🎙️ Bulls by the Bay - Weekly News Update

Host: Colleen Cherry

Date: August 18, 2025



This week from USF St. Petersburg:



🎓 USF Summer Commencement Highlights

On August 9, nearly 2,700 degrees were awarded at USF's summer commencement, including 1,842 bachelor’s, 692 master’s, and 153 doctoral degrees. Notable grads included a 17-year-old math major and a 69-year-old history doctoral recipient.



🌟 Student Spotlight: Brooke Elrod

Brooke Elrod, a new graduate in management, turned her love for music into a career path, gaining hands-on experience with campus events and local concerts. She’s now headed into a master’s program at USF Tampa, with dreams of one day directing her own music festival.



📚 Creekshed Project Author Series – August 20

Eight Florida authors, including Gary Mormino and Sheree Greer, will share stories inspired by Gulf Coast history at the Wild Space Gallery in St. Pete. Free event with a Q&A and book signing from 5–8PM.



🔗 Visit stpete.usf.edu/events for full details.



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