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USFSP Celebrates
| USFSP
It was a night to remember. Hundreds of people gathered at USF St. Petersburg Sept. 20 to honor Gus Stavros, the retired entrepreneur and tireless philanthropist who has devoted much of his adult life to supporting education.
It was the first major event at the new University Student Center and the biggest fundraiser in USFSP history.
Economic Driver
| USFSM
It was a proud moment for Regional Chancellor Arthur Guilford when he accepted the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County's 2012 Legacy Award at the group's annual meeting.
The prestigious John J. Cox Community Partner of the Year Award singled out USFSM among nine other nonprofit finalists that contribute to economic development and improving the area's quality of life. "USFSM is a key asset for nurturing and retaining talent in our community," the EDC noted. "This talent is vital as our region competes for high-impact jobs that will contribute to sustainable economic prosperity now and for future generations."
Hospitality Meets High Tech
| USFSM
For 10 years, USFSM has served the hospitality and tourism industry with a dynamic School of Hotel and Restaurant Management. Graduates of the school enjoy a 98 percent job placement rate in their field.
Now, in response to the needs of Florida's largest employment sector, the school has a new name — the College of Hospitality and Technology Leadership. The change reflects the addition of the information technology program to the college. Cihan Cobanoglu, who has been serving as dean of the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management, is dean.