Marine biology major dives into her passion
Growing up in Michigan, Molnar explored marshes, fished with her dad and collected clam shells in Lake Huron. Those days spent searching for life beneath the waves — and her obsession with “The Little Mermaid” movie — ignited her passion for marine biology.
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Grateful engineering grad’s generous payback
Mike Crew, a USF College of Engineering alum, reflects on his career and his generous $3 million estate gift to support future engineering students.
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Centene Foundation invests in future of clinical social work through $300,000 grant to USF
Thanks to a $300,000 grant from Sunshine Health and the Centene Foundation, the USF School of Social Work will be able to address the shortage of Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), through its Pathway to Licensure Initiative, which supports social workers on their journeys to becoming LCSWs.
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USF United Support Fund: Helping students weather the storms
An international student faced severe financial hardship when their family's support ceased unexpectedly. Unable to work off-campus, he relied on savings and credit cards, accumulating significant debt. The USF United Support Fund provided crucial assistance during Hurricane Milton, covering evacuation costs. This fund, created during the COVID-19 pandemic, helps students with unexpected financial needs, such as food, rent, and supplies.
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Gift sets the stage for theater and dance students
Move aside, floppy discs. A $655,000 donation from the Sook Family Foundation is upgrading the tools available to USF School of Theatre and Dance students, enhancing the spaces where they stretch creativity and illuminate career paths.
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There's perfect harmony in USF concert hall's new name
Since opening in 2011, the School of Music's Concert Hall has become a musical gem for both USF and the Tampa Bay region. The only thing it was missing was an identity. Now, thanks to the generosity of Pete and Cynthia Zinober, it has one.
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A family toasts 20 years of transformation
In 2005, Don Aripoli orchestrated some unconventional family planning. He and his wife, Becky, established the Helios/Dominick and Emelene Aripoli Scholars program, creating a new branch in their family tree — one made up of USF students.
In February, that large and still growing family sat down together for a meal, an annual tradition hosted by Don Aripoli at USF’s Tampa campus.
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A grateful mom gives back after lifesaving care from USF Health, TGH
Anja Crist's life took an unexpected turn after the birth of her son, leading to a medical emergency that changed everything. Thanks to the exceptional care from Tampa General Hospital and USF Health, she found a way to give back in a meaningful way.
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Mosaic donates $100K to expand the Mosaic Pantry at Feed-A-Bull Tampa
Thanks to a $100,000 gift from The Mosaic Company, Feed-A-Bull will expand the pantry’s main facility on USF’s Tampa campus.
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Latino Scholarship Program gets boost from Krewe and dedicated volunteer
By most standards, Ray Ortiz is something of a Renaissance man. He’s a veteran. He’s a dentist. He’s even a former baseball player, drafted in high school by the Milwaukee Braves. But few of his accomplishments elicit as much pride as he takes from his work among, and on behalf of, Tampa Bay area Hispanic residents.
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