University Beat

Since 1991, the University of South Florida College of Marine Science has hosted the Oceanography Camp — Especially for Girls. Every summer, 30 eighth-grade graduates have the chance to go on a research expedition and do what marine scientists do.

USF president Moez Limayem says it's to ensure the "safety and well-being of our students" following the slayings of two doctoral students in an off-campus apartment complex in April.

WUSF News is hiring paid interns for fall 2026, including a visual intern and interns for Florida Matters Live & Local and The Bay Blend.

Griffin, a 2002 USF graduate, will serve a two-year term after serving as acting chair since April, when Will Weatherford announced he would leave the position.

A facilities plan and a joint transfer agreement for the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus were approved. It includes buildings, classroom furniture and fixtures. Not included are students and employees.

The USF College of Nursing is hosting its fourth annual Nursing Pathway Summer Program this week. Fifty high school students suited up in scrubs and got hands-on experience in the profession.

After 30 years with the Tampa Police Department, Chief Lee Bercaw is stepping down to teach criminology at USF. During his tenure, the city saw a significant reduction in violent crime.

Terms include the sports authority receiving some revenue from non-USF events. TSA would also be positioned for greater involvement in the Fowler corridor, including the planned MOSI Fieldhouse.

A college professor never gave up searching for answers to a chronic condition many doctors didn’t recognize. After finally receiving a diagnosis, she created a tool to help others with similar symptoms.

Athletics CEO Rob Higgins said general seating for the inaugural schedule will go on sale this fall, with season tickets as low as $25 per game. Higgins also said all 28 luxury suites are sold out.

Kremer, 30, was an assistant on a Cardinal team that went 39-5 and reached the NCAA championship match this past season. She was hired after the abrupt resignation of inaugural coach Pri Piantadosi-Lima.

USF leadership has promised to be transparent and said it has plans for a teach-out of current students. They have created an initial list of FAQ's should the transfer get final approval later this week.