The University of South Florida Foundation Board of Directors recently elected USF cornerstones Samuel “Sam” P. Bell III and Panos Vasiloudes MD to join its ranks.

Sam Bell with USF College of Public Health Dean Donna Peterson

Sam Bell, considered the “father of the USF College of Public Health,” has had a pivotal role in advocating for USF Health. Bell has been actively involved with the university throughout his career, including being the first and only chair of the dean’s advisory board for the College of Public Health. A former member of the Florida House of Representatives, Bell is also married to former USF President Betty Castor.

Together, Bell and Castor continue to be devoted supporters of USF Health and the College of Public Health. They established a scholarship fund for graduate public health students serving in Uganda. In 2018, the USF Alumni Association presented Bell with the Class of ’56 Award, a distinction presented annually to non-alumni who provide notable contributions to both the university and the community.

Dr. Panos Vasiloudes, MD, PhD

Dr. Panos Vasiloudes is actively involved with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. Vasiloudes, president and CEO of Academic Alliance in Dermatology, has been a strong supporter to the Morsani College of Medicine and its Department of Dermatology, where has established several endowed funds. Dr. Vasiloudes also serves on the dean’s campaign cabinet for the new USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and Heart Institute building in Water Street Tampa, which he has also supported philanthropically.

The Foundation Board serves to advocate for the welfare of both the university as a whole as well as all higher education throughout the state of Florida. Comprised of top USF supporters and community leaders, the board’s main priorities include providing philanthropic support and managing the university’s endowment.