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ľƵ hosts hurricane preparedness for international students to gain storm savvy

The start of the academic year coincides with the historic peak of hurricane season, making hurricane awareness and preparation a unique challenge for international students unaccustomed to dealing with tropical storms. That’s why ľƵ World’s International Student Services team set out to empower students with information, tips and supplies to stay safe in a storm.

September 4, 2025Faculty & Staff, Students

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A home away from home: Newly arrived international students welcomed by the International Support Team in the Global Student Center

Eager and newly arrived international students gathered at the Global Student Center on Thursday, August 21, 2025, for the international student orientation, where they were warmly welcomed by the International Student Support (ISS) Team.

September 2, 2025Events, Students

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Ties between Tampa Bay and Japan grow stronger with delegation visits

Japan's Consul General and a delegation of business leaders, including ľƵ leadership, visited the Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation. The connections between ľƵ, the larger Tampa Bay Region, and Japan grow stronger with their exchange.

August 28, 2025Events, Faculty & Staff

Students from ľƵ’s College of Arts and Sciences traveled the world this summer, gaining global experience through immersive study abroad programs.

Around the world in one summer: CAS students reflect on new skills and connections gained abroad

From Curaçao to Kyoto, students from ľƵ’s College of Arts and Sciences spent the summer expanding their horizons through immersive study abroad programs that blended academic learning with cultural exploration.

August 28, 2025Students

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ľƵ will host free, multinational film festival

The Tampa Bay community will have an opportunity to screen Spanish and Portuguese-language films from the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Spain, Brazil and Mexico during a month-long film festival coming to ľƵ.

August 28, 2025Events

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“Bringing the world to students:” How Virtual Global Exchange (VGE) has become an international gateway in the ľƵ classroom

The Virtual Global Exchange Program (VGE) at ľƵ is a wonderful way to facilitate professional development, networking opportunities, and deepen existing collaboration. Read to learn how this program connects classrooms on a global level.

August 13, 2025Faculty & Staff, Students

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ľƵ CyberHerd captures first place at world’s largest hacker conference

The University of South Florida’s CyberHerd team claimed first place at DEF CON 33’s “Adversary Wars” Capture the Flag, capping the competitive team’s debut at what is widely regarded as the largest hacking and security conference in the world.

August 13, 2025Events, Students

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Inaugural ‘Gael Scoil ľƵ’ event shares Irish traditions with the Tampa Bay community

This summer, the University of South Florida introduced Tampa Bay youth to Irish heritage through its inaugural ‘Gael Scoil ľƵ’ event, inviting grade schoolers to engage with Irish culture firsthand through baking, dancing, sports, storytelling, and other immersive experiences.

August 13, 2025Events, Faculty & Staff

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Yash Patel speaks four languages but believes a fifth should be added: accounting

Yash Patel's interest in accounting was born as a high schooler helping his grandmother run her Clearwater motel. He then started a vending machine business that funded his education, gaining real-world experience along the way.

August 4, 2025Global Networks, Students

Dr. Cayla Lanier and Honors students pose in scrubs and hold up the Go Bulls hand sign in the Dominican Republic

ľƵ Honors College strengthens 9-year partnership with Kerolle Initiative in Dominican Republic

The Judy Genshaft Honors College continues to build on a decade-long partnership with the Kerolle Initiative in the Dominican Republic, a local non-profit pop-up clinic that brings medical care and health education to rural populations. This year, Honors students expanded research beyond the trip, and the college recognized Dr. Reginald Kerolle as an official Honors “graduate.”

August 4, 2025Students

Judy Genshaft Honors College student Chinaza Munonye headshot with crossed arms and blurred blue background

Chinaza Munonye jumpstarts her medical career through honors coursework

University of South Florida Honors student Chinaza Munonye turned her passion for dermatology into practical research projects for her Honors coursework and beyond. Now, she’s preparing for medical school, ready to transform the field of dermatology.

July 29, 2025Students

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How a ľƵ student’s personal battle with dengue helped develop mosquito-fighting AI

Farhat Azam is using artificial intelligence to help fight mosquito-borne illnesses. As a doctoral student at ľƵ, she is helping develop a smart mosquito trap that can identify disease-carrying species and alert health officials in real time. Her work aims to protect communities from future outbreaks and save lives.

July 28, 2025Students

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