Status update: University secures 'preeminence' label, additional funding

The University of South Florida has joined the big leagues.

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • | 6:00 a.m. July 6, 2018
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The University of South Florida campus in Tampa. Courtesy photo.
The University of South Florida campus in Tampa. Courtesy photo.
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The University of South Florida no longer sits at the kids’ table; it’s made the jump to the varsity team.

Or if you prefer your metaphors of the more artistic variety, USF is having its Sally Field at the Academy Awards moment: “I've wanted more than anything to have your respect … I can't deny the fact that you like me, right now, you like me!”

 

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