Her mission: to share a world of possibilities
As the new assistant vice president for affinity programs at USF Advancement, Grace Maseda is excited to help pull back the curtain for more generations of students. A longtime Tampa Bay area communications leader for venerable institutions including the Tampa Bay Times and Helios Education Foundation, she’s positioned to make dreams come true.
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University of South Florida sets new records for philanthropic support
The University of South Florida set new fundraising records for the third straight year, receiving over $168 million in philanthropic support from more than 54,000 donors in the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2024.
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‘At the end of the day, college is for the students’
Steven Tauber has already left an indelible mark on the University of South Florida. But a chance conversation with a USF Foundation employee got him thinking about what else he’d like to leave behind. He and his wife decided on a $1 million estate gift to establish the Steven and Meghan Tauber Endowed Scholarship.
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USF Foundation Board of Directors welcomes eight new members
The USF Foundation Board of Directors recently added eight dynamic new members to advance its vision of inspiring philanthropy and stewarding resources that support USF’s pursuit of excellence.
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The Road to Success for Dr. Greene and the Medical College Close to His Heart
With the college celebrating the 50th year of its first graduating class, Dr. Greene, now retired, is marking his own milestone — stepping down as chair of the Morsani College of Medicine Alumni Society Board with his two-year term completed.
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Dr. Honey Rand's New Chapter
Dr. Honey Rand's vibrant life story mirrors the whirlwind energy she exudes. From her childhood passion for writing to her diverse career spanning public relations, academia, and philanthropy, she has fearlessly navigated various paths. Her recent $3 million gift to USF's College of Arts and Sciences reflects her commitment to fostering creativity and communication skills in students.
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Giving Week 2024 breaks all campaign records
Alumni and friends came together to champion a wide variety of programs, from student scholarships to food pantry support. Of the record-setting 9,259 Giving Week donors, 1,408 gave to the university for the first time. The overall total included a 70% increase in alumni donors from the previous year.
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Male breast cancer survivor encourages men to get genetic testing and screenings.
Ben Porch survived after being diagnosed with male breast cancer. Now he is encouraging others with a family history of breast cancer to get genetic testing and, if they’re at risk, receive regular screenings.
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Sounds of Solace
Dr. Neil Franckle honors late wife, Dr. Lorraine Rubis with a $250,000 donation to WUSF and will have a studio used for special news coverage will be named after her.
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Sail On, Power On
Johnnie Giffin, listens intently to Amy King, the young single mother seated across from her. King is the inaugural recipient of a new USF Women in Leadership & Philanthropy scholarship Giffin established last year with a $26,000 gift to the USF Foundation. She later enhanced the scholarship with a $1 million legacy gift. An office manager at a local neurology practice, King is busy explaining how she juggles her day job, being a mom to her 8-year-old son and pursuing her education degree at USF. It doesn’t take long for tears to flow between the two, meeting in person for the first time.
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