“When your roots go back to people who helped shape the nation, it gives you a different perspective on giving back.” #USF’s soccer stadium has a direct link to the Declaration of Independence through donors Dick and Cornelia “Cornie” Corbett.
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We're excited to share that USF Youth Experiences will host a record 70 educational camps this summer, running from June 1st through July 31st!🤘
The weeklong camps will explore everything from roller coasters to robotics, and expect to draw more than 2,500 students from grades 2-12 to campus.🤖🎢
🔗 Learn more about our summer camps: ow.ly/2GNh50Z1GQS
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Yeran Gamage understands the importance of balancing offense and defense, a lesson he learned as founder of the USF Boxing Club and an inaugural graduate of the @USFBellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.🎓
After crossing the stage this weekend, the #USFgrad will start his next chapter at Wells Fargo, working as a cloud security engineer to protect online systems and customer data.🔐
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#USFgrad Alyssa Duurloo refers to Danielle Card-Howe as “the cool aunt” — and the reason she decided to come to #USF.
Inspired by her aunt’s experience as a Bull, Duurloo chose USF to pursue her bachelor’s degree in graphic design. “I heard so much about her college experience that I thought, how can you not want to do the same thing?”
🔗 Read more about these multigenerational Bulls: bit.ly/4ezQ0KU

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John Arroyave graduated from #USF in 1997 with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, launching a career in aerospace navigation systems at Honeywell.🎓
Nearly three decades later, his daughter, Sara Arroyave Soto, will walk the commencement stage to earn her own bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering — setting her sights on a future in aerospace where she aims to design cleaner, more energy‑efficient aircraft and systems.🚀
🔗 Learn more about these limitless #USFgrads: bit.ly/4eyiCEq
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When brothers Evan and Jonathan Fueyo cross the stage this weekend, their commencement marks a #USF love story come full circle. 🎓
Their parents, Elizabeth Kyrstyn and Rick Fueyo, met as students at #USF in the 1980s, and later helped establish The Baldwin Group School of Risk Management and Insurance in the @USFMuma College of Business. This weekend, their sons will become the newest #USFgrads in the family.
🔗 Read more about these multigenerational Bulls: bit.ly/4wc7d3h
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A trailblazing member of the inaugural @USFWLAX team, Sofia Chepenik is building a legacy both on and off the field.🤘🥍
She served on the program’s original leadership board, helping establish the team’s culture and direction. In August, she launched Sofia’s Squad, a mentorship community that helps young female athletes develop confidence, leadership, and purpose. And this weekend? She’ll earn her B.A. in Mass Communications before pursuing a master’s degree in marketing.
🔗 Read more about this inspirational #USFgrad: bit.ly/4uyEBzO
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At #USF Innovative Education, it feels like Star Wars Day every day. 🌌
In 2019, “The Mandalorian” did more than just introduce Baby Yoda to the world. It also developed specialized LED Volume screens to create the show’s virtual worlds — and then made them available to the public.
Today, InEd Studios utilizes two of those screens to create multimedia for online courses, helping faculty engage students through immersive, subject-driven environments.
🔗Learn more: bit.ly/4f2dXKR
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In April 1975, Pham Quang Khiêm heroically piloted a commandeered plane out of Saigon, evacuating 51 — a mix of family and friends — as the city fell.
Today, his grandson, #USF student Calvin Pham, is a member of @USF_GNSI's Future Strategist Program — a student organization providing pathways to careers in national security.
🔗 Read more about this inspiring story: bit.ly/4sLDYRS
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"Ybor’s revival started with #USF artists. They transformed the neighborhood into a cultural hub.” – Andrew Ross, director of the USF School of Art and Art History
In the 1970s artists took over Ybor, opening galleries and staging shows that revived the district and laid the foundation for today’s entertainment and residential center.
From Cigar City to a hub for creativity, learn about USF's 70-year role in Ybor City ➡️ ow.ly/2aIf50YvP6x
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From purchasing one of our earliest computers back in 1970 to launching the first-of-its-kind @USFBellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, #USF has been shaping the region's tech landscape for decades — and today, that momentum is redefining Tampa Bay as "Cyber Bay."
As we celebrate our 70th anniversary, meet the mad-scientist-turned-AI pioneer Lawrence Hall, whose visionary work has helped make all this possible ➡️ ow.ly/8Aek50YpCN6
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When #USF opened in 1956, the downtown Tampa skyline was modest. Flash forward to 2026, and the region’s growth and success is deeply tied to the university’s.
From physically transforming the skyline to helping fuel the talent pipeline, learn more about the partnerships and investments that have powered both USF and Tampa Bay’s growth over the past 70 years.
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This weekend, @educationUSF will host K-8 students from across Tampa Bay for the 2026 Regional Scripps Spelling Bee!🤘✏️
Literacy professor Lindsay Persohn will serve as announcer, delivering words to the roughly 60 students competing for a chance to advance to the national championship.
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As #USF celebrates its 70th anniversary, Valentine’s Day offers a reminder that the university’s impact goes far beyond academics.
From chance meetings in museums to facilitating involvement on a close-knit campus, USF is also a place where Bulls fall in love, get married, and build lives together.
🔗 Read three USF love stories that stretch across campuses and generations: ow.ly/IvAF50YbTrQ
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What started as a small charter class of 24 students tucked into a corner lab in the old Science Center has evolved into Florida's top-ranked medical school — now thriving in a cutting-edge, 13-story facility on Tampa's vibrant Water Street.
As #USF celebrates 70 years, we reflect on how the @USFHealth Morsani College of Medicine has helped shape the university's legacy.
🔗 Read more: ow.ly/PC3g50XWVLP
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As #USF celebrates its 70th anniversary, members of the charter class reflect on the university’s remarkable rise from sandy paths and a handful a buildings to a nationally recognized research institution.
From Student ID No. 0001 to our first graduating class of 326 students, their stories capture the spirit that built USF.
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At Fall 2025 Commencement, #USF will award more than 4,100 degrees to undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students.🤘
@USF_Pres Law will preside over all ceremonies, which will be held at the @yuenglingcenter this weekend. #USFgrad🎓 ow.ly/9qzA50XFGaE
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At only 21 years old, Ednecia Nelson was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Six years later, she isn’t just a survivor — she’s thriving.
This weekend, Nelson will walk across the commencement stage and receive her bachelor’s degree in public health. After that, she’ll continue working with dementia patients at the Tampa Bay memory care facility where she’s currently employed.
And her ultimate goal? To eventually open a memory care facility of her own. #USFgrad 🎓
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After surviving a devastating car accident in 2018 that left him with a traumatic brain injury, Michael Murren was diagnosed with aphasia and told by doctors he’d never live on his own.
Fast forward to this weekend: the 25-year-old will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and head to New York City to join Deloitte, one of the world’s leading professional services firms.
His message to anyone facing challenges is clear and powerful: “Believe in yourself.” #USFgrad 🎓🤘
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A teen mom at 15, Passionate Jacobs’ journey to #USF has been anything but easy.
Before enrolling, she earned her GED, served in the U.S. Army National Guard, learned multiple trades, and even wrote a children’s book. And this weekend, the 36-year-old mother of two will accomplish a lifelong priority — earning her bachelor’s degree.
“It’s going to feel amazing to walk across that stage and be handed my diploma,” Jacobs said. “It goes to show that I can accomplish everything I put my mind to.” #USFgrad🎓
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