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Education

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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • September 22, 2022
University rolls out series of programs for entrepreneurs

The Startup Studio, at the University of Tampa’s Lowth Entrepreneurship Program, offers micro-courses focused on ideation, mindset and product validation.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • September 9, 2022
Job fair lends look into who's applying to become teachers

A therapist, a U.S. Marine veteran and a money manager spent an evening sharing one common theme: They were all exploring becoming teachers.

  • Education
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  • By Brian Hartz
  • September 8, 2022
Crippling teacher shortage looms over region's business climate

An acute, and growing, shortage of K-12 teachers in Florida threatens to disrupt the state’s quality of education.

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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • September 2, 2022
Pinellas schools, education foundation partner with Tom Brady’s company

Tom Brady’s fitness company, TB12 Inc., and nonprofit TB12 Foundation have agreed to partner with Pinellas County Schools and the Pinellas Education Foundation on a curriculum redesign that will emphasize increased health and wellness for students.

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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2022
Tampa Bay university named a top employer by magazine

According to Forbes, the University of South Florida ranks No. 21 among large public and private employers in Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz
  • August 26, 2022
Multitalented entrepreneur works to create brighter futures for kids, adults

Yvonne Fry has been a force for economic good in Plant City, the hometown that she once wanted to leave behind forever.

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  • July 26, 2022
With $151.8M haul, University of South Florida breaks fundraising record

During its 2022 fiscal year, the Tampa institution received donations from more than 34,000 supporters.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2022
Airport, college land $5.5M in funding for aviation training school

The coming Aviation Maintenance Technician School at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport will open opportunities for a host of students.

  • Education
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • May 19, 2022
Local business school dean tapped for presidency at University of North Florida

Moez Limayem has led the University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business since 2012.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • April 18, 2022
USF receives $14M to create fintech ‘hub of excellence’

The donations came from St. Petersburg philanthropists Kate Tiedemann and Ellen Cotton.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • April 18, 2022
High-tech video production firm donates $750K of equipment to university

Vū Technologies’ gift to the University of Tampa follows last year’s $500,000 donation to the University of South Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz
  • April 14, 2022
Adidas CEO on work-life balance conundrum: Wear it proudly

On his first U.S. trip since the pandemic, Adidas CEO Kasper Rorsted offered words of wisdom to students at the University of South Florida's Muma College of Business.

  • Leadership
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • March 30, 2022
Rhea Law officially becomes University of South Florida's next president

At its March 30 meeting, the Florida Board of Governors unanimously approved her appointment.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • March 29, 2022
State education board to consider university’s choice for next president

Rhea law is the University of South Florida Board of Trustees' pick to be the university's next president. She's held the job on an interim basis since August 2021.

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  • By John Haughey
  • February 22, 2022
With a focus on engaged learning, business school rises in national rankings

Florida Southern College has a formula for success in the business of business schools: stay ahead of market needs and trends.

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