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The University of South Florida is one of Florida’s top three research universities, and one of only 10 universities ranked in the top tier of public research universities and the top tier of community-engaged universities. With campuses in Lakeland, St. Petersburg, Sarasota/Manatee, and Tampa, USF has over 44,000 students and is one of the nation's 10 largest universities. USF Lakeland is establishing a niche as a polytechnic campus, focusing on applied learning and applied technology. USF Lakeland offers over 20 undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs.


08-17-2005 • USF Lakeland Responds To Need For Increased Continuing Ed Options in central Florida

This semester USF Lakeland is launching five specialized degree programs designed to meet the needs of over 25,000 residents of Polk, Highlands and Hardee counties who possess Associates degrees issued by Florida's public community colleges. Read more


08-10-2005 • USF Lakeland Campus Community Responds to Mercer Announcement

The campus community at USF Lakeland responded to yesterday's announcement that our Campus Executive Officer is stepping down with gratitude for the leadership Dr. Mercer has provided throughout his tenure. Read more


07-27-2005 • USF Lakeland to host Cutting-edge Health and Wellness Conference

Many of the region's leading health and wellness practitioners and nationally respected scholars will descend upon Lakeland in late August for a professional conference that brings cutting-edge research to central Florida. The two-day conference, Journey through Aging, is hosted by the University of South Florida Lakeland in conjunction with the USF School of Social Work, USF Rath Senior ConNEXTions and Education Center, Watson Clinic, LLC, Coalition on Aging Think Tank, and Polk County Medical Association is designed to explore health and human service issues relating to the aging population. Read more


06-17-2005 • USF Lakeland Schedules Workshop to Discuss Master Plan for New Primary Campus

A workshop to discuss the master plan for the University of South Florida Lakeland's new primary campus has been scheduled for Monday, July 25, 2005. The new 530+ acre campus will be located at the intersection of the Polk County Parkway and Interstate 4. The workshop will be held on the Lakeland campus from 2:00pm-5:00pm in LLC 2125. This workshop is open to the public, and all are invited to attend. For disability accommodations, please contact Lorie Miros at (863) 667-7053 at least 48 hours before the start of the meeting. Read more


05-20-2005 • Lee Roy Selmon to address USF Alumni and Local Residents

Tickets are on sale now to meet Pro Football Hall of Famer and President of the USF Foundation Partnership for Athletics Lee Roy Selmon, USF Head Basketball Coach Robert McCullum, and USF Lakeland Vice President and CEO Preston Mercer at the Community Luncheon, hosted by the Polk County Alumni Chapter of the USF Alumni Association.

"We are extremely exited about this year's event and the opportunity to increase campus and community support while building valuable relationships among area alumni," said Dawn Lengel, USF Lakeland Alumni Affairs Liaison. Read more


 
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