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  News Release

The University of South Florida is one of Florida’s top three research universities, and one of only 10 universities ranked in the top tier of public research universities and the top tier of community-engaged universities. With campuses in Lakeland, St. Petersburg, Sarasota/Manatee, and Tampa, USF has over 44,000 students and is one of the nation's 10 largest universities. USF Lakeland is establishing a niche as a polytechnic campus, focusing on applied learning and applied technology. USF Lakeland offers over 20 undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs.


12-14-2005 • USF Lakeland Commencement honors graduates and Community leaders

The University of South Florida Lakeland recognizes the achievements of 87 students at commencement Dec. 16. The ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. in the Youkey Theatre of the Lakeland Center, 301 W. Lime Street. Read more


11-21-2005 • Graduate Courses for Educators

The University of South Florida Lakeland is holding two information sessions in December for educators interested in pursuing a master's degree in education. Both sessions are free and open to the public. Read more


10-14-2005 • USF ALUM GIVES A LOT

While USF football fans cheered the Bulls to a 45-14 victory over Louisville in late September, USF alumni Justin Troller, '01, stood in Raymond James stadium with shared excitement-not as a spectator but as a servant. Read more


10-14-2005 • Carnival to kick-off USF Homecoming celebration

As the University of South Florida Bulls prepare to face the West Virginia Mountaineers Saturday (Oct. 22) in Raymond James Stadium, USF Lakeland will host a week-long series of Homecoming events. The week will be highlighted by a free Homecoming Carnival on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. The free, Student Government-sponsored carnival is an outdoor, alcohol-free festival of food, music and family-oriented activities on the school's front lawn. Read more


10-11-2005 • Library Transformation is Topic of Event

Technology and the Information Age have placed new demands on the way businesses are run, students are educated and people communicate with one another; similarly, the very nature and role of the library system has been transformed through technological advancements. This month University of South Florida Lakeland Associate Librarian, Catherine Lavalée -Welch will provide insight into these transformations during an Information Technology Colloquium. The event takes place from 12 to 1 p.m. Oct. 19 in room LAC 1280 at the USF Lakeland campus. The event is free and open to the public. Read more


10-03-2005 • Healthcare changes for Polk Residents

For some 4,100 Lakeland residents who are employed by the State of Florida, changes to the State's healthcare and benefits options this fall require something new: researching and value shopping. Read more


09-28-2005 • Information Sessions for Educators

The University of South Florida Lakeland is holding two information sessions this month for educators interested in pursuing a master's degree in education. Both sessions are free and open to the public. Read more


09-16-2005 • USF Lakeland to honor Hispanic Heritage with celebration

To celebrate diversity found on the campus and in the community, the University of South Florida Lakeland and its Student Government Association (SGA) will host the kick-off for a monthlong tribute to Hispanic heritage beginning Wednesday, September 21. USF Lakeland SGA formed a partnership with Polk Community College to co-host the free event that will feature Latin music, salsa dancers, and authentic Latin cuisine from 11 am to 1 pm on the Lakeland campus. Read more


09-16-2005 • Businesses can recover from disasters thanks to Information Technology

Today companies are turning to Mike McMillan of Lakeland in their times of desperation as disasters of all types are creating a need for data recovery technology which plays an increasingly vital role in businesses who rely on computers and servers for storing their operating information. Read more


08-17-2005 • USF Lakeland Responds To Need For Increased Continuing Ed Options in central Florida

This semester USF Lakeland is launching five specialized degree programs designed to meet the needs of over 25,000 residents of Polk, Highlands and Hardee counties who possess Associates degrees issued by Florida's public community colleges. Read more


 
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