Tampa Bay legend Derrick Brooks named COO of USF Athletics

Rob Higgins and Derrick Brooks pose together, both wearing suits and making the USF Bulls hand sign to celebrate Brooks’ new role as chief operating officer of USF Athletics.

Tampa icon Derrick Brooks joins USF Athletics as COO, uniting Tampa Bay’s sports and business leadership.

USF climbs top 50 public universities, cementing its place among Florida’s best colleges

Entrance sign for the University of South Florida in Tampa, featuring the green bull logo on a brick and white monument surrounded by landscaping

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. … Read more

USF announces search committee for next president

The University of South Florida Board of Trustees has formed a search committee to identify the university’s next president. Board Vice Chair Mike Griffin, a USF alumnus and co-head of the Florida region at Savills, will lead the search committee. Griffin also chaired the university’s 2021-22 presidential search and facilitated nearly 40 listening sessions with … Read more

USF Athletics names interim men’s basketball coach

University of South Florida entrance sign with USF bull logo and greenery in the background.

University of South Florida Athletics has appointed associate head coach Ben Fletcher as interim head coach, for the 2024-25 men’s basketball season, following the passing of head coach Amir Abdur-Rahim. Fletcher, promoted to associate head coach in June, has been with USF since 2023 and was pivotal in leading the Bulls to a 25-8 record, … Read more

Bulls win big and give back: USF supports hurricane victims during UAB matchup

On Oct. 19, the University of South Florida hosted a memorable day at Raymond James Stadium, marked by a victory over the University of Alabama at Birmingham and efforts to support hurricane relief. In collaboration with Feeding Tampa Bay, USF collected donations for those impacted by Hurricanes Milton and Helene, offering complimentary tickets to fans … Read more

USF releases updated on-campus stadium rendering

The University of South Florida has unveiled a new rendering of its on-campus stadium, set to open in 2027. One notable feature is that the entire west side of the stadium will be exclusively dedicated to students. The design includes a dedicated student entrance, restrooms and concessions. The west side will accommodate over 8,000 students … Read more

Student housing development near USF is complete

Landmark Properties, a real estate firm specializing in the development, construction, investment management and operation of residential communities, has completed The Metropolitan Tampa, a 759-bed, 276-unit student housing development, at 2701 E. Fowler Avenue, in Tampa. Opening to residents in August 2024, the five-story residential community was designed by Niles Bolton Associates with Landmark Construction, … Read more

One Liners Sarasota and Manatee: Resilient Retreat, CBIZ and more

► Resilient Retreat, in Sarasota, received a $4,500 grant from the Church of the Redeemer/Episcopal Thrift House. (Pictured above) ► The finance lab at the University of South Florida’s Sarasota-Manatee campus is getting an upgrade this summer as the school prepares to open a second lab in Tampa. ► Hodges Soileau came to Palm Avenue Fine … Read more