One Student. One Story. #ONEUSF
Elysa Goldberg reflects on her experience as a USF student during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even 170 miles away from the university, the generosity of the USF community during the #BullsUnited in Action campaign made her feel closer to USF than ever before.
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Planning Ahead, Way Ahead
J.B. Wright ’05 wanted to leave a legacy for the USF College of Engineering, which has taken the shape of $50,000 in his estate plan to create the J.B. Wright Scholarship Fund.
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Honoring Quincey Upshaw
After Quincey Davidsen Vierling Upshaw died of cervical cancer in 2018, her family created an award to carry on her legacy.
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Grateful Bull Still Paying it Forward
While his friends and family used their experience at USF as a launching point for their careers, Dominic “Dick” Puglisi dedicated himself to advancing the university that changed his life.
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Scholarships for Future Doctors
Worried the expense would deter students from enrolling in medical school, Morton "Phil" Stanson and Bill Toshok wanted to help relieve some of the cost for the next generation of doctors.
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A New Way to Give
In November 2019, Jerry and Sue Ellen Addicott celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary, which also marked 21 years of consistent giving to WUSF Public Media. And thanks to supporters like the Addicotts, the music they love plays on.
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Powerful Women Powering Philanthropy
Visionary women have created a culture of philanthropy at USF that has inspired others to give.
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Support in Every Way
Though Cindy Kane ’76 has invested countless hours of her time into WLP, Kane and her husband, Mark, recently decided to make a generous financial investment in the future of the organization.
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A Boost for Promising Female Scholars
Jane Applegate, who served as dean of the USF College of Education from 1997-2001, knew she wanted to do something to advance women at USF. But it wasn't until a couple of friends pointed her toward WLP that she found the right fit for her gift.
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Sound Values to Live By
Farr said his Sigma Nu experience at the University of South Florida provided a positive foundation that has carried through the rest of his life — through graduate school, through his career as a real estate attorney and through his personal life, raising two daughters.
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

You can find approximately 394,000 USF graduates worldwide.