‘At the end of the day, college is for the students’

Steven Tauber has already left an indelible mark on the University of South Florida. But a chance conversation with a USF Foundation employee got him thinking about what else he’d like to leave behind. He and his wife decided on a $1 million estate gift to establish the Steven and Meghan Tauber Endowed Scholarship.

USF Foundation Board of Directors welcomes eight new members

The USF Foundation Board of Directors recently added eight dynamic new members to advance its vision of inspiring philanthropy and stewarding resources that support USF’s pursuit of excellence.

The Road to Success for Dr. Greene and the Medical College Close to His Heart

With the college celebrating the 50th year of its first graduating class, Dr. Greene, now retired, is marking his own milestone — stepping down as chair of the Morsani College of Medicine Alumni Society Board with his two-year term completed.

Dr. Honey Rand's New Chapter

Dr. Honey Rand's vibrant life story mirrors the whirlwind energy she exudes. From her childhood passion for writing to her diverse career spanning public relations, academia, and philanthropy, she has fearlessly navigated various paths. Her recent $3 million gift to USF's College of Arts and Sciences reflects her commitment to fostering creativity and communication skills in students.

Giving Week 2024 breaks all campaign records

Alumni and friends came together to champion a wide variety of programs, from student scholarships to food pantry support. Of the record-setting 9,259 Giving Week donors, 1,408 gave to the university for the first time. The overall total included a 70% increase in alumni donors from the previous year.

637,872,759

Endowment Assets Through FY23

157,355,063

FY 2022-23 Total Commitment

11,800

Total First Time Donors in FY23