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USF 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 USF. He excelled academically, joined honor societies and volunteered with special needs children.
December 8, 2025Student Success
USF to confer more than 4,100 degrees as President Rhea Law presides 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 8, 2025Student Success
They moved to Florida for USF – now they’re the 2025 Family of the Year
Claudia and Francisco Vazquez relocated their family from New Jersey to Tampa so their sons could attend the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ, a school they instantly fell in love with. Their unwavering support and pride in being Bulls has now earned them the honor of being named USF’s 2025 Family of the Year.
October 16, 2025Student Success
Too good to be true? USF study reveals leaders who change too fast are viewed as less authentic
According to a study published in the Academy of Management Journal, leaders who jump too fast to change their behaviors are seen as less authentic and even employees who requested the change view their managers who make swift changes as less sincere.
October 6, 2025Research and Innovation
USF expands risk management program as demand and impact grow, especially during hurricane season
USF’s Baldwin School of Risk Management and Insurance has expanded to all three campuses, fueling record enrollment as Florida’s growing economy drives demand for risk professionals. The program’s growth reflects a statewide need for experts who can address risks ranging from hurricanes to cybersecurity across diverse industries.
October 6, 2025Student Success
Moez Limayem named the sole finalist for »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ president
Limayem served as the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business at USF for 10 years prior to becoming UNF’s president in 2022. He has been recognized by Florida Trend as one of the state’s 500 most influential business leaders and received an award from the National Academy of Inventors for his many contributions to innovation and invention.
September 30, 2025University News
Free food, not gym memberships, motivates frontline workers to be at their best, USF study reveals
New research in the Journal of Marketing Research found that wellness programs involving food and social gatherings go a long way in inspiring customer-facing workers to provide better customer service.
September 24, 2025Research and Innovation
USF launches 'bold vision' for new Center for Executive and Leadership Education
The new center will be based on the USF St. Petersburg campus and will offer national-caliber leadership training to corporate leaders and executives in the Tampa Bay region.
September 18, 2025Community Partnerships, USF Foundation
USF’s Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management program clinches No. 2 in global rankings
The program jumped two spots from last year, leapfrogging to secure its highest worldwide ranking in the program’s history, according to the 2025 SportBusiness Postgraduate Rankings.
September 15, 2025Student Success
USF welcomes record-breaking class, sees increase in student engagement
USF is welcoming a record-breaking incoming class, attracting students from across the country and around the world drawn by academic opportunities, a strong sense of community, and historically high academic achievement. The university is expanding campus engagement, with events and experiences that help students build connections and grow both academically and personally.
September 11, 2025Student Success
Yash Patel
His interest in accounting was born as a high schooler helping his grandmother run her Clearwater motel. Yash Patel then started a vending machine business that funded his education, gaining real-world experience along the way.
August 4, 2025Student Success
USF’s online MBA breaks into Princeton Review top 10
The program is among the best in the country, climbing to No. 10 overall, rising seven spots from last year. USF also secured the top spot in Florida, according to the 2025 rankings.
July 31, 2025Student Success