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Retired profs denounce proposal to put Genshaft’s name on campus building

June 10, 2022November 26, 2024 Nancy McCann

The Student Life Center (left), which has been a hub of campus activities since 1990, would be named for former USF President Judy Genshaft under a proposal that the Board

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Surge in St. Pete’s enrollment, diversity may prove fleeting 

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 Nancy McCann

Pictured above: Although many of St. Petersburg’s first time-in-college freshmen were redirected from the Tampa campus, Regional Chancellor Martin Tadlock (left) and State Sen. Jeff Brandes predict that broadened opportunities will make

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The Price of Preeminence

September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 Nancy McCann

Pictured above: Under then-President Judy Genshaft (left), USF spent heavily to boost its metrics and national rankings.  The Faculty Senate, led by Tim Boaz, spent months challenging the administration’s budget strategy

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Zimmerman departs USF Board of Trustees after 11 years

July 26, 2021July 26, 2021 Nancy McCann

Pictured above: Jordan Zimmerman (left), who donated $10 million to the College of Arts and Sciences, will bereplaced by Lauran Monbarren. Courtesy of USF and Simpson Environmental Services. By Nancy

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Elliott to replace Cardwell as interim vice provost in St. Pete

July 20, 2021July 20, 2021 Nancy McCann

Pictured Above: Deni Elliott (left), a veteran media ethicist and journalism professor, will succeed Catherine Cardwell as USF St. Petersburg’s regional associate vice chancellor for academic affairs for one year.

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USF diversity administrator resigns after hotly rebuking Currall

July 9, 2021July 11, 2021 Nancy McCann

Pictured Above: Cecil E. Howard (left), who departs today, calls the way that changes in his office’s responsibilities were handled “one of the most disrespectful, thoughtless, offensive, and racist acts”

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Governor surprises St. Pete with veto

June 30, 2021June 30, 2021 Nancy McCann

Pictured Above: Sen. Jeff Brandes (left), R-St. Petersburg, said he was surprised that the governor rejected the bill. Rep. Ben Diamond, D-St. Petersburg, said he was  “stunned” by the governor’s veto.

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Former speaker of the Florida House to lead USF trustees

June 8, 2021July 25, 2021 Nancy McCann

Pictured above: Will Weatherford (left), a Tampa-based businessman who served in the Legislature from 2006 to 2014, will succeed Jordan Zimmerman, a Fort Lauderdale advertising executive, as the trustees’ chair.

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Entrepreneur, former Student Government leader named to Campus Board

May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 Nancy McCann

Pictured above: The appointment of Reuben Pressman (left) was welcomed by Campus Board Chair Melissa Seixas (right), who called him part of “the next generation of leaders” at USF. Courtesy

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How big is USF’s deficit? Administrators, faculty leaders disagree

May 19, 2021May 19, 2021 Nancy McCann

Pictured Above: USF Faculty Senate President Tim Boaz (left) says USF’s budget planning process has had “a very damaging effect across the university,” while professor Steve Permuth voices concerns about what

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Taryn Sabia, the assistant dean of research at the Taryn Sabia, the assistant dean of research at the University of South Florida’s College of Art, Design and Performance, announced her candidacy for Tampa mayor on March 2. 

Since coming to USF in 2014, Sabia has taught graduate-level courses focused on urban design policy, climate change, sustainability, urban transportation systems and more. 

Sabia is the co-founder of Urban Charette — an organization that focuses on educating community leaders on innovative community planning and design. 

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The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), a le The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), a learning program for local seniors looking to continue their education, expanded to the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus in spring 2025. Since then, the OLLI program at USF St. Petersburg has welcomed seniors from across the city to participate in low-cost opportunities for learning. 

Each course and lecture offered in the OLLI program is geared toward building a stronger community between seniors living in St. Petersburg. In a city with a dense population of retirees, the OLLI program is an accessible way for seniors to stay active and involved. 

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Did you know Dave Crow wasn't the only face behind Did you know Dave Crow wasn't the only face behind Rocky D. Bull? You can find the others on our latest print issue! 

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On April 6, students at USF St. Petersburg gathere On April 6, students at USF St. Petersburg gathered for a second round of debates between the political left and right. 

Like the first debate, students took sides on a range of topics including mass deportation, U.S. involvement in international conflicts, universal healthcare and whether cats are better than dogs. 

With the current political polarization occurring across the country, students find that these debates foster a peaceful dialogue between disagreeing sides.

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Rocky D. Bull got his start not in the physical fo Rocky D. Bull got his start not in the physical form as we know him, but as a cartoon for University of South Florida Athletics to use in their newsletters. 

It wasn’t until 2003 that the mascot was unveiled as the Rocky we see today. 

The friendliness and fun personality that Rocky displays at events are extensions of the USF students under the mask. 

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A quick opening goal from Tampa Bay Rowdies midfie A quick opening goal from Tampa Bay Rowdies midfielder Marco Micaletto was one of four goals in a 2-2 draw against the Oakland Roots SC on Saturday. The other Rowdies goal was scored close to halftime, with forward Russell Cicerone recording his 100th career goal in the United States League (USL) Championship.

With the tie, the Rowdies remain one of two teams in the United that have yet to lose a match this season in the USL Championship. 

The Rowdies hit the road to play the Charleston Battery on Saturday, April 18.

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There is only one place on the University of South There is only one place on the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus where students’ stories, cultures and passions are brought to life: Harbor Hall during the annual senior graphic arts showcase. 

On April 10, students and community members filed into Harbor Hall’s gallery space to see the graphic arts seniors’ work. Their installations serve as their thesis, a final project before graduation. 

“Senior thesis is not for the faint of heart,” graphic arts senior with a concentration in graphic design, Lauren Gaubert, told The Crow’s Nest. 

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The University of South Florida has not had a func The University of South Florida has not had a functional Office of Sustainability since 2022 and in the midst of demands for USF to reinstate the office, students are calling into question how the university is progressing in its sustainability efforts. 

The last person to hold a position in the Office of Sustainability was Winnie Malumba, a 2019 USF graduate who was the executive director. 

She led two sustainability collectives, Florida For Good and B Tourism. 

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The Tampa Bay Lightning secured a 4-3 overtime win The Tampa Bay Lightning secured a 4-3 overtime win against the Detroit Red Wings on April 13 at Benchmark International Arena. 

The Lightning responded after falling behind early with three goals from Conor Geekie, Erik Cernak and Jake Guentzel. The Red Wings tied the game in the third period with goals from Marco Kasper and Alex DeBrincat, leading to overtime.

Nikita Kucherov scored 27 seconds into overtime on a pass from Guentzel to secure the win. 

The Tampa Bay Lightning will close the regular season this Wednesday against the New York Rangers. 

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