University of South Florida - Sarasota-Manatee
University of South Florida - Sarasota-Manatee
04/09/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/09/2024 23:31
Campus Insider | September 2024
Campus Insider | September 2024
- September 4, 2024
- Campus News, Events, Research, Students
Welcome to the September edition of Campus Insider, a monthly newsletter from the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, featuring exciting university news, research and stories of impact.
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USF Sarasota-Manatee opens new Campus Student Center and Atala Residence Hall
Dignitaries cut the ribbon for the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee's new Campus Student Center and Atala Residence Hall - and for a new era in USF's nearly five-decade history in the region.
USF hits record capacity as students move into new residence hall at Sarasota-Manatee campus
Friday marked a historic day for USF Sarasota-Manatee. By 9 a.m., the campus was buzzing with excitement as leadership welcomed the first students to the Campus Student Center and Atala Residence Hall.
New class enters USF with an impressive academic profile
More than 68,00 students applied to USF for the 2024-2025 academic year. Enrollment remains strong, bucking national trends and in spite of FAFSA challenges.
New student governors will leverage new building to enhance student life
USF Sarasota-Manatee students elected Gov. Spence Gerber and Lt. Gov. Alexandra López to lead student government on the campus, which celebrated the grand opening of a new Campus Student Center and Atala Hall in August. Gerber and López plan to leverage the new, 100,000 square-foot building to strengthen connections between students who live on and off campus.
USF welcomes accomplished group of nearly 300 new faculty
USF is bolstering its reputation as a top research university by welcoming 291 new faculty members-a 29% increase from last year-who join an already outstanding academic community, drawn by USF's membership in the AAU.
Sarasota foundation providing scholarships for students in new educational leadership program at USF Sarasota-Manatee
A local scholarship fund has awarded $7,500 to Grow Your Teacher Leadership (GOYTL) Academy, a graduate certificate program offered through the USF College of Education to help Manatee County teachers become leaders from within their classrooms and help bolster student success.
Manatee Community Foundation gift supports USF College of Education teacher leadership academy
A local scholarship fund has awarded $7,500 to Grow Your Teacher Leadership (GOYTL) Academy, a graduate certificate program offered through the USF College of Education to help Manatee County teachers become leaders from within their classrooms and help bolster student success.
USF Sarasota-Manatee to host Women In Business Summit
The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee is hosting a Women In Business Summit. Presented by Bank of America, the summit will serve as a networking opportunity for students and community members interested in entrepreneurship, leadership and other business topics.
USF to commemorate 23rd anniversary of 9/11 attacks in ceremony at Sarasota-Manatee campus
Organizer Carlos Moreira said the 9/11 ceremony highlights the continued importance of commemorating the lives lost on 9/11 and honoring the firefighters, police officers, paramedics and other first responders, as well as members of the military, for their service to their communities and to the nation.
USF recognized by Forbes as one of Florida's top employers, best among state universities
Forbes surveyed more than 160,000 employees working for companies with at least 500 people within the United States. The recognition further energizes USF's ongoing efforts to recruit, reward and retain the nation's most talented workforce.
How USF's Center for Career & Professional Development set me on a path to success
The Center for Career & Professional Development marked the beginning of Yadyra Guzman's professional journey. With the guidance of a career coach, the junior marketing major landed a position working for the Office of University Communications and Marketing.
I AM STEM, a daylong, virtual symposium co-hosted by USF, will give academic and industry leaders the opportunity to share ideas on how to improve accessibility and success in STEM fields.
Join the USF Nault Center for Entrepreneurship on Thursday, Sept. 26 for an exclusive talk with entrepreneur Pete Petersen, co-founder of Dealers United, a social advertising agency for the automotive industry, and BuyerBridge, a platform helping businesses manage, deploy and scale advertising campaigns. Secure your spot today to hear Pete's inspiring success story.
Brunch on the Bay, the annual marquee fundraiser, is set for Sunday, Nov. 3. The philanthropic event will again support student scholarships and campus initiatives. Tickets are on sale now.