Education

By Anastasia Dawson
February 2, 2026

USF College of Nursing receives $2M gift to fund scholarships

The money will help college graduates return to school to receive a second bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
January 27, 2026

Report: USF economic impact nears $10B

The University of South Florida generates a nearly $10 billion economic impact across Florida each year, with roughly $7 billion in the Tampa Bay region, a new study finds.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
January 26, 2026

Prominent Tampa couple pledges at least $7M for educational program

Pam and Les Muma have pledged a $5 million donation to the Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay program, in addition to $2 million to $3 million in operational support.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
January 26, 2026

Construction to begin soon on UTampa's largest-ever academic facility

The University of Tampa will begin construction of a new Science Center along the Hillsborough River this spring.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
January 23, 2026

Ringling College names new president

Davis Schneiderman will be the globally known arts college's seventh president in 95 years.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
January 20, 2026

Tampa Bay Rays, Hillsborough College get go-ahead to start negotiations

The discussions will center on the team building a new ballpark on the 113-acre site of the college in Tampa along with moving the school’s operation to a College District on the site.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
January 16, 2026

College to discuss Tampa Bay Rays' plans to build stadium on campus

The trustees of Hillsborough Community College are scheduled to discuss plans from the baseball team to build a new ballpark on the school's property.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
January 16, 2026

Shuttered SWFL college lives on with $10M scholarship fund

Hodges University closed in August 2024.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Anastasia Dawson
January 15, 2026

USF climbs national research rankings, outpaces peers

The University of South Florida has increased research spending by nearly 29% over the past two years, according to a new report.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
December 22, 2025

USF to spend 2026 under construction with new developments planned across campus

From an on-campus football stadium and state-of-the-art athletics building to the mixed-use Fletcher District, 2026 will bring major development to the University of South Florida's Tampa campus.