Long-time donors Kate Tiedemann and Ellen Cotton collectively contributed $14 million for the Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance’s efforts to become a hub in fintech education. The donation was announced Monday morning at a ceremony held in Lynn Pippenger Hall on the St. Pete campus. Notable attendees included […]
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Muma College of Business introduces FinTech|X Accelerator Program
The Muma College of Business’ new FinTech|X Accelerator program is expected to promote innovation within the field of financial technology, or fintech, by providing resources, mentorship and investment advising to a cohort of 16 national and international startup companies. FinTech|X Accelerator was introduced April 11 as part of a larger […]
Tampa’s increased rent prices cause financial burdens for some students
As Tampa struggles to house an influx of new Floridians, some students are facing financial challenges with increased rent pricing for off-campus housing as they search for new leases for the fall. For junior health sciences major Maddie Mauzy, keeping up with rent prices in Tampa — especially surrounding USF […]
Alexis Roberson champions strength of student body during address
At Gov. Alexis Roberson’s Student Body Address on Thursday, she said perseverance, especially by students of color, was prominent during her term alongside Lt. Gov. Kiara Brooks as voices for the student body. “We as students not only had to battle achieving academic success in a virtual environment, but specifically […]
Michael Cross tells students prepare today to have the best future
Michael Cross, a faculty member in the Judy Genshaft Honors College, had been given the opportunity to fly first class on a private jet from his office in San Antonio to a meeting in Phoenix. He was 23 years old, fresh out of college and eager to prove himself — […]
Power outage affects central campus buildings
About 20 buildings in the central area of the Tampa campus lost power Wednesday shortly before noon. The affected buildings regained power shortly after 1:30 p.m. The Marshall Student Center (MSC), Bookstore, Student Services, Argos and residential halls such as Castor were affected by the issue. Facilities Management has already […]
Closure of North 42nd Street causing traffic inconvenience for students
The emergency closure of a portion of North 42nd Street for the repair of a wastewater line has been increasing traffic congestion on East Fletcher Avenue, inconveniencing students on their way to campus. Hillsborough County closed the street April 4 at 6 a.m for the start of repairs and is […]
Sarasota-Manatee debuts first session of Ukraine: What’s Next? speaker series
USF Sarasota-Manatee’s new Ukraine: What’s Next? speaker series aims to provide students insight into the economic, security, military and diplomatic impacts of Russia’s war on Ukraine with four events, each featuring discussions with various international relations experts. Inspiration for the series began when staff at the Sarasota-Manatee campus were approached […]
Sean Schrader, Joshua Rampertab hope to transform St. Pete student engagement
As they prepare to begin their new role leading the St. Pete campus, Gov.-elect Sean Schrader and Lt. Gov.-elect Joshua Rampertab seek to pursue initiatives that will make their campus stand out post-consolidation. With Schrader’s background in Student Government (SG) as a senator and Rampertab’s experience organizing events as president […]
Center for Victim Advocacy commemorates Sexual Assault Awareness Month
The Center for Victim Advocacy and Violence Prevention aims to encourage allyship and support through a lineup of nine virtual and in-person events prepared for the month of April to commemorate Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Events planned for the month were organized by the center’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month committee, […]