The money would be spent to boost its rankings and try to get into a highly regarded clique of research universities.
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USF ‘ineptitude’ allowed millions to be stolen, lawsuit defendant says
The university disputes the claim by an adult website in the case of a manager who embezzled $12.8 million.
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St. Petersburg College board rejects adjuncts’ bid for more pay
A special magistrate agreed that the school’s adjunct faculty should get what they requested, but trustees voted it down.
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UF faculty survey shows a desire to leave, low confidence in leadership
More than 70% expressed doubts that the board of trustees would pick a new president with academic priorities.
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USF grad started his degree in 1966. He finally crossed the stage Saturday.
After a non-traditional college career, Tampa Bay area civil rights leader Askia Muhammad Aquil is going for a master’s degree next.
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Housing costs pricing out new hires for USF St. Petersburg
Tampa Bay has one of the most overvalued rental markets. The new regional chancellor said a possible solution could be temporary subsidized housing.