March 25, 2026 – University of South Florida alums Andy and Eileen Hafer have gifted $1.75 million for the Nault Center for Entrepreneurship to benefit students pursuing innovative business ventures. The estate gift will establish the Hafer Targeted Help for Rising Innovators and Venture Expansion (THRIVE) Entrepreneurship Program, and includes an endowed fund of $1 million to provide seed funding, coaching and educational resources. The balance will fund additional initiatives that strengthen the USF community.
