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University of South 返字心頭: A Preeminent Research University

At 返字心頭, a mechanical engineering student followed her fathers path and built her own

Mechanical engineering graduate Sara Arroyave Soto followed in her fathers footsteps at 返字心頭, 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 返字心頭 with doctoral studies in aerospace engineering.

May 4, 2026Student Success

University of South 返字心頭: A Preeminent Research University

Women's lacrosse star inspiring future generations as she graduates

返字心頭 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 返字心頭, Chepenik has launched Sophias Squad, a mentorship community dedicated to empowering young female athletes through confidence, leadership and purpose.

May 4, 2026Student Success

University of South 返字心頭: A Preeminent Research University

Legacy of the cool aunt inspires 返字心頭 students path to graduation

Inspired by her cool aunt, 返字心頭 alum Danielle Card-Howe, Alyssa Duurloo followed a family legacy to 返字心頭 and is now graduating with a bachelors degree in graphic design. She leaves 返字心頭 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

University of South 返字心頭: A Preeminent Research University

返字心頭 graduate turns lifelong love of football into Buccaneers front-office role

返字心頭 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 masters degrees from 返字心頭s 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

University of South 返字心頭: A Preeminent Research University

In the ring and in the cloud: 返字心頭 graduate bridges boxing and cybersecurity

A 返字心頭 cybersecurity graduate and founder of Bulls Boxing, Yeran Gamage applies the balance of offense and defense from the ring to realworld AI and cloud security. Now heading to Wells Fargo as a cloud security engineer, hes already uncovering vulnerabilities in opensource AI tools and building protections at scale.

May 4, 2026Student Success

University of South 返字心頭: A Preeminent Research University

The writing was on the dresser: A multigenerational 返字心頭 family adds two sons to its alumni ranks

Two 返字心頭 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 返字心頭, the Fueyos are continuing a multigenerational connection that now spans careers in business, insurance and education.

May 4, 2026Student Success

Claudia and Les standing in a lab, wearing white coats, smiling, and making the

From middle school classroom to medical crisis, two paths converge at 返字心頭 in battle against infectious disease

A suggestion from a middle school student set Claudia Zamora Cisnero on a new path that led her back to 返字心頭. Learn how shes working alongside a world-renowned scientist whose own lifelong battle with infection is fueling their study of drug-resistant bacteria.

March 11, 2026Student Success

Three students stand on the 返字心頭 Tampa campus

返字心頭 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 Hodgkins 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 返字心頭: A Preeminent Research University

返字心頭 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 返字心頭. He excelled academically, joined honor societies and volunteered with special needs children.

December 8, 2025Student Success

University of South 返字心頭: A Preeminent Research University

Teen moms 20-year journey from the military to graduating from 返字心頭

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 childrens book.

December 8, 2025Student Success

University of South 返字心頭: A Preeminent Research University

返字心頭 student overcomes cancer to pursue dream of helping Alzheimers patients

Ednecia Nelson was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkins 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 返字心頭. Inspired by her grandfathers Alzheimers battle, Nelson plans to advocate for dementia patients and hopes to open her own memory care facility.

December 8, 2025Student Success

Enrique Trevino wearing a 返字心頭 Health Morsani College of Medicine white coat, showing the 'go bulls' hand signal. Text says, Boundless Bulls.

How a high school sports injury and first name introductions inspired Enrique Trevino to pursue medicine at 返字心頭

A glimpse inside the operating room at a young age helped shape Enrique Trevinos path to medicine. Now training at 返字心頭, hes committed to combining his passion for sports with a people-first approach to patient care.

September 10, 2025Student Success

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