USF Tampa needs continued progress on faculty diversity
USF Tampa has a solid record of success when it comes to diversity and inclusion for students of color. University figures show, however, that there’s...
New immigration bill threatens undocumented, international students
On Oct. 25, Tampa Bay area state senators Tom Lee (R-Thonotosassa) and Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota) introduced legislation that would mandate all employers check prospective employees’...
Chick-fil-A boycott begs need for LGBT student support
In late September, an open letter began circulating around campus asking students to boycott USF Dining Services for expanding its on-campus Chick-fil-A. The company has...
Poverty stifles success in Florida’s K-12 schools
Florida lawmakers looking to improve student test scores should consider child poverty one of their top priorities. Looking at 2018-19 school grades from the Florida...
Reducing homelessness around USF
Homelessness is a serious problem for the neighborhoods around USF. By the most recent point-in-time (PIT) count from the Tampa Hillsborough Homelessness Initiative (THHI), the...