As I near the end of my first year of graduate school at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg in the M.A. Journalism and Media Studies program, I’m taking the time (in between final projects and research papers of course) to reflect on a year of growth and education in the USFSP Journalism and Media Studies program. Before I … Continue reading
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Locker Room Lunch with USF Football Coach Willie Taggart
Regional Chancellor Bill Hogarth and USFSP Student Government invited the USFSP community and the public to a special lunch with USF football coach Willie Taggart. During his visit, coach Willie Taggart talked about USF football and how to be a leader on and off the field. Lunch and an extended, in-depth question and answer session was part of the fun.
Get charged up with Bulls head football coach Willie Taggart at the University Student Center
USF head football coach Willie Taggart will discuss leadership on and off the field during “Locker Room Lunch” at USF St. Petersburg April 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University Student Center Ballroom. The lunch is free and open to the public. Taggart took over as Bulls head coach in December after three seasons as head coach … Continue reading
True Life: I’m a Student Leader
Alarm goes off, it’s time to brush the teeth, do the hair, and put on some “dress for success” clothing. Look at the mirror one last time before heading out the door with the words in my head, “Students look up to you daily, so leave the problems here, and smile on.” The Daily Grind Every day when I head … Continue reading
Adjunct professor named St. Petersburg assistant police chief
A USF St. Petersburg adjunct professor is now an assistant chief at the St. Petersburg Police Department, the highest ranking woman in the agency. Melanie Bevan, a 26-year veteran of the department, was sworn in as assistant chief last week, overseeing the Administrative Services Bureau and the Executive Operations Division. She recently served as the city’s point person in planning for the … Continue reading





