"USF is building a $340M on-campus football stadium despite concerns academics are being left b

[HoustonCajun]

USF has just achieved AAU status and is focusing on athletics to market the university.

AP article about USF's stadium and academics
https://apnews.com/article/usf-oncampus-...6515bb876e

[CajunJack55]

Nice quote

“I think when you look at any of the top universities around student experience, it’s about academics first and foremost. We’ve done a really good job of investing significantly in our academic side of the equation,” said Richard Sobieray, USF’s chief financial officer. “Now, it’s time for us to do the same thing for our athletics.”

[R1Letterman]

So you don't need a new stadium to get the call for p5, get the call then say you will build it

[CajunJack55]

So you don't need a new stadium to get the call for p5, get the call then say you will build it

You are thinking UCF, USF is stuck in AAC hell

[CajunEXPRESS]

But they’re going to be ready just like UH was.

I believe except in an incredible example movement to the P4 is over. I don’t believe the PAC 2 can hold onto it’s P5 status with the G 5 teams available.

If anything autonomous 4 may be culling their P4 members who aren’t bringing enough to the TV table

[R1Letterman]

You are thinking UCF, USF is stuck in AAC hell

Oh, right, whew

[cajun4life]

Nice quote

“I think when you look at any of the top universities around student experience, it’s about academics first and foremost. We’ve done a really good job of investing significantly in our academic side of the equation,” said Richard Sobieray, USF’s chief financial officer. “Now, it’s time for us to do the same thing for our athletics.”

They are an AAU institution too. Imagine that.

[HoustonCajun]

They are an AAU institution too. Imagine that.

USF was founded in 1956 and is already an AAU institution. No law school and no med school. 2 branch campuses with a total of over 50,000 students. It's accomplishments are pretty impressive for such a young school.

Research is at the center of the student and faculty experience here at the University of South Florida. Designated as a “Preeminent State Research University,” USF is one of the nation’s top public research university campuses and one of only 56 public research university campuses classified by the Carnegie Foundation as both a Doctoral University with “Highest Research Activity” and as a “Community Engaged” institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS

USF Joins AAU as its 5th youngest university
Carnegie Classification as a doctoral university with high research activity and community engagement
#15 in Patents among public research universities
$6.02 Billion USF’s economic impact in FY 19-20
$400 Million in total research expenditures in FY 20-21
Research Park Recognition Named 2022 Outstanding Research Park by AURP

[cajun4life]

USF was founded in 1956 and is already an AAU institution. No law school and no med school. 2 branch campuses with a total of over 50,000 students. It's accomplishments are pretty impressive for such a young school.

Research is at the center of the student and faculty experience here at the University of South Florida. Designated as a “Preeminent State Research University,” USF is one of the nation’s top public research university campuses and one of only 56 public research university campuses classified by the Carnegie Foundation as both a Doctoral University with “Highest Research Activity” and as a “Community Engaged” institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS

USF Joins AAU as its 5th youngest university
Carnegie Classification as a doctoral university with high research activity and community engagement
#15 in Patents among public research universities
$6.02 Billion USF’s economic impact in FY 19-20
$400 Million in total research expenditures in FY 20-21
Research Park Recognition Named 2022 Outstanding Research Park by AURP

But we are told we are making tremendous strides both academically and athletically.

Yet we watched Houston grow their academic endowment tremendously over the last decade. While ours remains stagnant.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Really are y’all comparing the state of Louisiana to Florida and Texas in growing their universities. I’m very proud of what we accomplished especially considering how much the politicians interfere. This is still Louisiana folks.

[CajunVic]

But we are told we are making tremendous strides both academically and athletically.

Yet we watched Houston grow their academic endowment tremendously over the last decade. While ours remains stagnant.

Houston is not dependent on the metropolis’ of Ossum, Cade, Wright, Mulvey, Parks, Meaux, Leroy, Onse La Butte and Indian Bayou for its population and wealth to get there . . .

[Turbine]

Houston is not dependent on the metropolis’ of Ossum, Cade, Wright, Mulvey, Parks, Meaux, Leroy, Onse La Butte and Indian Bayou for its population and wealth to get there . . .

Henry