Welcome to USF Giving Week!
Join thousands of USF alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends for a spirited, weeklong celebration of giving! With more than 35 unique projects to support, you can champion the cause closest to your heart — whether it’s student scholarships, groundbreaking research or expanding health care access. Every gift helps propel USF forward.
This celebration highlights the generosity of the USF community and showcases the incredible strides we make together. Your contribution is more than a donation — it’s a legacy that empowers students, fuels innovation and creates lasting change.
Make an Even Bigger Impact
Giving Week is the perfect time to make a difference, and many projects feature challenge match gifts, allowing you to double your impact. Check back soon for details on these special opportunities.
A Gift for Rocky’s Birthday
During Giving Week, we also celebrate Rocky D. Bull’s birthday! There’s no greater gift for Rocky than supporting USF and ensuring its continued success.
Act Now and Lead the Way!
Every gift — big or small — makes a difference. Your generosity will be felt in the lab, in the classroom, on the field and throughout our community.
Thank you for your support and GO BULLS!
Find your Favorite Cause
Why Give to USF?
USF is a university on the rise, and your support helps drive our momentum. Here are just a few reasons to make your mark:
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USF is home to the first named college in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to AI and cybersecurity convergence.
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USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) — one of only two Florida institutions invited to join this prestigious group.
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We are ranked #45 among public universities and #91 among all U.S. universities by U.S. News & World Report.
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We are recognized as a top 50 best value public college (Princeton Review), and the best value among all Florida universities (U.S. News, 2025).
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For the 12th consecutive year, USF ranks among the nation’s top 20 public research universities for producing new U.S. utility patents (National Academy of Inventors).
Giving Week Challenges 2025
Coming soon!
Events
Feed-A-Bull Food Drive
Several events throughout Giving Week will help to support a food drive for our Feed-A-Bull pantry! Please stay tuned!

Rhea F. Law, USF President
The growth and success of Tampa Bay is intrinsically linked with the growth and success of USF. There is so much potential, and the future is very bright.
Your Impact

U.S. News & World Report ranks USF #45 among public universities (2024).

U.S. News and World Report ranked USF Tampa as a Best College for Veterans (2023)

25% of USF students are first generation. Your support enables them to create a new cycle of education within their families.

USF is home to approximately 50,000 students from 146 countries!

USF professors and students were awarded 314 patents over three years.

USF is a member of the Association of American Universities, the most prestigious association in higher education.

You can find approximately 400,000 USF graduates worldwide.

U.S. News & World Report ranks USF as the “best value” among all public universities in Florida (2023).

USF leads the nation as the top producer of faculty Fulbright Scholars! Way to go Bulls!