Three Scholarships, Boundless Opportunities
Although Frank Luscher had no affiliation with USF, he is a true friend of the university. Luscher's gift will leave a long-lasting legacy on student success, but more importantly, on the students he supported in achieving their academic dreams.
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Answering the Call
For WUSF, Cynthia Faulhaber’s commitment to keeping public radio freely accessible knows no bounds.
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A Beautiful Relationship for Brain Health Research
Recognizing the invaluable nature of USF research on healthy aging and prevention, Reliance Medical Centers recently gave $100,000 as the founding donors of the Optimal Aging and Brain Health Fund at USF College of Behavioral and Community Science.
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2020 Women in Leadership and Philanthropy Fall Symposium
The 2020 Women in Leadership & Philanthropy Fall Symposium premiered on Oct. 2. The virtual event was an ideal format to reflect on WLP’s 15th anniversary and the people and programs that make the organization an engine for change throughout the University of South Florida’s campuses and the Tampa Bay region.
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Bulls United for Students in Need
The COVID-19 pandemic may have been the impetus behind the USF United Support Fund, but the impact of the effort will be long term.
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For Love of the Profession
With their savings for their kids' college education virtually untouched, the Kundlas family have generously paid it forward for Morsani College of Medicine students to support the medical field.
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#BullsUnited In Action
With gifts of all sizes, ranging from $1 to $50,000, everyone from recent graduates to lifelong donors helped make #BullsUnited In Action a success.
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A Tribute to Terrell Sessums
Public servant. Bridge builder. Civic leader. Philanthropist. Famous throughout Florida, former state legislator Terrell Sessums is being remembered for all that and more.
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Tackling Food Insecurity During COVID-19
The Center for the Advancement of Food Security and Healthy Communities is joining #BullsUnited in Action with their HerdFunder project, “Tackling Food Insecurity During COVID-19,” with all the money raised supporting the hiring of students who will help conduct research.
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Memory of One Scientist Lives on Through Others
When Edith Wright Hartley passed away in 1993 at just 46, her family decided to establish a scholarship to honor her memory. While the endowment is managed by the DAR, the University of South Florida receives the funds each year to award to deserving students.
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Rhea F. Law, USF President
The growth and success of Tampa Bay is intrinsically linked with the growth and success of USF. There is so much potential, and the future is very bright.
- Quiet generosity, lasting impact
- Marine biology major dives into her passion
- Marine biology major dives into her passion
- Grateful engineering grad’s generous payback
- USF Giving Week 2025 breaks records in participation and number of causes supported
- $1M gift solidifies David C. Anchin Center as a hub for cutting-edge professional learning
- Centene Foundation invests in future of clinical social work through $300,000 grant to USF
- USF United Support Fund: Helping students weather the storms
- $1M gift solidifies David C. Anchin Center as a hub for cutting-edge professional learning
- Gift sets the stage for theater and dance students
- There's perfect harmony in USF concert hall's new name
Your Impact

USF is a member of the Association of American Universities, the most prestigious association in higher education.

You can find approximately 394,000 USF graduates worldwide.

U.S. News & World Report ranks USF #45 among public universities (2024).

USF leads the nation as the top producer of faculty Fulbright Scholars! Way to go Bulls!

U.S. News and World Report ranked USF Tampa as a Best College for Veterans (2023)

USF professors and students were awarded 314 patents over three years.

U.S. News & World Report ranks USF as the “best value” among all public universities in Florida (2023).

USF is home to approximately 50,000 students from 146 countries!

25% of USF students are first generation. Your support enables them to create a new cycle of education within their families.