South University, Tampa

09/01/2026

We’re honored to be named Member of the Month! 🎉

A big thank you to our friends at South Tampa Chamber for the recognition and for the opportunity to support our community by hosting six of their summer school classes throughout June, July, and August.

At South University, we’re proud to open our doors and our resources to support students and help create opportunities for learning and growth. We’re grateful to be part of a community that values education and collaboration!

Thank you again for this wonderful recognition! 💙

This month's Member of the Month is South University! 😁

✅About South University: The Tampa campus provides student-centered instructional and administrative staff focused on the successful academic and professional growth of our students. Our campus’ physical space provides sufficient classrooms, labs, library resources, and support staff spaces needed to promote an outstanding educational experience.

We'd also like to thank South University for hosting our SIX summer school classes over June, July and August!

08/27/2026

💉💙 Protecting Communities, One Immunization at a Time 🧡🧑‍⚕️

This National Immunization Awareness Month, we’re proud to shine a light on the meaningful work our South University students and faculty do year-round to support the health and well-being of our communities.

From volunteering their time to putting their skills into action, our students and faculty provide immunizations and community health outreach year round ... gaining valuable hands-on experience while making a difference in the lives of others. 🩺

It’s more than clinical experience. It’s service, compassion and a commitment to improving community health.

We’re proud of the future healthcare professionals who give their time, knowledge and heart to serve others. 💙💉🧡

08/26/2026

👩‍🏫✨ Celebrating Women Who Lead, Inspire & Make a Difference ✨👩‍⚕️

🗳️ We’re incredibly proud to share that Dr. Ilaria Gadalla, the Dean of Health Professions and Associate Professor at South University, has been nominated for the Women of Worth Awards (WOW Awards) 2026 – Education Award presented by the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce. 🏆

This recognition celebrates exceptional women who demonstrate professional excellence, visionary leadership, and a commitment to making a lasting difference in their communities, qualities Dr. Gadalla embodies every day through her dedication to our students, faculty, and the future of healthcare education.

As a leader, educator, and mentor, Dr. Gadalla continues to inspire those around her and help prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals to lead with knowledge, compassion, and purpose.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Gadalla on this well-deserved nomination! 🎉👏

We’re so proud to see one of our own recognized among the extraordinary women helping shape the future of Palm Beach County. 🌟

ℹ️ About Dr. Gadalla:

Dr. Ilaria Gadalla joined South University in January 2016 and founded the South University, West Palm Beach Master of Science in Physician Assistant program. A native of New Orleans, she brings more than 18 years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant in Hospital Medicine, Cardiology, Nephrology, and outpatient Internal Medicine. She earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Albany Medical College and completed her Doctor of Medical Science at the University of Lynchburg. Prior to becoming a Physician Assistant, Dr. Gadalla worked as a Respiratory Therapist and earned a Bachelor of Science in Cardiopulmonary Science from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans.

Dr. Gadalla was nationally recognized by the Society of Hospital Medicine in 2020 with an Award of Excellence in Clinical Leadership for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. She also co-authored the Hospital Medicine NP/PA Practice Integration and Optimization Statement, which supports clinicians and administrators in advancing high-quality care for hospitalized patients.

Her leadership experience includes service across multiple national and professional organizations. She was nominated by the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) to serve as a Commissioner on the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant. She also serves as an Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Anesthesiologist Assistant Site Visitor and member of the Standards Revision Committee.

Dr. Gadalla has been recognized as a Fellow in Hospital Medicine, served as Southeast Florida Division Advanced Practice Providers Director for the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), and was the first Physician Assistant appointed to the Hospitalist Editorial Board. She has also served as chair of the SHM NP/PA Executive Council and contributed to committees with SHM, PAEA, the American College of Cardiology, Palm Beach County Medical Society, and the South Florida Hospital and Healthcare Association.

Dr. Gadalla continues to serve her local community as a Hospitalist and volunteer clinician. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys the ocean and traveling with her family to soccer tournaments. 🧡

08/25/2026

🛫 Purpose in Progress: Designing the Life You Want 📈

What does purpose look like for you right now?

Whether you’re a current student building your foundation, a graduate stepping into your next chapter, or an alum reflecting on the journey so far, purpose continues to evolve with every experience, challenge, and opportunity.

Join us Thursday, October 1 at 12:00pm for Purpose in Progress: Designing the Life You Want, featuring motivational speaker Kevin Comer.

Together, we’ll explore how to:
💡 Understand what drives you
🎯 Recognize the skills and values you bring to the table
🌱 Discover how your experiences can shape the impact you want to make
🚀 Reimagine what purpose can look like as your journey continues

Purpose isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about moving forward with intention and discovering how your unique journey can shape what comes next.

Ready to reflect, reconnect and reimagine your purpose?

👉 RSVP today: https://bit.ly/4wWBfYR

08/21/2026

🏆 ✨ is giving out some VERY important honors… 👀🏅

If South University had a prize ribbon for YOU, which one would you be taking home? 🎓💙🧡

Whether you're fueled by coffee, crushing your clinicals, living in scrubs, surviving the late-night study sessions, or somehow doing ALL of the above… there’s a ribbon with your name on it. 😎

👇 Find your ribbon and tell us: Which one are you claiming?

And yes… we fully expect you to tag the friend or classmate who deserves one, too. 😂🏅

08/19/2026

📆 ☎️ On 8/13, South University, Tampa celebrated "813 Day" with a vibrant event featuring food, music, arts and crafts, and an on-campus treasure hunt.

Embracing this year's "pirate" theme, the celebration highlighted Tampa Bay's local history and connection to pirate legends such as José Gaspar. 🏴‍☠️

Celebrated annually on August 13th, "813 Day" is named after the area code established in 1953, which has evolved from a simple phone prefix into a beloved local holiday that honors Tampa’s unique culture, community pride, and identity. 💙 🎓

08/19/2026

⚓ Ahoy, Tampa! 813 Day had got a serious pirate makeover.

With Raymond James Stadium practically in our backyard, a Buccaneer Bash was the only way to celebrate our area code in style. Mini Cuban sandwiches? Check. A decorate-your-own eye patch station? Absolutely. A campus-wide Treasure Hunt with gold coins, jewels, and tiny pirates hidden everywhere? Students had exactly 8 minutes and 13 seconds to loot as much treasure as possible before time ran out.

🏴‍☠️ Add a pirate-prop photo booth into the mix and you've got one unforgettable day of Tampa spirit, sunshine, and a whole lot of "arrr."

08/18/2026

On Saturday, August 10, South University, Tampa partnered with Project LINK, Inc to host a community health event, providing cost-free immunizations, physicals, and other essential health services to K-12 students in Hillsborough County. 🧡

This initiative supported local families as they prepared for the upcoming academic year in the Tampa Bay area. The event was a significant success, welcoming over 200 visitors, primarily students and their families. During the day, South University’s Physician Assistant (PA) and MSN & BSN Nursing students played an active role, assisting in the delivery of healthcare services under the direct supervision of campus faculty. 🎒💙🖍️

08/17/2026

✨ ✨

Monday may be winding down, but there’s still plenty of week ahead to grow, learn, and move one step closer to your goals.

We hope you had a great start to the week today, and if Monday didn’t go exactly as planned, tomorrow is a new opportunity to keep moving forward.

Because at South University, growth happens here. 🎓✨

Here’s to a productive, purposeful week ahead, Stingrays! 🪼📖

08/12/2026

📲 🧑‍💻 ATTENTION ALL Students & Alumni - Take the next step toward your career goals by connecting with employers from a variety of industries - all from the convenience of your computer or mobile device (or, couch?! 🛋️)!

💼 Discover internship and employment opportunities, connect one-on-one with recruiters and hiring managers, learn about organizations that are actively hiring, and gain valuable insights into today's job market and career pathways.

We look forward to helping you make meaningful professional connections at our November Virtual Career Fair. 🤝

Reserve your spot! https://bit.ly/4x31GfG

Are you an employer looking for talent? Register to attend here: https://bit.ly/3RjqEYz