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LIFE AT USF

Activism & Engagement

You’re here because you care. And our job is to encourage you to dream big and turn your care into impact. Tell us what you want to change, and we’ll provide the support and tools to help you do it. Check out how USF students and alumni are changing the world from here:

USF Student Secures Campus Housing for Immigrants

Kemelyn Alvarado ’24 approached the university and worked with an interfaith nonprofit to house 10 immigrants on campus as they learn English and prepare to seek asylum.

Kemelyn Alvarado
Kathleen Siu ’25 smiling.

Kathleen Siu ’25

Newman Civic Fellowship Recipient

Kathleen Siu ’25 is on a mission to improve public schooling

I really believe in activism and political change. I’m super interested in legislation on education, like implementing culturally relevant pedagogy in the curriculum."

Kathleen Siu ’25

Newman Civic Fellowship Recipient

Get Involved

Group of Pi Kappa Phi members on campus

Student Run Clubs

At USF, you can participate in dozens of student clubs and organizations ranging from media, academic, service, cultural, and Greek. Build your resume, make new friends, develop skills, be active, push limits, and get involved.

group of students smiling together outside

Cultural Centers

The Cultural Centers bring students together to increase their understanding, and embrace their roles, as members of a diverse community on the local and global levels.

Ryan Lopez

Leadership and Engagement

Student Leadership and Engagement understands that you seek out involvement and leadership for a variety of reasons, including serving others, networking, building skills, discovering yourself, making new friends, and creating change.

USF Debate Team Weighs in on State Senator's AI Bill

California State Senator Scott Wiener came to the Hilltop to hear students’ thoughts on his new artificial intelligence bill. He got an earful.

Students with Sen. Scott Wiener

USF Graduate Wins Equal Access to Waves

Adriana Guerrero-Nardone MNA ’18 helps open a local beach to surfing students of color.

Adriana Guerrero-Nardone with girl at beach
Adriana Guerrero-Nardone ’18

Nonprofit Administration, MA