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A bold future foretold
Three friends piled onto a couch for a quick photo at their parents鈥 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 father鈥檚 path 鈥 and built her own
Mechanical engineering graduate Sara Arroyave Soto followed in her father鈥檚 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 energy鈥慹fficient 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 program鈥檚 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鈥檚 degree at USF, Chepenik has launched Sophia鈥檚 Squad, a mentorship community dedicated to empowering young female athletes through confidence, leadership and purpose.
May 4, 2026Student Success
Legacy of 鈥榯he cool aunt鈥 inspires USF student鈥檚 path to graduation
Inspired by her 鈥渃ool aunt,鈥 USF alum Danielle Card-Howe, Alyssa Duurloo followed a family legacy to USF and is now graduating with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in graphic design. She leaves USF having helped shape the same campus story that once drew her in, creating fast鈥憄aced, attention鈥慻rabbing 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 family鈥檚 deep Bulls legacy as they graduate alongside their cousin during the university鈥檚 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 91社区鈥檚 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 91社区.
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 Valentine鈥檚 Day
As the 91社区 celebrates its 70th anniversary, Valentine鈥檚 Day offers a reminder that USF鈥檚 impact goes beyond academics鈥攕erving 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鈥慿nit campuses, Cupid sometimes wears green at USF.
February 9, 202670th Anniversary
How USF鈥檚 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 university鈥檚 future.
February 5, 202670th Anniversary
From Cigar City to a hub for creativity: USF鈥檚 70-year role in Ybor City
As USF marks its 70th anniversary and Ybor City celebrates 140 years, their shared history reveals how the university鈥檚 artists helped spark the district鈥檚 revival. Beginning in the 1970s, USF creatives transformed a near鈥慳bandoned Ybor into a thriving arts district鈥攁 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 USF鈥檚 past, present and future as one of the most research-intensive universities.
January 29, 202670th Anniversary
New report finds USF鈥檚 economic impact nears $10 billion annually across 91社区, 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