/news/Recent posts from 91ÊÓƵNewsen-usSat, 12 Apr 2025 06:19:43 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2024/student-speakers-shine-at-fall-commencement.aspxNearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are 91ÊÓƵalumni.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:46:35 91ÊÓƵgraduates celebrate unwavering support, resiliency during fall commencementNearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are 91ÊÓƵalumni.University of 91ÊÓƵ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/student-speakers-shine-at-fall-commencement.aspxStudent Success,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Design Art and Performance,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Pharmacy,College of Public Health,College of The Arts,Commencement,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,School of Aging Studies,School of Architecture and Community Design,School of Art & Art History,School of Geosciences,School of Goesciences,School of Hospitality and Tourism Management,School of Interdisciplinary Studies,School of Music,School of Public Affairs,School of Theatre & Dance/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-2600-degrees-during-summer-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-3.aspxGraduates included a legacy student whose grandmother was part of USF's charter class, a student veteran who served in Afghanistan and a Peace Corps recruiter who speaks four languages.Sat, 03 Aug 2024 13:11:13 91ÊÓƵconfers more than 2,600 degrees during summer commencement ceremoniesGraduates included a legacy student whose grandmother was part of USF's charter class, a student veteran who served in Afghanistan and a Peace Corps recruiter who speaks four languages.Students walks across the commencement stage with his arms in the air/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-2600-degrees-during-summer-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-3.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Commencement,MyUSF,One USF/news/2024/usf-honors-community-leaders-at-commencement-ceremonies.aspxCommencement is the time for 91ÊÓƵto bestow some of its highest honors to outstanding individuals who have made essential contributions to the university and the community. This spring, the individuals selected represent the university’s many collaborations in health care and economic development.Wed, 01 May 2024 08:00:00 91ÊÓƵhonors community leaders at commencement ceremoniesCommencement is the time for 91ÊÓƵto bestow some of its highest honors to outstanding individuals who have made essential contributions to the university and the community. This spring, the individuals selected represent the university’s many collaborations in health care and economic development.John Couris in front of University of 91ÊÓƵ seal/news/2024/usf-honors-community-leaders-at-commencement-ceremonies.aspxUniversity NewsCommencement,Donna Smith/news/2024/spring-2024-commencement.aspxGraduates in the May 2-5 ceremonies include a brain cancer survivor, a 17-year-old student of Ukrainian heritage and a third-generation 91ÊÓƵstudent.Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:45:04 91ÊÓƵto confer more than 7,000 degrees during spring commencement ceremoniesGraduates in the May 2-5 ceremonies include a brain cancer survivor, a 17-year-old student of Ukrainian heritage and a third-generation 91ÊÓƵstudent.Graphic says 132nd commencement convocation spring 2024/news/2024/spring-2024-commencement.aspxUniversity NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,Daphne Kotschessa Almodovar,Kevin Watler/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-4400-degrees-during-fall-commencement.aspxGraduates include student veterans, a mother-daughter earning their degrees at the same time and a future engineer with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder graduating with a near-perfect GPA.Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 91ÊÓƵconferred more than 4,400 degrees during fall commencementGraduates include student veterans, a mother-daughter earning their degrees at the same time and a future engineer with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder graduating with a near-perfect GPA.Graphic says "131st commencement convocation, fall 2023"/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-4400-degrees-during-fall-commencement.aspxStudent Success,University NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,Daphne Kotschessa Almodovar,Kevin Watler,MyUSF/news/2023/usf-adds-eco-friendly-flair-to-commencement.aspxGraduates and guests attending fall commencement will see some enhancements to regalia, stage design and programs – many of which were made with sustainability in mind.Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 91ÊÓƵadds eco-friendly flair to commencementGraduates and guests attending fall commencement will see some enhancements to regalia, stage design and programs – many of which were made with sustainability in mind.three usf grads in full regalia smile at the camera/news/2023/usf-adds-eco-friendly-flair-to-commencement.aspxUniversity NewsCommencement,Donna Smith/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-2400-degrees-during-summer-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-5.aspxGraduates include a Ukrainian student who relocated to the U.S., an 18 year old and a student who is pursuing a career in social work after growing up in the foster care system.Mon, 31 Jul 2023 09:00:00 91ÊÓƵawards more than 2,400 degrees during summer commencement ceremoniesGraduates include a Ukrainian student who relocated to the U.S., an 18 year old and a student who is pursuing a career in social work after growing up in the foster care system.Students at commencement give "Go Bulls" hand signal/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-2400-degrees-during-summer-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-5.aspxStudent Success,University NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,Daphne Kotschessa Almodovar,Kevin Watler,MyUSF/news/2022/usf-fall-2022-graduates-include-a-ukranian-student-whose-family-was-displaced-by-war.aspx91ÊÓƵfall 2022 graduates include a Ukrainian student whose family was displaced by war and a student impacted by Hurricane Ian.Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 University of 91ÊÓƵ celebrates more than 4,500 new graduates during fall commencement91ÊÓƵfall 2022 graduates include a Ukrainian student whose family was displaced by war and a student impacted by Hurricane Ian.Graphic that says 128th commencement convocation/news/2022/usf-fall-2022-graduates-include-a-ukranian-student-whose-family-was-displaced-by-war.aspxStudent Success,University NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,MyUSF/news/2022/usf-to-confer-more-than-2700-degrees-during-summer-commencement-ceremonies.aspxGraduates included a 75-year-old civil rights activist earning a degree more than 55 years after starting at USF, a 23-year-old earning a doctorate in engineering and a veteran who overcame PTSD and a traumatic brain injury.Sat, 06 Aug 2022 00:00:00 91ÊÓƵconferred more than 2,700 degrees during summer commencement ceremoniesGraduates included a 75-year-old civil rights activist earning a degree more than 55 years after starting at USF, a 23-year-old earning a doctorate in engineering and a veteran who overcame PTSD and a traumatic brain injury.Woman waves hand during commencement with text that reads, "127th commencement convocation summer 2022"/news/2022/usf-to-confer-more-than-2700-degrees-during-summer-commencement-ceremonies.aspxStudent Success,University NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,MyUSF/news/2021/summer-2021-commencement.aspxThe University of 91ÊÓƵ conferred approximately 3,000 degrees during summer commencement as ceremonies returned to the Yuengling Center in Tampa after being held at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg in the spring.Rocky D. BullWed, 18 Aug 2021 00:00:00 91ÊÓƵhonors summer 2021 class, along with graduates whose ceremonies were impacted by COVID-19, during Aug. 21-22 commencementThe University of 91ÊÓƵ conferred approximately 3,000 degrees during summer commencement as ceremonies returned to the Yuengling Center in Tampa after being held at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg in the spring.A graphic showing students in their caps and gowns with the text '123rd Commencement Convocation Summer 2021'/news/2021/summer-2021-commencement.aspxCOVID-19,Student Success,University NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,MyUSF/news/2021/spring-2021-commencement.aspxThe University of 91ÊÓƵ will hold in-person commencement ceremonies this weekend for the first time since December 2019, as COVID-19 forced ceremonies to be held virtually in spring, summer and fall of 2020. 91ÊÓƵPresident Steven Currall will preside over spring commencement ceremonies scheduled for 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.Rocky D. BullMon, 03 May 2021 00:00:00 91ÊÓƵreturns to in-person commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 8The University of 91ÊÓƵ will hold in-person commencement ceremonies this weekend for the first time since December 2019, as COVID-19 forced ceremonies to be held virtually in spring, summer and fall of 2020. 91ÊÓƵPresident Steven Currall will preside over spring commencement ceremonies scheduled for 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.An aerial photograph of Tropicana Field with the text, 123 Commencement Convocation Spring 2021. /news/2021/spring-2021-commencement.aspxStudent Success,University NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,MyUSF/news/2021/03-17-important-update-spring-2021-commencement-plan.aspxAfter consulting with our experts from 91ÊÓƵHealth and university event management team, I’m pleased to inform you that we have modified our plan and will announce each graduate’s name during the ceremony and allow them to stand briefly to be recognized.Rocky D. BullWed, 17 Mar 2021 00:00:00 An important update to USF’s Spring 2021 Commencement planAfter consulting with our experts from 91ÊÓƵHealth and university event management team, I’m pleased to inform you that we have modified our plan and will announce each graduate’s name during the ceremony and allow them to stand briefly to be recognized.University of 91ÊÓƵ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2021/03-17-important-update-spring-2021-commencement-plan.aspxCommencement,Message from the President,President Steve Currall/news/2021/03-15-announcing-plans-spring-2021-commencement.aspxI am pleased to announce that our 123rd Commencement will be held in person this May at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. Ceremonies are tentatively scheduled for Friday, May 7 – Sunday, May 9, 2021.Rocky D. BullMon, 15 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Announcing plans for USF’s Spring 2021 CommencementI am pleased to announce that our 123rd Commencement will be held in person this May at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. Ceremonies are tentatively scheduled for Friday, May 7 – Sunday, May 9, 2021.University of 91ÊÓƵ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2021/03-15-announcing-plans-spring-2021-commencement.aspxCommencement,Message from the President,President Steve Currall/news/2021/usf-to-hold-in-person-commencement-ceremonies-this-spring.aspxThe University of 91ÊÓƵ will host its first in-person commencement ceremonies since December 2019, as COVID-19 forced the ceremonies to be held virtually in spring, summer and fall of 2020. Ceremonies are tentatively scheduled for May 7-9.Rocky D. BullMon, 15 Mar 2021 00:00:00 91ÊÓƵto hold in-person commencement ceremonies this springThe University of 91ÊÓƵ will host its first in-person commencement ceremonies since December 2019, as COVID-19 forced the ceremonies to be held virtually in spring, summer and fall of 2020. Ceremonies are tentatively scheduled for May 7-9.University of 91ÊÓƵ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2021/usf-to-hold-in-person-commencement-ceremonies-this-spring.aspxUniversity NewsCommencement/news/2020/usf-to-confer-more-than-5000-degrees-virtually-on-dec-12.aspxThe fall class includes a graduate making university history, a husband and wife graduating together and a 19 year old only one year removed from high school.Rocky D. BullMon, 07 Dec 2020 00:00:00 91ÊÓƵto confer more than 5,000 degrees virtually on Dec. 12The fall class includes a graduate making university history, a husband and wife graduating together and a 19 year old only one year removed from high school.A graphic stating 'Fall 2020, Virtual Commencement'/news/2020/usf-to-confer-more-than-5000-degrees-virtually-on-dec-12.aspxUniversity NewsBelieve in Bulls,Commencement/news/2020/usf-to-hold-virtual-commencement-ceremonies-on-august-8.aspxThe University of 91ÊÓƵ will recognize thousands of summer graduates through virtual commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Aug. 8. Nearly 3,000 degrees will be conferred in the university’s second-ever virtual ceremonies, caused by restrictions on large gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic.Rocky D. BullMon, 03 Aug 2020 00:00:00 91ÊÓƵto hold virtual commencement ceremonies on Aug. 8The University of 91ÊÓƵ will recognize thousands of summer graduates through virtual commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Aug. 8. Nearly 3,000 degrees will be conferred in the university’s second-ever virtual ceremonies, caused by restrictions on large gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic.A graphic that says 'Summer 2020 Virtual Commencement'/news/2020/usf-to-hold-virtual-commencement-ceremonies-on-august-8.aspxUniversity NewsCommencement/news/2020/tampa-bay-area-landmarks-lit-up-in-green-and-gold-to-honor-graduates.aspxWhile the coronavirus epidemic may have halted the University of 91ÊÓƵ’s traditional commencement ceremonies, supporters from throughout the Tampa Bay region found creative ways to honor the spring graduating class of 2020.Rocky D. BullMon, 11 May 2020 00:00:00 Tampa Bay area landmarks lit up in green and gold to honor 91ÊÓƵgraduatesWhile the coronavirus epidemic may have halted the University of 91ÊÓƵ’s traditional commencement ceremonies, supporters from throughout the Tampa Bay region found creative ways to honor the spring graduating class of 2020.The Skyway Bridge lit up in green and gold/news/2020/tampa-bay-area-landmarks-lit-up-in-green-and-gold-to-honor-graduates.aspxCOVID-19,University NewsCommencement,Coronavirus/news/2020/2020-usf-virtual-commencement-ceremonies.aspx91ÊÓƵPresident Steven Currall presides over ceremonies for campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee that includes the conferring of nearly 7,500 degrees. The spring 2020 class features 43 students who hold a perfect 4.0 GPA, 272 student veterans and graduates from 50 states and more than 100 nations. Of the degrees to be awarded, approximately 6,617 are from 91ÊÓƵin Tampa, 544 from 91ÊÓƵSt. Petersburg and 280 from 91ÊÓƵSarasota-Manatee.Rocky D. BullSat, 09 May 2020 09:00:00 2020 91ÊÓƵVirtual Commencement Ceremonies91ÊÓƵPresident Steven Currall presides over ceremonies for campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee that includes the conferring of nearly 7,500 degrees. The spring 2020 class features 43 students who hold a perfect 4.0 GPA, 272 student veterans and graduates from 50 states and more than 100 nations. Of the degrees to be awarded, approximately 6,617 are from 91ÊÓƵin Tampa, 544 from 91ÊÓƵSt. Petersburg and 280 from 91ÊÓƵSarasota-Manatee."Congradulations Spring 2020 Graduates" graphic. Green background with white lettering./news/2020/2020-usf-virtual-commencement-ceremonies.aspxCOVID-19,University NewsCommencement/news/2020/believe-in-bulls-spring-2020.aspxFor the first time in its history, the University of 91ÊÓƵ will hold virtual commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 9, to recognize thousands of graduates who are unable to participate in traditional, in-person ceremonies due to the coronavirus outbreak. Here, you can read short stories about a few of those graduates and how they're shaping the future.Rocky D. BullThu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 Nearly 7,500 91ÊÓƵdegrees to be conferred virtually during May 9 ceremoniesFor the first time in its history, the University of 91ÊÓƵ will hold virtual commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 9, to recognize thousands of graduates who are unable to participate in traditional, in-person ceremonies due to the coronavirus outbreak. Here, you can read short stories about a few of those graduates and how they're shaping the future.Spring 2020 Virtual Commencement Graphic/news/2020/believe-in-bulls-spring-2020.aspx91ÊÓƵ,University NewsBelieve in Bulls,Commencement,Coronavirus/commencement/archive/about/spring-2020-postponement.aspxThe University of 91ÊÓƵ announced plans to uniquely recognize the thousands of spring graduates who won’t be able to participate in traditional commencement ceremonies in May due to the coronavirus outbreak.External ArticleWed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 91ÊÓƵUpdates Spring Commencement PlansThe University of 91ÊÓƵ announced plans to uniquely recognize the thousands of spring graduates who won’t be able to participate in traditional commencement ceremonies in May due to the coronavirus outbreak.A photo from a previous 91ÊÓƵcommencement ceremony/commencement/archive/about/spring-2020-postponement.aspxUniversity NewsCommencement,Coronavirus/news/2019/usf-fall-2019-graduates-include-two-grandfathers-in-their-80s.aspxThe University of 91ÊÓƵ System will confer approximately 5,000 degrees during its 119th commencement convocation.Rocky D. BullMon, 09 Dec 2019 00:00:00 91ÊÓƵto Confer More Than 5,000 Degrees in Fall CommencementThe University of 91ÊÓƵ System will confer approximately 5,000 degrees during its 119th commencement convocation.91ÊÓƵgraduation ceremony/news/2019/usf-fall-2019-graduates-include-two-grandfathers-in-their-80s.aspxUniversity NewsCommencement/news/2019/president-steve-currall-to-lead-his-first-commencement-ceremonies.aspxNew University of 91ÊÓƵ System President Steve Currall will lead his first commencement exercises during summer ceremonies held Aug. 3-4. Currall officially became USF’s seventh president on July 1. More than 3,200 91ÊÓƵSystem degrees will be conferred during a total of three ceremonies at the Yuengling Center in Tampa and the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, including graduates from 48 states and 79 nations.Rocky D. BullTue, 30 Jul 2019 00:00:00 President Steve Currall to Lead His First 91ÊÓƵCommencement CeremoniesNew University of 91ÊÓƵ System President Steve Currall will lead his first commencement exercises during summer ceremonies held Aug. 3-4. Currall officially became USF’s seventh president on July 1. More than 3,200 91ÊÓƵSystem degrees will be conferred during a total of three ceremonies at the Yuengling Center in Tampa and the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, including graduates from 48 states and 79 nations.Commencement 2019 Graphic/news/2019/president-steve-currall-to-lead-his-first-commencement-ceremonies.aspxUniversity NewsCommencement,President Steve Currallhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2019/05/10/mcom-welcomes-nations-newest-doctors-bids-farewell-to-usf-president-dr-genshaft/More than 1,000 friends and family of 91ÊÓƵHealth senior medical students packed The Mahaffey Theatre to welcome the nation’s newest doctors and bid farewell to University of 91ÊÓƵ System President Judy Genshaft.External ArticleMon, 13 May 2019 13:00:00 Morsani College of Medicine Welcomes Nation’s Newest Doctors & Bids Farewell to 91ÊÓƵPresidentMore than 1,000 friends and family of 91ÊÓƵHealth senior medical students packed The Mahaffey Theatre to welcome the nation’s newest doctors and bid farewell to University of 91ÊÓƵ System President Judy Genshaft.The 2019 Morsani College of Medicine graduating classhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2019/05/10/mcom-welcomes-nations-newest-doctors-bids-farewell-to-usf-president-dr-genshaft/91ÊÓƵHealthCommencement,Morsani College of Medicine/news/2019/believe-in-bulls.aspxShort stories about a few of USF's incredible graduate and how they're shaping the future.Rocky D. BullThu, 25 Apr 2019 00:00:00 Believe in BullsShort stories about a few of USF's incredible graduate and how they're shaping the future.Believe in Bulls: Short stories about a few of USF's incredible graduates and how they're shaping the future./news/2019/believe-in-bulls.aspx91ÊÓƵCommencement/news/2019/president-judy-genshaft-leads-her-final-usf-commencement-ceremonies.aspxWith about 7,500 degrees conferred, the Spring 2019 graduating class is the largest in 91ÊÓƵSystem history. For President Judy Genshaft, it also represents the final class of her distinguished 19-year tenure where she has conferred more than 210,000 degrees.Rocky D. BullThu, 25 Apr 2019 00:00:00 President Judy Genshaft Leads Her Final 91ÊÓƵCommencement CeremoniesWith about 7,500 degrees conferred, the Spring 2019 graduating class is the largest in 91ÊÓƵSystem history. For President Judy Genshaft, it also represents the final class of her distinguished 19-year tenure where she has conferred more than 210,000 degrees.A view of commencement in the Yuengling Center./news/2019/president-judy-genshaft-leads-her-final-usf-commencement-ceremonies.aspxUniversity NewsCommencement,President Judy Genshaft/news/2018/usf-system-confers-nearly-5000-degrees-fall-commencement.aspxTampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, entrepreneur Kate Tiedemann to be honored during commencement ceremonies.Rocky D. BullMon, 03 Dec 2018 00:00:00 91ÊÓƵSystem Confers Nearly 5,000 Degrees in Fall CommencementTampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, entrepreneur Kate Tiedemann to be honored during commencement ceremonies.Students at commencement at Yuengling Center/news/2018/usf-system-confers-nearly-5000-degrees-fall-commencement.aspxUniversity NewsCommencement/news/2018/usf-celebrates-first-graduating-class-since-being-designated-preeminent-state-research-university.aspxNearly 3,000 University of 91ÊÓƵ System students will be awarded degrees during the 115th commencement convocation Aug. 4-5.Rocky D. BullMon, 30 Jul 2018 00:00:00 91ÊÓƵCelebrates First Graduating Class Since Being Designated as a Preeminent State Research UniversityNearly 3,000 University of 91ÊÓƵ System students will be awarded degrees during the 115th commencement convocation Aug. 4-5.University of 91ÊÓƵ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2018/usf-celebrates-first-graduating-class-since-being-designated-preeminent-state-research-university.aspxUniversity NewsCommencement