Nine Siblings, Eight Bulls, One Dream
They lived in a cramped apartment in New York City, eight siblings facing the daily uncertainties and pressing weight of poverty. Yet compared to their parents, who grew up amid the constant danger and relentless hopelessness of Palestinian refugee camps, the children’s world within the thin walls of the family’s two-bedroom unit held endless possibilities and big dreams.
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High Risk Hope
High Risk Hope is bolstering the future by providing eight full-ride scholarships for accelerated USF Health College of Nursing students specializing in pediatrics or NICU care. Through this endeavor, founders Bennett and Heather Barrow hope to open more doors for students aiming to carve a career in this crucial and underserved field.
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From tragedy to legacy
Jose Trevino was only a few weeks into a new job at Blake Medical Center in Bradenton earlier this year when he left his brother’s house one evening. He never made it home.
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USF Foundation Board of Directors welcomes new leaders and 4 new members
The USF Foundation Board of Directors recently elected new leaders and added members to advance its vision of inspiring philanthropy and stewarding resources that support USF’s pursuit of excellence. Anthony James, a 1973 graduate of the College of Engineering and retired executive of the Southern Company, and Debbie Sembler, a community philanthropist and former member of the USF Board of Trustees, were tapped to lead the organization as chair and vice chair, respectively, for the next two years.
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The late Julian Newman leaves a legacy for USF scholars of today and tomorrow
Newman died May 22, 2023. In his nearly 90 years, he touched countless lives through his work as an optometrist, his advocacy efforts and his generous gifts to support scholarships in history, English and the arts at USF.
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University of South Florida sets new records for total donors and funds committed in a single year
The University of South Florida received more than $157 million in philanthropic commitments last fiscal year from over 37,500 donors, setting records for both financial generosity and the number of supporters who chose to invest. This marks the fifth straight year that annual charitable giving benefitting the university surpassed $100 million and the second straight record-setting year over $150 million.
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A Lasting Gift for a Late Professor Who Touched the Lives of So Many
The memories and heartache are still fresh for Claire Curcio. When she begins to speak on a recent video chat about her late sister, beloved USF Sarasota-Manatee social work professor Jane Roberts, her eyes fill with tears.
“I can’t do this without crying,” she says, reaching for a box of Kleenex.
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Love Found at USF
When applying to universities, Gabriella Olsen wanted to leave her home state of Florida. But after touring the USF Tampa campus and its captivating dance department, she knew she had found where she truly belonged. As if her decision had been preordained, the magic began almost immediately.
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Aripoli Scholars Luncheon serves a hearty helping of family values
The positive energy is palpable at the annual Helios/Dominick and Emelene Aripoli Scholars Luncheon. While the name sounds formal, this event more closely resembles a family gathering to share a meal and bolster the values most cherished by the scholarship’s founder, Don Aripoli.
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USF and Truist Foundation to launch smart manufacturing certificate program in East Tampa
The University of South Florida (USF) and Truist Foundation are addressing the talent and workforce needs of the manufacturing industry through an onsite certificate program in East Tampa. To facilitate this multiyear effort that will benefit local residents and small to large manufacturers, Truist Foundation has awarded the University of South Florida Foundation a $684,000 grant, the foundation’s largest gift to the USF Foundation to date.
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