Pulling Together in a Pandemic, WLP Found a Way to Help Those in Need
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteers from USF Women in Leadership and Philanthropy who, in partnership with the nonprofit organization Feeding Tampa Bay, found a way to make a difference when safety precautions made it impossible to hold meetings, stage events and support WLP scholars as usual.
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USF Board of Trustees approves 6 new members of the Foundation Board of Directors
The University of South Florida Board of Trustees has approved six new members of the USF Foundation Board of Directors. Each brings unique career experiences, perspectives and a commitment to further the mission of the university through these volunteer roles.
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Little-known Religion, Big Message
New gift brings Jainism, an ancient Indian creed built on peace and tolerance, to USF. Jainism carries a towering philosophical message that is increasingly taking hold on college campuses across the U.S. And now it is coming to USF with an endowed professorship to raise awareness of its beliefs and history.
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Tampa Electric to invest in visionary partnership with the University of South Florida
The $5 million gift will support the College of Engineering’s Clean Energy Research Center. It is the largest single outright gift ever made to the college.
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USF Muma College of Business receives $5 million gift from Baldwin Risk Partners to grow the risk management and insurance program
Gift represents the largest donation in USF’s Sarasota-Manatee campus history. The university will re-name the school as the Baldwin Risk Partners School of Risk Management and Insurance.
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University of South Florida breaks fundraising record
Philanthropic gifts from the University of South Florida community exceeded $151 million in fiscal year 2021-22, the most generous level of support in the institution's nearly 70-year history.
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Changing Lives, One Tile at a Time
A brilliant and hardworking woman, Ruth Unger served as president of the National Mah Jongg League for more than 50 years, expanding its focus to include philanthropy aimed at improving the health and education of women. Emulating Unger's forward-thinking mindset, her devoted sons, Larry and David Unger, established the WLP National Mah Jongg League Foundation Scholarship at the University of South Florida.
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Morsanis Commit Additional $7 Million
Their latest gift will advance geriatrics, business and provide student scholarships. Combined with $5 million announced in March for an on-campus stadium, the couple have recently committed $12 million to USF.
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Never Too Young to Leave a Legacy
USF Double Alumna Fadwa Hilili established a future endowed scholarship with the USF Foundation.
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Support from a Lover of Learning
Pat Tuley begins each day by listening to NPR’s Morning Edition on WUSF 89.7, even before she has a cup of coffee. She appreciates NPR's even-handed approach to the news. Tuley began listening to public radio when she relocated to Fort Lauderdale. But it wasn’t until she settled in the Tampa Bay area that she stepped up as a supporter.
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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.
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- Keep on
- For fourth consecutive year, USF receives record-breaking philanthropic support-redirect
- Physical therapy scholarship celebrates beloved Bucs athletic trainer
- For fourth consecutive year, USF receives record-breaking philanthropic support
- Genshaft and Greenbaum’s latest gift to Taneja College of Pharmacy caps a decades-long journey
- USF Foundation Board elects new leadership, welcomes new members
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