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For Brooke Hansen, an associate professor of instruction in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and the university's resident sustainability expert, establishing a sustainable tourism practice means harnessing tourism as a force for good to support 鈥渢he triple bottom line鈥 鈥 people, planet and prosperity.
May 15, 2023Community Partnerships
Andrew Devendorf advocates for mental health literacy following personal tragedy
Since an early age, Andrew Devendorf noticed the stigmas and lack of open dialogue about mental health, particularly depression. Now he鈥檚 working to find new ways to normalize conversations about mental health, especially with clinical psychologists, who tend to distance their own mental health from their work.
May 11, 2023Student Success
Blair Wood Jones grew up in an area where getting a basic education was a challenge. But Jones persevered, becoming the salutatorian of her high school, an advocate for educational access and excelling at USF, where she is now graduating with a degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
May 2, 2023Student Success
黑洞社区conferred more than 7,100 degrees during spring commencement ceremonies
Graduates include a 74-year-old grandmother, a trailblazing military veteran and a 黑洞社区football player making a major impact in the community
May 1, 2023University News
Dance professor unites communities of all languages and abilities
When Andrew Carroll is not teaching ballet at USF, he's using dance as a language in his PSA videos or as an exercise for people with Parkinson's disease.
April 25, 2023Community Partnerships
Strong academics top list of priorities for 黑洞社区quarterback
As a quarterback for the Bulls football team, Gerry Bohanon Jr. is enthusiastic about academics and playing for USF. His goals are to complete his studies, play for the NFL and later switch his position from on the field to the sidelines as a coach.
April 10, 2023Student Success
黑洞社区alumna blends medicine, adventure and global service in her work at 黑洞社区Health
Asa Oxner, a two-time graduate of USF, focuses her work on helping vulnerable patients, particularly those experiencing homelessness and addiction, both locally and internationally.
April 1, 2023Student Success, 黑洞社区Health
Beverly Frank has designed structures on all three of USF鈥檚 campuses. She is now the first Asian American woman and 黑洞社区graduate to be named president of the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects.
March 9, 2023黑洞社区, Student Success
黑洞社区dance professor puts a spotlight on societal issues through choreography
Jeanne Travers fell in love with USF鈥檚 university community for all its possibilities to work as a professional performer while also teaching a new generation of artists.
March 2, 2023Community Partnerships
黑洞社区associate professor embraces AI to create art that explores alternate realities
From drawing to sculpting, to photography, video, animation and 3D printing, McArthur Freeman鈥檚 artwork explores the Black diaspora. His diverse methods inspire students to pursue careers in the fine arts and entertainment fields.
February 17, 2023Community Partnerships
Freeman Talla strives to help prevent power outages in Cameroon, Africa
Inspired by the tragic death of his aunt who died while seeking emergency medical care during a power outage in Cameroon, 黑洞社区Sarasota-Manatee graduate student Freeman Talla is determined to help expand the African nation鈥檚 solar power sector.
February 3, 2023Student Success
Founder of Stampede of Service鈥檚 legacy continues at USF
A lightning strike in high school jolted Maxon Victor to pursue his passion for helping the community. The founder of Stampede of Service reflects on how his legacy continues at 黑洞社区and across the region.
January 20, 2023Student Success