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Nearly New Shop yields $232,000 for scholarships
College-bound seniors from East Bay, Leonard and Sumner high schools were honored guests at a scholarship award event May 20, held at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Sun City Center. The 2024 new scholarships to 36 students—12 from each of the three schools—total $72,000. The college-bound contenders chosen will receive $2,000 for each of four years if they maintain the required grade average. The students’ families, principals and guidance counselors were also on hand to help celebrate.
12-year-old Tampa boy becomes finalist at Scripps National Spelling Bee
TAMPA, Fla. — The Scripps National Spelling Bee kicked off on Tuesday and a 12-year-old boy from Tampa has qualified for the final round at the nation's capitol. Seventh-grader Bruhat Soma is among eight finalists, down from 245 competitors. It's Soma's third time competing, and he's being sponsored by...
USF seeing positive results from its AAU membership
Founded in 1956, the University of South Florida is now considered one of the country’s leading research universities. One year ago, the college was invited into the Association of American Universities, opening doors to funding, research and more. With just 71 members globally, and three percent of U.S. four-year...
USF names Arts and Sciences dean
TAMPA — The University of South Florida has appointed Elizabeth Spiller as the new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Spiller has more than 10 years of experience as an academic leader, having served most recently as the executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Gulf Coast Community Foundation announces Gulf Coast Leadership Institute class of 2024
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation recently announced the selection of 25 participants from across the region for the 2024 Gulf Coast Leadership Institute. Through an annual initiative, Gulf Coast partners with the Leadership Development Institute of Eckerd College to provide intensive leadership training designed to identify, develop, and connect a diverse and growing group of aspiring community leaders.
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