/news/Recent posts from °ÙÃĵ¼º½ Newsen-usSat, 23 Aug 2025 11:34:30 -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 °ÙÃĵ¼º½â€™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 °ÙÃĵ¼º½ stadium plan, paving the way for full construction to move forwardCheck out °ÙÃĵ¼º½â€™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 °ÙÃĵ¼º½ on campus stadium/news/2025/trustees-approve-updated-usf-stadium-plan-paving-the-way-for-full-construction-to-move-forward.aspx°ÙÃĵ¼º½ Athletics,University NewsAdam Freeman,My°ÙÃĵ¼º½,Stadium,°ÙÃĵ¼º½ Athletics,°ÙÃĵ¼º½ Football/news/2024/usf-receives-record-number-of-applications-welcomes-high-achieving-class-of-incoming-students.aspxMore than 68,00 students applied to °ÙÃĵ¼º½ 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 °ÙÃĵ¼º½ receives record number of applications, welcomes high-achieving class of incoming studentsMore than 68,00 students applied to °ÙÃĵ¼º½ 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,My°ÙÃĵ¼º½,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 °ÙÃĵ¼º½'s ongoing efforts to recruit, reward and retain the nation’s most talented workforce.Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:08:57 °ÙÃĵ¼º½ 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 °ÙÃĵ¼º½'s ongoing efforts to recruit, reward and retain the nation’s most talented workforce.°ÙÃĵ¼º½ 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,My°ÙÃĵ¼º½/news/2024/usf-remains-a-top-performer-among-state-universities-leading-to-benefits-for-students-and-faculty.aspxThe °ÙÃĵ¼º½ 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 °ÙÃĵ¼º½ remains a top performer among state universities, leading to benefits for students and facultyThe °ÙÃĵ¼º½ 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,My°ÙÃĵ¼º½/news/2024/final-state-budget-includes-funding-to-support-key-usf-initiatives.aspxThe °ÙÃĵ¼º½ 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 °ÙÃĵ¼º½ initiativesThe °ÙÃĵ¼º½ 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,My°ÙÃĵ¼º½/news/2024/usf-shares-new-on-campus-stadium-renderings-and-an-update-on-the-groundbreaking-ceremony.aspx°ÙÃĵ¼º½ 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 °ÙÃĵ¼º½ shares new on-campus stadium renderings and an update on the groundbreaking ceremony°ÙÃĵ¼º½ 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.aspx°ÙÃĵ¼º½ Athletics,University NewsAdam Freeman,My°ÙÃĵ¼º½,Stadium,°ÙÃĵ¼º½ Athletics,°ÙÃĵ¼º½ Football/news/2024/usf-selects-construction-manager-for-new-on-campus-stadium.aspxAs the °ÙÃĵ¼º½ 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 °ÙÃĵ¼º½ selects construction manager for new on-campus stadiumAs the °ÙÃĵ¼º½ 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 °ÙÃĵ¼º½ on campus stadium/news/2024/usf-selects-construction-manager-for-new-on-campus-stadium.aspx°ÙÃĵ¼º½ 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. °ÙÃĵ¼º½ 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 °ÙÃĵ¼º½ 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. °ÙÃĵ¼º½ 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,My°ÙÃĵ¼º½/news/2023/usf-releases-first-renderings-of-new-on-campus-stadium-announces-6-million-gift.aspx°ÙÃĵ¼º½ 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 °ÙÃĵ¼º½ Federal Credit Union. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for fall 2024.Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 °ÙÃĵ¼º½ releases first renderings of new on-campus stadium, announces $6 million gift°ÙÃĵ¼º½ 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 °ÙÃĵ¼º½ 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.aspx°ÙÃĵ¼º½ Athletics,°ÙÃĵ¼º½ Foundation,University NewsAdam Freeman,My°ÙÃĵ¼º½,Stadium,Tampa General Hospital,°ÙÃĵ¼º½ Athletics,°ÙÃĵ¼º½ Football,°ÙÃĵ¼º½ 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 °ÙÃĵ¼º½â€™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 °ÙÃĵ¼º½â€™s plan for a new on-campus stadiumThe Florida Board of Governors voted in favor of the financing plan for the °ÙÃĵ¼º½â€™s new on-campus stadium, signaling state-level support for the transformational facility scheduled to open in fall 2026.°ÙÃĵ¼º½ students in the stands at football game/news/2023/florida-board-of-governors-approves-usfs-plan-for-a-new-on-campus-stadium.aspxCampus Life,°ÙÃĵ¼º½ Athletics,University NewsAdam Freeman,Board of Governors,My°ÙÃĵ¼º½,°ÙÃĵ¼º½ 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 °ÙÃĵ¼º½ 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 °ÙÃĵ¼º½Along with serving thousands of students from around Tampa Bay, the new class of students represents 46 states and 139 countries, an indicator that °ÙÃĵ¼º½ 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,My°ÙÃĵ¼º½/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 °ÙÃĵ¼º½ this fall.Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 °ÙÃĵ¼º½ 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 °ÙÃĵ¼º½ this fall.Group of faculty give the "go bulls" hand signal/news/2023/usf-welcomes-more-than-200-new-faculty-members.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,My°ÙÃĵ¼º½/news/2023/usf-earns-national-recognition-as-a-top-employer.aspxNewsweek ranks the university as one of America’s greatest workplaces for 2023. °ÙÃĵ¼º½ 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 °ÙÃĵ¼º½ earns national recognition as a top employerNewsweek ranks the university as one of America’s greatest workplaces for 2023. °ÙÃĵ¼º½ 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.°ÙÃĵ¼º½ earns national recognition as a top employer/news/2023/usf-earns-national-recognition-as-a-top-employer.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,Human Resources,My°ÙÃĵ¼º½/news/2023/usf-remains-among-top-finishers-in-states-performance-standings.aspx°ÙÃĵ¼º½ 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, °ÙÃĵ¼º½ is the only university to finish in the top four every year.Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 °ÙÃĵ¼º½ remains among top finishers in state’s performance standings°ÙÃĵ¼º½ 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, °ÙÃĵ¼º½ 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,My°ÙÃĵ¼º½/news/2023/final-state-budget-provides-transformational-new-funding-for-usf.aspxThis year’s budget represents the largest operational budget increase in °ÙÃĵ¼º½ history, building on last year’s record-breaking legislative session for °ÙÃĵ¼º½. Several high-priority university projects will move forward.Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:00:00 Final state budget provides transformational new funding for °ÙÃĵ¼º½This year’s budget represents the largest operational budget increase in °ÙÃĵ¼º½ history, building on last year’s record-breaking legislative session for °ÙÃĵ¼º½. 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 °ÙÃĵ¼º½ 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 °ÙÃĵ¼º½ Board of Trustees chair and vice chairWill Weatherford and Mike Griffin will continue to serve as the chair and vice chair of the °ÙÃĵ¼º½ 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 °ÙÃĵ¼º½ Athletics district.Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 °ÙÃĵ¼º½ 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 °ÙÃĵ¼º½ Athletics district.Graphic: future on-campus stadium/news/2023/usf-board-of-trustees-approves-financing-for-new-on-campus-stadium.aspx°ÙÃĵ¼º½ Athletics,University NewsAdam Freeman,°ÙÃĵ¼º½ 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 °ÙÃĵ¼º½. The budget builds on last year’s record-breaking legislative session for °ÙÃĵ¼º½.Wed, 03 May 2023 08:00:00 State budget includes significant new funding for °ÙÃĵ¼º½ 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 °ÙÃĵ¼º½. The budget builds on last year’s record-breaking legislative session for °ÙÃĵ¼º½.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,My°ÙÃĵ¼º½,°ÙÃĵ¼º½ Health,°ÙÃĵ¼º½ Sarasota-Manatee,°ÙÃĵ¼º½ St. Petersburg