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From Grand Rounds to a Grand Legacy
Florida Surplus Lines Service Office Invests $1 Million to Advance USF Risk Management and Insurance Program
The University of South Florida today announced a $1 million gift from Florida Surplus Lines Service Office (FSLSO) to benefit The Baldwin Group School of Risk Management and Insurance (The Baldwin Group School). The funding will establish the Florida Surplus Lines Insurance Directorship within the USF Muma College of Business and strengthen the school’s educational opportunities, positioning it as a leading program in the field.
USF Announces $1.5 Million Gift from ReliaQuest to Advance AI and Cybersecurity Education
The University of South Florida has received a $1.5 million gift from ReliaQuest to strengthen artificial intelligence and cybersecurity education within the Bellini College. The investment will fund the college’s first endowed professorship, expand the hands-on ReliaQuest Labs program, and introduce a new software engineering track focused on AI-driven technologies like prompt engineering. The partnership aims to attract top faculty, enhance experiential learning, and prepare students for evolving workforce demands in cybersecurity and AI.
USF Foundation Board welcomes new members
The USF Foundation Board of Directors recently welcomed three dynamic new members to advance its mission of inspiring philanthropy and stewarding resources that support USF’s pursuit of excellence.
USF Unveils Ruben Ledesma, Jr. Motorsport Center
The University of South Florida marked the unveiling of the Ruben Ledesma, Jr. Motorsport Center, the newly renovated headquarters for Bulls Racing, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 30.
The Science of Giving: Biologist Honors Late Wife with Gift to OLLI
After a distinguished career in research biology, John Hassell found renewed purpose through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at USF—a place his late wife Florence encouraged him to join after retirement. In her memory, Hassell established the Florence Pollock Hassell Endowment, starting with a $60,000 gift and an estate pledge that will grow the fund to $1 million. His generosity ensures OLLI’s future while honoring a lifelong partnership rooted in love, learning, and shared discovery.