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The mark of a university: The designer behind generations of USF鈥檚 academic logos
Anne Scott helped shape and standardize the 91社区鈥檚 visual brand over a 41-year career, guiding its evolution from fragmented designs to a cohesive identity as the university grew in recognition.
July 20, 202670th Anniversary, Features
USF at 70: The moments that turned the university into a pop culture stage
From pro wrestling鈥檚 iconic Hogan鈥揂ndre showdown to Beat poets, blockbuster films, Gallagher鈥檚 on-campus antics and WWE鈥檚 pandemic-era 鈥淭hunderdome,鈥 USF鈥檚 first 70 years have repeatedly intersected with major cultural moments, cementing its role as an unlikely but enduring pop culture stage.
July 6, 202670th Anniversary
USF鈥檚 soccer stadium has a direct link to the Declaration of Independence
A $1.5 million gift from Dick and Cornelia Corbett not only reshaped USF鈥檚 soccer stadium but also tied the university to a legacy of American patriotism rooted in a Declaration of Independence signer.
June 29, 2026Features
Being Rocky: USF alumni reflect on life inside the suit
Mascots are vital to a university鈥檚 identity and culture, impacting athletics, student life and much more. Being a mascot also impacts the student behind the suit. On National Mascot Day, USF celebrates the many students who have been Rocky D. Bull over the years.
June 17, 2026Features
USF football wide receiver uses NIL earnings to bring clean water to Nigeria
Inspired by stories of his parents鈥 childhood in Nigeria, USF football player Mudia Reuben founded the Nigeria Water Project, using donations and NIL earnings to help drill six wells in villages lacking reliable access to clean water.
June 17, 2026Student Success
From roller coasters to robotics, USF camps reach record heights
The 91社区 is launching its largest-ever summer camp lineup with 70 programs expected to draw more than 2,500 students, offering hands-on exposure to fields from AI and medicine to aerospace and sports business.
May 19, 2026Community Partnerships
USF confers more than 8,000 degrees during commencement ceremonies
President Moez Limayem lead his first commencement ceremonies, which featured several graduates from multigenerational Bull families and a special tribute to the two students who tragically passed away last month.
May 11, 2026Student Success, University News
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
USF graduate turns lifelong love of football into Buccaneers front-office role
USF graduate Chase Cooper turned a lifelong passion for football into a front-office role with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, working on the business side to drive revenue and enhance the fan experience. With dual master鈥檚 degrees from USF鈥檚 Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program, Cooper now analyzes data across sales, marketing and partnerships to help shape how fans engage with the team.
May 4, 2026Student Success
In the ring and in the cloud: USF graduate bridges boxing and cybersecurity
A USF cybersecurity graduate and founder of Bulls Boxing, Yeran Gamage applies the balance of offense and defense from the ring to real鈥憌orld AI and cloud security. Now heading to Wells Fargo as a cloud security engineer, he鈥檚 already uncovering vulnerabilities in open鈥憇ource AI tools and building protections at scale.
May 4, 2026Student Success