USF Foundation Board welcomes new members
The USF Foundation Board of Directors recently welcomed three dynamic new members to advance its mission of inspiring philanthropy and stewarding resources that support USF’s pursuit of excellence.
USF Unveils Ruben Ledesma, Jr. Motorsport Center
The University of South Florida marked the unveiling of the Ruben Ledesma, Jr. Motorsport Center, the newly renovated headquarters for Bulls Racing, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 30.
The Science of Giving: Biologist Honors Late Wife with Gift to OLLI
After a distinguished career in research biology, John Hassell found renewed purpose through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at USF—a place his late wife Florence encouraged him to join after retirement. In her memory, Hassell established the Florence Pollock Hassell Endowment, starting with a $60,000 gift and an estate pledge that will grow the fund to $1 million. His generosity ensures OLLI’s future while honoring a lifelong partnership rooted in love, learning, and shared discovery.
$3M Gift Recognizes Neurosurgical Excellence at USF Health
President Emerita Judy Genshaft and Steve Greenbaum’s $3 million gift establishes endowed chair and supports neurosurgery faculty, research and resident education at USF.
From Love Story to Legacy
This story follows Andy and Eileen Hafer from their unexpected meeting as USF students to their enduring legacy of philanthropy and community-building. Lifelong supporters of the university, the Hafers have contributed both service and transformational gifts, including their recent $1.75 million investment to launch the Hafer THRIVE Entrepreneurship Program at the Nault Center. Their commitment aims to remove barriers for student innovators, provide seed funding, and strengthen Tampa’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem—continuing their belief in connection, opportunity, and lifting others up.