SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The students at the University of San Francisco protesting the war in Gaza are holding a rally Tuesday as they face a deadline to vacate their encampment or face potential sanctions. In a letter posted to the USF website addressed to “Member of the People’s University of Palestine,” school administrators set […]
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At USF Tampa, graduation marks day of peaceful celebration
Graduation ceremonies at the University of South Florida went off Saturday without incident — a stark contrast from the campus protests that occurred during the past week. Pro-Palestinian demonstrations had sparked heated clashes with police on campus, resulting in the arrest of at least 10 protesters. But on Saturday, as hundreds of graduates crossed the […]
High school class of 2020 finally gets a grad night at USF
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — University of South Florida graduations are underway, with three ceremonies held Friday and hundreds of students walking across stage to accept their honors. This week, there have also been several protests on campus and some were worried the protests might disrupt graduation. Friday, two students held up a pro-Palestinian flag, but […]
Day after tear gas and arrests at USF, protest planned off campus
A day after about 10 people were arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of South Florida, organizers said they planned to protest again today — but off campus. The protest Tuesday evening ended when law enforcement used tear gas to disperse about 100 people who had gathered. You can catch up with all […]
Campus expansion, research highlight a transformative year at USF Sarasota-Manatee
A new $42.3 million student center and residence hall will open at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee in fall 2024. The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee continued on a path of transformative growth in 2023, highlighted by the start of construction of its first student center and residence hall, which is set to open […]
The holidays can bring great stress. A USF researcher has three strategies for survival
The winter holidays are a reminder of the value of spending time with loved ones, embracing the spirit of giving, celebrating new beginnings and setting intentions for the new year. But for many, the holidays are a time of great stress, brought on by complex family dynamics, financial tensions and other seasonal challenges. “The holidays bring extra […]