Black Leadership Network Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
Inside the Gibbons Alumni Center’s Traditions Hall four years ago, an air of excitement filled the room as members of the fledgling Black Leadership Network gathered with USF and community leaders for a landmark event. It was the ceremonial check presentation from Helios Education Foundation — an investment of $2.1 million — to support the future success of an underrepresented population of USF students. That moment continues to ripple today with broad, life-changing impact.
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Expertise on a Mission
James Mihelcic, the Samuel L. and Julia M. From Endowed Professor in Civil Engineering, uses his expertise —and network of contacts around the world — to help reduce lead in drinking water in Madagascar.
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Orchestrating a Legacy for WSMR
The music of WUSF’s classical station, WSMR enriched Bob Euwema's life and fueled his resolve to honor the station. The man known for his quiet, low-key manner did so with a surprising crescendo in his final act.
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Record number of donors gave more than ever during USF’s Giving Week
A record number of donors — nearly 5,000 — gave more generously than ever to make a positive impact in the lives of students on all three University of South Florida campuses during Giving Week earlier this month.
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Tiedemann, Cotton give $14 million to USF finance program
The University of South Florida today announced new gifts totaling $14 million from St. Petersburg philanthropists Kate Tiedemann and Ellen Cotton that will support the USF Muma College of Business’ vision to become a “hub of excellence” in fintech.
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Jeff and Penny Vinik give $5 million to support on-campus stadium
The University of South Florida’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.
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The Bellini Center for Talent Development
The gift from Arnold F. “Arnie” and Lauren Bellini to the USF Foundation creates and staffs the Bellini Center for Talent Development, housed adjacent to the WUSF Public Media building on the Tampa campus.
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For the Love of Science
On the heels of his retirement, Gerhard "Gerry" Meisels is making one last drive to bolster the University of South Florida — a generous legacy gift to create an endowed chair in chemistry.
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Cancer Survivor and Grateful Patient Gives Back
To show his gratitude to his doctor for giving him the opportunity to continue living a normal life, William Jacobsen established the William Jacobsen Program for Colorectal Education and Research to support the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery at USF Health.
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A Vū to the Future
A gift from Diamond View Studios will help develop a talent pipeline of students and graduates with the expertise and skills needed to support the growing video production and virtual production industry in the Tampa Bay region.
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