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From Colombia to ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ to Apple: One Student's Journey

A 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.

June 13, 2025Global Networks, Students

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 ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ international student from Asturias, Spain, took on this challenge. Read to learn more about the program and the impact it has on students.

June 11, 2025Students

The 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.

May 31, 2025Students

Enhancing mental health services in low-resource settings: A ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ anthropologist’s impact

Elena Lesley, an anthropology professor at ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ, 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.

May 29, 2025Faculty & Staff

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ expands global reach through new partnership in the Dominican Republic

Through a new partnership with Dominican universities, ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ faculty are contributing to a U.S. Embassy-supported program aimed at enhancing international academic collaboration.

May 28, 2025Global Networks

Global collaboration: ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ hosts second annual International Visiting Scholar Research Showcase

This year, ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ 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.

May 27, 2025Events, Scholars

School of Social Work faculty lead mental health training for community health workers in Peru

The training is part of a depression intervention for older caregivers of children with schizophrenia.

May 27, 2025Faculty & Staff

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Health recognizes Dr. Elimarys Perez-Colon with culture coin for leading medical mission in Colombia

Elimarys Perez-Colon, MD, associate professor of Internal Medicine with the ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Health Morsani College of Medicine, was recently named a ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Health Culture Champion in recognition of her extraordinary commitment to global health, mentorship and service.

May 23, 2025Faculty & Staff, Global Networks

Next stop, Sweden: ľ¹ÏÊÓƵSP student leader Kelsey Sherman wins prestigious scholarship to the University of Gothenburg

Kelsey 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.

May 21, 2025Alumni

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ World celebrates more than 1,100 international student spring graduates

Campus leaders, families worldwide, and scores of graduating ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ students celebrated international students' uniquely challenging and resilient journeys during Spring 2025 commencement with the traditional sash ceremony.

May 21, 2025Events, Faculty & Staff, Students

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ adviser Aruna Dasgupta bids farewell after 14 years in key India role

After 14 years serving as a bridge between India and ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ, 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 ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ.

May 21, 2025Faculty & Staff, Global Networks

The 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.

May 8, 2025Events