Bulls by the Bay with Colleen Cherry
Season 2, Episode 15, Sep 26, 10:03 PM
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In this episode of Bulls by the Bay, host Colleen Cherry highlights a series of exciting milestones and innovations shaping the USF St. Petersburg campus and community:
🌟 Seven Figures of Opportunity – For the first time in campus history, USF St. Petersburg has awarded over $1 million in scholarships for the 2024–2025 academic year. This landmark achievement underscores the university’s commitment to student success and the generosity of donors who are transforming lives.
📊 Campus Board Updates – The Campus Board celebrated record Summer/Fall admission numbers, announced outreach for a new four-year Nursing bachelor’s program launching in Fall 2026, and welcomed Debbie White as the newest member while honoring longtime advocate Reuben Pressman for his service.
🌊 Innovation in Resilience – One year after Hurricane Helene, USF researchers continue to lead the way in disaster preparedness. Professor Barnali Dixon’s CRIS-HAZARD app uses crowdsourced images and AI to track real-time flood conditions—think of it as a “Waze for flooding”—helping residents stay safe and informed.
💡 FinTech on the Rise – The FinTech|X Accelerator program brought more than 200 attendees to campus for a Shark Tank-style pitch event featuring 10 startups from around the globe, showcasing cutting-edge financial technology solutions.
From groundbreaking scholarships to high-tech flood tracking and entrepreneurial energy, this episode celebrates the forward momentum of Bulls by the Bay and the incredible community making it all possible.
🎧 Listen now to hear how USF St. Petersburg is creating opportunity, driving innovation, and shaping the future—right here on the bay.
#USFStPete #BullsByTheBay #GoBulls
#USFStPeteScholarships #StudentSuccess
#FinTechX #USFResearch #CRISHazard
#InnovationHub #StPetePride #ColleenCherry
🌟 Seven Figures of Opportunity – For the first time in campus history, USF St. Petersburg has awarded over $1 million in scholarships for the 2024–2025 academic year. This landmark achievement underscores the university’s commitment to student success and the generosity of donors who are transforming lives.
📊 Campus Board Updates – The Campus Board celebrated record Summer/Fall admission numbers, announced outreach for a new four-year Nursing bachelor’s program launching in Fall 2026, and welcomed Debbie White as the newest member while honoring longtime advocate Reuben Pressman for his service.
🌊 Innovation in Resilience – One year after Hurricane Helene, USF researchers continue to lead the way in disaster preparedness. Professor Barnali Dixon’s CRIS-HAZARD app uses crowdsourced images and AI to track real-time flood conditions—think of it as a “Waze for flooding”—helping residents stay safe and informed.
💡 FinTech on the Rise – The FinTech|X Accelerator program brought more than 200 attendees to campus for a Shark Tank-style pitch event featuring 10 startups from around the globe, showcasing cutting-edge financial technology solutions.
From groundbreaking scholarships to high-tech flood tracking and entrepreneurial energy, this episode celebrates the forward momentum of Bulls by the Bay and the incredible community making it all possible.
🎧 Listen now to hear how USF St. Petersburg is creating opportunity, driving innovation, and shaping the future—right here on the bay.
#USFStPete #BullsByTheBay #GoBulls
#USFStPeteScholarships #StudentSuccess
#FinTechX #USFResearch #CRISHazard
#InnovationHub #StPetePride #ColleenCherry