USF News Feed/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usSun, 22 Dec 2024 05:45:34 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)Top stories of 2024/news/2024/top-stories-of-2024.aspxAs 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on USF’s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:29:14 Top stories of 2024As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on USF’s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.Collage of polaroid photos with the words, 2024, a bold, new era/news/2024/top-stories-of-2024.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Design Art and Performance,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Pharmacy,College of Public Health,51 Legislature,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,President Rhea Law,Tampa General Hospital,Tina Meketa,Top Stories,USF Athletics,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of MedicineUSF Football selected for the Hawai‘i Bowl, will face San Jose Statehttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/12/3/usf-football-selected-for-the-hawai-i-bowl-will-face-san-jose-state-on-dec-24.aspx51 football will make its second-straight bowl appearance under second-year head coach Alex Golesh at the Hawai'i Bowl in Honolulu, Hawai'i on Tuesday, Dec. 24.External ArticleTue, 03 Dec 2024 16:03:52 USF Football selected for the Hawai‘i Bowl, will face San Jose State51 football will make its second-straight bowl appearance under second-year head coach Alex Golesh at the Hawai'i Bowl in Honolulu, Hawai'i on Tuesday, Dec. 24.Graphic that says Aloha from Hawai'i, Dec. 24, 2024https://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/12/3/usf-football-selected-for-the-hawai-i-bowl-will-face-san-jose-state-on-dec-24.aspxUSF AthleticsUSF Athletics,USF FootballUSF releases four new on-campus stadium renderings ahead of groundbreakinghttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/11/6/football-usf-releases-four-new-on-campus-stadium-renderings-ahead-of-groundbreaking.aspxThe renderings of the USF on-campus stadium showcase three new viewpoints inside and outside the stadium and an evening view of the student section.External ArticleWed, 06 Nov 2024 14:07:39 USF releases four new on-campus stadium renderings ahead of groundbreakingThe renderings of the USF on-campus stadium showcase three new viewpoints inside and outside the stadium and an evening view of the student section.Nighttime rendering of the USF on-campus stadiumhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/11/6/football-usf-releases-four-new-on-campus-stadium-renderings-ahead-of-groundbreaking.aspxUSF AthleticsStadium,USF Athletics,USF FootballUSF announces series of tributes to honor Amir Abdur-Rahimhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/11/2/mens-basketball-south-florida-athletics-announces-series-of-tributes-to-honor-amir-abdur-rahim.aspxDuring this past weekend's Celebration of Life for Amir Abdur-Rahim, USF Athletics announced multiple planned tributes for the late men's head basketball coach who unexpectedly passed away in late October.External ArticleMon, 04 Nov 2024 08:26:53 USF announces series of tributes to honor Amir Abdur-RahimDuring this past weekend's Celebration of Life for Amir Abdur-Rahim, USF Athletics announced multiple planned tributes for the late men's head basketball coach who unexpectedly passed away in late October.Graphic with a photo of Amir Abdur-Rahim with a flower arrangement that says "Love Wins"https://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/11/2/mens-basketball-south-florida-athletics-announces-series-of-tributes-to-honor-amir-abdur-rahim.aspxUSF AthleticsMyUSF,USF Athletics,USF BasketballHorton Family Foundation gives $1 million to support USF’s on-campus stadiumhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/horton-family-foundation-gives-1-million-support-usf-campus-stadiumAs an expression of their excitement about the on-campus stadium, which will break ground on Friday, Nov. 8, Oscar and Miriam Horton made a significant financial investment in the project of $1 million through their foundation, The Horton Family Foundation.External ArticleMon, 04 Nov 2024 00:17:48 Horton Family Foundation gives $1 million to support USF’s on-campus stadiumAs an expression of their excitement about the on-campus stadium, which will break ground on Friday, Nov. 8, Oscar and Miriam Horton made a significant financial investment in the project of $1 million through their foundation, The Horton Family Foundation.Miriam and Oscar Hortonhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/horton-family-foundation-gives-1-million-support-usf-campus-stadiumUSF FoundationStadium,USF Athletics,USF Football,USF FoundationUSF head men’s basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim passes awayhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/10/25/football-remembering-amir-abdur-rahim.aspxAmir Abdur-Rahim passed away suddenly on Oct. 24. He was the American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year this past season and led the Bulls to their first regular-season conference championship. Men’s basketball associate head coach Ben Fletcher has been named the team’s interim head coach.External ArticleTue, 29 Oct 2024 19:34:32 USF head men’s basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim passes awayAmir Abdur-Rahim passed away suddenly on Oct. 24. He was the American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year this past season and led the Bulls to their first regular-season conference championship. Men’s basketball associate head coach Ben Fletcher has been named the team’s interim head coach.Photo of USF head men’s basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim with a graphic that says "In memorium"https://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/10/25/football-remembering-amir-abdur-rahim.aspxUSF Athletics,University NewsMen's Basketball,USF AthleticsUSF alum donates $1.5 million gift, building on legacy and impacthttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/they-give-so-others-can-succeedThe estate gift from alum Valerie Riddle and her husband, David Reader, will support the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, USF Women in Leadership & Philanthropy and USF Athletics’ Stampede for Women.External ArticleMon, 28 Oct 2024 08:11:27 USF alum donates $1.5 million gift, building on legacy and impactThe estate gift from alum Valerie Riddle and her husband, David Reader, will support the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, USF Women in Leadership & Philanthropy and USF Athletics’ Stampede for Women.Valeria Riddlehttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/they-give-so-others-can-succeedUSF FoundationMorsani College of Medicine,USF Athletics,USF Foundation51 supports hurricane relief efforts during this weekend's football gamehttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/10/17/general-university-of-south-florida-to-support-hurricane-relief-efforts-during-uab-football-game-saturday.aspxUSF and Feeding Tampa Bay hosted a food drive for those affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene during Saturday's game against UAB. The university also launched the Tampa Bay Strong campaign – an initiative to help students impacted by the storms.External ArticleSun, 20 Oct 2024 07:45:59 51 supports hurricane relief efforts during this weekend's football gameUSF and Feeding Tampa Bay hosted a food drive for those affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene during Saturday's game against UAB. The university also launched the Tampa Bay Strong campaign – an initiative to help students impacted by the storms.USF football fans at Raymond James Stadiumhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/10/17/general-university-of-south-florida-to-support-hurricane-relief-efforts-during-uab-football-game-saturday.aspxUSF Athletics,University NewsHurricane Milton,USF Athletics,USF FootballUSF Athletics named a “Best College Athletic Department” by Front Office Sportshttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/10/17/general-south-florida-athletics-named-a-best-college-athletic-department-by-front-office-sports.aspxUSF Athletics has invested in cutting-edge facilities and resources to enhance all teams. Since 2018, USF has earned 17 American Athletic Conference team championships and two divisional titles and won two NCAA championships, along with six cheer national championships.External ArticleFri, 18 Oct 2024 08:02:32 USF Athletics named a “Best College Athletic Department” by Front Office SportsUSF Athletics has invested in cutting-edge facilities and resources to enhance all teams. Since 2018, USF has earned 17 American Athletic Conference team championships and two divisional titles and won two NCAA championships, along with six cheer national championships.collage of athletics photoshttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/10/17/general-south-florida-athletics-named-a-best-college-athletic-department-by-front-office-sports.aspxUSF AthleticsMyUSF,USF AthleticsNew on-campus stadium rendering highlights student sectionhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/9/18/football-new-on-campus-stadium-rendering-highlights-student-section.aspxWhen the 51's on-campus stadium opens in 2027, the west side will be exclusively for students and will include amenities such as its own dedicated entrance, concessions and landing for an in-game disc jockey.External ArticleWed, 18 Sep 2024 11:25:02 New on-campus stadium rendering highlights student sectionWhen the 51's on-campus stadium opens in 2027, the west side will be exclusively for students and will include amenities such as its own dedicated entrance, concessions and landing for an in-game disc jockey.new USF on-campus stadium renderinghttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/9/18/football-new-on-campus-stadium-rendering-highlights-student-section.aspxUSF Athletics,University NewsMyUSF,Stadium,USF Athletics,USF FootballRecord-shattering student demand prompts opening of upper deck for USF football's clash with Miamihttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/9/15/record-shattering-student-demand-prompts-opening-of-upper-deck-for-usf-footballs-clash-with-miami.aspxNearly 15,000 student tickets have been claimed for Saturday's clash with No. 10-ranked Miami. USF had previously planned to open only the lower bowl at Raymond James Stadium for the game, a configuration that can accommodate 8,700 student seats in the north endzone.External ArticleMon, 16 Sep 2024 08:48:17 Record-shattering student demand prompts opening of upper deck for USF football's clash with MiamiNearly 15,000 student tickets have been claimed for Saturday's clash with No. 10-ranked Miami. USF had previously planned to open only the lower bowl at Raymond James Stadium for the game, a configuration that can accommodate 8,700 student seats in the north endzone.51: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/9/15/record-shattering-student-demand-prompts-opening-of-upper-deck-for-usf-footballs-clash-with-miami.aspxUSF AthleticsMyUSF,USF Athletics,USF FootballUSF football fans kick off season with unstoppable energy/news/2024/usf-football-fans-kick-off-season-with-unstoppable-energy.aspxFollowing a memorable season capped by a bowl game victory, USF football fans packed Raymond James Stadium for the season opener where the Bulls defeated Bethune-Cookman University 48-3.Sat, 31 Aug 2024 23:30:44 USF football fans kick off season with unstoppable energyFollowing a memorable season capped by a bowl game victory, USF football fans packed Raymond James Stadium for the season opener where the Bulls defeated Bethune-Cookman University 48-3.Students in the stands at a USF football game/news/2024/usf-football-fans-kick-off-season-with-unstoppable-energy.aspxUSF AthleticsMyUSF,Stadium,USF Athletics,USF FootballFive Bulls set to compete in Paris 2024 Olympicshttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/7/24/track-field-five-bulls-set-to-compete-in-paris-2024-olympics.aspxThe student athletes are set to represent their home countries and the 51 at the XXXIII Olympic Games. USF's five Olympians are the most among any school in the American Athletic Conference.External ArticleThu, 25 Jul 2024 08:19:03 Five Bulls set to compete in Paris 2024 OlympicsThe student athletes are set to represent their home countries and the 51 at the XXXIII Olympic Games. USF's five Olympians are the most among any school in the American Athletic Conference.Abdul-Rasheed Saminuhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/7/24/track-field-five-bulls-set-to-compete-in-paris-2024-olympics.aspxUSF AthleticsMyUSF,USF AthleticsUSF football picked fourth, jumping 9 spots in AAC Preseason Media Pollhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/7/23/usf-football-picked-fourth-in-aac-preseason-media-poll.aspxEntering its second season under head coach Alex Golesh, USF football was picked fourth in the AAC Preseason Media Poll. The season kicks off Saturday, Aug. 31 at Raymond James Stadium when the Bulls take on Bethune-Cookman.External ArticleTue, 23 Jul 2024 00:15:02 USF football picked fourth, jumping 9 spots in AAC Preseason Media PollEntering its second season under head coach Alex Golesh, USF football was picked fourth in the AAC Preseason Media Poll. The season kicks off Saturday, Aug. 31 at Raymond James Stadium when the Bulls take on Bethune-Cookman.USF football team walks through breezewayhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/7/23/usf-football-picked-fourth-in-aac-preseason-media-poll.aspxUSF AthleticsMyUSF,USF Athletics,USF FootballUSF's highlights from the first half of 2024/news/2024/headlines-from-the-first-half-of-2024.aspxAs a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, USF's dynamic labs and groundbreaking fieldwork have solidified its status as a leading research university. In just the past six months, USF has broken records, united the community in support of its athletics programs and established numerous innovative partnerships.Mon, 08 Jul 2024 14:50:41 USF's highlights from the first half of 2024As a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, USF's dynamic labs and groundbreaking fieldwork have solidified its status as a leading research university. In just the past six months, USF has broken records, united the community in support of its athletics programs and established numerous innovative partnerships.Entrance to the 51/news/2024/headlines-from-the-first-half-of-2024.aspxUniversity NewsMyUSF,Research and Innovation,Tina Meketa,USF AthleticsUSF names new head coach of men’s baseballhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/6/8/mitch-hannahs-named-head-coach-of-south-florida-baseball.aspxMitch Hannahs joins USF after 11 highly successful seasons as head coach of Indiana State where he led the Sycamores to national Top 25 rankings and five NCAA Tournament appearances.External ArticleMon, 10 Jun 2024 14:09:07 USF names new head coach of men’s baseballMitch Hannahs joins USF after 11 highly successful seasons as head coach of Indiana State where he led the Sycamores to national Top 25 rankings and five NCAA Tournament appearances.Graphic says, "Welcome to the Bay Mitch Hannahs"https://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/6/8/mitch-hannahs-named-head-coach-of-south-florida-baseball.aspxUSF AthleticsMyUSF,USF Athletics,men's baseballUSF men’s golf captures sixth AAC championshiphttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/4/21/mens-golf-south-florida-mens-golf-captures-sixth-aac-championship.aspxThe Bulls have now won the American Athletic Conference Championship a conference-leading six times in the first 10 years of the tournament.External ArticleSun, 21 Apr 2024 13:18:59 USF men’s golf captures sixth AAC championshipThe Bulls have now won the American Athletic Conference Championship a conference-leading six times in the first 10 years of the tournament.8 members of the USF Men's Golf team hold up American Athletic Conference Championship trophies. https://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/4/21/mens-golf-south-florida-mens-golf-captures-sixth-aac-championship.aspxUSF AthleticsGolf,USF AthleticsUSF shares new on-campus stadium renderings and an update on the groundbreaking ceremony/news/2024/usf-shares-new-on-campus-stadium-renderings-and-an-update-on-the-groundbreaking-ceremony.aspx51 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 USF shares new on-campus stadium renderings and an update on the groundbreaking ceremony51 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.aspxUSF Athletics,University NewsAdam Freeman,MyUSF,Stadium,USF Athletics,USF FootballUSF men's basketball looks to extend their record 25 wins Sunday at Yuengling Centerhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/3/21/mens-basketball-usf-basketball-to-host-vcu-in-second-round-nit-game-sunday-at-yuengling-center.aspxUSF to host Virginia Commonwealth University in its second-round National Invitation Tournament game. This the first post-season game at home since 2010.External ArticleThu, 21 Mar 2024 13:39:54 USF men's basketball looks to extend their record 25 wins Sunday at Yuengling CenterUSF to host Virginia Commonwealth University in its second-round National Invitation Tournament game. This the first post-season game at home since 2010.Basketball player on court, facing fanshttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/3/21/mens-basketball-usf-basketball-to-host-vcu-in-second-round-nit-game-sunday-at-yuengling-center.aspxUSF AthleticsMen's Basketball,USF AthleticsMen’s basketball finishes conference season undefeated at home with 15th-straight victoryhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/3/5/mens-basketball-south-florida-finishes-season-undefeated-at-home-in-aac-play-with-15th-straight-victory.aspxUSF extended the NCAA's longest, active winning streak to 15 games after an 85-72 victory against Tulane on Tuesday. The Bulls played in front of its third-straight sellout crowd, with an attendance of 10,354.External ArticleTue, 05 Mar 2024 22:07:53 Men’s basketball finishes conference season undefeated at home with 15th-straight victoryUSF extended the NCAA's longest, active winning streak to 15 games after an 85-72 victory against Tulane on Tuesday. The Bulls played in front of its third-straight sellout crowd, with an attendance of 10,354.51: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/3/5/mens-basketball-south-florida-finishes-season-undefeated-at-home-in-aac-play-with-15th-straight-victory.aspxUSF AthleticsMen's Basketball,MyUSF,USF AthleticsUSF men’s basketball wins first regular season conference title in program historyhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/3/2/mens-basketball-south-florida-wins-first-regular-season-conference-title-in-program-history.aspxThe Bulls defeated Charlotte 76-61, extending their winning streak to 14 conference games – the longest streak in program history. The AAC champs play their final home game Tuesday against Tulane at Yuengling Center.External ArticleSun, 03 Mar 2024 07:34:10 USF men’s basketball wins first regular season conference title in program historyThe Bulls defeated Charlotte 76-61, extending their winning streak to 14 conference games – the longest streak in program history. The AAC champs play their final home game Tuesday against Tulane at Yuengling Center.Men's basketball team stands with bannerhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/3/2/mens-basketball-south-florida-wins-first-regular-season-conference-title-in-program-history.aspxUSF AthleticsMen's Basketball,MyUSF,USF AthleticsMen’s basketball nationally ranked for the first time in USF historyhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/2/26/mens-basketball-south-florida-mens-basketball-nationally-ranked-for-the-first-time-in-program-history.aspxFor the first time in program history, the 51 men's basketball team is ranked in the AP Top 25 College Basketball Poll and the USA Today Coaches Poll. This follows back-to-back sellout crowds at the Yuengling Center and a 13-game winning streak – the second-longest active streak in the NCAA.External ArticleMon, 26 Feb 2024 15:03:39 Men’s basketball nationally ranked for the first time in USF historyFor the first time in program history, the 51 men's basketball team is ranked in the AP Top 25 College Basketball Poll and the USA Today Coaches Poll. This follows back-to-back sellout crowds at the Yuengling Center and a 13-game winning streak – the second-longest active streak in the NCAA.Graphic says 25https://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/2/26/mens-basketball-south-florida-mens-basketball-nationally-ranked-for-the-first-time-in-program-history.aspxUSF AthleticsMen's Basketball,USF AthleticsUSF men’s basketball sets program record for attendance, extends longest winning streakhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/2/18/mens-basketball-south-florida-knocks-off-no-24-florida-atlantic.aspxThe 51 men's basketball team was back inside the Yuengling Center in front of a sell-out crowd of 10,659 for a pivotal American Athletic Conference showdown with 51 Atlantic.External ArticleMon, 19 Feb 2024 07:44:00 USF men’s basketball sets program record for attendance, extends longest winning streakThe 51 men's basketball team was back inside the Yuengling Center in front of a sell-out crowd of 10,659 for a pivotal American Athletic Conference showdown with 51 Atlantic.USF men's basketball game at Yuengling Centerhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/2/18/mens-basketball-south-florida-knocks-off-no-24-florida-atlantic.aspxUSF AthleticsMen's Basketball,MyUSF,USF AthleticsUSF men's basketball extends winning streak to 10 gameshttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/2/14/mens-basketball-south-florida-extends-winning-streak-to-10-games.aspxThe 51 men's basketball team returned to the Yuengling Center for an American Athletic Conference showdown with Tulsa – extending their longest winning streak in program history to 10 conference games. External ArticleThu, 15 Feb 2024 08:14:12 USF men's basketball extends winning streak to 10 gamesThe 51 men's basketball team returned to the Yuengling Center for an American Athletic Conference showdown with Tulsa – extending their longest winning streak in program history to 10 conference games. Men's basketball game against Tulsahttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/2/14/mens-basketball-south-florida-extends-winning-streak-to-10-games.aspxUSF AthleticsMen's Basketball,MyUSF,USF AthleticsUSF men’s basketball winning streak becomes longest in program historyhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/2/10/mens-basketball-south-florida-comeback-for-10th-aac-victory-against-rice.aspxThe 51 men's basketball team was back in action for an American Athletic Conference matchup with Rice, defeating the Owls 69-65. With the victory, USF improved to 17-5 overall and 10-1 in AAC play.External ArticleMon, 12 Feb 2024 07:55:29 USF men’s basketball winning streak becomes longest in program historyThe 51 men's basketball team was back in action for an American Athletic Conference matchup with Rice, defeating the Owls 69-65. With the victory, USF improved to 17-5 overall and 10-1 in AAC play.USF men's basketball player jumps in the air to shoot hoophttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/2/10/mens-basketball-south-florida-comeback-for-10th-aac-victory-against-rice.aspxUSF AthleticsAAC,USF Athletics,USF BasketballFirst place in the AAC on the line when USF hosts Charlotte tonighthttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/2/5/mens-basketball-south-florida-charlotte-clash-on-espn2-tuesday-night.aspxThe 51 men's basketball team returns to the Yuengling Center for an American Athletic Conference showdown with Charlotte. The Bulls are 15-5 and have winning streak of seven conference games, which is the longest in program history.External ArticleTue, 06 Feb 2024 10:53:35 First place in the AAC on the line when USF hosts Charlotte tonightThe 51 men's basketball team returns to the Yuengling Center for an American Athletic Conference showdown with Charlotte. The Bulls are 15-5 and have winning streak of seven conference games, which is the longest in program history.Men's basketballhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/2/5/mens-basketball-south-florida-charlotte-clash-on-espn2-tuesday-night.aspxUSF AthleticsUSF Athletics,USF Basketball,Yuengling CenterUSF All Girl Cheer claims second straight UCA National Championshiphttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/1/16/general-usf-all-girl-cheer-claims-second-straight-uca-national-championship-part-of-two-titles-in-2024.aspxThe 51 All Girl Cheer Team, led by head coach Sandy Clarke, brought home a pair of national titles from the Universal Cheerleading Association (UCA) College Nationals in Orlando, securing their second-straight national championship in the Division IA Game Day competition and the squad's first in the Division IA Traditional competition.External ArticleTue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 USF All Girl Cheer claims second straight UCA National ChampionshipThe 51 All Girl Cheer Team, led by head coach Sandy Clarke, brought home a pair of national titles from the Universal Cheerleading Association (UCA) College Nationals in Orlando, securing their second-straight national championship in the Division IA Game Day competition and the squad's first in the Division IA Traditional competition.Cheerleaders celebrating winhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/1/16/general-usf-all-girl-cheer-claims-second-straight-uca-national-championship-part-of-two-titles-in-2024.aspxUSF AthleticsMyUSF,USF AthleticsTop stories of 2023/news/2023/top-stories-of-2023.aspxFrom being invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities to breaking fundraising records and even a faculty member making it into the Guinness Book of World Records, this has been a momentous year for USF.Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Top stories of 2023From being invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities to breaking fundraising records and even a faculty member making it into the Guinness Book of World Records, this has been a momentous year for USF.Graphic that says, "a momentous year. 2023, a limitless future"/news/2023/top-stories-of-2023.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Governors,Board of Trustees,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Public Health,College of The Arts,MyUSF,President Rhea Law,Stadium,Student Success,Tina Meketa,USF AthleticsUSF releases first renderings of new on-campus stadium, announces $6 million gift/news/2023/usf-releases-first-renderings-of-new-on-campus-stadium-announces-6-million-gift.aspxUSF 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 USF Federal Credit Union. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for fall 2024.Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 USF releases first renderings of new on-campus stadium, announces $6 million giftUSF 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 USF 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.aspxUSF Athletics,USF Foundation,University NewsAdam Freeman,MyUSF,Stadium,Tampa General Hospital,USF Athletics,USF Football,USF FoundationUSF Football to make 11th bowl appearance in Boca Raton Bowl vs. Syracusehttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2023/12/3/usf-football-to-make-11th-bowl-appearance-in-boca-raton-bowl-vs-syracuse.aspxFirst-year head coach Alex Golesh and the Bulls will continue one of the top turnarounds in college football when USF makes its first bowl appearance since 2018 on Dec. 21 at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton.External ArticleMon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 USF Football to make 11th bowl appearance in Boca Raton Bowl vs. SyracuseFirst-year head coach Alex Golesh and the Bulls will continue one of the top turnarounds in college football when USF makes its first bowl appearance since 2018 on Dec. 21 at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton.Graphic says, "Bowl Bound" with football playerhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2023/12/3/usf-football-to-make-11th-bowl-appearance-in-boca-raton-bowl-vs-syracuse.aspxUSF AthleticsMyUSF,USF Athletics,USF FootballStudents at the helm, USF an American Athletic Conference leader in streaming productions for ESPN+/news/2023/students-at-the-helm-usf-an-american-athletic-conference-leader-in-streaming-productions-for-espn.aspxUSF is on its way to becoming No. 1 for streaming athletics events on ESPN+, the digital division of ESPN, for the American Athletic Conference. Student interns work tirelessly behind the scenes, helping bring more than 180 sporting events to streaming devices ­– enhancing USF’s exposure across the world.Tue, 28 Nov 2023 09:00:00 Students at the helm, USF an American Athletic Conference leader in streaming productions for ESPN+USF is on its way to becoming No. 1 for streaming athletics events on ESPN+, the digital division of ESPN, for the American Athletic Conference. Student interns work tirelessly behind the scenes, helping bring more than 180 sporting events to streaming devices ­– enhancing USF’s exposure across the world.student shoots video of women's basketball game/news/2023/students-at-the-helm-usf-an-american-athletic-conference-leader-in-streaming-productions-for-espn.aspxStudent Success,USF AthleticsMyUSF,Stadium,Tina Meketa,USF Athletics,USF Basketball,USF FootballUSF welcomes the community to attend Homecoming Week events, Oct. 8-14/news/2023/usf-welcomes-the-community-to-attend-homecoming-week-events-oct-8-14.aspxThe Tampa Bay community is invited to join students, alumni, faculty and staff at dozens of events, including a concert, carnival, talent show, parade and the USF football game against 51 Atlantic on Saturday, Oct. 14, at Raymond James Stadium.Thu, 05 Oct 2023 09:00:00 USF welcomes the community to attend Homecoming Week events, Oct. 8-14The Tampa Bay community is invited to join students, alumni, faculty and staff at dozens of events, including a concert, carnival, talent show, parade and the USF football game against 51 Atlantic on Saturday, Oct. 14, at Raymond James Stadium.Group gives "Go Bulls" hand signal in the football stand/news/2023/usf-welcomes-the-community-to-attend-homecoming-week-events-oct-8-14.aspxCampus LifeAlumni,Homecoming,USF Athletics,USF Football51, Total NIL team up to launch Name, Image and Likeness certificate program/news/2023/university-of-south-floridar-total-nil-team-up-to-launch-name-image-and-likeness-certificate-program.aspxFoundations of NIL is a non-credit certificate program that provides current and future student-athletes, parents and administrators the training they need to build, develop, activate and monetize NIL and land deals.Thu, 14 Sep 2023 08:00:00 51, Total NIL team up to launch Name, Image and Likeness certificate programFoundations of NIL is a non-credit certificate program that provides current and future student-athletes, parents and administrators the training they need to build, develop, activate and monetize NIL and land deals.Graphic that says, "Foundations of NIL"/news/2023/university-of-south-floridar-total-nil-team-up-to-launch-name-image-and-likeness-certificate-program.aspxStudent Success,USF AthleticsCorporate Training and Professional Development,Innovative Education,Kevin Watler,USF Athletics51 Board of Governors approves USF’s plan for a new on-campus stadium/news/2023/florida-board-of-governors-approves-usfs-plan-for-a-new-on-campus-stadium.aspxThe 51 Board of Governors voted in favor of the financing plan for the 51’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 51 Board of Governors approves USF’s plan for a new on-campus stadiumThe 51 Board of Governors voted in favor of the financing plan for the 51’s new on-campus stadium, signaling state-level support for the transformational facility scheduled to open in fall 2026.USF students in the stands at football game/news/2023/florida-board-of-governors-approves-usfs-plan-for-a-new-on-campus-stadium.aspxCampus Life,USF Athletics,University NewsAdam Freeman,Board of Governors,MyUSF,USF AthleticsUSF receives $25M gift from Tampa General Hospital to support USF Athletics Districthttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/tampa-general-hospital-25m-gift-support-usf-athleticsThe $25 million investment will name the USF Athletics District and the Tampa General Hospital Center for Athletic Excellence, which will feature key space for clinical behavioral health services.External ArticleThu, 07 Sep 2023 13:00:00 USF receives $25M gift from Tampa General Hospital to support USF Athletics DistrictThe $25 million investment will name the USF Athletics District and the Tampa General Hospital Center for Athletic Excellence, which will feature key space for clinical behavioral health services.Graphic with the USF logo and Tampa General Hospital logohttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/tampa-general-hospital-25m-gift-support-usf-athleticsUSF Athletics,USF Foundation,University NewsMyUSF,Stadium,Tampa General Hospital,USF Athletics,USF Football,USF Foundation,USF HealthUSF Board of Trustees approves financing for new on-campus stadium/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 USF Athletics district.Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 USF 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 USF Athletics district.Graphic: future on-campus stadium/news/2023/usf-board-of-trustees-approves-financing-for-new-on-campus-stadium.aspxUSF Athletics,University NewsAdam Freeman,USF AthleticsAmir Abdur-Rahim named head coach of Bulls men's basketballhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2023/3/29/kelly-names-amir-abdur-rahim-to-lead-south-florida-mens-basketball-program.aspx51 Vice President and Director of Athletics Michael Kelly has announced the appointment of Amir Abdur-Rahim as the 11th head coach in Bulls men's basketball history.External ArticleThu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 Amir Abdur-Rahim named head coach of Bulls men's basketball51 Vice President and Director of Athletics Michael Kelly has announced the appointment of Amir Abdur-Rahim as the 11th head coach in Bulls men's basketball history.Amir Abdur-Rahim at the podium during a press briefinghttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2023/3/29/kelly-names-amir-abdur-rahim-to-lead-south-florida-mens-basketball-program.aspxUSF AthleticsMyUSF,USF AthleticsUSF Board of Trustees approves advancing to design phase of a new on-campus stadium/news/2023/usf-board-of-trustees-approves-advancing-to-design-phase-of-a-new-on-campus-stadium.aspxThe board’s decision authorized up to $22 million for the design of a stadium. The funds will come from non-state sources, such as private philanthropy and investment earnings.Tue, 07 Mar 2023 15:00:00 USF Board of Trustees approves advancing to design phase of a new on-campus stadiumThe board’s decision authorized up to $22 million for the design of a stadium. The funds will come from non-state sources, such as private philanthropy and investment earnings.Graphic says, "future on campus stadium"/news/2023/usf-board-of-trustees-approves-advancing-to-design-phase-of-a-new-on-campus-stadium.aspxUSF Athletics,University NewsStadium,USF Athletics,USF FootballJ.D. Porter and family give $5.1 million in support of USF’s Indoor Performance Facilityhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/jd-porter-and-family-performance-facilityThe 51 has announced a $5.1 million gift from J.D. Porter and the Porter Family to name its new Indoor Performance Facility. The Porter Family Indoor Performance Facility will help support all USF student-athletes.External ArticleThu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 J.D. Porter and family give $5.1 million in support of USF’s Indoor Performance FacilityThe 51 has announced a $5.1 million gift from J.D. Porter and the Porter Family to name its new Indoor Performance Facility. The Porter Family Indoor Performance Facility will help support all USF student-athletes.Porter Family Performance Facilityhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/jd-porter-and-family-performance-facilityUSF Athletics,USF FoundationUSF Athletics,USF Football,USF Foundation51 selects a recommended design/build team for on-campus stadium/news/2022/university-of-south-florida-selects-a-recommended-design-build-team-for-on-campus-stadium.aspxThe 51 reached an important milestone in the process to construct an on-campus stadium, as university leaders recommended selecting the design/build team of Barton Malow and Populous for the project.Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 51 selects a recommended design/build team for on-campus stadiumThe 51 reached an important milestone in the process to construct an on-campus stadium, as university leaders recommended selecting the design/build team of Barton Malow and Populous for the project.Graphic says, "Future of on-campus stadium"/news/2022/university-of-south-florida-selects-a-recommended-design-build-team-for-on-campus-stadium.aspxUSF Athletics,University NewsBoard of Trustees,MyUSF,Stadium,USF Athletics,USF FootballUSF leaders outline next steps for on-campus stadium project in update to the Board of Trustees/news/2022/usf-leaders-outline-next-steps-for-on-campus-stadium-project-in-update-to-the-board-of-trustees.aspxCo-chairs of the committee charged with leading stadium planning detailed the due diligence that’s been conducted in recent months at the recommended site on the east side of the Tampa campus known as Sycamore Fields.Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 USF leaders outline next steps for on-campus stadium project in update to the Board of TrusteesCo-chairs of the committee charged with leading stadium planning detailed the due diligence that’s been conducted in recent months at the recommended site on the east side of the Tampa campus known as Sycamore Fields.Future location of the on campus stadium/news/2022/usf-leaders-outline-next-steps-for-on-campus-stadium-project-in-update-to-the-board-of-trustees.aspxUniversity NewsStadium,USF Athletics,USF FootballUSF receives $5 million gift from Jeff and Penny Vinik to support an on-campus stadium/news/2022/usf-receives-5-million-gift-from-jeff-and-penny-vinik-to-support-an-on-campus-stadium.aspxThe 51’s plan to build an on-campus football stadium received a significant vote of confidence and generous philanthropic support with the announcement of a $5 million gift from Jeff and Penny Vinik – longtime supporters of USF.Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:00:00 USF receives $5 million gift from Jeff and Penny Vinik to support an on-campus stadiumThe 51’s plan to build an on-campus football stadium received a significant vote of confidence and generous philanthropic support with the announcement of a $5 million gift from Jeff and Penny Vinik – longtime supporters of USF.Jeff and Penny Vinik/news/2022/usf-receives-5-million-gift-from-jeff-and-penny-vinik-to-support-an-on-campus-stadium.aspxUSF Athletics,University NewsJeff Vinik,Muma College of Business,USF Athletics,USF Football,USF Foundation,Vinik Sports and Entertainment Management ProgramUSF committee recommends site for on-campus football stadium, $5 million gift announced to advance the project/news/2022/usf-committee-recommends-site-for-on-campus-football-stadium-5-million-gift-announced-to-advance-the-project.aspxThe 51’s vision to build an on-campus football stadium took a significant step forward today, with a recommended site selected and a $5 million gift for the project announced.Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 USF committee recommends site for on-campus football stadium, $5 million gift announced to advance the projectThe 51’s vision to build an on-campus football stadium took a significant step forward today, with a recommended site selected and a $5 million gift for the project announced.Site of football stadium/news/2022/usf-committee-recommends-site-for-on-campus-football-stadium-5-million-gift-announced-to-advance-the-project.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Trustees,Carol and Frank Morsani,MyUSF,Stadium,USF Athletics,USF Football,USF FoundationUSF extends contract of Vice President of Athletics Michael Kellyhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2022/1/4/general-vice-president-of-athletics-michael-kelly-has-contract-extended-through-2028.aspxNew agreement runs through June 2028.External ArticleWed, 05 Jan 2022 00:00:00 USF extends contract of Vice President of Athletics Michael KellyNew agreement runs through June 2028.Michael Kellyhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2022/1/4/general-vice-president-of-athletics-michael-kelly-has-contract-extended-through-2028.aspxUSF Athletics,University NewsMichael Kelly,MyUSF,USF AthleticsUSF leadership provides on-campus football stadium update to the Board of Trustees/news/2021/usf-leadership-provides-on-campus-football-stadium-update-to-the-board-of-trustees.aspxLeadership from the 51 provided the USF Board of Trustees with its first update on plans to build an on-campus football stadium since Chair Will Weatherford announced his vision for moving ahead with the transformational project in September.Rocky D. BullTue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 USF leadership provides on-campus football stadium update to the Board of TrusteesLeadership from the 51 provided the USF Board of Trustees with its first update on plans to build an on-campus football stadium since Chair Will Weatherford announced his vision for moving ahead with the transformational project in September.51: A Preeminent Research University/news/2021/usf-leadership-provides-on-campus-football-stadium-update-to-the-board-of-trustees.aspxUSF Athletics,University NewsBoard of Trustees,MyUSF,USF Athletics,USF FootballBOT Chair Weatherford shares vision for on-campus football stadium as USF breaks ground on Indoor Performance Facilityhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2021/9/8/football-i-m-here-to-tell-you-we-are-going-to-do-it-weatherford-says-of-on-campus-stadium.aspxDuring the groundbreaking ceremony for the Indoor Performance Facility, former House Speaker and co-chairman of Tampa Bay's Super Bowl LV Host Committee Will Weatherford announced USF will pursue an on-campus stadium.External ArticleWed, 08 Sep 2021 00:00:00 BOT Chair Weatherford shares vision for on-campus football stadium as USF breaks ground on Indoor Performance FacilityDuring the groundbreaking ceremony for the Indoor Performance Facility, former House Speaker and co-chairman of Tampa Bay's Super Bowl LV Host Committee Will Weatherford announced USF will pursue an on-campus stadium.Will Weatherford speaks at a podium during the Indoor Performance Facility groundbreaking ceremony.https://gousfbulls.com/news/2021/9/8/football-i-m-here-to-tell-you-we-are-going-to-do-it-weatherford-says-of-on-campus-stadium.aspxUSF AthleticsBoard of Trustees,USF Athletics,USF Football51 raises more than $100 million in private gifts for the third straight year/news/2021/university-of-south-florida-raises-more-than-100-million-in-private-gifts-for-the-third-straight-year.aspxEven in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the 51 community rallied together during fiscal year 2021 to support students, faculty and staff by raising in excess of $110 million.Rocky D. BullTue, 03 Aug 2021 00:00:00 51 raises more than $100 million in private gifts for the third straight yearEven in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the 51 community rallied together during fiscal year 2021 to support students, faculty and staff by raising in excess of $110 million.Rendering of USF Football Indoor Practice Facility/news/2021/university-of-south-florida-raises-more-than-100-million-in-private-gifts-for-the-third-straight-year.aspxUniversity NewsJudy Genshaft Honors College,MyUSF,USF Athletics,USF Football,USF Foundation,USF Health