Urban Honey
When most people think of beekeeping, they think of someone in a funny costume working in the field. Rarely do they imagine bees being kept on the rooftops of apartment and office buildings. But spanning several continents, the last few decades have seen an increase in the number of people engaged in urban beekeeping.
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Lifting as She Climbs
Attorney. Entrepreneur. Educator. It would be impossible to fit Kristen Corpion, ’10, into just one category.
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Touching a Family, Enriching a Field
USF Health’s acclaimed Breast Cancer Surgeon Dr. Cox leads with empathy and expertise. And his ability to connect while providing leading-edge care is particularly well known to one Tampa family with deep USF ties—a family, in keeping with his philosophy, that he has made his own.
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Growing Generosity on Campus
As the scorching sun beats down on the University of South Florida, a student-led oasis cultivates a generous mission on campus.
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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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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.
- 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
- A grateful mom gives back after lifesaving care from USF Health, TGH
Your Impact

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

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).

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

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.

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

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