• The University of Tampa is a private university located in Tampa, Florida. The school's athletic teams compete as part of the Sunshine State Conference. It grants undergraduate and graduate degrees and serves 5,600 students each year.Official Site: University Profile

• 1. Established: 1931
  2. Location: Tampa, Florida
  3. President: Dr. Ronald Vaughn
  4. Faculty: 450Official Site: University Profile
  5. Nickname: Spartans
  6. Acceptance rate: 53.2% USA Today: College Acceptance Rates: How Many Get In? (November 8, 2006)
  7. [http: //www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=tampa+florida Current Weather]

• Noted Programs

  • Biology
  • Business
  • Communication
  • Criminology
  • Nursing

• University History

  The school was originally founded in 1931 as Tampa Junior College. It held classes in a local high school until 1933, when it moved to its own location and officially became the University of Tampa. The football team was also established that same year, but was discontinued in 1974. The school went through financial troubles during the 1990s, but was able to recover, partly from donations totaling $38 million from businessman John Sykes.St. Petersburg Times: University of Tampa Lands $28-million Gift (January 28, 2000)

• Notable Alumni

  • Chyna (Joanie Laurer), former professional wrestler
  • Dick A. Greco, former Mayor of Tampa
  • Bob Martinez, former Tampa mayor and Governor of Florida
  • Tino Martinez, former MLB player
  • John Matuszak, NFL player and actor
  • Lou Piniella, MLB manager
  • Christopher Sullivan, sports announcer

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