USF’s Women in Leadership & Philanthropy honors Judy Genshaft, Donna Petersen
Women in Leadership & Philanthropy (WLP) at the University of South Florida today honored two highly accomplished leaders for their indelible impacts on the USF and Tampa Bay communities.
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Built on Tradition
There’s a distinct theme in USF alumni and Life Members Debbie and Carl Lum’s dual gift to benefit the College of The Arts. Their generosity entwines a passion for preserving the past and building upon tradition. And you might say it all began with a chance encounter Debbie had with a USF legend in a Publix produce aisle some 35 years ago.
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A Million Reasons to Smile
The day Jaqueria Lacy, ’21, learned whether her childhood dream of becoming an orthodontist would come true, she and a few friends went kayaking in Silver Springs. Manatees floated nearby in the crystal-clear water as she pondered if any of the 15 dental schools she’d applied to would accept her. Then her phone rang.
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A Lifeline for LGBTQ Students
When Rick Russo was an undergraduate at Alfred University, the support of his family proved invaluable to his success as a student. But it was not until he read an article by a young journalist, David Lewis, that Russo realized how truly fortunate he was to have their unconditional support.
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2011 grad remembers life-changing gift with her own gift of a lifetime
A decade ago, Amelia Foxwell was closing in on a dream. She was just one semester shy of completing her psychology degree when she realized she didn’t have the funds to continue. What happened next changed the course of her life, and today is changing the lives of other students at the Sarasota-Manatee campus.
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From Heartbreak to New Life
Honoring his wife’s final wish, Bruce Mackey dedicated his life to the service of others. Through volunteerism and philanthropy, his legacy will endure and inspire for generations.
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Unlocking the Door to the Dream of College
This is the story of how the Hafers worked to give students, mostly in their early 20s, the opportunity to experience college and campus life. Enter, UMatter.
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Tampa health care startup Verséa gifts COVID-19 test kits to the University of South Florida
Local healthcare start-up, Verséa, has given diagnostic COVID test kits to the University of South Florida for use by students on all three campuses. This gift – valued at over $1.1 million – aligns with Versea's and USF's shared commitment to supporting the development and health of the Tampa Bay community.
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Pulling Together in a Pandemic, WLP Found a Way to Help Those in Need
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteers from USF Women in Leadership and Philanthropy who, in partnership with the nonprofit organization Feeding Tampa Bay, found a way to make a difference when safety precautions made it impossible to hold meetings, stage events and support WLP scholars as usual.
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USF Board of Trustees approves 6 new members of the Foundation Board of Directors
The University of South Florida Board of Trustees has approved six new members of the USF Foundation Board of Directors. Each brings unique career experiences, perspectives and a commitment to further the mission of the university through these volunteer roles.
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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
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