![“[The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is] really to show our support and help build community and camaraderie with the first responders that are putting on this event at the Rowdies Stadium and to showcase our office and give the student veterans here and miliary-connected students something positive to do that day and a feeling of belonging,” veteran and junior personal financial planning major Thomas Wells said. Courtesy: Tampa Bay Rowdies](https://crowsneststpete.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Stair-Climb-1.jpg)
Pictured above: “These are just typical kids,” Co-Principal Investigator Dr. Lyman Dukes (left of center) said. “They want to do the same things that everybody else wants to do. They want to
USF St. Petersburg expands arts program, adding classes never offered before. Courtesy of Christina Ferrante. By Adriana Reeves The USF St. Petersburg has added new arts industry and architecture programs to
Pictured above: (Left to right) Student Green Energy Fund (SGEF) members Logan Hill, Elliot Tuchfeld, and Matthew Cimitile pose with their organization’s table. Courtesy of Brianna Madden | The Crow’s Nest. By Brianna Madden Get On Board Day, the largest event
Pictured above: Ralph Puglisi leaving Tampa’s federal courthouse on Aug. 26, 2021. Courtesy of the Tampa Bay Times. By Michael Alden A former USF accounting manager pleaded guilty to embezzling nearly $13
Advisory Board members reverse former USF presidential order, $250,000 retained for academic affairs
Pictured above: St. Petersburg Campus Advisory board member Susan Churuti (left) and USF Interim President Rhea Law helped to retain $250,000 for academic affairs at USF St. Petersburg. Courtesy of Susan Churuti and Stetson University. By Isaiah Sterling
Pictured above: The 80-year-old Coquina Pool behind Heller Hall may be getting a makeover. Courtesy of Avery Jennings | The Crow’s Nest. By Avery Jennings A new and improved pool at USF St. Petersburg may be in
Pictured above: Faculty Senate Chair Tim Boaz (left) relayed faculty’s concerns about USF’s “disturbing” approach to COVID-19 health and safety during a Board of Trustees meeting last week. St. Petersburg Faculty Council Chair David Rosengrant (right) sees that it’s a
Harbor Hall and Davis Hall’s renovations have concluded, welcoming students to an upgraded educational environment. Courtesy of Christina Ferrante By Sofia Garcia Vargas Harbor Hall and Davis Hall have a new,
Pictured Above: Leon County Circuit Court Judge John C. Cooper ruled against Gov. Ron DeSantis’ July 30 executive order that prohibits Florida schools from establishing mask mandates. Courtesy of Getty Images
Pictured Above: The 15-member search committee was confirmed during Tuesday’s Board of Trustees meeting. By Annalise Anderson The USF Board of Trustees solidified its presidential search committee on Tuesday, taking