/news/Recent posts from Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Newsen-usWed, 30 Apr 2025 08:01:45 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2025/trustees-approve-updated-usf-stadium-plan-paving-the-way-for-full-construction-to-move-forward.aspxCheck out Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ’s latest rendering for the stadium and learn more about how construction is ramping up – putting it on track to open in fall 2027.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:17:49 Trustees approve updated Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ stadium plan, paving the way for full construction to move forwardCheck out Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ’s latest rendering for the stadium and learn more about how construction is ramping up – putting it on track to open in fall 2027.Rending of Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ on campus stadium/news/2025/trustees-approve-updated-usf-stadium-plan-paving-the-way-for-full-construction-to-move-forward.aspxÓ£»¨ÊÓƵ Athletics,University NewsAdam Freeman,MyÓ£»¨ÊÓƵ,Stadium,Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Athletics,Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Football/news/2024/usf-receives-record-number-of-applications-welcomes-high-achieving-class-of-incoming-students.aspxMore than 68,00 students applied to Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ for the 2024-2025 academic year. Enrollment remains strong, bucking national trends and in spite of FAFSA challenges.Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:57:36 Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ receives record number of applications, welcomes high-achieving class of incoming studentsMore than 68,00 students applied to Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ for the 2024-2025 academic year. Enrollment remains strong, bucking national trends and in spite of FAFSA challenges.Students walk outside the Marshall Student Center/news/2024/usf-receives-record-number-of-applications-welcomes-high-achieving-class-of-incoming-students.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,Admissions,MyÓ£»¨ÊÓƵ,Student Success/news/2024/usf-recognized-by-forbes-as-one-of-floridas-top-employers-best-among-state-universities.aspxForbes surveyed more than 160,000 employees working for companies with at least 500 people within the United States. The recognition further energizes Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ's ongoing efforts to recruit, reward and retain the nation’s most talented workforce.Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:08:57 Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ recognized by Forbes as one of Florida’s top employers, best among state universitiesForbes surveyed more than 160,000 employees working for companies with at least 500 people within the United States. The recognition further energizes Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ's ongoing efforts to recruit, reward and retain the nation’s most talented workforce.Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ employees were treated to an appreciation luncheon at the Lifsey House on Aug. 15 /news/2024/usf-recognized-by-forbes-as-one-of-floridas-top-employers-best-among-state-universities.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,MyÓ£»¨ÊÓƵ/news/2024/usf-remains-a-top-performer-among-state-universities-leading-to-benefits-for-students-and-faculty.aspxThe Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ continues to be one of the highest performing institutions in the state, according to new data from the Florida Board of Governors that compares public universities in categories such as graduation rates, affordability and salaries after earning a degree.Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:32:22 Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ remains a top performer among state universities, leading to benefits for students and facultyThe Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ continues to be one of the highest performing institutions in the state, according to new data from the Florida Board of Governors that compares public universities in categories such as graduation rates, affordability and salaries after earning a degree.Nursing students at commencement give Go Bulls signal/news/2024/usf-remains-a-top-performer-among-state-universities-leading-to-benefits-for-students-and-faculty.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,Board of Governors,MyÓ£»¨ÊÓƵ/news/2024/final-state-budget-includes-funding-to-support-key-usf-initiatives.aspxThe Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ will receive significant increased recurring operational funding and support for other important projects in the 2024-25 state budget that was signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis today.Wed, 12 Jun 2024 13:25:40 Final state budget includes funding to support key Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ initiativesThe Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ will receive significant increased recurring operational funding and support for other important projects in the 2024-25 state budget that was signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis today.Group photo at the Day at the Capitol event in Tallahassee/news/2024/final-state-budget-includes-funding-to-support-key-usf-initiatives.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,Florida Legislature,MyÓ£»¨ÊÓƵ/news/2024/usf-shares-new-on-campus-stadium-renderings-and-an-update-on-the-groundbreaking-ceremony.aspxÓ£»¨ÊÓƵ fans can start the countdown to seeing shovels in the ground to begin the construction of a transformational new on-campus stadium.Thu, 11 Apr 2024 08:12:46 Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ shares new on-campus stadium renderings and an update on the groundbreaking ceremonyÓ£»¨ÊÓƵ fans can start the countdown to seeing shovels in the ground to begin the construction of a transformational new on-campus stadium.rendering of on-campus stadium/news/2024/usf-shares-new-on-campus-stadium-renderings-and-an-update-on-the-groundbreaking-ceremony.aspxÓ£»¨ÊÓƵ Athletics,University NewsAdam Freeman,MyÓ£»¨ÊÓƵ,Stadium,Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Athletics,Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Football/news/2024/usf-selects-construction-manager-for-new-on-campus-stadium.aspxAs the Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ football team prepares to host its spring game on Saturday afternoon at Corbett Stadium, the university today announced a significant development in the plans to build a new on-campus home for the Bulls.Tue, 09 Apr 2024 08:29:13 Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ selects construction manager for new on-campus stadiumAs the Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ football team prepares to host its spring game on Saturday afternoon at Corbett Stadium, the university today announced a significant development in the plans to build a new on-campus home for the Bulls.Night time rendering of the Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ on campus stadium/news/2024/usf-selects-construction-manager-for-new-on-campus-stadium.aspxÓ£»¨ÊÓƵ Athletics,University NewsAdam Freeman,Stadium/news/2024/usf-plans-to-launch-college-focused-on-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing.aspxThe goal of creating the new college positions the Tampa Bay region and state of Florida as a national leader in the rapidly evolving fields of artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and computing. Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ is the first university in Florida and among the first in the nation to announce plans to create a college dedicated to AI and cybersecurity.Thu, 21 Mar 2024 07:34:05 Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ plans to launch college focused on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computingThe goal of creating the new college positions the Tampa Bay region and state of Florida as a national leader in the rapidly evolving fields of artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and computing. Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ is the first university in Florida and among the first in the nation to announce plans to create a college dedicated to AI and cybersecurity.Teacher stands at front of room with cybersecurity map/news/2024/usf-plans-to-launch-college-focused-on-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing.aspxCyber/AI,University NewsAdam Freeman,MyÓ£»¨ÊÓƵ/news/2023/usf-releases-first-renderings-of-new-on-campus-stadium-announces-6-million-gift.aspxÓ£»¨ÊÓƵ has revealed a first look at the university’s transformational on-campus stadium by releasing three renderings of the new facility and announced a $6 million gift from the Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Federal Credit Union. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for fall 2024.Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ releases first renderings of new on-campus stadium, announces $6 million giftÓ£»¨ÊÓƵ has revealed a first look at the university’s transformational on-campus stadium by releasing three renderings of the new facility and announced a $6 million gift from the Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Federal Credit Union. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for fall 2024.Stadium rendering/news/2023/usf-releases-first-renderings-of-new-on-campus-stadium-announces-6-million-gift.aspxÓ£»¨ÊÓƵ Athletics,Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Foundation,University NewsAdam Freeman,MyÓ£»¨ÊÓƵ,Stadium,Tampa General Hospital,Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Athletics,Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Football,Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Foundation/news/2023/florida-board-of-governors-approves-usfs-plan-for-a-new-on-campus-stadium.aspxThe Florida Board of Governors voted in favor of the financing plan for the Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ’s new on-campus stadium, signaling state-level support for the transformational facility scheduled to open in fall 2026.Fri, 08 Sep 2023 15:00:00 Florida Board of Governors approves Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ’s plan for a new on-campus stadiumThe Florida Board of Governors voted in favor of the financing plan for the Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ’s new on-campus stadium, signaling state-level support for the transformational facility scheduled to open in fall 2026.Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ students in the stands at football game/news/2023/florida-board-of-governors-approves-usfs-plan-for-a-new-on-campus-stadium.aspxCampus Life,Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Athletics,University NewsAdam Freeman,Board of Governors,MyÓ£»¨ÊÓƵ,Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Athletics/news/2023/a-high-achieving-class-of-nearly-6900-new-undergraduate-students-begin-their-journey-at-usf.aspxAlong with serving thousands of students from around Tampa Bay, the new class of students represents 46 states and 139 countries, an indicator that Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ brings the top talent from across Florida, the nation and the world to the region.Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 A high-achieving class of nearly 6,900 new undergraduate students begin their journey at Ó£»¨ÊÓƵAlong with serving thousands of students from around Tampa Bay, the new class of students represents 46 states and 139 countries, an indicator that Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ brings the top talent from across Florida, the nation and the world to the region.Students walk on campus/news/2023/a-high-achieving-class-of-nearly-6900-new-undergraduate-students-begin-their-journey-at-usf.aspxStudent Success,University NewsAdam Freeman,MyÓ£»¨ÊÓƵ/news/2023/usf-welcomes-more-than-200-new-faculty-members.aspxAn internationally recognized stem cell researcher studying glaucoma, a highly regarded marine scientist, a leader in the field of risk management and insurance and experts across a wide range of other disciplines are among the approximately 225 new full-time faculty members joining Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ this fall.Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ welcomes more than 200 new faculty membersAn internationally recognized stem cell researcher studying glaucoma, a highly regarded marine scientist, a leader in the field of risk management and insurance and experts across a wide range of other disciplines are among the approximately 225 new full-time faculty members joining Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ this fall.Group of faculty give the "go bulls" hand signal/news/2023/usf-welcomes-more-than-200-new-faculty-members.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,MyÓ£»¨ÊÓƵ/news/2023/usf-earns-national-recognition-as-a-top-employer.aspxNewsweek ranks the university as one of America’s greatest workplaces for 2023. Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ is the only university in Florida to appear on the list and one of only a small group of colleges and universities nationwide to be ranked.Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:00:00 Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ earns national recognition as a top employerNewsweek ranks the university as one of America’s greatest workplaces for 2023. Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ is the only university in Florida to appear on the list and one of only a small group of colleges and universities nationwide to be ranked.Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ earns national recognition as a top employer/news/2023/usf-earns-national-recognition-as-a-top-employer.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,Human Resources,MyÓ£»¨ÊÓƵ/news/2023/usf-remains-among-top-finishers-in-states-performance-standings.aspxÓ£»¨ÊÓƵ placed third overall in the state’s performance-based funding standings, which measure universities on a series of student success-based metrics. Since the state implemented the performance-based funding model in 2014, Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ is the only university to finish in the top four every year.Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ remains among top finishers in state’s performance standingsÓ£»¨ÊÓƵ placed third overall in the state’s performance-based funding standings, which measure universities on a series of student success-based metrics. Since the state implemented the performance-based funding model in 2014, Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ is the only university to finish in the top four every year.Bull statue outside Marshall Student Center/news/2023/usf-remains-among-top-finishers-in-states-performance-standings.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,Board of Governors,MyÓ£»¨ÊÓƵ/news/2023/final-state-budget-provides-transformational-new-funding-for-usf.aspxThis year’s budget represents the largest operational budget increase in Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ history, building on last year’s record-breaking legislative session for Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ. Several high-priority university projects will move forward.Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:00:00 Final state budget provides transformational new funding for Ó£»¨ÊÓƵThis year’s budget represents the largest operational budget increase in Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ history, building on last year’s record-breaking legislative session for Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ. Several high-priority university projects will move forward.Students visiting the capitol in 2023/news/2023/final-state-budget-provides-transformational-new-funding-for-usf.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman/news/2023/weatherford-and-griffin-reelected-as-usf-board-of-trustees-chair-and-vice-chair.aspxWill Weatherford and Mike Griffin will continue to serve as the chair and vice chair of the Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Board of Trustees for an additional two-year term after their reelection by board members on June 13.Tue, 13 Jun 2023 13:00:00 Weatherford and Griffin reelected as Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Board of Trustees chair and vice chairWill Weatherford and Mike Griffin will continue to serve as the chair and vice chair of the Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Board of Trustees for an additional two-year term after their reelection by board members on June 13.Will Weatherford, Rhea Law, Mike Griffin/news/2023/weatherford-and-griffin-reelected-as-usf-board-of-trustees-chair-and-vice-chair.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,Board of Trustees/news/2023/usf-board-of-trustees-approves-financing-for-new-on-campus-stadium.aspxThe approved plan includes financing for an estimated 35,000-seat facility that is scheduled to open by fall 2026. The stadium will be built on the east side of the Tampa campus on a site known as Sycamore Fields, providing synergy with the ongoing expansion of the ӣ»¨ÊÓƵ Athletics district.Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Board of Trustees approves financing for new on-campus stadiumThe approved plan includes financing for an estimated 35,000-seat facility that is scheduled to open by fall 2026. The stadium will be built on the east side of the Tampa campus on a site known as Sycamore Fields, providing synergy with the ongoing expansion of the ӣ»¨ÊÓƵ Athletics district.Graphic: future on-campus stadium/news/2023/usf-board-of-trustees-approves-financing-for-new-on-campus-stadium.aspxÓ£»¨ÊÓƵ Athletics,University NewsAdam Freeman,Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Athletics/news/2023/state-budget-includes-significant-new-funding-for-usf-operations-and-several-major-projects.aspxThe Florida Legislature reached agreement on a state budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year that includes transformational increases in recurring operational funding and new investments in several significant projects for the Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ. The budget builds on last year’s record-breaking legislative session for Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ.Wed, 03 May 2023 08:00:00 State budget includes significant new funding for Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ operations and several major projectsThe Florida Legislature reached agreement on a state budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year that includes transformational increases in recurring operational funding and new investments in several significant projects for the Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ. The budget builds on last year’s record-breaking legislative session for Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ.President Law (centered) is surrounded by students on the Florida House floor/news/2023/state-budget-includes-significant-new-funding-for-usf-operations-and-several-major-projects.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,MyÓ£»¨ÊÓƵ,Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Health,Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Sarasota-Manatee,Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ St. Petersburg