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Legacy of ‘the cool aunt’ inspires USF student’s path to graduation

Alyssa Duurloo refers to Danielle Card-Howe as “the cool aunt.”

While Card-Howe is, in fact, her aunt, she prefers to think of Duurloo more like a cousin.

“911’re only five years apart in age,” Card-Howe said, laughing. “Aunt makes me sound old.”

But Card-Howe’s influence on Duurloo is unmistakable.

“She’s the reason I chose USF,” Duurloo said.

When Duurloo walks across the stage at May’s commencement ceremony to receive her bachelor’s degree in graphic design, she will join USF’s global network of more than 400,000 graduates.

But, as USF celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, she will also become part of a growing tradition — multigenerational Bulls.

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