USF is celebrating 70 years young

In the mid-1950s, state leaders imagined a new kind of university for Florida: one built in a growing metropolitan area and designed for the future. Groundbreaking took place on a former airfield in Temple Terrace, and by 1960 USF opened its doors to its first class of students. From the early days with just three buildings to the traditions and accomplishments that followed, these milestones laid the foundation for a university that continues to transform lives and communities. Visit https://www.usf.edu/bold70 to learn more.