Thursday, May 26, 2022
When Michelle Velez, a freshman majoring in marketing, heard the news that fall courses would be in person and mimic “pre-COVID-19” operations, she felt uncomfortable. She said going back to normal campus activities felt like an unnecessary risk for her. For her, returning to normalcy feels rushed and the only […]
For the first time since 2018, UndocUnited has put the “Dreamers” in the spotlight by creating a week that celebrates their stories and a scholarship that supports their success. UndocUnited, an organization focused on creating an inclusive and supportive environment for undocumented students, is hosting Dream Week, which includes a […]
Fears surrounding COVID-19 have led to homebound lifestyles across the globe, but a team of USF researchers are studying the way those homebodies are responding to advertisements that encourage them to seek in-person health care without any fear. The team, consisting of three professors from the College of Business, the […]
A new competition has been created to make the Tampa campus less gold and significantly more green by allowing students to submit project ideas to make the campus more eco-friendly. Student Government (SG) developed the Green Alliance Competition to allow students to submit proposals on how to make the Tampa […]
This story is part of a continuing series that features women leaders at USF during Women’s History Month. When Evelyne Viens first arrived at USF, she didn’t speak a word of English, but after four years in the university’s soccer program and playing professionally around the world, she feels […]
After overwhelming dissent, USF President Steven Currall announced Wednesday afternoon that graduates will be able to stand and have their names read aloud during the in-person spring commencement ceremonies. The change, made two days after the university announced plans to hold in-person graduation ceremonies at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, […]
Spanish-speaking faculty members from USF’s College of Public Health busted myths and broke down information related to COVID-19 vaccines in a virtual panel directed at a Hispanic audience. The College of Public Health’s 90-minute session Tuesday evening kicked off a series of public virtual events focused on topics such as […]
With less than two months until the end of his term, St. Pete Lieutenant Governor Isaiah Castle will resign March 18 in compliance with Student Government (SG) statutes after a Title IX investigation placed him on disciplinary probation. The investigation began in March 2020 and was concluded at the beginning […]
Registering to vote will become easier for incoming students as more information, tips and insights will be written into part of their learning curriculum before they step foot on campus. Orientation for incoming students will be split into three segments: a pre-orientation Canvas course, requirements for the students’ academic program […]
In a year full of uncertainties, the moment senior Stephanie Peak heard the news that COVID-19 would not prevent her from having an in-person graduation ceremony, she heaved a sigh of relief that her four years of work would ultimately be recognized beyond her computer screen. Peak’s journey toward becoming […]
In this episode of the USF Oracle Sports Podcast, Oracle correspondents Leo Santos and Alberto Camargo take charge of the episode and discuss their thoughts on the men’s and women’s soccer teams at about the midway point of the season.