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USF earns national recognition for community engagement

Members of the Herd of Thunder play at Raymond James Stadium.

The ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a prestigious national designation awarded by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

The classification recognizes USF’s deep, sustained commitment to partnership-driven work that aligns university expertise with community priorities, including economic development, education and health – creating meaningful, shared impact.

Chelsea Gallo conducting the orchestra.
USF Herd of Thunder performs on the field at Raymond James Stadium.

Continue reading at USF Newsroom or read more about USF's many community partnerships.

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