/news/Recent posts from ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøNewsen-usThu, 19 Sep 2024 17:54:13 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-2600-degrees-during-summer-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-3.aspxGraduates included a legacy student whose grandmother was part of USF's charter class, a student veteran who served in Afghanistan and a Peace Corps recruiter who speaks four languages.Sat, 03 Aug 2024 13:11:13 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøconfers more than 2,600 degrees during summer commencement ceremoniesGraduates included a legacy student whose grandmother was part of USF's charter class, a student veteran who served in Afghanistan and a Peace Corps recruiter who speaks four languages.Students walks across the commencement stage with his arms in the air/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-2600-degrees-during-summer-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-3.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Commencement,MyUSF,One USF/news/2024/usf-honors-community-leaders-at-commencement-ceremonies.aspxCommencement is the time for ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøto bestow some of its highest honors to outstanding individuals who have made essential contributions to the university and the community. This spring, the individuals selected represent the university’s many collaborations in health care and economic development.Wed, 01 May 2024 08:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøhonors community leaders at commencement ceremoniesCommencement is the time for ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøto bestow some of its highest honors to outstanding individuals who have made essential contributions to the university and the community. This spring, the individuals selected represent the university’s many collaborations in health care and economic development.John Couris in front of University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø seal/news/2024/usf-honors-community-leaders-at-commencement-ceremonies.aspxUniversity NewsCommencement,Donna Smith/news/2024/spring-2024-commencement.aspxGraduates in the May 2-5 ceremonies include a brain cancer survivor, a 17-year-old student of Ukrainian heritage and a third-generation ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøstudent.Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:45:04 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøto confer more than 7,000 degrees during spring commencement ceremoniesGraduates in the May 2-5 ceremonies include a brain cancer survivor, a 17-year-old student of Ukrainian heritage and a third-generation ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøstudent.Graphic says 132nd commencement convocation spring 2024/news/2024/spring-2024-commencement.aspxUniversity NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,Daphne Kotschessa Almodovar,Kevin Watler/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-4400-degrees-during-fall-commencement.aspxGraduates include student veterans, a mother-daughter earning their degrees at the same time and a future engineer with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder graduating with a near-perfect GPA.Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøconferred more than 4,400 degrees during fall commencementGraduates include student veterans, a mother-daughter earning their degrees at the same time and a future engineer with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder graduating with a near-perfect GPA.Graphic says "131st commencement convocation, fall 2023"/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-4400-degrees-during-fall-commencement.aspxStudent Success,University NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,Daphne Kotschessa Almodovar,Kevin Watler,MyUSF/news/2023/usf-adds-eco-friendly-flair-to-commencement.aspxGraduates and guests attending fall commencement will see some enhancements to regalia, stage design and programs – many of which were made with sustainability in mind.Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøadds eco-friendly flair to commencementGraduates and guests attending fall commencement will see some enhancements to regalia, stage design and programs – many of which were made with sustainability in mind.three usf grads in full regalia smile at the camera/news/2023/usf-adds-eco-friendly-flair-to-commencement.aspxUniversity NewsCommencement,Donna Smith/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-2400-degrees-during-summer-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-5.aspxGraduates include a Ukrainian student who relocated to the U.S., an 18 year old and a student who is pursuing a career in social work after growing up in the foster care system.Mon, 31 Jul 2023 09:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøawards more than 2,400 degrees during summer commencement ceremoniesGraduates include a Ukrainian student who relocated to the U.S., an 18 year old and a student who is pursuing a career in social work after growing up in the foster care system.Students at commencement give "Go Bulls" hand signal/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-2400-degrees-during-summer-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-5.aspxStudent Success,University NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,Daphne Kotschessa Almodovar,Kevin Watler,MyUSF/news/2022/usf-fall-2022-graduates-include-a-ukranian-student-whose-family-was-displaced-by-war.aspxºÚ¶´ÉçÇøfall 2022 graduates include a Ukrainian student whose family was displaced by war and a student impacted by Hurricane Ian.Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø celebrates more than 4,500 new graduates during fall commencementºÚ¶´ÉçÇøfall 2022 graduates include a Ukrainian student whose family was displaced by war and a student impacted by Hurricane Ian.Graphic that says 128th commencement convocation/news/2022/usf-fall-2022-graduates-include-a-ukranian-student-whose-family-was-displaced-by-war.aspxStudent Success,University NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,MyUSF/news/2022/usf-to-confer-more-than-2700-degrees-during-summer-commencement-ceremonies.aspxGraduates included a 75-year-old civil rights activist earning a degree more than 55 years after starting at USF, a 23-year-old earning a doctorate in engineering and a veteran who overcame PTSD and a traumatic brain injury.Sat, 06 Aug 2022 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøconferred more than 2,700 degrees during summer commencement ceremoniesGraduates included a 75-year-old civil rights activist earning a degree more than 55 years after starting at USF, a 23-year-old earning a doctorate in engineering and a veteran who overcame PTSD and a traumatic brain injury.Woman waves hand during commencement with text that reads, "127th commencement convocation summer 2022"/news/2022/usf-to-confer-more-than-2700-degrees-during-summer-commencement-ceremonies.aspxStudent Success,University NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,MyUSF/news/2021/fall-commencement-2021.aspxThe University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø awarded more than 4,500 degrees during fall commencement. The ceremonies included recipients of approximately 3,433 undergraduate, 1,099 master’s and 181 doctoral degrees.Rocky D. BullWed, 08 Dec 2021 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøconferred more than 4,500 degrees during commencement ceremonies, Dec. 10-11The University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø awarded more than 4,500 degrees during fall commencement. The ceremonies included recipients of approximately 3,433 undergraduate, 1,099 master’s and 181 doctoral degrees.A photo of a ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøstudent's cap and tassle with the text "125th Commencement Convocation Fall 2021"/news/2021/fall-commencement-2021.aspxStudent Success,University NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement/news/2021/summer-2021-commencement.aspxThe University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø conferred approximately 3,000 degrees during summer commencement as ceremonies returned to the Yuengling Center in Tampa after being held at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg in the spring.Rocky D. BullWed, 18 Aug 2021 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøhonors summer 2021 class, along with graduates whose ceremonies were impacted by COVID-19, during Aug. 21-22 commencementThe University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø conferred approximately 3,000 degrees during summer commencement as ceremonies returned to the Yuengling Center in Tampa after being held at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg in the spring.A graphic showing students in their caps and gowns with the text '123rd Commencement Convocation Summer 2021'/news/2021/summer-2021-commencement.aspxCOVID-19,Student Success,University NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,MyUSF/news/2021/spring-2021-commencement.aspxThe University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø will hold in-person commencement ceremonies this weekend for the first time since December 2019, as COVID-19 forced ceremonies to be held virtually in spring, summer and fall of 2020. ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøPresident Steven Currall will preside over spring commencement ceremonies scheduled for 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.Rocky D. BullMon, 03 May 2021 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøreturns to in-person commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 8The University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø will hold in-person commencement ceremonies this weekend for the first time since December 2019, as COVID-19 forced ceremonies to be held virtually in spring, summer and fall of 2020. ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøPresident Steven Currall will preside over spring commencement ceremonies scheduled for 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.An aerial photograph of Tropicana Field with the text, 123 Commencement Convocation Spring 2021. /news/2021/spring-2021-commencement.aspxStudent Success,University NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,MyUSF/news/2021/03-17-important-update-spring-2021-commencement-plan.aspxAfter consulting with our experts from ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøHealth and university event management team, I’m pleased to inform you that we have modified our plan and will announce each graduate’s name during the ceremony and allow them to stand briefly to be recognized.Rocky D. BullWed, 17 Mar 2021 00:00:00 An important update to USF’s Spring 2021 Commencement planAfter consulting with our experts from ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøHealth and university event management team, I’m pleased to inform you that we have modified our plan and will announce each graduate’s name during the ceremony and allow them to stand briefly to be recognized.University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research University/news/2021/03-17-important-update-spring-2021-commencement-plan.aspxCommencement,Message from the President,President Steve Currall/news/2021/03-15-announcing-plans-spring-2021-commencement.aspxI am pleased to announce that our 123rd Commencement will be held in person this May at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. Ceremonies are tentatively scheduled for Friday, May 7 – Sunday, May 9, 2021.Rocky D. BullMon, 15 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Announcing plans for USF’s Spring 2021 CommencementI am pleased to announce that our 123rd Commencement will be held in person this May at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. Ceremonies are tentatively scheduled for Friday, May 7 – Sunday, May 9, 2021.University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research University/news/2021/03-15-announcing-plans-spring-2021-commencement.aspxCommencement,Message from the President,President Steve Currall/news/2021/usf-to-hold-in-person-commencement-ceremonies-this-spring.aspxThe University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø will host its first in-person commencement ceremonies since December 2019, as COVID-19 forced the ceremonies to be held virtually in spring, summer and fall of 2020. Ceremonies are tentatively scheduled for May 7-9.Rocky D. BullMon, 15 Mar 2021 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøto hold in-person commencement ceremonies this springThe University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø will host its first in-person commencement ceremonies since December 2019, as COVID-19 forced the ceremonies to be held virtually in spring, summer and fall of 2020. Ceremonies are tentatively scheduled for May 7-9.University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research University/news/2021/usf-to-hold-in-person-commencement-ceremonies-this-spring.aspxUniversity NewsCommencement/news/2020/usf-to-confer-more-than-5000-degrees-virtually-on-dec-12.aspxThe fall class includes a graduate making university history, a husband and wife graduating together and a 19 year old only one year removed from high school.Rocky D. BullMon, 07 Dec 2020 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøto confer more than 5,000 degrees virtually on Dec. 12The fall class includes a graduate making university history, a husband and wife graduating together and a 19 year old only one year removed from high school.A graphic stating 'Fall 2020, Virtual Commencement'/news/2020/usf-to-confer-more-than-5000-degrees-virtually-on-dec-12.aspxUniversity NewsBelieve in Bulls,Commencement/news/2020/usf-to-hold-virtual-commencement-ceremonies-on-august-8.aspxThe University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø will recognize thousands of summer graduates through virtual commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Aug. 8. Nearly 3,000 degrees will be conferred in the university’s second-ever virtual ceremonies, caused by restrictions on large gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic.Rocky D. BullMon, 03 Aug 2020 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøto hold virtual commencement ceremonies on Aug. 8The University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø will recognize thousands of summer graduates through virtual commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Aug. 8. Nearly 3,000 degrees will be conferred in the university’s second-ever virtual ceremonies, caused by restrictions on large gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic.A graphic that says 'Summer 2020 Virtual Commencement'/news/2020/usf-to-hold-virtual-commencement-ceremonies-on-august-8.aspxUniversity NewsCommencement/news/2020/tampa-bay-area-landmarks-lit-up-in-green-and-gold-to-honor-graduates.aspxWhile the coronavirus epidemic may have halted the University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø’s traditional commencement ceremonies, supporters from throughout the Tampa Bay region found creative ways to honor the spring graduating class of 2020.Rocky D. BullMon, 11 May 2020 00:00:00 Tampa Bay area landmarks lit up in green and gold to honor ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøgraduatesWhile the coronavirus epidemic may have halted the University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø’s traditional commencement ceremonies, supporters from throughout the Tampa Bay region found creative ways to honor the spring graduating class of 2020.The Skyway Bridge lit up in green and gold/news/2020/tampa-bay-area-landmarks-lit-up-in-green-and-gold-to-honor-graduates.aspxCOVID-19,University NewsCommencement,Coronavirus/news/2020/2020-usf-virtual-commencement-ceremonies.aspxºÚ¶´ÉçÇøPresident Steven Currall presides over ceremonies for campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee that includes the conferring of nearly 7,500 degrees. The spring 2020 class features 43 students who hold a perfect 4.0 GPA, 272 student veterans and graduates from 50 states and more than 100 nations. Of the degrees to be awarded, approximately 6,617 are from ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøin Tampa, 544 from ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøSt. Petersburg and 280 from ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøSarasota-Manatee.Rocky D. BullSat, 09 May 2020 09:00:00 2020 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøVirtual Commencement CeremoniesºÚ¶´ÉçÇøPresident Steven Currall presides over ceremonies for campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee that includes the conferring of nearly 7,500 degrees. The spring 2020 class features 43 students who hold a perfect 4.0 GPA, 272 student veterans and graduates from 50 states and more than 100 nations. Of the degrees to be awarded, approximately 6,617 are from ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøin Tampa, 544 from ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøSt. Petersburg and 280 from ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøSarasota-Manatee."Congradulations Spring 2020 Graduates" graphic. Green background with white lettering./news/2020/2020-usf-virtual-commencement-ceremonies.aspxCOVID-19,University NewsCommencement/news/2020/believe-in-bulls-spring-2020.aspxFor the first time in its history, the University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø will hold virtual commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 9, to recognize thousands of graduates who are unable to participate in traditional, in-person ceremonies due to the coronavirus outbreak. Here, you can read short stories about a few of those graduates and how they're shaping the future.Rocky D. BullThu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 Nearly 7,500 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇødegrees to be conferred virtually during May 9 ceremoniesFor the first time in its history, the University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø will hold virtual commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 9, to recognize thousands of graduates who are unable to participate in traditional, in-person ceremonies due to the coronavirus outbreak. Here, you can read short stories about a few of those graduates and how they're shaping the future.Spring 2020 Virtual Commencement Graphic/news/2020/believe-in-bulls-spring-2020.aspxºÚ¶´ÉçÇø,University NewsBelieve in Bulls,Commencement,Coronavirus/commencement/archive/about/spring-2020-postponement.aspxThe University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø announced plans to uniquely recognize the thousands of spring graduates who won’t be able to participate in traditional commencement ceremonies in May due to the coronavirus outbreak.External ArticleWed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøUpdates Spring Commencement PlansThe University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø announced plans to uniquely recognize the thousands of spring graduates who won’t be able to participate in traditional commencement ceremonies in May due to the coronavirus outbreak.A photo from a previous ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøcommencement ceremony/commencement/archive/about/spring-2020-postponement.aspxUniversity NewsCommencement,Coronavirus/news/2019/usf-fall-2019-graduates-include-two-grandfathers-in-their-80s.aspxThe University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø System will confer approximately 5,000 degrees during its 119th commencement convocation.Rocky D. BullMon, 09 Dec 2019 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøto Confer More Than 5,000 Degrees in Fall CommencementThe University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø System will confer approximately 5,000 degrees during its 119th commencement convocation.ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøgraduation ceremony/news/2019/usf-fall-2019-graduates-include-two-grandfathers-in-their-80s.aspxUniversity NewsCommencement/news/2019/president-steve-currall-to-lead-his-first-commencement-ceremonies.aspxNew University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø System President Steve Currall will lead his first commencement exercises during summer ceremonies held Aug. 3-4. Currall officially became USF’s seventh president on July 1. More than 3,200 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøSystem degrees will be conferred during a total of three ceremonies at the Yuengling Center in Tampa and the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, including graduates from 48 states and 79 nations.Rocky D. BullTue, 30 Jul 2019 00:00:00 President Steve Currall to Lead His First ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCommencement CeremoniesNew University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø System President Steve Currall will lead his first commencement exercises during summer ceremonies held Aug. 3-4. Currall officially became USF’s seventh president on July 1. More than 3,200 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøSystem degrees will be conferred during a total of three ceremonies at the Yuengling Center in Tampa and the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, including graduates from 48 states and 79 nations.Commencement 2019 Graphic/news/2019/president-steve-currall-to-lead-his-first-commencement-ceremonies.aspxUniversity NewsCommencement,President Steve Currallhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2019/05/10/mcom-welcomes-nations-newest-doctors-bids-farewell-to-usf-president-dr-genshaft/More than 1,000 friends and family of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøHealth senior medical students packed The Mahaffey Theatre to welcome the nation’s newest doctors and bid farewell to University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø System President Judy Genshaft.External ArticleMon, 13 May 2019 13:00:00 Morsani College of Medicine Welcomes Nation’s Newest Doctors & Bids Farewell to ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøPresidentMore than 1,000 friends and family of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøHealth senior medical students packed The Mahaffey Theatre to welcome the nation’s newest doctors and bid farewell to University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø System President Judy Genshaft.The 2019 Morsani College of Medicine graduating classhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2019/05/10/mcom-welcomes-nations-newest-doctors-bids-farewell-to-usf-president-dr-genshaft/ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøHealthCommencement,Morsani College of Medicine/news/2019/believe-in-bulls.aspxShort stories about a few of USF's incredible graduate and how they're shaping the future.Rocky D. BullThu, 25 Apr 2019 00:00:00 Believe in BullsShort stories about a few of USF's incredible graduate and how they're shaping the future.Believe in Bulls: Short stories about a few of USF's incredible graduates and how they're shaping the future./news/2019/believe-in-bulls.aspxºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCommencement/news/2019/president-judy-genshaft-leads-her-final-usf-commencement-ceremonies.aspxWith about 7,500 degrees conferred, the Spring 2019 graduating class is the largest in ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøSystem history. For President Judy Genshaft, it also represents the final class of her distinguished 19-year tenure where she has conferred more than 210,000 degrees.Rocky D. BullThu, 25 Apr 2019 00:00:00 President Judy Genshaft Leads Her Final ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCommencement CeremoniesWith about 7,500 degrees conferred, the Spring 2019 graduating class is the largest in ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøSystem history. For President Judy Genshaft, it also represents the final class of her distinguished 19-year tenure where she has conferred more than 210,000 degrees.A view of commencement in the Yuengling Center./news/2019/president-judy-genshaft-leads-her-final-usf-commencement-ceremonies.aspxUniversity NewsCommencement,President Judy Genshaft/news/2018/usf-system-confers-nearly-5000-degrees-fall-commencement.aspxTampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, entrepreneur Kate Tiedemann to be honored during commencement ceremonies.Rocky D. BullMon, 03 Dec 2018 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøSystem Confers Nearly 5,000 Degrees in Fall CommencementTampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, entrepreneur Kate Tiedemann to be honored during commencement ceremonies.Students at commencement at Yuengling Center/news/2018/usf-system-confers-nearly-5000-degrees-fall-commencement.aspxUniversity NewsCommencement/news/2018/usf-celebrates-first-graduating-class-since-being-designated-preeminent-state-research-university.aspxNearly 3,000 University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø System students will be awarded degrees during the 115th commencement convocation Aug. 4-5.Rocky D. BullMon, 30 Jul 2018 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCelebrates First Graduating Class Since Being Designated as a Preeminent State Research UniversityNearly 3,000 University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø System students will be awarded degrees during the 115th commencement convocation Aug. 4-5.University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research University/news/2018/usf-celebrates-first-graduating-class-since-being-designated-preeminent-state-research-university.aspxUniversity NewsCommencement/news/2018/believe-in-bulls-spring-2018.aspxA collection of captivating and inspiring profiles from the University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø's 2018 Spring Graduating Class.Rocky D. BullThu, 26 Apr 2018 00:00:00 Believe in BullsA collection of captivating and inspiring profiles from the University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø's 2018 Spring Graduating Class.A ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøstudent in her cap and gown./news/2018/believe-in-bulls-spring-2018.aspxUniversity NewsBelieve in Bulls,Commencement