legacy.aspx70th Anniversary,University News70th anniversary,Paul GuzzoFrom sand paths to AI: Charter class members celebrate ϳԹ’s 70th anniversary/news/2025/from-sand-paths-to-ai-charter-class-members-celebrate-usfs-70th-anniversary.aspxAs ϳԹ 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 ϳԹ.Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:45:03 From sand paths to AI: Charter class members celebrate ϳԹ’s 70th anniversaryAs ϳԹ 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 ϳԹ.Two people sit near ϳԹ signage in the 1960s/news/2025/from-sand-paths-to-ai-charter-class-members-celebrate-usfs-70th-anniversary.aspx70th Anniversary,University News70th anniversary,Paul GuzzoϳԹ Athletics' evolution from trailers to on-campus stadium/news/2025/from-trailers-to-on-campus-stadium-learn-about-the-70-year-evolution-of-usf-athletics.aspxϳԹ 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 ϳԹ Athletics' evolution from trailers to on-campus stadiumϳԹ 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 anniversaryϳԹ celebrates 70th anniversary in 2026 with year-long campaign honoring its history, focusing on the future/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 ϳԹ’s impact across generations.Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:18:05 ϳԹ 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 ϳԹ’s impact across generations.Graphic says, ϳԹ 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