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Some students leave college with a tight-knit circle of friends, others with impressive resumes. Twin sisters Cherish and Unique Alston are walking away with that – plus thriving startups and thousands of dollars in awards to fuel their journeys.

First-generation student graduates magna cum laude from ±«Óãtv Sarasota-Manatee, using mentorship and Honors College opportunities as stepping stones to New York Law School.

2025 Innovation in Online Design and Teaching Award highlights transformative faculty approaches. Brianna JeeWon Paulich, an associate professor in the School of Marketing and Innovation, was honored for her work for the Marketing Research course.

Trustees approve updated ±«Óãtv stadium plan, paving the way for full construction to move forward. Check out ±«Óãtv’s latest rendering for the stadium and learn more about how construction is ramping up – putting it on track to open in fall 2027.

±«Óãtv honors student shakes up energy aisle with savory bar brand. Mira Stimac, an honors student and an entrepreneurship major, created Lope Bars — a savory energy bar brand using clean ingredients, designed specifically for athletes.