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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A Beautiful Relationship for Brain Health Research
Recognizing the invaluable nature of USF research on healthy aging and prevention, Reliance Medical Centers recently gave $100,000 as the founding donors of the Optimal Aging and Brain Health Fund at USF College of Behavioral and Community Science.
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2020 Women in Leadership and Philanthropy Fall Symposium
The 2020 Women in Leadership & Philanthropy Fall Symposium premiered on Oct. 2. The virtual event was an ideal format to reflect on WLP’s 15th anniversary and the people and programs that make the organization an engine for change throughout the University of South Florida’s campuses and the Tampa Bay region.
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Bulls United for Students in Need
The COVID-19 pandemic may have been the impetus behind the USF United Support Fund, but the impact of the effort will be long term.
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For Love of the Profession
With their savings for their kids' college education virtually untouched, the Kundlas family have generously paid it forward for Morsani College of Medicine students to support the medical field.
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#BullsUnited In Action
With gifts of all sizes, ranging from $1 to $50,000, everyone from recent graduates to lifelong donors helped make #BullsUnited In Action a success.
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A Tribute to Terrell Sessums
Public servant. Bridge builder. Civic leader. Philanthropist. Famous throughout Florida, former state legislator Terrell Sessums is being remembered for all that and more.
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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.
- 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
- Quiet generosity, lasting impact
- Marine biology major dives into her passion
- 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
Your Impact

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

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

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

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

You can find approximately 394,000 USF graduates worldwide.

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

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