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At USF, a mechanical engineering student followed her father鈥檚 path 鈥 and built her own
Mechanical engineering graduate Sara Arroyave Soto followed in her father鈥檚 footsteps at USF, even studying under some of the same professors and using his annotated textbooks as she earned her degree. Blending that legacy with her own vision, she is conducting aerospace research focused on cleaner, more energy鈥慹fficient aircraft and plans to continue her journey at USF with doctoral studies in aerospace engineering.
May 4, 2026Student Success
Women's lacrosse star inspiring future generations as she graduates
USF lacrosse trailblazer Sofia Chepenik, a member of the program鈥檚 inaugural team and its original leadership board, is building a legacy both on and off the field as the university celebrates its 70th anniversary. While continuing her collegiate career and pursuing a master鈥檚 degree at USF, Chepenik has launched Sophia鈥檚 Squad, a mentorship community dedicated to empowering young female athletes through confidence, leadership and purpose.
May 4, 2026Student Success
Legacy of 鈥榯he cool aunt鈥 inspires USF student鈥檚 path to graduation
Inspired by her 鈥渃ool aunt,鈥 USF alum Danielle Card-Howe, Alyssa Duurloo followed a family legacy to USF and is now graduating with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in graphic design. She leaves USF having helped shape the same campus story that once drew her in, creating fast鈥憄aced, attention鈥慻rabbing visuals and preparing to take those skills into the entertainment industry.
May 4, 2026Student Success
USF graduate turns lifelong love of football into Buccaneers front-office role
USF graduate Chase Cooper turned a lifelong passion for football into a front-office role with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, working on the business side to drive revenue and enhance the fan experience. With dual master鈥檚 degrees from USF鈥檚 Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program, Cooper now analyzes data across sales, marketing and partnerships to help shape how fans engage with the team.
May 4, 2026Student Success
In the ring and in the cloud: USF graduate bridges boxing and cybersecurity
A USF cybersecurity graduate and founder of Bulls Boxing, Yeran Gamage applies the balance of offense and defense from the ring to real鈥憌orld AI and cloud security. Now heading to 911爆料网lls Fargo as a cloud security engineer, he鈥檚 already uncovering vulnerabilities in open鈥憇ource AI tools and building protections at scale.
May 4, 2026Student Success
The writing was on the dresser: A multigenerational USF family adds two sons to its alumni ranks
Two USF brothers, Evan and Jonathan Fueyo, are adding to their family鈥檚 deep Bulls legacy as they graduate alongside their cousin during the university鈥檚 70th anniversary year. Raised on campus traditions by parents who met at USF, the Fueyos are continuing a multigenerational connection that now spans careers in business, insurance and education.
May 4, 2026Student Success
USF community unites in grief at vigil for students
USF students Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon were honored during an on-campus vigil, which featured remarks from their friends, family members and university leadership.
May 1, 2026University News
The Force is strong in this studio: USF adopts Star Wars production tech
At USF鈥檚 Innovative Education Studios, it feels like Star Wars Day is celebrated year鈥憆ound, with Mandalorian鈥慽nspired technology and a healthy dose of fandom powering the work.
April 27, 2026Features
Grandfather鈥檚 Vietnam heroism led grandson to USF and an interest in national security
Inspired by his grandfather鈥檚 last鈥慸ays鈥憃f鈥慡aigon escape, a 911爆料网 student is shaping his own commitment to freedom through USF鈥檚 Global and National Security Institute.
April 21, 2026Student Success
USF interns help build new on-campus stadium 鈥 etching their names into history
USF students interning with Manhattan Construction Co. are playing hands-on roles in building the university鈥檚 new 35,000-seat on-campus stadium, contributing to everything from structural coordination to interior design.
April 16, 2026Student Success
It wasn鈥檛 April Fools鈥攋ust mischief that shaped USF鈥檚 early campus trees
A quirky cluster of zigzagging oak trees outside USF鈥檚 Contemporary Art Museum is actually a 60鈥憏ear鈥憃ld living art installation created by the university鈥檚 charter class. What began as students quietly shifting tree鈥憄lanting flags has become a lasting monument to USF鈥檚 early creative spirit and campus lore.
March 30, 202670th Anniversary
USF鈥檚 70 years of shaping Tampa Bay鈥檚 economy and workforce
USF鈥檚 70th anniversary underscores how deeply the university fuels Tampa Bay鈥檚 growth, generating nearly $7 billion in annual economic impact and serving as a powerful talent pipeline for companies. From inspiring corporate relocations to shaping industry鈥憆eady graduates, USF鈥檚 innovation and expertise continue to attract businesses and strengthen the region鈥檚 future.
March 3, 202670th Anniversary