A Tribute to Gus Stavros
For more than 40 years, Stavros dedicated his time and resources to advance economic education throughout the state of Florida. The son of a Greek immigrant who built a successful business from scratch, Stavros believed economic education was good for everyone. He was particularly passionate about economic education for young people.
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USF to receive $6 million gift to support biomedical engineering research
Five years ago, the University of South Florida’s College of Engineering and the Morsani College of Medicine partnered to advance the growing field of biomedical engineering by jointly creating the Department of Medical Engineering. Now, a $6 million gift from an alumna will further assist with its mission to improve patient care by conducting innovative research, developing impactful technologies and training students for success as multidisciplinary global leaders.
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Urban Honey
When most people think of beekeeping, they think of someone in a funny costume working in the field. Rarely do they imagine bees being kept on the rooftops of apartment and office buildings. But spanning several continents, the last few decades have seen an increase in the number of people engaged in urban beekeeping.
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Lifting as She Climbs
Attorney. Entrepreneur. Educator. It would be impossible to fit Kristen Corpion, ’10, into just one category.
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Touching a Family, Enriching a Field
USF Health’s acclaimed Breast Cancer Surgeon Dr. Cox leads with empathy and expertise. And his ability to connect while providing leading-edge care is particularly well known to one Tampa family with deep USF ties—a family, in keeping with his philosophy, that he has made his own.
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Growing Generosity on Campus
As the scorching sun beats down on the University of South Florida, a student-led oasis cultivates a generous mission on campus.
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USF’s Women in Leadership & Philanthropy honors Judy Genshaft, Donna Petersen
Women in Leadership & Philanthropy (WLP) at the University of South Florida today honored two highly accomplished leaders for their indelible impacts on the USF and Tampa Bay communities.
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Built on Tradition
There’s a distinct theme in USF alumni and Life Members Debbie and Carl Lum’s dual gift to benefit the College of The Arts. Their generosity entwines a passion for preserving the past and building upon tradition. And you might say it all began with a chance encounter Debbie had with a USF legend in a Publix produce aisle some 35 years ago.
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A Million Reasons to Smile
The day Jaqueria Lacy, ’21, learned whether her childhood dream of becoming an orthodontist would come true, she and a few friends went kayaking in Silver Springs. Manatees floated nearby in the crystal-clear water as she pondered if any of the 15 dental schools she’d applied to would accept her. Then her phone rang.
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A Lifeline for LGBTQ Students
When Rick Russo was an undergraduate at Alfred University, the support of his family proved invaluable to his success as a student. But it was not until he read an article by a young journalist, David Lewis, that Russo realized how truly fortunate he was to have their unconditional support.
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