Paul Guzzo

Tampa

Culture and Hillsborough Reporter at Tampa Bay Times

Writer at University of South Florida

Tampa Bay Times reporter, author, indie filmmaker, husband of a super hot wife and stressed out father of four.

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From orange groves to alma mater: USF and Temple Terrace's shared history

1 week ago | usf.edu | Paul Guzzo

By Paul Guzzo, University Communications and Marketing In the 1950s, as Florida planned a new state university in the Tampa Bay area, officials considered more than 100 potential names. Four of them included “Temple Terrace.” One even made the final shortlist before the institution was ultimately named the University of South Florida. That early consideration was no coincidence. Temple Terrace and USF have long been linked — geographically, historically and culturally.
Zombies, robots and dorm life: USF set to welcome record number of summer campers

2 weeks ago | usf.edu | Paul Guzzo

By, University Communications and Marketing This summer, a horde of aspiring zombie apocalypse survivors will take over the University of South Florida to hone their emergency response skills. They’ll be joined by thousands of young summer campers diving into hands-on programs such as robotics, culinary arts, archaeology, LEGO engineering, Esports, filmmaking, hospitality and more.
Behind the horns: Meet the USF students who were Rocky D. Bull

3 weeks ago | usf.edu | Paul Guzzo

By Paul Guzzo, University Communications and Marketing Whether it’s Clark Kent removing his glasses for Lois Lane or Spider-Man pulling off his mask for a best friend, revealing a secret identity is a defining moment for any hero. For three University of South Florida students – William Thrasher, Sevasthian Flores Mangual and Joseph Cannella – that moment has finally come.
USF siblings bring TEDx back to Tampa, inspire with ‘Lift As You Climb’ theme

1 month ago | usf.edu | Paul Guzzo

By Paul Guzzo, University Communications and Marketing As a little kid in Tampa, Krishna Patel had advanced YouTube habits. “Ever since I knew what YouTube was, TED Talks have been a part of my routine — listening to them on my way to school, while working out, even before I slept,” said the 20-year-old who graduated from the University of South Florida last Fall with a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences.
USF to confer more than 7,700 degrees during commencement ceremonies May 8-11

1 month ago | usf.edu | Ryan Hughes |Paul Guzzo

By Ryan Hughes and Paul Guzzo, University Communications and Marketing The University of South Florida will award more than 7,700 degrees during spring commencement ceremonies May 8-11 in the Yuengling Center on the Tampa campus. The ceremonies include recipients of 5,848 bachelor’s, 1,631 master’s, 265 doctoral and five specialist degrees.
Lisa Patterson

1 month ago | usf.edu | Paul Guzzo

By Paul Guzzo, University Communications and Marketing If not for her perseverance and ability to overcome self-doubt, Lisa Patterson might never have reached her goal of earning a college degree. “I had a rough upbringing,” said Patterson, now an office manager at USF Health. “Four months before my high school graduation, I had to leave my home in Tampa and move to Virginia with my mother. So, I dropped out.” That occurred in 1999.
Rozeth Aquino

1 month ago | usf.edu | Paul Guzzo

By Paul Guzzo, University Communications and Marketing Before she ever held a blueprint, Rozeth Aquino held Legos and a dream of becoming a dentist. “I had an aunt who did my braces and I thought it was really cool,” she said. “In high school, I even had a Christmas ornament that was a tooth that said ‘Best Dentist.’” But the hands-on creativity she loved led her to architecture. This spring, Aquino earns her Master of Architecture degree and leaves a lasting impact on the Tampa campus.
Tammy and Bennett Moscato

1 month ago | usf.edu | Paul Guzzo

By Paul Guzzo, University Communications and Marketing While classmates tossed their caps skyward in 2002, a pregnant Tammy Mascato remained home to hold a feverish infant son in her arms — and missed her own college graduation. Decades later, she’s finally celebrating a university commencement properly — this time alongside her son, Bennett Moscato, with whom she was pregnant that day.
Waseem Albaba

1 month ago | usf.edu | Paul Guzzo

By Paul Guzzo, University Communications and Marketing Waseem Albaba is finally coming clean. After graduating from high school, the Tampa resident promised his parents that he would quit skateboarding, which they believe is too dangerous. “From time to time, I still meet a few buddies at the skatepark,” he said with a laugh.
Humor, embarrassment and joy: Meet the name readers of USF’s commencement ceremonies

1 month ago | usf.edu | Paul Guzzo

By Paul Guzzo, University Communications and Marketing In the days leading up to the University of South Florida’s commencement, like he has for the last nine years, Wayne Garcia goes over the names of graduates he’ll be reading at the Yuengling Center. There’s one practice run that stands out to him “I’m in my living room, reading out loud, when my Alexa starts rapping, ‘My name is Alexa’ and so on,” Garcia said.