USF Bulls Advocates

Legislative Session Update

This year's Legislative Session has come with new challenges as lawmakers have been tasked to deal with the state's most pressing problems including the impact Covid-19 has had on the state's budget. Budget considerations in both chambers will be underway shortly and at this time, both chambers have proposed cuts to higher education.

This week we had several leaders from USF in Tallahassee advocating for our budgetary and policy issues, including President Currall and Student Body President, Claire Mitchell. They had many key meetings including the Senate President and Speaker of the House.

We have a few weeks left of this legislative session and appreciate the support of our Bulls Advocates! There are so many reasons to be proud to be a Bull and you can find updates about the great work going on at USF here.

If you would like to advocate for USF regarding this year's budget allocations, there is still time to contact your legislators. You can find their contact information here.

USF Student Body President, Claire Mitchell (left) met with State Representative and USF Alumna Jackie Toledo (right) in Tallahassee this week.

Mr. Speaker: USF Alumnus Focuses on Creating Opportunities

We are honored to feature USF Alumnus and Speaker of the House, Chris Sprowls on the cover of the Spring USF Magazine. You can find the full interview here which highlights the Speaker's legislative priorities and his significant role in USF's incredible trajectory.

We also featured Senate President, Wilton Simpson and the entire Bull caucus in Tallahassee, Senators Danny Burgess and Joe Gruters and Representatives James Buchanan, Linda Chaney and Jackie Toledo, which can be found here.

USF’s Yuengling Center Serves as a Vaccination Site for Veterans and Family Members

USF has partnered with the James A Haley Veterans Hospital to provide COVID - 19 vaccinations on USF's Campus. This drive through vaccination site will be serving veterans, their families, and USF ROTC Cadets.

Congresswoman Kathy Castor and Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera (right) toured the facility with USF President Steven Currall on it's first day open.