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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Gonzmart family gives $1 million to support USF’s on-campus stadium
For many years now, if there is a USF Athletic event, chances are there is a member of the Gonzmart family cheering the Bulls on from the stands. The Gonzmarts are committed not only to education, but ensuring all students have opportunities to learn and grow outside the classroom.
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USF Credit Union Donates $100K to Aid USF Employees Impacted by Recent Hurricanes
USF Credit Union (USF CU) is stepping up to support USF employees who suffered serious losses from the recent hurricanes! They have donated $100,000 to USF’s Employee Hardship Assistance Program to help the Bulls family, supporting faculty and staff with urgent needs like temporary housing, home repairs, medical bills, and other unexpected costs due to the storms.
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Support USF students impacted by Hurricanes Helene, Milton
The recent hurricanes left many USF students facing unexpected hardships. The USF United Support Fund serves as an important resource to help them cover essential needs.
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2024 WLP Fall Symposium: Ignite the Champion in You
USF Women in Leadership & Philanthropy once again welcomed a sold-out crowd of more than 1,000 for its 18th annual Fall Symposium, presented by Florida Blue.
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Loyalty Herd Members and Longtime USF Supporters Close in on Half Century Of Giving
Bill Daggett was taught as a child to appreciate what he had and to give back. Today, he is one of around 10 donors approaching 50 consecutive years of giving to the University of South Florida.
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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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