HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — As doctoral students clothed in their finest caps and gowns eagerly awaited their degrees, there was a notable absence at the Yuengling Center. Nahida Bristy and ...

The Yuengling Center’s lights dimmed, and a spotlight focused on two empty seats draped in green and black regalia on the arena floor. A crowd of smiling, wavingUniversity of South Florida doctoral ...

Wed, May 6, 2026 at 4:56 AM UTC University officials confirmed both students will be recognized during the spring commencement ceremony scheduled for Friday at 9 a.m. As part of the tribute, two empty ...

Historic commencement: USF President Moez Limayem presided over his first graduation, awarding more than 8,000 degrees from May 7–10. Honoring slain students: Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon were ...

TAMPA, Fla. — The University of South Florida is awarding posthumous doctoral degrees to Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, two 27-year-old doctoral students who were killed in April. They will be among 8 ...