Education & Philanthropy

New CEO Nicci Bucher is leading the St. Pete YMCA with a focus on belonging, partnerships and community growth.

Steve King looks back on two decades that reshaped Meals on Wheels Tampa and strengthened support for the city’s homebound seniors.

USF names Moez Limayem sole finalist for its presidency, a decision that could shape Tampa Bay’s economic and educational future.

The University of South Florida is staking a stronger claim as one of the nation’s top universities, climbing to its highest position ever in U.S News & World Report’s annual rankings. In results released Sept. 23, USF rose to No. 88 overall, among all public and private universities, up from No. 91 the previous year.

A $350,000 donation from attorney, businessman and philanthropist Hugh Culverhouse Jr. has spurred a record fundraising campaign for Florida Humanities. Culverhouse’s challenge grant generated $707,938 in contributions, which will be used to support museums, libraries and historical societies across the state. His giving to humanities councils nationwide now tops $1 million, according to a statement.

As it approaches its 100th anniversary, in 2027, St. Petersburg College has launched a $100 million fundraising campaign to support students and expand its educational offerings. The “Pathway to Better” campaign was announced during SPC Day, the college’s annual anniversary celebration. Funds raised will provide scholarships, new facilities and workforce training programs. “SPC is more

Liquor Depot owner Trey Lawson is again teaming up with former Buccaneers fullback Mike Alstott and the Mike Alstott Family Foundation for the store’s annual charity barrel fundraiser. On Saturday, Oct. 11, 125 bottles of a 12-year Penelope Estate Collection Rye will be available exclusively at the Liquor Depot Waters location, 7304 W. Waters Ave.,

Tampa Bay has emerged as the largest market in the country for Junior Achievement’s 3DE instructional model. The Hillsborough County School Board recently approved plans to add 3DE to Plant High School and Brandon High School in the 2026-27 school year. That expansion follows this fall’s launch of 3DE at Largo High School and Seminole

The Tampa General Hospital Foundation has announced that a classroom at Muma Children’s Hospital will now be named the Suncoast Credit Union Classroom, in recognition of a $250,000 gift. The classroom is home to the Cynthia Wells King School program, which partners with Hillsborough County Public Schools to provide hospital-based education for pediatric patients. The

The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus plans to build a new $6.5 million STEM academic facility, a project that leaders say will expand access to high-quality lab instruction in chemistry, biology and physics for students across the university system. The 7,000-square-foot building will include modern labs, prep space, utilities, restrooms, site work, equipment and

The AdventHealth Foundation West Florida’s annual Starlight Gala set a new fundraising record in 2025, bringing in $2.4 million to support women’s and children’s services across the health system’s hospitals. The event, themed Once Upon a Miracle, was chaired by Darcie Glazer Kassewitz, owner and co-chairman of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and held at the

Preserving stories is as important today as it has ever been, says Nashid Madyun, executive director of Florida Humanities.  This allows young people, and adults, to learn about how the humanities shape everyday lives. More so, how they can be a catalyst for change and a more inclusive future.  What are humanities?  The term refers