Our Stories
Major: Finance, BS
Graduation Date: May 2008
Now: Financial Advisor, Allen & Company
"It (Ireland internship) was a great way to find myself."
Graduation Date: May 2008
Now: Financial Advisor, Allen & Company
"It (Ireland internship) was a great way to find myself."
Clay McKown graduated with a BS in Finance from USF Polytechnic and is now a financial advisor with Allen and Compnay. He was a founding member of the colony for Delta Sigma Pi. Clay expereinced Ireland for an internship for two months. My Story »
Major: Counselor Education-Mental Health, MA
Graduation Date: Expected: December 2009
Graduation Date: Expected: December 2009
Shaun Kerawala, a graduate student at USF Polytechnic in the Counselor Education, Mental Health program, shares his story of why USF Polytechnic. My Story »
Major: Elementary Education, BS and Reading Education, MA
Graduation Date: BS in 2005, MA expected in fall 2008
Now: 2nd Grade Teacher, Padgett Elementary
"A good teacher is like a candle. It consumes itself to light the way for others."
Graduation Date: BS in 2005, MA expected in fall 2008
Now: 2nd Grade Teacher, Padgett Elementary
"A good teacher is like a candle. It consumes itself to light the way for others."
Beth Ashmore earned a BS in elementary education and will soon hold an M.A. in Reading Education. She is now a second grade teacher at Padgett Elementary and has a passion for teaching children the joy of reading. My Story »
Major: Business Administration, BA
Graduation Date: Expected in 2010
Now: Customer Service Assistant, Polk County Sherriff's Office
"It's a great school and it's close to home, family, and my job."
Graduation Date: Expected in 2010
Now: Customer Service Assistant, Polk County Sherriff's Office
"It's a great school and it's close to home, family, and my job."
Mary Courtney is business administration major at USF Polytechnic. Working full time and going to school full time requires a great deal of sacrifice for her, but she knows the reward will be worth it. My Story »
Major: Marketing, BS
Graduation Date: Expected in 2008
Now: Vice President of Communications, Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce
"You can have success close to home"
Graduation Date: Expected in 2008
Now: Vice President of Communications, Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce
"You can have success close to home"
Aaron Bates graduated with a BS in marketing from USF Polytechnic and is now the vice president of communications for the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce. He was active in Student Government and the Student Senate. My Story »
Major: Educational Leadership, MEd
Graduation Date: 2007
Now: Principal, McKeel Academy of Technology
"A USF education was the key that opened the doors to success"
Graduation Date: 2007
Now: Principal, McKeel Academy of Technology
"A USF education was the key that opened the doors to success"
Andrea Whiteley graduated with a master's in educational leadership. Her education has allowed her to achieve her career goal and she now serves as the Principal of Mckeel Academy of Technology. My Story »
Major: Marketing, BS
Graduation Date: Expected in 2008
"My fraternity is very near and dear to my heart..."
Graduation Date: Expected in 2008
"My fraternity is very near and dear to my heart..."
Melissa Cobb is earning her bachelor's degree in marketing at USF Polytechnic. She is a founding member and President of the campus' Lambda Kappa Lambda colony of Delta Sigma Pi, a national business fraternity. My Story »
Major: Finance, BS
Graduation Date: Expected Graduation Date: Summer 2009
"USF Polytechnic has helped me prepare to achieve my goals"
Graduation Date: Expected Graduation Date: Summer 2009
"USF Polytechnic has helped me prepare to achieve my goals"
Rashad Woods is a finance major at USF Polytechnic. Even though USFP doesn't currently offer that degree, he enjoys taking as many classes from this campus as possible so he can stay close to home. My Story »
Major: Psychology, BS
Graduation Date: 2008
"I wanted to get involved on campus"
Graduation Date: 2008
"I wanted to get involved on campus"
Sarah Steger graduated with a bachelor's in Psychology from USF Polytechnic. She assisted in the foundation of the Psychology Club and served as the first President and was involved in the Student Government Association. My Story »
Assistant Professor, Division of Applied Arts & Sciences
"I made a commitment to serve in the community where I live."
"I made a commitment to serve in the community where I live."
Cynthia Patterson, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of English at USF Polytechnic and teaches Professional Writing, Communication for Engineers, Advanced Technical Writing and Cultural Studies and the Popular Arts. My Story »
Major: BA Psychology and MBA
Graduation Date: BA in 2002 and MBA in 2005
Now: Ph.D. Candidate, University of South Florida
"I enjoyed having smaller classes, receiving personal attention and getting to know everyone."
Graduation Date: BA in 2002 and MBA in 2005
Now: Ph.D. Candidate, University of South Florida
"I enjoyed having smaller classes, receiving personal attention and getting to know everyone."
David Fleming graduated with a B.A. in Psychology and an M.B.A. from USF Polytechnic. He is now a Ph.D. candidate at USF Tampa and will begin teaching marketing classes at USF Polytechnic in Fall 2008. My Story »
Major: Counselor Education, MA
Graduation Date: 2001
Now: Director of Student Services/School Counselor, Harrison School for the Arts
"The group of students that I went through the cohort with became very special."
Graduation Date: 2001
Now: Director of Student Services/School Counselor, Harrison School for the Arts
"The group of students that I went through the cohort with became very special."
Leslie Chambers graduated with an M.A. in counselor education. Achieving her ultimate career goal, she now serves as Director of Student Services at Harrison School of the Arts. My Story »
Assistant Professor, Division of Business
"The best student in the room has to be the teacher, and the best teacher needs to be the student."
"The best student in the room has to be the teacher, and the best teacher needs to be the student."
Andy Artis, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor for Marketing in USF Polytechnic’s Division of Business. He applies his Self-Directed Learning research in the classroom allowing students to adapt to today’s changing world. My Story »
Major: Elementary Education, BS
Graduation Date: 2005
Now: Teacher of the Gifted, Jewett School of the Arts
"The choice was obvious."
Graduation Date: 2005
Now: Teacher of the Gifted, Jewett School of the Arts
"The choice was obvious."
Dominique Bloom graduated with a B.S. in elementary education. She chose USF's campus in Lakeland because it was close to home and a great value. She is now employed as a Gifted Teacher at Jewette School of the Arts. My Story »
Acting Director, Entrepreneurship Program and Adjunct Professor, Division of Business
"The goal is to create a win-win-win among USF Polytechnic, its students and the local community."
"The goal is to create a win-win-win among USF Polytechnic, its students and the local community."
Steve Budd is the Acting Director for USF Polytechnic’s Entrepreneurship Program. He also serves as an adjunct professor in the Division of Business where his courses focus on applied learning. My Story »
Instructor of Marketing, Division of Business
"I’m devoted to my students and to bringing the real world to the classroom."
"I’m devoted to my students and to bringing the real world to the classroom."
Carol Osborne is a marketing instructor at USF Polytechnic and brings to the classroom her expertise in marketing strategy, customer engagement, branding, positioning, promotion, customer satisfaction, and consumer behavior. My Story »
Division Director, Engineering
"My favorite thing about this campus is the attitude of the faculty and staff"
"My favorite thing about this campus is the attitude of the faculty and staff"
Frank Young is the Division Director for Engineering at USF Polytechnic and has an extensive background in aerospace engineering. He started with the campus in 1987 and has seen the campus grow while staying true to its mission. My Story »
Major: Counselor Education, MA
Graduation Date: 2001
Now: Counselor, Student Counseling Center and Coordinator, Division of Education
"I knew I could help our students succeed."
Graduation Date: 2001
Now: Counselor, Student Counseling Center and Coordinator, Division of Education
"I knew I could help our students succeed."
Susan Hurley graduated with a master's degree in Counselor Education. She spearheaded the establishment of USF Polytechnic’s first Counseling Center in 2003 to provide support to current students. My Story »