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Ashley Marie Hansen’s journey: From RN to MBA graduate and budding entrepreneur
After years on the front lines as a nurse in the operating room, including a few during COVID-19, Ashley Marie Hansen was ready for a change.
October 24, 2024News
Master of Public Health student Kelly Fraser improves access to clean drinking water in Madagascar
Kelly Fraser’s journey in USF’s online Master of Public Health program is a testament to how digital education can be brought to life and create opportunities for students worldwide.
October 22, 2024News
A Space Coast summer: Ryan Stapf prepared his computer science career for liftoff at NASA’s Launch Control Center
When Ryan Stapf earned a geology degree in Oklahoma, he never imagined he’d find himself completing a software engineering internship at Kennedy Space Center just a few years later.
September 4, 2024News
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate unlocked innovation and leadership potential in embedded systems engineer
As one of the first people to complete USF’s new Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate program, Ocampo is leveraging his new certificate and cutting-edge skills in machine learning and computer vision to transform the future of home security.
August 9, 2024News
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢unveils Office of Microcredentials for lifelong learning and career advancement
As professionals strive to stay competitive in their fields, USF’s new Office of Microcredentials and Registration Services will meet the growing demand for non-credit education opportunities. Microcredentials are essential to ensure lifelong success, and a learning community with the proper support and resources is more valuable than ever.
August 7, 2024Corporate Training, News
Online MSW student finds new calling in counseling after a two-decade-long law enforcement career
After retiring from his 20-year law enforcement career, Shawn Fox decided to take the next phase of his career in a new direction. With an existing master’s degree in psychology, he began teaching as an adjunct but soon realized that his ultimate goal was to be a counselor.
May 21, 2024News
Online MSW students share findings related to LGBTQ+ youth in the foster care system
Despite being entirely virtual, students enrolled in USF's Online Master of Social Work program actively engage in hands-on learning experiences. Two participants recently showcased their research findings at the Safe Children Coalition Conference, focusing on the significance of creating inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ youth within the child welfare system.
May 10, 2024News
From serving in the Air Force to serving his community - Justin Tash's journey to a career in social work
Serving in the United States Air Force for seven years, Justin Tash witnessed the mental health struggles among colleagues and experienced his own emotional health battles while growing up in a military family and serving on active duty.
May 9, 2024News
From Patient to Practitioner: Kevin Kent’s Mission to Make a Difference Through Behavior Analysis
By the time he was three years old, Kevin Kent had been through six open heart surgeries. Fast forward 29 years and Kent is now giving back to kids in the same way he was helped as a child – he’s now a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA), working with children, some of them struggling with the same challenges he overcame.
May 2, 2024News
From the Army to Computing: Joshua Santobianco’s Journey to a New Career
A veteran of the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, Joshua Santobianco is familiar with witnessing intimidating jumps and soaring to new heights – in military planes. While he’s not maintaining weapons or conducting wartime exercises anymore, he’s leaping into a new career through USF’s Pathway to Computing Graduate Certificate.
April 30, 2024News
How chewing food helped a psychology grad find her passion for Applied Behavior Analysis
After landing a chance job teaching children how to eat and try new foods to expand their diets, Faith Raulerson discovered a passion for applied behavior analysis.
April 30, 2024News
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢invites families to first-ever community festival on March 2
The аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ is hosting Bulls Family Fest! With educational, cultural, and sports activities, plus entertainment, the free event showcases аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢and local opportunities. Join us on Saturday, March 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at USF's Tampa campus. Before the fest, the inaugural Rocky’s Run 5k starts at 8 a.m.
February 29, 2024News, Youth Experiences