A Father’s Influence Motivates Giving to USF
$1.2 million planned gift added to Newman Endowed Scholarship Fund
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KnowBe4 Gift to USF Provides Essential Cybersecurity Training
Thanks to a recent $1.75 million gift from KnowBe4 to the Muma College of Business, USF students, faculty and staff will receive the training they need to protect themselves and their organizations from social engineering attacks.
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A Historic Gift from a History-making President
Longtime Honors College supporters Judy Genshaft and Steven Greenbaum make a transformative gift to construct a new building for the college.
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A Fitting Tribute to a Student of the World
Professor Emeritus Al Hine was “blown away” when two of his previous students and his mentor established the Albert Hine Travel Award Endowment in his honor when he retired from the USF College of Marine Science. Now, Hine and his wife, Jane, are enhancing the fund through their estate and his book royalties.
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PAR: Combining Psychology and Philanthropy
Giving is in Psychological Assessment Resources Inc.'s DNA, says founders Bob and Cathy Smith. Over the last 35 years, they have helped train the next generation of psychology professionals by supporting scholarships, research and internships in the USF College of Arts and Sciences' psychology department.
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Hortons Support Education at USF and Academy Prep
Through their investment in education — both at the University of South Florida and Academy Prep — Miriam and Oscar Horton are paving a pathway to success and helping grow both the academy and university to be as big as their students' dreams.
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Investing in Lifelong Learning
Robert Findorff invests in Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of South Florida through planned gift.
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Empowering the Next Generation of Engineers
Growing up, Chris Dennis always felt a strong sense of duty and honor. At 18 years old, he enlisted in the United States Navy, eager to serve his country and begin his career. Years later, that same drive would lead to a significant gift to empower the next generation of students at the University of South Florida.
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Capping the Campaign with a Gift from the Heart
After nine years and raising more than a billion dollars, the end of the USF: Unstoppable campaign was fast approaching this past June. Of course, someone had to make the very last gift when the campaign and fiscal-year books officially closed.
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An Artful Showcase for Students
Fine Arts students can now display their works in the Carolyn M. Wilson Gallery – made possible by a heartfelt gift of $400,000.
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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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

You can find approximately 394,000 USF graduates worldwide.