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Tampa Union Station surrounded by students scanning the building

Tampa Union Station gets $6 million restoration — and »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË is driving it forward

The restoration of the historic Tampa Union Station is being shaped by »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË from every angle — led by School of Architecture and Community Design alumnus architect Jerel McCants, who developed his love of preservation while a student at the university, and guided by 3D scans produced by »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË’s Access 3D Lab.

June 27, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success

University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË: A Preeminent Research University

Children of fallen heroes prepare for college at »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË, supported by Special Operations Warrior Foundation

The University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË is hosting nearly 30 high school students who’ve lost a military parent in the line of duty to explore the college application process — all while forming bonds with peers who have experienced similar loss.

June 24, 2025Community Partnerships

University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË: A Preeminent Research University

How »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË helped kickstart skateboarding in Tampa Bay

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË’s impact on Tampa Bay skateboarding is undeniable. »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË embedded skateboarding into the area’s cultural DNA, designed the region’s first nationally known skatepark and helped the public recognize the sport’s historical value.

June 18, 2025Campus Life

University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË: A Preeminent Research University

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË student rocket team soars in national NASA competition

The University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË's Society of Aeronautics and Rocketry team completed a NASA Student Launch Competition and brought home an award for successfully designing and then sending a model rocket over 4,000 feet while transmitting data.

June 10, 2025Student Success

University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË: A Preeminent Research University

From orange groves to alma mater: »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË and Temple Terrace's shared history

Temple Terrace turned 100 years old on May 28. As »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË approaches its 70th anniversary, the two neighbors are more connected than ever, with shared projects, planning efforts and a vision for what the future holds.

May 28, 2025Community Partnerships

University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË: A Preeminent Research University

Spies, robots and dorm life: »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË set to welcome record number of summer campers

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË’s record-breaking lineup of 56 week-long educational summer camps provides hands-on experiences in robotics, culinary arts, archaeology, LEGO engineering, Esports, filmmaking, hospitality and emergency response.

May 19, 2025Community Partnerships

University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË: A Preeminent Research University

Behind the horns: Meet the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË students who were Rocky D. Bull

For years, they hid in plain sight, lifting spirits and energizing crowds as the university’s beloved mascot, Rocky D. Bull. Now that they’ve graduated, three Rockys are allowed to take off the mask and share what it’s really like to be the face of »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË.

May 12, 2025Student Success, »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Athletics

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»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË confers more than 7,700 degrees during spring commencement ceremonies

Graduates included a mother and son earning their degrees, a cancer survivor who never gave up on her educational goal and twin sisters who created thriving startups, winning awards along the way to fuel their entrepreneurial journeys.

May 12, 2025Student Success, University News

University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË: A Preeminent Research University

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË siblings bring TEDx back to Tampa, inspire with ‘Lift As You Climb’ theme

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË siblings Harikrishna and Krishna Patel curated a TEDx Talk at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa. Their effort, shaped in part by unexpected leadership roles on a global stage, received support from a team of 50, half of whom were »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË students and alumni.

May 5, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success, »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË in the News

University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË: A Preeminent Research University

Rozeth Aquino

Before she ever held a blueprint, Rozeth Aquino held Legos and a dream of becoming a dentist. But the hands-on creativity she loved led her to architecture.

May 2, 2025Student Success

University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË: A Preeminent Research University

Lisa Patterson

A former high school dropout, Lisa Patterson overcame self-doubt to achieve her goal of earning a college degree.

May 2, 2025Student Success

University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË: A Preeminent Research University

Tammy and Bennett Moscato

Mother and son Tammy and Bennett Moscato attended »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË together. Now, they are both graduating this spring.

May 2, 2025Student Success

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