USFSP receives $14 million gift for fintech ‘hub of excellence’

The Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg was abuzz Monday as university officials announced a "transformative" $14 million gift from the school's namesake.

Philanthropists Kate Tiedemann and Ellen Cotton, longtime supporters of USFSP, provided the $14 million donation to support the school's new Fintech Center and help transform the School of Business and Finance into a “hub of excellence” in financial technology education. Their latest gift brings the couple's total monetary contributions to the university to nearly $30 million.

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Welch reflects on first 100 days in office, what’s next for the city

Since taking office 100 days ago, St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch has boosted the city's mission to achieve equitable development and break down barriers to combat the affordable housing crisis.

"The first 100 days have been enlightening. We confirmed just how much progress can be accomplished when we come together with common goals, unified in purpose, to address the challenges before us," Welch said Monday on the steps of City Hall, reflecting on the 100-day mark and how he could continue the momentum.