Enhancing internal communications and increasing USF’s reputation locally, nationally and internationally are priorities for University Communications and Marketing. Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Kim Hill shares insights about some of the projects that highlight USF’s compelling story, such as a non-traditional national marketing campaign, and plans for an extensive brand research project that will include focus groups and surveys.

Dean Anthony Rolle expects enrollment in the College of Education to be up this fall, a positive sign as the state of Florida faces a shortage of 40,000 teachers. In addition to efforts to grow the talent pipeline, he discusses a number of other priorities for the college, including diversity, equity and inclusion and enhancing relationships with Tampa Bay school district superintendents.

Whether it’s gas, groceries or just about anything else, we’re all feeling the impacts of a very volatile economy. Michael Snipes, a member of USF’s economics faculty on the Sarasota-Manatee campus, shares his perspectives on the national economy as well as Tampa Bay’s – which he believes is in better shape to weather an economic downturn than other parts of the country.

Christian Hardigree brings a wealth of experiences, including more than two decades in higher education, to her new role as regional chancellor. She’s also waited tables, worked in a pool hall, couch-surfed as a homeless student and served as a senior litigation attorney.

From the largest recurring single-year increase in operating funds that any Florida public university has ever received, to major investments in such critical programs as nursing and cybersecurity, faculty, staff and students across USF will benefit from the new state budget that takes effect July 1. Mark Walsh, assistant vice president for government relations, shares details about this historic budget.

With hurricane season just underway, Jennifer Collins, a professor in USF’s School of Geosciences, discusses the weather conditions she’s keeping an eye on, what they could mean over the next six months, and preparations we should be making now – regardless of predictions about the number of storms that may form.

During Mental Health Awareness Month, two USF students, Christian Marquez and Katrina Paschke, talk openly about their mental health challenges and how the stigma attached to seeking help affected them. Kristin Kosyluk, assistant professor in the Department of Mental Health Law & Policy, also shares her insights – professional and personal – about the mental health crisis in our country.

Worried about their families and friends back home, Ukrainian students attending USF are also facing uncertainty about housing and financial support as they remain in Tampa Bay for the summer. Kiki Caruson, interim vice president of USF World, discusses what the university is doing to help.

Compared to 19 other metropolitan regions across Florida and the U.S., there’s encouraging news and not-so-encouraging news regarding the Tampa Bay region’s economic competitiveness. Moez Limayem, dean of the Muma College of Business, shares key insights from research conducted by the college as part of the Tampa Bay Partnership’s State of the Region initiative.

With a recommended site now identified, the co-chairs of the Campus Stadium Planning Committee share their perspectives on the significant impact a stadium will have across the university. Michael Kelly, vice president of athletics, and Jay Stroman, CEO of the USF Foundation, also discuss potential multiple uses for a stadium, the Foundation’s focus on balancing multiple fundraising priorities, and next steps in the planning process.