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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A life of acclaim and pain; a legacy of lasting generosity
While the late Nestor Castillo didn’t have any help to get through college, he wanted to do something to make it easier for students to pursue their dreams. His gift of $3.7 million, made through his trust, will establish scholarships in perpetuity for students like him so they won’t have to shoulder the financial debt he faced.
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Endowed scholarship from USF Sarasota-Manatee regional chancellor gives students the world
As regional chancellor of the University of South Florida’s Sarasota-Manatee campus, Karen Holbrook wants to make sure every student has the opportunity to study abroad. To that end, Holbrook and her husband, Jim, recently gave $25,000 to establish the Karen and James Holbrook Study Abroad Scholarship.
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MD Class of 2016 renames scholarship in memory of William Pearce
When William Pearce, MD '16, died in February, his USF Health Morsani College of Medicine classmates rallied to ensure his legacy as a physician, classmate and friend would continue to inspire. In May, they renamed the Class of 2016 scholarship in his honor.
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University of South Florida alumnus gives $10M to name the Nault Center for Entrepreneurship
This generous gift benefits the nationally ranked, campus-wide, interdisciplinary center in USF's Muma College of Business. The gift will bolster the center's efforts to spur innovation and shape tomorrow's business leaders.
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Connecting with the LGBTQ+ Community: USF Alumna Gives Two Impactful Gifts
Connecting is what Jamie Jenkins is all about, and not simply in her vast professional services network around the globe. The 1998 graduate of the USF Muma College of Business strives to do the same with causes close to her heart — and close to her home.
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A Celebration of Student Success
Co-sponsored by Michelle Turman, MA ’00, and Nicole Stokes Zolkos, ’03, both donors to the college and members of the Dean’s Advisory Council, the Student Success Celebration was a chance for faculty, staff and donors to hear directly from students how their generosity supported scholarship, international travel and research experiences.
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Together, two mothers and daughters make college dreams come true
The path to achieving a dream comes strewn with obstacles, and family can be a powerful source of inspiration, guidance and support. In a salute to Mother’s Day, here are two stories of mothers and daughters who provided that for one another. They also found extended family within the university community through the Black Leadership Network and Latino Scholarship Program, which offer mentorship, networking and workshops, along with financial assistance.
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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.
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