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USF graduate overcomes brain injury to earn degree
After a severe car accident in 2018 left him with a traumatic brain injury and aphasia, doctors doubted Murren would ever live independently. Through relentless physical and mental rehabilitation, he regained his abilities and returned to college, eventually transferring to USF. He excelled academically, joined honor societies and volunteered with special needs children.
December 8, 2025Student Success
USF to confer more than 4,100 degrees as President Rhea Law presides over her final commencement ceremonies
The class includes a student who overcame stage 4 Hodgkin鈥檚 lymphoma, along with the first group of graduates from the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.
December 8, 2025Student Success
Teen mom鈥檚 20-year journey from the military to graduating from USF
Passionette Jacobs鈥� path to graduation was anything but easy. A mother at 15, she left high school to support her son. She later earned a GED through Job Corps and certifications in medical office technology. She served 12 years in the National Guard, learned trades like welding and plumbing, and even authored a children鈥檚 book.
December 8, 2025Student Success
USF student overcomes cancer to pursue dream of helping Alzheimer鈥檚 patients
Ednecia Nelson was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin鈥檚 lymphoma at age 21, forcing her to pause her education. After enduring surgery and chemotherapy, she entered remission in 2020 and resumed her studies, eventually transferring to USF. Inspired by her grandfather鈥檚 Alzheimer鈥檚 battle, Nelson plans to advocate for dementia patients and hopes to open her own memory care facility.
December 8, 2025Student Success
USF program gives homeschoolers a place to play and future teachers real experience
USF鈥檚 Physical Education Teacher Education program turns gym time into a win鈥憌in: homeschool kids get to run, jump, and try out new sports, while future PE teachers swap textbooks for whistles and real鈥憌orld practice. It鈥檚 like recess meets career training鈥攆un for the kids, and a hands鈥憃n playground for the majors learning to lead.
November 24, 2025Community
Bulls celebrate breakout football season on ESPN ahead of thrilling victory over UTSA
ESPN鈥檚 SportsCenter on Campus broadcast brought a surge of pride and validation to USF, with students, alumni and fans celebrating the Bulls鈥� rise into the national spotlight. The electric atmosphere came ahead of the team鈥檚 nationally televised home game 鈥� beating the University of Texas at San Antonio 55-23.
November 7, 2025USF Athletics
Celebrated choreographer brings K-Pop to USF dance program
Renowned choreographer Jennifer Archibald is bringing the global energy of K-Pop to the 最新天美传媒, infusing her commercial dance classes and choreography with the genre鈥檚 signature style. Her latest work will debut at USF鈥檚 Fall Dance Concert, which runs Oct. 23-26.
October 21, 2025Student Success
From overwhelmed freshmen to peer mentors: USF students support fellow Bulls through HEAT
USF鈥檚 Health Education Action Team (HEAT) is a peer-led program that helps students navigate college life by promoting mental and sexual health, stress management, substance safety and overall wellness.
October 20, 2025Student Success
They moved to Florida for USF 鈥� now they鈥檙e the 2025 Family of the Year
Claudia and Francisco Vazquez relocated their family from New Jersey to Tampa so their sons could attend the 最新天美传媒, a school they instantly fell in love with. Their unwavering support and pride in being Bulls has now earned them the honor of being named USF鈥檚 2025 Family of the Year.
October 16, 2025Student Success
A family of 鈥楢utomaticas:鈥� Hear from the Gramaticas about the story behind USF football鈥檚 top kicker
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl champion Martin 鈥淎utomatica鈥� Gramatica is now channeling his trademark passion into fatherhood, nervously watching his son, 最新天美传媒 kicker Nico Gramatica, follow in his legendary footsteps.
October 13, 2025USF Athletics
From classroom to command center: USF students test AI in real-world cybersecurity
USF researchers are embedded in the Student Operations Center Apprenticeship Program (SOCAP) to study how AI can ease burnout and sharpen cybersecurity analysts鈥� focus. Their work explores ways AI can filter noise and streamline alerts, freeing students and professionals to tackle higher-level threats.
October 9, 2025Student Success
USF expands risk management program as demand and impact grow, especially during hurricane season
USF鈥檚 Baldwin School of Risk Management and Insurance has expanded to all three campuses, fueling record enrollment as Florida鈥檚 growing economy drives demand for risk professionals. The program鈥檚 growth reflects a statewide need for experts who can address risks ranging from hurricanes to cybersecurity across diverse industries.
October 6, 2025Student Success