Beefed-up fandom

Students smashed their own attendance records Students smashed their own attendance records when the Bulls took on the No. 8-ranked University of Miami Hurricanes Sept. 21 during a prime-time ESPN clash.
The crowd of 58,616 at Raymond James Stadium included 15,670 students — based on the number of student tickets claimed — the most ever for a Bulls game. The game also saw a record 127 Beef Studs, pictured, cheering from the front rows. The Beef Studs are a student-created group of Bulls fans dating back to 2002. They’re known for their body paint and exuberant spirit.
Sadly, after a highly competitive first half, the Bulls lost the game 50-15.   show more show less

Their pride runs DEEP

Students on a study abroad trip to Union Island in St. Vincent and the Grenadines last summer had more than one goal.“We were eager to get that shot,” says Tatiana Restrepo, who is double majoring in marine biology and environmental science and policy. “We carried that Bull flag with us wherever we went, so whenever the opportunity arose, we’d be ready.” After completing their assignment one day, they still had some air — and the flag came out. “We all knew what to do!” Restrepo says. The June trip led by marine biology Professor Chantal Bégin included her former field assistant, Noelle Helder, ’16. Pictured clockwise from left to right are Isabel Wroten, Restrepo, Zoe Baumeister (back), Abby Bernard, Sydney Tritschler and Kasey Rea.
The students earned their scientific diving certifications and conducted underwater coral reef research, including photogrammetry and diversity surveys. “Life-changing experience and love this picture so, so much!” Restrepo says. Empower future student explorers by contributing to the USF Education Abroad Scholarship Fund. show more

Dear alumni, friends and supporters of USF,

The back-to-back hurricanes we experienced this fall severely impacted the Tampa Bay region and beyond, creating difficult, and in some cases devastating, situations for many of our students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends. Our hearts go out to everyone affected by these catastrophic storms.

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