/world/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSun, 27 Jul 2025 15:10:07 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://usfalumni.org/stay-connected/new-usf-magazine-25/he-raced-rabbits-and-wonAbdul-Rasheed Saminu, a student and track athlete at ľ����Ƶ, is one of the world's fastest men. Learn about his journey from racing rabbits in Ghana to setting records in last summer's Olympic Games.External ArticleTue, 08 Jul 2025 16:54:17 ľ����Ƶ student Abdul-Rasheed Saminu goes from racing rabbits in Ghana to the Olympic GamesAbdul-Rasheed Saminu, a student and track athlete at ľ����Ƶ, is one of the world's fastest men. Learn about his journey from racing rabbits in Ghana to setting records in last summer's Olympic Games.Athlete holding awardshttps://usfalumni.org/stay-connected/new-usf-magazine-25/he-raced-rabbits-and-won/gnsi/news/2025/notes-from-cambridge.aspxGNSI is sending two ľ����Ƶ students to the world-renowned International Security and Intelligence Programme at Cambridge University. They're going to blog about their experience and take us along for the ride.External ArticleSun, 06 Jul 2025 10:41:28 2025 notes from Cambridge student blogGNSI is sending two ľ����Ƶ students to the world-renowned International Security and Intelligence Programme at Cambridge University. They're going to blog about their experience and take us along for the ride.Notes from Cambridge: A student blog from the International Security and Intelligence Programme, with a photo of two ľ����Ƶ students standing on Cambridge University campus/gnsi/news/2025/notes-from-cambridge.aspxStudentsStudy Abroad,United Kingdom/honors/news/2025/alum-hiram-rios-hernandez-recognized-for-global-impact.aspxRecipient of the 2025 ľ����Ƶ Outstanding Young Alumni Award, Hiram Rios Hernandez, is making a global impact as a Foreign Service officer with the U.S. Department of State. From studying abroad to organizing international summits, his academic and professional journey reflects the power of learning, language, and leadership.External ArticleMon, 30 Jun 2025 16:47:51 From ľ����Ƶ to the foreign service: Alum Hiram Rios Hernandez recognized for global impactRecipient of the 2025 ľ����Ƶ Outstanding Young Alumni Award, Hiram Rios Hernandez, is making a global impact as a Foreign Service officer with the U.S. Department of State. From studying abroad to organizing international summits, his academic and professional journey reflects the power of learning, language, and leadership.ľ����Ƶ alum Hiram Rios Hernandez poses while making a Go Bulls sign in the Judy Genshaft Honors College building./honors/news/2025/alum-hiram-rios-hernandez-recognized-for-global-impact.aspxhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/6/27/mens-basketball-usf-mens-basketballs-beckford-nnani-and-nyorha-selected-for-u19-canadian-national-team.aspxThe Bulls are the only team with three freshmen participating in the FIBA U19 Men’s Basketball World Cup 2025 this summer.External ArticleFri, 27 Jun 2025 10:46:30 Beckford, Nnani, and Nyorha from ľ����Ƶ Men’s Basketball are elected for U19 Canadian National TeamThe Bulls are the only team with three freshmen participating in the FIBA U19 Men’s Basketball World Cup 2025 this summer.Team Canada with three basketball players from the ľ����Ƶ men's basketball team https://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/6/27/mens-basketball-usf-mens-basketballs-beckford-nnani-and-nyorha-selected-for-u19-canadian-national-team.aspxStudentsCanada,Student Success/world/news/2025/anderson-peace-corps-panama.aspxJackson Anderson—studying geographic information sciences (GIS) and anthropology at ľ����Ƶ—was accepted by the Peace Corps for a position in Panama, where he will volunteer within the environmental sector. Read more about Anderson's journey and how it led to the Peace Corps.Katrina SandeferThu, 26 Jun 2025 00:23:38 From prep to Panama: ľ����Ƶ student Jackson Anderson will serve in Panama as a Peace Corps volunteer  Jackson Anderson—studying geographic information sciences (GIS) and anthropology at ľ����Ƶ—was accepted by the Peace Corps for a position in Panama, where he will volunteer within the environmental sector. Read more about Anderson's journey and how it led to the Peace Corps.Jackson Anderson standing before a life volcano/world/news/2025/anderson-peace-corps-panama.aspxStudentsSpotlight,Student Success/health/public-health/news/2025/wright.aspxFrom Iraq to Okinawa to the ľ����Ƶ College of Public Health (COPH), David Wright’s path to public health has been defined by service, resilience, and relationships.External ArticleFri, 20 Jun 2025 15:11:56 From Iraq to ľ����Ƶ: David Wright’s global journey to public healthFrom Iraq to Okinawa to the ľ����Ƶ College of Public Health (COPH), David Wright’s path to public health has been defined by service, resilience, and relationships.Headshot of David Wright/health/public-health/news/2025/wright.aspxStudentsSpotlight/health/public-health/news/2025/dean-vermund-honored-with-lifetime-achievement-award-for-advancing-us-japan-hiv-aids-research-collaboration.aspxThe U.S.-Japan Cooperative Medical Sciences Program has awarded COPH Dean Sten Vermund its 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his two decades of leadership and commitment to global health collaboration.External ArticleFri, 20 Jun 2025 15:04:30 Sten Vermund honored for two decades of leadership in global health collaborationThe U.S.-Japan Cooperative Medical Sciences Program has awarded COPH Dean Sten Vermund its 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his two decades of leadership and commitment to global health collaboration.Sten Vermund headshot/health/public-health/news/2025/dean-vermund-honored-with-lifetime-achievement-award-for-advancing-us-japan-hiv-aids-research-collaboration.aspxFaculty & StaffPartnerships,ľ����Ƶ Health/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/maria-zapata-mscs-student.aspxA master’s student in computer science at the University of South Florida, Maria Zapata is spending the summer in Texas, interning with Apple as a full-stack developer focused on artificial intelligence.External ArticleFri, 13 Jun 2025 14:38:57 From Colombia to ľ����Ƶ to Apple: One Student's JourneyA master’s student in computer science at the University of South Florida, Maria Zapata is spending the summer in Texas, interning with Apple as a full-stack developer focused on artificial intelligence.Woman in front of Apple signage/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/maria-zapata-mscs-student.aspxGlobal Networks,StudentsColombia,Student Success/world/news/2025/garrido-global-career-accelerator-program-spotlight.aspxRecently, over 100 students from a variety of majors decided to join a challenge offered by Wells Fargo through the Global Career Accelerator. Sara Lorca Garrido, a ľ����Ƶ international student from Asturias, Spain, took on this challenge. Read to learn more about the program and the impact it has on students.Katrina SandeferWed, 11 Jun 2025 08:47:30 Gaining real-world experience: International student Sara Lorca Garrido’s experience with the Global Career Accelerator Recently, over 100 students from a variety of majors decided to join a challenge offered by Wells Fargo through the Global Career Accelerator. Sara Lorca Garrido, a ľ����Ƶ international student from Asturias, Spain, took on this challenge. Read to learn more about the program and the impact it has on students.Headshot of Garrido cropped and outlined with white on a lime green gradient background/world/news/2025/garrido-global-career-accelerator-program-spotlight.aspxStudentsSpain,Spotlight,Student Successhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/5/31/track-field-abdul-rasheed-saminu-sets-world-leading-time-at-ncaa-east-preliminary-outdoor-championships.aspxThe University of South Florida track and field team delivered a historic performance at the NCAA East Preliminary Round, qualifying multiple athletes for the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon. The meet took place at Hodges Stadium on the campus of the University of North Florida, and it proved to be a record-breaking stage for the Bulls.External ArticleSat, 31 May 2025 16:49:50 Abdul-Rasheed Saminu sets world-leading time at NCAA east preliminary outdoor championshipsThe University of South Florida track and field team delivered a historic performance at the NCAA East Preliminary Round, qualifying multiple athletes for the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon. The meet took place at Hodges Stadium on the campus of the University of North Florida, and it proved to be a record-breaking stage for the Bulls.Rasheed running down a trackhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/5/31/track-field-abdul-rasheed-saminu-sets-world-leading-time-at-ncaa-east-preliminary-outdoor-championships.aspxStudentsGhana,Spotlight/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/enhancing-mental-health-services-in-low-resource-settings-usf-anthropologists-impact.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+May+2025+-+CAS+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=School+of+Information%e2%80%99s+Amelia+Anderson+honored+for+research+excellence+in+public+library+services+for+adultsElena Lesley, an anthropology professor at ľ����Ƶ, is researching how digital mental health care—especially telehealth—is transforming access to treatment in Cambodia. Her work explores how digital tools can bridge gaps in mental health services, offering new possibilities for care in post-conflict communities. Through her research, she aims to highlight innovative strategies that could improve mental health care in low-resource settings worldwide.External ArticleThu, 29 May 2025 08:41:43 Enhancing mental health services in low-resource settings: A ľ����Ƶ anthropologist’s impactElena Lesley, an anthropology professor at ľ����Ƶ, is researching how digital mental health care—especially telehealth—is transforming access to treatment in Cambodia. Her work explores how digital tools can bridge gaps in mental health services, offering new possibilities for care in post-conflict communities. Through her research, she aims to highlight innovative strategies that could improve mental health care in low-resource settings worldwide.For anthropology professor Elena Lesley, what started as an interest in political systems soon evolved into a deep commitment to understanding how trauma and mental health care intersect in post-conflict societies./arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/enhancing-mental-health-services-in-low-resource-settings-usf-anthropologists-impact.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+May+2025+-+CAS+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=School+of+Information%e2%80%99s+Amelia+Anderson+honored+for+research+excellence+in+public+library+services+for+adultsFaculty & StaffResearch/education/blog/2025/usf-expands-global-reach-through-new-partnership-in-the-dominican-republic.aspxThrough a new partnership with Dominican universities, ľ����Ƶ faculty are contributing to a U.S. Embassy-supported program aimed at enhancing international academic collaboration.External ArticleWed, 28 May 2025 13:07:14 ľ����Ƶ expands global reach through new partnership in the Dominican RepublicThrough a new partnership with Dominican universities, ľ����Ƶ faculty are contributing to a U.S. Embassy-supported program aimed at enhancing international academic collaboration.Manuel Colomé, Dinorah Martinez-Tyson, and Molly Hamm-Rodriguez (left to right) presenting at the launch event./education/blog/2025/usf-expands-global-reach-through-new-partnership-in-the-dominican-republic.aspxGlobal NetworksPartnerships/world/news/2025/international-visiting-scholar-research-showcase.aspxThis year, ľ����Ƶ Word—in collaboration with the Office of Graduate Studies and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs— hosted its second annual International Visiting Scholar Research Showcase on March 26, 2025. This year’s showcase highlighted groundbreaking research from visiting academics and fostered interdisciplinary connections.Tue, 27 May 2025 14:16:50 Global collaboration: ľ����Ƶ hosts second annual International Visiting Scholar Research ShowcaseThis year, ľ����Ƶ Word—in collaboration with the Office of Graduate Studies and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs— hosted its second annual International Visiting Scholar Research Showcase on March 26, 2025. This year’s showcase highlighted groundbreaking research from visiting academics and fostered interdisciplinary connections.A group of smiling people holding up a bulls sign with their hands and standing in front of a green ľ����Ƶ World backdrop/world/news/2025/international-visiting-scholar-research-showcase.aspxEvents,ScholarsResearch/cbcs/news/2025/galea-peru.aspxThe training is part of a depression intervention for older caregivers of children with schizophrenia.External ArticleTue, 27 May 2025 08:53:23 School of Social Work faculty lead mental health training for community health workers in PeruThe training is part of a depression intervention for older caregivers of children with schizophrenia.Community health leaders/cbcs/news/2025/galea-peru.aspxFaculty & StaffPeru/health/news/2025/culturecoin-perez-colon.aspxElimarys Perez-Colon, MD, associate professor of Internal Medicine with the ľ����Ƶ Health Morsani College of Medicine, was recently named a ľ����Ƶ Health Culture Champion in recognition of her extraordinary commitment to global health, mentorship and service.External ArticleFri, 23 May 2025 15:33:08 ľ����Ƶ Health recognizes Dr. Elimarys Perez-Colon with culture coin for leading medical mission in ColombiaElimarys Perez-Colon, MD, associate professor of Internal Medicine with the ľ����Ƶ Health Morsani College of Medicine, was recently named a ľ����Ƶ Health Culture Champion in recognition of her extraordinary commitment to global health, mentorship and service.Dr. Perez-Colon holding her Culture Coin/health/news/2025/culturecoin-perez-colon.aspxFaculty & Staff,Global NetworksColombia,Partnerships,Study Abroad,ľ����Ƶ Health/world/news/2025/kelsey-sherman-sweden-usfsp.aspxKelsey Sherman will be leaving for Sweden, where she will be attending the University of Gothenburg, the third-oldest Swedish university. Read about her pursuit of a graduate degree in environmental policy and governance with the help of the prestigious Axel Adler Scholarship.Vickie ChachereWed, 21 May 2025 14:26:13 Next stop, Sweden: ľ����ƵSP student leader Kelsey Sherman wins prestigious scholarship to the University of GothenburgKelsey Sherman will be leaving for Sweden, where she will be attending the University of Gothenburg, the third-oldest Swedish university. Read about her pursuit of a graduate degree in environmental policy and governance with the help of the prestigious Axel Adler Scholarship.Kelsey smiling in the ľ����Ƶ Honors College/world/news/2025/kelsey-sherman-sweden-usfsp.aspxAlumniSpotlight/world/news/2025/2025-international-spring-sash-ceremony.aspxCampus leaders, families worldwide, and scores of graduating ľ����Ƶ students celebrated international students' uniquely challenging and resilient journeys during Spring 2025 commencement with the traditional sash ceremony.Vickie ChachereWed, 21 May 2025 10:18:59 ľ����Ƶ World celebrates more than 1,100 international student spring graduatesCampus leaders, families worldwide, and scores of graduating ľ����Ƶ students celebrated international students' uniquely challenging and resilient journeys during Spring 2025 commencement with the traditional sash ceremony.A large group of smiling graduating students who are holding up hands in the bulls symbol, all of the students wearing sashes that represent their home countries/world/news/2025/2025-international-spring-sash-ceremony.aspxEvents,Faculty & Staff,StudentsStudent Success/world/news/2025/aruna-dasgupta-farewell-spotlight.aspxAfter 14 years serving as a bridge between India and ľ����Ƶ, Dasgupta is stepping away from her role, leaving behind a legacy of cross-cultural connections that was celebrated during recent commencement events at the Tampa campus.  Read about her journey at ľ����Ƶ.Vickie ChachereWed, 21 May 2025 09:58:51 ľ����Ƶ adviser Aruna Dasgupta bids farewell after 14 years in key India roleAfter 14 years serving as a bridge between India and ľ����Ƶ, Dasgupta is stepping away from her role, leaving behind a legacy of cross-cultural connections that was celebrated during recent commencement events at the Tampa campus.  Read about her journey at ľ����Ƶ.Provost, ľ����Ƶ World Vice President, and Aruna, holding a certificate, are standing on stage smiling/world/news/2025/aruna-dasgupta-farewell-spotlight.aspxFaculty & Staff,Global NetworksIndia,Spotlighthttps://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/business/global-virus-network-meeting-unites-caribbean-and-latin-america-to-tackle-emerging-viral-threats/article_d89c0d1d-5111-56c1-a66d-8e4b2009cdd9.htmlThe Global Virus Network (GVN) convened top virologists, epidemiologists, public health experts, and government officials for the 2025 GVN Regional Meeting: Caribbean and Latin America in Kingston, Jamaica. Learn more about the two-day summit that focused on collaborative strategies to bolster viral surveillance, diagnostics, vaccine research, and pandemic preparedness.External ArticleThu, 08 May 2025 09:28:41 Global Virus Network meeting unites Caribbean and Latin America to tackle emerging viral threatsThe Global Virus Network (GVN) convened top virologists, epidemiologists, public health experts, and government officials for the 2025 GVN Regional Meeting: Caribbean and Latin America in Kingston, Jamaica. Learn more about the two-day summit that focused on collaborative strategies to bolster viral surveillance, diagnostics, vaccine research, and pandemic preparedness.Caribbean Inlet to Ocho Rios, Jamaicahttps://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/business/global-virus-network-meeting-unites-caribbean-and-latin-america-to-tackle-emerging-viral-threats/article_d89c0d1d-5111-56c1-a66d-8e4b2009cdd9.htmlEventsCaribbean,Global Networks,Research/ons/news/2025/phd-student-victoria-brown-selected-boren-fellowship.aspxVictoria Brown is pursuing her PhD in Geography and Environmental Science and Policy, with a focus on East African coffee farming. This fall, she will travel to Tanzania through a Boren Fellowship to study Swahili and perform research for the 2025-26 academic year.External ArticleTue, 06 May 2025 10:19:39 ľ����Ƶ School of Geosciences PhD student Victoria Brown selected for Boren FellowshipVictoria Brown is pursuing her PhD in Geography and Environmental Science and Policy, with a focus on East African coffee farming. This fall, she will travel to Tanzania through a Boren Fellowship to study Swahili and perform research for the 2025-26 academic year.Victoria Brown holds up coffee cup and smiles/ons/news/2025/phd-student-victoria-brown-selected-boren-fellowship.aspxAccolades,StudentsResearch,Student Success/ons/news/2025/critical-language-scholarship-opens-door-arabic-study-in-jordan.aspxThird-year University of South Florida student Ashley Parow, a history and political science double major, was selected for the 2025 Critical Language Scholarship Program to study Arabic language and culture in Amman, Jordan.External ArticleFri, 02 May 2025 09:36:25 Critical Language Scholarship opens door for ľ����Ƶ student to study Arabic in JordanThird-year University of South Florida student Ashley Parow, a history and political science double major, was selected for the 2025 Critical Language Scholarship Program to study Arabic language and culture in Amman, Jordan.Ashley Parow smiles and displays the Bulls hand sign for the camera/ons/news/2025/critical-language-scholarship-opens-door-arabic-study-in-jordan.aspxAccolades,StudentsSpotlight,Student Success/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-students-make-directorial-debut.aspxWhen Hilda Sheridan-Hewlett moved from London, England to Tampa, FL. to study literature and film, she was so swept away by the natural beauty of the local beaches that she decided to write and direct a short film. The final product, “Lost in the Current," has so far been screened at five film festivals.External ArticleTue, 29 Apr 2025 16:17:31 ľ����Ƶ students make directorial debut at the Gasparilla International Film Festival 2025When Hilda Sheridan-Hewlett moved from London, England to Tampa, FL. to study literature and film, she was so swept away by the natural beauty of the local beaches that she decided to write and direct a short film. The final product, “Lost in the Current," has so far been screened at five film festivals.A girl is aglow in red light and looking down. Darkness is behind her./arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-students-make-directorial-debut.aspxStudentsSpotlight,Student Success/world/news/2025/global-leaders-celebration-global-learning.aspxThe Global Learning, Campus Programs hosted the Global Leaders Celebration to recognize and celebrate the recipients of the Global Citizens Award, GloBull Ambassadors, and Peace Corps Prep Program. Read about the event and learn more about ľ����Ƶ Global Learning, Campus Programs.Katrina SandeferTue, 29 Apr 2025 08:32:03 Global Leaders Celebration: Global Learning, Campus Programs celebrates students committed to global engagement, leadership and serviceThe Global Learning, Campus Programs hosted the Global Leaders Celebration to recognize and celebrate the recipients of the Global Citizens Award, GloBull Ambassadors, and Peace Corps Prep Program. Read about the event and learn more about ľ����Ƶ Global Learning, Campus Programs.A group of smiling people holding up the "Bulls" sign with their hands/world/news/2025/global-leaders-celebration-global-learning.aspxEvents,StudentsStudent Success,Study Abroad/world/news/2025/hiram-alumni-award.aspxThis year, Hiram Ríos Hernández was one of 10 other alumni aged 35 or under who was recognized for his creative innovation and career success by The Outstanding Young Alumni Awards program on April 10th, 2025. Learn more about the program and Ríos Hernández's journey.Katrina SandeferMon, 28 Apr 2025 09:52:21 “Communication is your currency:” ľ����Ƶ global alumni Hiram Ríos Hernández awarded the Outstanding Young Alumni AwardThis year, Hiram Ríos Hernández was one of 10 other alumni aged 35 or under who was recognized for his creative innovation and career success by The Outstanding Young Alumni Awards program on April 10th, 2025. Learn more about the program and Ríos Hernández's journey.a group of people surrounding Rios Hernandez smiling and holding up the "Bulls sign" with their hands/world/news/2025/hiram-alumni-award.aspxAlumni,EventsSpotlight/world/news/2025/global-excellence-awards.aspxNine awardees from an array of disciplines were honored at the annual ceremony held on April 15, which celebrated achievements in internationally focused education, research, and innovation for 2023 and 2024. Read about the winners and their accomplishments.Vickie ChachereThu, 24 Apr 2025 09:10:12 ľ����Ƶ World honors nine Global Excellence AwardeesNine awardees from an array of disciplines were honored at the annual ceremony held on April 15, which celebrated achievements in internationally focused education, research, and innovation for 2023 and 2024. Read about the winners and their accomplishments."Global Excellence Awards" and ľ����Ƶ World logo on a green background with a globe illustration/world/news/2025/global-excellence-awards.aspxEvents,Faculty & StaffResearch/world/news/2025/schrader-world-expo-japan.aspxAfter graduating a year ago with an MBA, ľ����Ƶ alum Sean Schrader is nearly 7,500 miles and more than a dozen time zones away in Osaka, Japan, representing the United States globally at the World Expo. Vickie ChachereThu, 24 Apr 2025 08:26:36 At World Expo in Japan, ľ����Ƶ alum Sean Schrader builds skills in global diplomacy After graduating a year ago with an MBA, ľ����Ƶ alum Sean Schrader is nearly 7,500 miles and more than a dozen time zones away in Osaka, Japan, representing the United States globally at the World Expo. A group of people standing outside of the world expo building and behind a large sign that says "United States of America"/world/news/2025/schrader-world-expo-japan.aspxAlumniSpotlight/world/news/2025/cayman-islands-sustainability-conference.aspxDistinguished University Professor and Florida Inventors Hall of Fame inductee Yogi Goswami is one of the world’s leading experts on clean energy and sustainability. Goswami was recently featured as the keynote speaker for the University College of the Cayman Islands symposium, highlighting efforts to create a more sustainable future. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:55:59 ľ����Ƶ engineering professor Yogi Goswami headlines Cayman Islands sustainability conference Distinguished University Professor and Florida Inventors Hall of Fame inductee Yogi Goswami is one of the world’s leading experts on clean energy and sustainability. Goswami was recently featured as the keynote speaker for the University College of the Cayman Islands symposium, highlighting efforts to create a more sustainable future. A person dressed in a suit in front of a mic with presentation behind him/world/news/2025/cayman-islands-sustainability-conference.aspxEvents,Faculty & StaffCaribbean,Partnerships,Research/world/news/2025/florida-lessons-abroad-conference.aspxOn April 4th, 2025, the second annual Florida Lessons From Abroad Conference was hosted by the ľ����Ƶ Judy Genshaft Honors College and ľ����Ƶ World, bringing together students from across the state to build international connections, share their study abroad experiences, and broaden their academic and professional networks.Katrina SandeferThu, 24 Apr 2025 07:30:37 Bridging international experiences into lifelong learning: 2025 Florida Lessons from Abroad Conference On April 4th, 2025, the second annual Florida Lessons From Abroad Conference was hosted by the ľ����Ƶ Judy Genshaft Honors College and ľ����Ƶ World, bringing together students from across the state to build international connections, share their study abroad experiences, and broaden their academic and professional networks.A group of students, staff, and faculty in front of the Judy Genshaft Honors College/world/news/2025/florida-lessons-abroad-conference.aspxEvents,StudentsStudy Abroad/news/2025/what-rattlesnake-venom-can-teach-us-about-evolution.aspxľ����Ƶ researchers find that island snakes adapt their venom in surprising ways, offering new clues about how animals evolve in changing environments.External ArticleWed, 23 Apr 2025 08:58:38 What rattlesnake venom can teach us about evolutionľ����Ƶ researchers find that island snakes adapt their venom in surprising ways, offering new clues about how animals evolve in changing environments.A rattlesnake sitting in front of a bush with pink flowers/news/2025/what-rattlesnake-venom-can-teach-us-about-evolution.aspxFaculty & StaffResearch/ons/news/2025/usf-sophomore-selected-fulbright-uk-summer-institute-scotland.aspxSecond-year biomedical sciences student Gray Zeisse is one of only five U.S. students selected this year for the Fulbright UK Summer Institute Program at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.External ArticleWed, 16 Apr 2025 09:05:27 ľ����Ƶ sophomore Gray Zeisse selected for Fulbright UK Summer Institute in ScotlandSecond-year biomedical sciences student Gray Zeisse is one of only five U.S. students selected this year for the Fulbright UK Summer Institute Program at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.Gray Zeisse headshot outside in front of trees/ons/news/2025/usf-sophomore-selected-fulbright-uk-summer-institute-scotland.aspxStudentsFulbright,Student Success/health/public-health/news/2025/ihsc-mission-trip.aspxMPH student Jonathan Andreadakis recently completed a service trip with ľ����Ƶ's International Health Service Collaborative to Medellín, Colombia. The trip, part of a long-standing collaboration between ľ����Ƶ Health and Universidad CES, sent an interprofessional team of students to a densely populated neighborhood facing complex health challenges.External ArticleFri, 11 Apr 2025 14:27:47 MPH student brings public health passion to Colombia through IHSC medical missionMPH student Jonathan Andreadakis recently completed a service trip with ľ����Ƶ's International Health Service Collaborative to Medellín, Colombia. The trip, part of a long-standing collaboration between ľ����Ƶ Health and Universidad CES, sent an interprofessional team of students to a densely populated neighborhood facing complex health challenges.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/health/public-health/news/2025/ihsc-mission-trip.aspx/honors/news/2025/usf-honors-capstone-empowers-students-to-strengthen-disaster-resilience.aspxUniversity of South Florida Honors students Alison Frate and Abigail Brake gained real-world consulting experience through Dr. Gregory Smogard’s Global Consulting capstone course, working with their team to support an international company in strengthening disaster resilience efforts in the Philippines.External ArticleWed, 09 Apr 2025 10:26:13 ľ����Ƶ Honors capstone empowers students to strengthen disaster resilience abroadUniversity of South Florida Honors students Alison Frate and Abigail Brake gained real-world consulting experience through Dr. Gregory Smogard’s Global Consulting capstone course, working with their team to support an international company in strengthening disaster resilience efforts in the Philippines.Alison Frate, Dr. Gregory Smogard, and Abigail Brake show their bull pride on the fifth floor of the Honors building, overlooking the atrium. /honors/news/2025/usf-honors-capstone-empowers-students-to-strengthen-disaster-resilience.aspxFaculty & Staff,StudentsStudent Success,Study Abroad/ons/news/2025/usf-gates-cambridge-scholars-inspire-next-generation.aspxMichael Calzadilla and Shahriar Zamani both completed graduate studies at the University of Cambridge as Gates Cambridge Scholars. The two University of South Florida alumni are now hoping to encourage a new generation of students to take advantage of prestigious scholarships.External ArticleWed, 09 Apr 2025 08:36:58 ľ����Ƶ Gates Cambridge alumni push boundaries to inspire next generation of scholarsMichael Calzadilla and Shahriar Zamani both completed graduate studies at the University of Cambridge as Gates Cambridge Scholars. The two University of South Florida alumni are now hoping to encourage a new generation of students to take advantage of prestigious scholarships.Two-panel image featuring Michael Calzadilla and Shahriar Zamani with their arms crossed in front of a background with assorted math and science symbols/ons/news/2025/usf-gates-cambridge-scholars-inspire-next-generation.aspxAlumniResearch/world/news/2025/network-india-connect.aspxľ����Ƶ World hosted the ľ����Ƶ Network India networking event in Traditions Hall with the Students of India Association. Learn more about the gathering of Indian alumni living in the area, ľ����Ƶ faculty, local leaders, and current students from India.Katrina SandeferThu, 03 Apr 2025 08:31:32 Building connections: ľ����Ƶ Network India event bringing local alumni and current students together ľ����Ƶ World hosted the ľ����Ƶ Network India networking event in Traditions Hall with the Students of India Association. Learn more about the gathering of Indian alumni living in the area, ľ����Ƶ faculty, local leaders, and current students from India.Three smiling people holding up their hands in the bulls sign/world/news/2025/network-india-connect.aspxGlobal Networks,StudentsIndia,Student Success/marine-science/news/2025/the-rising-tides-podcast-explores-cutting-edge-ocean-technologies-in-marine-science.aspxDesigned for ocean experts and general audiences alike, “The Rising Tides Podcast” invites oceanographers to discuss their ground-breaking research through one-on-one conversations.External ArticleWed, 02 Apr 2025 10:25:35 ‘The Rising Tides Podcast’ explores cutting-edge ocean technologies in marine scienceDesigned for ocean experts and general audiences alike, “The Rising Tides Podcast” invites oceanographers to discuss their ground-breaking research through one-on-one conversations.The Rising Tides Podcast” covers ocean research from space to the seafloor, including the use of buoys, satellites, and submersibles to advance marine science./marine-science/news/2025/the-rising-tides-podcast-explores-cutting-edge-ocean-technologies-in-marine-science.aspxFaculty & StaffResearch/world/news/2025/culture-exchange-event-iss.aspxľ����Ƶ’s Culture Exchange event is the embodiment of ‘edutainment,’ where students and ľ����Ƶ World staff have fun while learning about different aspects of world culture. Learn more about the event that hosted over 200 students.  Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:17:26 Culture exchange event intrigues and fascinates students, encouraging world travel ľ����Ƶ’s Culture Exchange event is the embodiment of ‘edutainment,’ where students and ľ����Ƶ World staff have fun while learning about different aspects of world culture. Learn more about the event that hosted over 200 students.  A group of students smiling/world/news/2025/culture-exchange-event-iss.aspxEvents,Students/health/nursing/news/2025/usf-nursing-global-health-experience.aspxWhile many students spent spring break lounging on the beach, ľ����Ƶ Health College of Nursing students traded bathing suits for scrubs, embarking on Global Nursing Experiences in Chester, United Kingdom, and Barranquilla, Colombia.External ArticleThu, 27 Mar 2025 07:59:32 ľ����Ƶ Nursing students gain global health experience over spring breakWhile many students spent spring break lounging on the beach, ľ����Ƶ Health College of Nursing students traded bathing suits for scrubs, embarking on Global Nursing Experiences in Chester, United Kingdom, and Barranquilla, Colombia.ľ����Ƶ Health College of Nursing students embarking on Global Nursing Experiences in Chester, United Kingdom, and Barranquilla, Colombia./health/nursing/news/2025/usf-nursing-global-health-experience.aspxStudentsColombia,Study Abroad,United Kingdom/gnsi/news/2025/gnsi-sending-two-students-cambridge-isi.aspxGNSI will be sending two ľ����Ƶ students to the renowned International Security and Intelligence Programme at Cambridge this summer.External ArticleWed, 26 Mar 2025 08:14:36 GNSI sending two students to Cambridge ISIGNSI will be sending two ľ����Ƶ students to the renowned International Security and Intelligence Programme at Cambridge this summer.Cambridge Security Initiative/gnsi/news/2025/gnsi-sending-two-students-cambridge-isi.aspxStudentsStudy Abroad,United Kingdom/world/news/2025/sarasota-perpignan-sister-city-partnership.aspxThe renewal of the Sister City bond between Sarasota, Florida, and Perpignan, France, has ushered in a new era of transatlantic collaboration, with the University of South Florida (ľ����Ƶ World) playing a pivotal role in deepening academic, cultural, and economic ties. Read about the event and partnership.Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:51:07 ľ����Ƶ World celebrates renewed Sarasota-Perpignan Sister City partnershipThe renewal of the Sister City bond between Sarasota, Florida, and Perpignan, France, has ushered in a new era of transatlantic collaboration, with the University of South Florida (ľ����Ƶ World) playing a pivotal role in deepening academic, cultural, and economic ties. Read about the event and partnership.Group of officials and leaders standing together smiling/world/news/2025/sarasota-perpignan-sister-city-partnership.aspxEventsCommunity,France,Partnerships/education/blog/2025/physical-education-to-host-2025-aiesep-international-conference.aspxThe conference will feature presentations from leaders in physical education around the globe, bringing industry-leading knowledge and practice to campus.External ArticleWed, 19 Mar 2025 11:18:55 ľ����Ƶ physical education program to host 2025 AIESEP International ConferenceThe conference will feature presentations from leaders in physical education around the globe, bringing industry-leading knowledge and practice to campus.ľ����Ƶ St. Petersburg Campus/education/blog/2025/physical-education-to-host-2025-aiesep-international-conference.aspxEvents,Faculty & StaffResearch/world/news/2025/ibf-ai-conference.aspxLeading strategists in technology, trade, and key industries gathered at the 2nd Annual ľ����Ƶ International Business Forum on March 13 to contemplate how artificial intelligence will shape the future. Read more about their discussions.Vickie ChachereWed, 19 Mar 2025 08:24:13 ľ����Ƶ International Business Forum explores the promise and peril of AILeading strategists in technology, trade, and key industries gathered at the 2nd Annual ľ����Ƶ International Business Forum on March 13 to contemplate how artificial intelligence will shape the future. Read more about their discussions.Panelists and speakers for the International Business Forum 2025/world/news/2025/ibf-ai-conference.aspxEventsBrazil,Colombia,Community/business/news/2025/03-13-emba-altera.aspxSandra Rivera, CEO of Altera Corporation, headlined the March 7 EMBA Distinguished Speaker Series event hosted by the ľ����Ƶ Muma College of Business. Read about her accomplishments and the event.External ArticleThu, 13 Mar 2025 11:28:15 CEO named ‘Most Influential’ in AI speaks to ľ����Ƶ Executive MBA classSandra Rivera, CEO of Altera Corporation, headlined the March 7 EMBA Distinguished Speaker Series event hosted by the ľ����Ƶ Muma College of Business. Read about her accomplishments and the event.Close up of Sandra Rivera presenting/business/news/2025/03-13-emba-altera.aspxEventsColombia/marine-science/news/2025/researchers-identify-tipping-point-that-caused-sargassum-inundations-in-the-caribbean.aspxThe Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt has puzzled researchers since 2011. A new model demonstrates that the alga was brought to the tropics by strong currents, and thrived in ideal growing conditions.External ArticleThu, 13 Mar 2025 09:56:58 Researchers identify ‘tipping point’ that caused Sargassum inundations in the CaribbeanThe Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt has puzzled researchers since 2011. A new model demonstrates that the alga was brought to the tropics by strong currents, and thrived in ideal growing conditions.The catalyst for the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt that has inundated the Caribbean since 2011 is being attributed to changes in currents and suitable growing conditions. Image Credit: Jean-Philippe Maréchal./marine-science/news/2025/researchers-identify-tipping-point-that-caused-sargassum-inundations-in-the-caribbean.aspxFaculty & StaffCaribbean,Research/health/public-health/news/2025/akahoho.aspxDelaenam Akahoho, a proud double Bull alumna of ľ����Ƶ’s College of Public Health (COPH), has charted a path from her childhood in Accra, Ghana, to a successful career in public health. Learn about how her experiences in Florida shaped her commitment to improving health outcomes for underserved populations.External ArticleFri, 07 Mar 2025 10:36:21 From Ghana to FloridaDelaenam Akahoho, a proud double Bull alumna of ľ����Ƶ’s College of Public Health (COPH), has charted a path from her childhood in Accra, Ghana, to a successful career in public health. Learn about how her experiences in Florida shaped her commitment to improving health outcomes for underserved populations.a headshot of a woman/health/public-health/news/2025/akahoho.aspxAlumniGhana,Research/health/news/2025/microbiome-conference.aspxExperts from around the world recently gathered at ľ����Ƶ Health to talk about advances in the science of microbiomes.External ArticleWed, 05 Mar 2025 10:29:13 Global experts convene to explore the cutting-edge science of microbiomesExperts from around the world recently gathered at ľ����Ƶ Health to talk about advances in the science of microbiomes.Group of people standing on stairs in the MSC building on ľ����Ƶ Tampa campus/health/news/2025/microbiome-conference.aspxEventsResearch/honors/news/2025/honors-college-scholarships-open-doors-to-a-world-of-opportunities.aspxThe University of South Florida offers a variety of scholarships to support students, including exclusive funding for members of the Judy Genshaft Honors College. Learn more about these opportunities and how they are making a difference.External ArticleWed, 05 Mar 2025 09:18:32 Honors College scholarships open doors to a world of opportunitiesThe University of South Florida offers a variety of scholarships to support students, including exclusive funding for members of the Judy Genshaft Honors College. Learn more about these opportunities and how they are making a difference.Nora Wolfgang, Marco Nardiello, and Whitney Louis pose for a photo on the fifth floor of the Honors building, holding up the "go bulls" hand sign./honors/news/2025/honors-college-scholarships-open-doors-to-a-world-of-opportunities.aspxScholars,StudentsStudy Abroad/world/news/2025/fintech-research-event.aspxUniversity of East London (UEL) and Tampa Bay strengthen their partnership activity in exciting ways. Read about the Tampa Bay Wave and UEL roundtable and the launching of the first Joint UEL/ľ����Ƶ Fintech Research Symposium.Katrina SandeferThu, 27 Feb 2025 10:25:35 The power of global collaboration: The inaugural Joint Fintech Research Symposium between the University of South Florida and the University of East London University of East London (UEL) and Tampa Bay strengthen their partnership activity in exciting ways. Read about the Tampa Bay Wave and UEL roundtable and the launching of the first Joint UEL/ľ����Ƶ Fintech Research Symposium.Three people smiling and standing/world/news/2025/fintech-research-event.aspxEvents,Global NetworksResearch,United Kingdom/world/news/2025/bulls-safety-fest-iss.aspxThe International Student Support (ISS) team met with an estimated 50 students at the Bulls Health and Safety Fest on February 10. Read how they look out for student safety through education.Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:50:44 ľ����Ƶ students say, ‘Slow down, eyes off your phone and watch the road!” The International Student Support (ISS) team met with an estimated 50 students at the Bulls Health and Safety Fest on February 10. Read how they look out for student safety through education.Students talking under a tent/world/news/2025/bulls-safety-fest-iss.aspxEvents,Students/world/news/2025/neha-surendranath-linkedin-alum-spotlight.aspxNeha Surendranath’s path eventually led her to Core Engineering at LinkedIn began at Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology (Sir MVIT) in Bangaluru, India. Learn how her journey at ľ����Ƶ helped along her path to career success.Katrina SandeferThu, 27 Feb 2025 07:45:30 Any opportunity is a good opportunity: How ľ����Ƶ Alumni Neha Surendranath’s journey led her to working at LinkedInNeha Surendranath’s path eventually led her to Core Engineering at LinkedIn began at Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology (Sir MVIT) in Bangaluru, India. Learn how her journey at ľ����Ƶ helped along her path to career success.Neha standing beside another person, both wearing sashes with the flag colors of their home countries/world/news/2025/neha-surendranath-linkedin-alum-spotlight.aspxAlumniGlobal Networks,India,Spotlighthttps://lib.usf.edu/news/groundbreaking-research-published-in-nature-features-work-by-usf-libraries-curator/New evidence now shows that humans lived in west Africa’s rainforests by at least 150 thousand years ago. Read more about the ľ����Ƶ library's curator and their findings.External ArticleThu, 27 Feb 2025 07:37:03 ľ����Ƶ Libraries curator helped document the earliest human habitation of a tropical rainforest zone in Ivory CoastNew evidence now shows that humans lived in west Africa’s rainforests by at least 150 thousand years ago. Read more about the ľ����Ƶ library's curator and their findings.Chris Kiahtipes stands at a podium with the word Royal Society printed on it, preparing for a presentation which is projected behind him.https://lib.usf.edu/news/groundbreaking-research-published-in-nature-features-work-by-usf-libraries-curator/Faculty & StaffAfrica,Research