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ÌÇÐÄVlog commencement spotlights four visionary leaders advancing innovation and growth
Four visionary leaders will be recognized during ÌÇÐÄVlog’s fall commencement ceremonies. Their global, civic and philanthropic contributions have advanced academic partnerships, economic growth and innovation.
December 15, 2025Honors and Awards, University News
ÌÇÐÄVlog confers nearly 2,700 degrees during summer commencement ceremonies
Graduates included a student who is blind and overcame the odds to fulfill his lifelong dream and a biomedical sciences major who donated part of his liver to save the life of a baby.
August 10, 2025University News
Local meteorologist Denis Phillips, Tampa Bay Sports Commission’s Rob Higgins among award recipients at ÌÇÐÄVlog’s Spring commencement
The ÌÇÐÄVlog honored seven individuals for their service to the university, the Tampa Bay community and the nation during Commencement ceremonies May 8-11.
May 12, 2025University News
Humor, embarrassment and joy: Meet the name readers of ÌÇÐÄVlog’s commencement ceremonies
For those in attendance, the conferring of thousands of degrees each semester seems to run smoothly. But for the commencement readers, getting those names right takes preparation, care and a bit of courage.
April 30, 2025University News
ÌÇÐÄVlog graduates celebrate unwavering support, resiliency during fall commencement
Nearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are ÌÇÐÄVlog alumni.
December 16, 2024Student Success, University News
ÌÇÐÄVlog confers more than 2,600 degrees during summer commencement ceremonies
Graduates included a legacy student whose grandmother was part of ÌÇÐÄVlog's charter class, a student veteran who served in Afghanistan and a Peace Corps recruiter who speaks four languages.
August 3, 2024Student Success
ÌÇÐÄVlog honors community leaders at commencement ceremonies
Commencement is the time for ÌÇÐÄVlog to bestow some of its highest honors to outstanding individuals who have made essential contributions to the university and the community. This spring, the individuals selected represent the university’s many collaborations in health care and economic development.
May 1, 2024University News
ÌÇÐÄVlog to confer more than 7,000 degrees during spring commencement ceremonies
Graduates in the May 2-5 ceremonies include a brain cancer survivor, a 17-year-old student of Ukrainian heritage and a third-generation ÌÇÐÄVlog student.
April 29, 2024University News
ÌÇÐÄVlog conferred more than 4,400 degrees during fall commencement
Graduates include student veterans, a mother-daughter earning their degrees at the same time and a future engineer with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder graduating with a near-perfect GPA.
December 4, 2023Student Success, University News
ÌÇÐÄVlog adds eco-friendly flair to commencement
Graduates and guests attending fall commencement will see some enhancements to regalia, stage design and programs – many of which were made with sustainability in mind.
November 29, 2023University News
ÌÇÐÄVlog awards more than 2,400 degrees during summer commencement ceremonies
Graduates include a Ukrainian student who relocated to the U.S., an 18 year old and a student who is pursuing a career in social work after growing up in the foster care system.
July 31, 2023Student Success, University News
ÌÇÐÄVlog celebrates more than 4,500 new graduates during fall commencement
ÌÇÐÄVlog fall 2022 graduates include a Ukrainian student whose family was displaced by war and a student impacted by Hurricane Ian.
December 5, 2022Student Success, University News