Education & Philanthropy

Across the United States, 69% of corporations and businesses are struggling to find top talent, according to a Manpower Survey. Additionally, according to the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation, 78% of hiring managers across the nation say the skills gap persists across industries. Mentoring can be an integral part of the solution in both better

Blake Casper, an alumnus of Jesuit High School, has donated $1 million to the school to support its campus master plan. “When you look at what Blake has done for our Tampa community, with the creation of unique concepts such as Oxford Exchange and The Stovall House, it’s clear he is a true visionary,” said

The University of South Florida named its College of Public Health Building after the Honorable Samuel P. Bell III. Bell, who passed away on March 14, is considered the “father” of USF’s College of Public Health and was a longtime champion of USF. “Sam Bell was a passionate champion for the University of South Florida

The University of South Florida will recognize Sam Bell during a special event, at 10 a.m., on October 10. Bell, a former state lawmaker who passed away in March, was a longtime champion of USF and is considered the “father” of USF’s College of Public Health. USF President Rhea Law along with Michael Griffin, vice

Project DYNAMO, a Tampa-based, veteran-led and donor-funded international rescue organization, has launched operation Promised Land in response to the Hamas attacks in Israel. DYNAMO has mobilized ground assets in the region and started emergency launch preparations for its American operations team for potential evacuation and hostage rescue operations in response to the attacks. “We know

New College of Florida’s Board of Trustees has selected Richard Corcoran as the college’s next president, voting to enter contract negotiations at the next Board of Trustees meeting, later this month. Corcoran’s selection comes after a six-month search and selection process. The Board of Trustees Chair, Debra A. Jenks, designated Vice Chair, Ron Christaldi, to

Power Design will host 300 Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay’s 3DE students for a campus tour and career exploration day, on October 12. This partnership aims to empower students to make informed decisions about their future careers, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed for success. The day’s activities will include a campus tour

The Bob Woodruff Foundation has received a $5 million donation from a longtime partner, the Embassy of the State of Qatar. Through December 2024, the Foundation will invest the funds in organizations that are helping Florida veterans rebuild from recent natural disasters, including veterans impacted by Hurricane Ian. By the end of 2023, a total

The University of South Florida has kicked off the new school year with more wins than losses. The Bulls are off to a 2-2 start for the football season but the college has a few other wins to celebrate, which evens out the win-loss ratio on the field. For the fifth year, in a row,

Through a three-year, $1.5 million grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency, a research team from the University of South Florida will install a bio-infiltration system at Aaran’s Pond, in Tampa’s University Area Community, where more than one in three residents live below the federal poverty level. According to principal investigator Professor Sarina Ergas,

For the fifth consecutive year, the University of South Florida has placed among the top 50 public universities in America, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the best colleges. USF also reached its highest overall position, ever, at no. 89, among all universities public or private. USF ranked no. 45 among

From Chief Executive Officer Chris Letsos: Big Brothers Big Sisters is a special organization. Founded over 100 years ago, with nearly sixty years of dedicated service in Tampa Bay, our mission is to provide all young people with opportunity. Initially, we were created as an alternative to the juvenile justice system for troubled children; today,