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A bold future foretold
Three friends piled onto a couch for a quick photo at their parents behest during USF'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
At USF, a mechanical engineering student followed her fathers path and built her own
Mechanical engineering graduate Sara Arroyave Soto followed in her fathers footsteps at USF, 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 energyefficient aircraft and plans to continue her journey at USF with doctoral studies in aerospace engineering.
May 4, 2026Student Success
Women's lacrosse star inspiring future generations as she graduates
USF lacrosse trailblazer Sofia Chepenik, a member of the programs 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 masters degree at USF, Chepenik has launched Sophias Squad, a mentorship community dedicated to empowering young female athletes through confidence, leadership and purpose.
May 4, 2026Student Success
Legacy of the cool aunt inspires USF students path to graduation
Inspired by her cool aunt, USF alum Danielle Card-Howe, Alyssa Duurloo followed a family legacy to USF and is now graduating with a bachelors degree in graphic design. She leaves USF having helped shape the same campus story that once drew her in, creating fastpaced, attentiongrabbing visuals and preparing to take those skills into the entertainment industry.
May 4, 2026Student Success
The writing was on the dresser: A multigenerational USF family adds two sons to its alumni ranks
Two USF brothers, Evan and Jonathan Fueyo, are adding to their familys deep Bulls legacy as they graduate alongside their cousin during the universitys 70th anniversary year. Raised on campus traditions by parents who met at USF, the Fueyos are continuing a multigenerational connection that now spans careers in business, insurance and education.
May 4, 2026Student Success
Tracking decades of ecology in Floridas marine environment
For more than ten years, bold research led by the USF 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
Uncharted Waters: How the USF College of Marine Science has helped steer 70 years of USF history
From striking images of scientists at sea to a detailed timeline, explore how the College of Marine Science helped guide USF into the world-class research institution it is today.
February 27, 202670th Anniversary
Cupid sometimes wears green: USF love stories for Valentines Day
As the 51做厙 celebrates its 70th anniversary, Valentines Day offers a reminder that USFs 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 USF.
February 9, 202670th Anniversary
How USFs digital foundations paved the way for the Bellini College
As USF 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
From Cigar City to a hub for creativity: USFs 70-year role in Ybor City
As USF marks its 70th anniversary and Ybor City celebrates 140 years, their shared history reveals how the universitys artists helped spark the districts revival. Beginning in the 1970s, USF creatives transformed a nearabandoned Ybor into a thriving arts districta legacy the university continues to carry forward today.
February 3, 202670th Anniversary, Community Partnerships
A foundation for the future: How the College of Arts and Sciences helped USF take shape
As USF celebrates 70 years since its founding, the College of Arts and Sciences is reflecting on the role it played in shaping USFs past, present and future as one of the most research-intensive universities.
January 29, 202670th Anniversary
New report finds USFs economic impact nears $10 billion annually across Florida, including $7 billion in Tampa Bay
Based on the latest data, the report shows that USF delivers substantial returns for students, taxpayers, employers and communities through several key areas, including workforce development, research innovation, health care and alumni productivity.
January 26, 202670th Anniversary, University News