A Step Up for the Underserved
Christine Schlesinger always knew she had a calling. An immigrant bornin Germany, caring for the underprivileged and underserved was her passion and soon became her life’s work.
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Introducing the Taneja College of Pharmacy: Transformative Gift Elevates Pharmacy Education at USF
A transformative gift from the Taneja Family Foundation set a record as the largest philanthropic donation to a pharmacy school in the state of Florida.
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Investing in Faculty Strengthens the USF Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance
The Tiedemann-Cotton Endowed Professorship in Finance honors a distinguished faculty member dedicated to education, teaching and research in finance.
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Charting a Groundbreaking Course, Together
The USF Jabil Innovation Institute will provide new experiential learning opportunities and skills for students in the College of Engineering and Muma College of Business, which will ultimately make them more competitive in the job market.
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The Power of the Collective: 15 Years of Women in Leadership & Philanthropy at USF
In the 15 years since its founding, WLP has raised more than $6 million to assist students and faculty members. More than $1 million of that has been in scholarship support awarded to almost 1,000 students.
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In the Era of COVID-19, the Bulls Unite
While the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the 2019-20 academic year, with classes, work and even commencement moved online, the University of South Florida has risen to the occasion, powered by determination, community and philanthropy.
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WLP Members Create InvestInHER
Historically, Women in Leadership & Philanthropy scholars are accomplished, focused young women. They arrive at the University of South Florida with a plan. But even the most carefully laid plans can be upended by unexpected events — like the COVID-19 pandemic that began this spring. Out of adversity, the InvestInHER Student Support initiative was born.
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Bridging the Campuses Through Philanthropy
The gift to create the Lynn Pippenger Endowed Deanship not only fortifies the leadership in the college, it provides the resources needed to take academic programs, across multiple disciplines, to the next level.
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Three Scholarships, Boundless Opportunities
Although Frank Luscher had no affiliation with USF, he is a true friend of the university. Luscher's gift will leave a long-lasting legacy on student success, but more importantly, on the students he supported in achieving their academic dreams.
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Answering the Call
For WUSF, Cynthia Faulhaber’s commitment to keeping public radio freely accessible knows no bounds.
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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.
- Marine biology major dives into her passion
- Grateful engineering grad’s generous payback
- USF Giving Week 2025 breaks records in participation and number of causes supported
- $1M gift solidifies David C. Anchin Center as a hub for cutting-edge professional learning
- Centene Foundation invests in future of clinical social work through $300,000 grant to USF
- USF United Support Fund: Helping students weather the storms
- $1M gift solidifies David C. Anchin Center as a hub for cutting-edge professional learning
- Gift sets the stage for theater and dance students
- 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
Your Impact

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

You can find approximately 400,000 USF graduates worldwide.

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

USF leads the nation as the top producer of faculty Fulbright Scholars! Way to go Bulls!

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

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

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

U.S. News & World Report ranks USF as the “best value” among all public universities in Florida (2023).

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