Building a Pipeline of Support
Powered by philanthropy, the USF Black Leadership Network has made great strides since its inception.
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Giving While Living
Diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, Tim Ubben wasn’t satisfied with the number of available treatment options. He explored the medical research and discussed various clinical trials with USF Health’s Dr. Herazo, developing a friendship as they shared ideas for improving care for patients living with severely scarred lungs.
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Inaugural Flanzer First Generation Scholars Grateful for Support
Louis and Gloria Flanzer, 35-year residents of Longboat Key, were dedicated philanthropists who gave generously to the Sarasota community through their philanthropic trust.
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A Champion for the College of Marine Science
A Champion for the College of Marine Science
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Placemaking for a Better Tomorrow
Lifelong Tampa natives Michael Paonessa and his husband, Robert Iles, are placemakers dedicated to building a better tomorrow.
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A Stampede of Support for Women Athletes
A new initiative at USF hopes to push the university's outstanding women student-athletes to even greater heights.
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Celebrating 30 years of the USF Latino Scholarship Program
On September 16, President Rhea Law and Foundation Board Chair Jose Valiente welcomed 140 undergraduate scholars at the 30th annual Latino Scholarship Awards Ceremony in the USF Marshall Student Center.
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Planned Gifts Make an Impact
They are young and old. Some are alumni and others are not. They have different backgrounds and have traveled a variety of career paths. But each, for their own reasons, has chosen to make a gift to the University of South Florida through their estate.
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Grateful Giving
Over the years, the generosity of Dean Martin and his late wife, Barbara, created new opportunities for students at USF through 10 named endowments and nearly $650,000 in giving.
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Five BOLD Donors Create Endowed Scholarship for Entrepreneurs
Though they each followed a different path to and through the University of South Florida, five Bulls who have graduated in the last decade found common ground in their love for the university and a passion for entrepreneurship.
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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.
- There's perfect harmony in USF concert hall's new name
- A family toasts 20 years of transformation
- Joey and Jennifer Redner give $2.2M to support on-campus stadium, Brewing Arts program
- A grateful mom gives back after lifesaving care from USF Health, TGH
- Mosaic donates $100K to USF Feed-A-Bull
- Latino Scholarship Program gets boost from Krewe and dedicated volunteer
- From a dedicated benefactor, a final gift
- Gonzmart family gives $1 million to support USF’s on-campus stadium
- Gonzmart family gives $1 million to support USF’s on-campus stadium
- Horton Family Foundation gives $1 million to support USF’s on-campus stadium
- They give so others can succeed
Your Impact

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!

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

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

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

You can find approximately 400,000 USF graduates worldwide.

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

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

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