University of Tampa Alumni Association

05/30/2026

⚔️ GAME DAY, SPARTANS! ⚔️

Calling all UTampa alumni, students, families, and fans! It’s time to rally behind the Tampa Spartans! Wear your black and red, cheer loud, and show your Spartan pride as our baseball team takes the field today.

Wishing the boys the best of luck, let’s bring home a win! ⚾️❤️

It’s Time for Game 1 of the College World Series 🤟

🆚 #7 Bentley
🕒 6 PM ET
📍 Cary, NC
🏟️ USA National Training Complex
📺 ncaa.com/game/6600555
📊 Tampastats.com

⚾️ 🛡️

05/24/2026

NATIONAL CHAMPS 🏆

Congratulations to University of Tampa Athletics, the 2026 Division II Men’s Lacrosse champions!

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05/22/2026

On May 8th, Spartans gathered for the 2026 Alumni Awards Dinner to celebrate an inspiring group of alumni whose leadership, service, and achievements continue to make a lasting impact on their communities and on the University of Tampa. Presented by the UTampa Alumni Association Board, these awards represent the highest honors bestowed upon UTampa alumni.

This year’s recipients:
Frank Silcox ’87 — Class of 1931 Award
Dr. Nik Lampe ’16 — Young Alumni Award
Dannielle Roque Franza ’21, M.A. ’22 — Young Alumni Award
Paul Weizer ’94, MBA ’11 — Alumni Achievement Award
Dr. Lee Matthews ’67 — Esse Quam Videri Award

Congratulations to this year’s award recipients for their incredible achievements and lasting impact on both their communities and the University of Tampa.

05/21/2026

📍Pensacola, FL & Charlottesville, VA — Spartan Nation, it’s your time to show out! 🛡️⚔️

Calling all The University of Tampa alumni, family, friends, and supporters in the Pensacola and Charlottesville areas to come support the Spartans this weekend!

Pack the stands, bring the energy and help make it feel like home for Tampa! 🙌🏆🔥

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05/19/2026

Congratulations to John Davis Jr. M.F.A. ’14 on receiving the Silver Medal for Older Children’s Literature at the Florida Book Awards for his novel, "Vidge Floyd and the Secret Frequencies." 🎉📚

Set in 1990s small-town Florida, the story follows neurodivergent teen Harrison “Vidge” Floyd as his curiosity and love for police scanners and CB radios lead him into unexpected mysteries. Inspired by John’s years teaching students with learning differences, the novel first began during the COVID lockdown when his two sons, then the perfect age for middle-grades novels, encouraged him to write them a story of their own. The result is a heartfelt tribute to curiosity, individuality, and the power of being yourself.

From the University of Tampa MFA program to award-winning author, John credits the mentorship and inspiration he found along the way as part of his creative journey.

We are so proud to celebrate John’s continued success as an author, educator, and Spartan alum. ❤️

05/18/2026

Still smiling because it’s been over a week since 2,000 Spartans officially joined the alumni community 😁🎓

New Spartans alumni, how has your first week after graduation felt? What’s been your biggest highlight so far? Drop it in the comments ⬇️

05/15/2026

This month’s Alumni Owned Business Spotlight, Spartans Supporting Spartans, features Delices de France, a beloved French bakery founded by UTampa alumnus Patrick Baboun ’86.

Patrick’s journey into baking began unexpectedly during a vacation in Montreal, when a simple baguette sparked a lifelong passion for artisan bread. What started as curiosity quickly turned into years of apprenticeship and training under French master bakers, eventually leading him to open Delices de France in Miami in 1994.

Today, loyal customers return for the bakery’s fresh baked breads, buttery croissants, pastries, quiches, sandwiches and signature desserts, all crafted with the same care and tradition that inspired Patrick decades ago. From the smell of warm bread filling the bakery to the welcoming atmosphere inside, Delices de France has become a cherished staple in the Miami community.

If you are in the area, stop by and support a fellow Spartan.

📍 14453 South Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33176
🕖 Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
🕖 Sunday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

05/12/2026

Welcome to the alumni family, Class of 2026! We are incredibly excited to welcome nearly 2,000 new Spartans into the UTampa Alumni Association and cannot wait to see where your journeys take you next. No matter where life leads, you will always have a community of Spartans behind you. ❤️

05/08/2026

Congratulations to Sofia Whelchel, our May 2026 UTampa Grad Cap Design Contest winner! ✨🎓

Graduating from the College of Arts and Letters with a degree in Animation, Sofia wowed the alumni community with a spectacular grad cap design full of creativity and Spartan spirit. As this year’s winner, she’ll be taking home a UTampa diploma frame to celebrate this exciting milestone. Congratulations, Sofia!

And to all of our students who submitted their grad cap designs, thank you for sharing your creativity, stories, and excitement with us. We loved seeing each and every submission and can’t wait to watch them all shine and sparkle as the Class of 2026 crosses the stage at commencement tomorrow.

05/07/2026

Did you know that the moment you graduate, you automatically become part of the UTampa Alumni Association? 🤝🎓🤩

Graduation isn’t the end of your UTampa story, it’s just the beginning of a new chapter filled with new opportunities, lifelong connections, and continued Spartan pride. Hear from Josie Mineff ’26 as she shares how to stay connected to the Spartan community as an alum and ways to keep your UTampa experience going beyond graduation!