University of South Florida

More younger adults are entering Florida hospitals sick with COVID-19, as the mostly vaccinated senior population makes progress. Health experts say the shift stresses the need to get more shots in arms.

The ceremonies will be held at Tropicana Field with a limited number of guests in attendance. Graduates also won't march onstage.

The COVID-19 pandemic took the world by surprise last year, shutting down major colleges and universities around the country. Two USF students experienced their freshman year during the pandemic.

A Tampa physician was among the rare but growing number of people dealing with the disturbing experience of getting the disease despite having had one shot, or even two.

The Raw and Smackdown broadcasts are relocating from Tropicana Field with the Tampa Bay Rays set to begin their regular season.

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposed civics curriculum would exclude the critical race theory. One educator says the theory doesn’t cause hate based on race, but instead provides insight on why such hate occurs.

Graduation ceremonies are scheduled for May 7-9 at Tropicana Field and will be held under COVID-19 guidelines.

Part of the reason is that the virus continues to disproportionately affect the Spanish community.

President Steven Currall announced on Wednesday that USF is planning to fully reopen its three campuses this fall.

The decision comes after university officials announced plans to discontinue the college in October amid budget cuts.

USF's director of student health services hopes that 24-hour PCR tests will identify any students who are infected upon return to campus, so they can isolate themselves and hopefully curb the spread of coronavirus.

Earlier this month, the USF Faculty Senate published a letter detailing their concerns about planned budget cuts. On Tuesday, the Board of Trustees got a chance to hear those concerns firsthand.