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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ students set record for most Gilman scholars in a fall cycle

Consistently ranked No. 1 in ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ sets a new record with 20 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ students selected to travel the world as as Gilman scholars.

December 17, 2025Student Success

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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ confers more than 4,100 degrees as President Rhea Law presided over her final commencement ceremonies

The class includes a student who overcame stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma, along with the first group of graduates from the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.

December 15, 2025Student Success

University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬: A Preeminent Research University

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ graduate overcomes brain injury to earn degree

After a severe car accident in 2018 left him with a traumatic brain injury and aphasia, doctors doubted Murren would ever live independently. Through relentless physical and mental rehabilitation, he regained his abilities and returned to college, eventually transferring to ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬. He excelled academically, joined honor societies and volunteered with special needs children.

December 8, 2025Student Success

University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬: A Preeminent Research University

Teen mom’s 20-year journey from the military to graduating from ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬

Passionette Jacobs’ path to graduation was anything but easy. A mother at 15, she left high school to support her son. She later earned a GED through Job Corps and certifications in medical office technology. She served 12 years in the National Guard, learned trades like welding and plumbing, and even authored a children’s book.

December 8, 2025Student Success

University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬: A Preeminent Research University

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ student overcomes cancer to pursue dream of helping Alzheimer’s patients

Ednecia Nelson was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma at age 21, forcing her to pause her education. After enduring surgery and chemotherapy, she entered remission in 2020 and resumed her studies, eventually transferring to ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬. Inspired by her grandfather’s Alzheimer’s battle, Nelson plans to advocate for dementia patients and hopes to open her own memory care facility.

December 8, 2025Student Success

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T-Mobile and ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ collaborate to provide scholarships to students and enhance on-campus connectivity with Advanced Network Solutions

Through this new program, T-Mobile will provide dedicated on-campus connectivity for ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ with its portfolio of Advanced Network Solutions and annual scholarships to benefit undergraduate students pursuing degrees in cybersecurity and other disciplines.

December 4, 2025Campus Life, Student Success, University News

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Inspired by ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ coursework, recent graduate champions mental health literacy for children

After discovering in a general education course how profoundly mental health stigma affects communities, Jayden Haggler was inspired to develop a children’s book and nonprofit organization dedicated to changing that narrative.

November 25, 2025Student Success

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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ students compete to launch experiments aboard the International Space Station

Thirty-five ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ students are competing to design experiments that will launch aboard the International Space Station. This is the first time ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ is participating in the Student Spaceflight Experiment Program, representing multiple colleges across the university.

November 24, 2025Research and Innovation, Student Success

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Symphony Orchestra

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ and The ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Orchestra unite to advance music education and community connection

The new partnership brings world-class conductors, professional-level ensemble training and free public concerts to campus – expanding music education and deepening community connection across Tampa Bay. The ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Symphony Orchestra’s next performance is Nov. 20.

November 17, 2025Community, Student Success

From surviving Hurricane Katrina to serving in the U.S. Navy, Camrie Hingle’s journey is one of resilience and determination. Now a first-generation student at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ St. Petersburg, Hingle’s story embodies the pride and perseverance celebrated during ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s First-Gen Week.

November 5, 2025Student Success

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Corridor partnership expands undergraduate research and advances experiential learning at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬

Through the continued Corridor Undergraduate Research Initiative, more than 200 students will gain hands-on faculty-mentored research experience in disciplines ranging from engineering and artificial intelligence to public health, education, sustainability and the arts.

October 30, 2025Research and Innovation, Student Success

John Licato and Sudeep Sarkar from ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ stand in a studio

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ launches free online course designed for AI skill building

Designed for individuals with no technical background, the short-form program provides practical, flexible and self-paced opportunities for professionals, educators and the general public to build confidence and skills in incorporating AI into their work and daily lives.

October 28, 2025Community, Cyber/AI, Student Success

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