/world/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSat, 23 Aug 2025 14:18:24 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/world/news/2025/vge.aspxThe Virtual Global Exchange Program (VGE) at ���ĵ��� 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.Katrina SandeferWed, 13 Aug 2025 16:25:15 “Bringing the world to students:” How Virtual Global Exchange (VGE) has become an international gateway in the ���ĵ��� classroomThe Virtual Global Exchange Program (VGE) at ���ĵ��� 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.Professor and students in classroom standing behind a poster and beside a projector screen with students from around the world on a video call/world/news/2025/vge.aspxFaculty & Staff,StudentsPartnerships,Study Abroad/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/defcon33.aspxThe ���ĵ���’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.External ArticleWed, 13 Aug 2025 13:44:37 ���ĵ��� CyberHerd captures first place at world’s largest hacker conferenceThe ���ĵ���’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.cyberherd/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/defcon33.aspxEvents,StudentsStudent Success/news/2025/yash-patel.aspxYash 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.External ArticleMon, 04 Aug 2025 14:12:13 Yash Patel speaks four languages but believes a fifth should be added: accountingYash 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.Headshot of Yash Patel /news/2025/yash-patel.aspxGlobal Networks,StudentsIndia,Spotlight,Student Success/honors/news/2025/usf-honors-college-strengthens-9-year-partnership-with-kerolle-initiative.aspxThe 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.”External ArticleMon, 04 Aug 2025 13:57:51 ���ĵ��� Honors College strengthens 9-year partnership with Kerolle Initiative in Dominican RepublicThe 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.”Dr. Cayla Lanier and Honors students pose in scrubs and hold up the Go Bulls hand sign in the Dominican Republic/honors/news/2025/usf-honors-college-strengthens-9-year-partnership-with-kerolle-initiative.aspxStudentsPartnerships,Research/honors/news/2025/chinaza-munonye-jumpstarts-her-medical-career-through-honors-coursework.aspx���ĵ��� 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.External ArticleTue, 29 Jul 2025 13:51:21 Chinaza Munonye jumpstarts her medical career through honors coursework���ĵ��� 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.Judy Genshaft Honors College student Chinaza Munonye headshot with crossed arms and blurred blue background/honors/news/2025/chinaza-munonye-jumpstarts-her-medical-career-through-honors-coursework.aspxStudentsResearch,Spotlight/news/2025/how-a-usf-students-personal-battle-with-dengue-helped-develop-mosquito-fighting-ai.aspxFarhat Azam is using artificial intelligence to help fight mosquito-borne illnesses. As a doctoral student at ���ĵ���, 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.External ArticleMon, 28 Jul 2025 16:36:59 How a ���ĵ��� student’s personal battle with dengue helped develop mosquito-fighting AIFarhat Azam is using artificial intelligence to help fight mosquito-borne illnesses. As a doctoral student at ���ĵ���, 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.Students looking at a glowing light with a border and text that says "Boundless Bulls"/news/2025/how-a-usf-students-personal-battle-with-dengue-helped-develop-mosquito-fighting-ai.aspxStudentsResearch,Spotlight/business/news/2025/7-22-25-aib-conference.aspxThe team examined how rhetoric around reshoring — when companies bring manufacturing and production operations back to its home country — aligns with corporate behavior in the automotive industry.External ArticleFri, 25 Jul 2025 14:51:21 ���ĵ��� professor presents research on automation and foreign investment at AIB conferenceThe team examined how rhetoric around reshoring — when companies bring manufacturing and production operations back to its home country — aligns with corporate behavior in the automotive industry.A wide shot showing the crowd and stage at the 2025 AIB conference/business/news/2025/7-22-25-aib-conference.aspxEvents,Faculty & StaffResearch/world/news/2025/solomon-interview.aspx���ĵ��� World asks assistant professor Scott Solomon to reflect on the value of the ���ĵ��� in London Program just as the summer 2025 cohort of students arrives.Thu, 24 Jul 2025 08:48:37 A special relationship: ���ĵ��� in London creates a learning environment for the ages���ĵ��� World asks assistant professor Scott Solomon to reflect on the value of the ���ĵ��� in London Program just as the summer 2025 cohort of students arrives.Students smiling in front of a large building/world/news/2025/solomon-interview.aspxFaculty & Staff,Global NetworksPartnerships,Study Abroad,United Kingdom/world/news/2025/10-years-summer-in-london-celebration.aspxLondon is a city that has been shaped by explorers, global cultures and geopolitics for two millennia, and in the last decade ���ĵ��� Bulls have been adding their own imprint on the iconic city.Vickie Chachere and Bessie SkouresTue, 22 Jul 2025 14:49:27 Age of exploration: ���ĵ��� celebrates 10 years of its Summer in London programLondon is a city that has been shaped by explorers, global cultures and geopolitics for two millennia, and in the last decade ���ĵ��� Bulls have been adding their own imprint on the iconic city.President Law among students and alumni standing and crouching before a gold below "10"/world/news/2025/10-years-summer-in-london-celebration.aspxAlumni,Events,Faculty & Staff,Global Networks,StudentsStudent Success,Study Abroad,United Kingdom/education/blog/2025/student-spotlight-dulcey-hunter.aspxDiscover how Dulcey Hunter’s passion for education, travel, and personal growth is shaping her journey as a doctoral student—explore her Q&A.External ArticleTue, 22 Jul 2025 14:02:16 Student spotlight: Dulcey Hunter, doctoral student and Women in Leadership and Philanthropy ScholarDiscover how Dulcey Hunter’s passion for education, travel, and personal growth is shaping her journey as a doctoral student—explore her Q&A.Dulcey Hunter, a doctoral student in the College of Education./education/blog/2025/student-spotlight-dulcey-hunter.aspxStudentsSpotlight,Student Success/gnsi/news/2025/transatlantic-forum-cybersecurity.aspxAt a moment when cybersecurity challenges ignore political borders, and policies lag behind rapid technological change, the ���ĵ���’s Global and National Security Institute convened leading voices from both sides of the Atlantic for its recent “Transatlantic Forum on Cybersecurity.”External ArticleThu, 17 Jul 2025 09:09:03 Global spotlight on cybersecurity: GNSI hosts transatlantic forumAt a moment when cybersecurity challenges ignore political borders, and policies lag behind rapid technological change, the ���ĵ���’s Global and National Security Institute convened leading voices from both sides of the Atlantic for its recent “Transatlantic Forum on Cybersecurity.”The USA and French flags with binary code running vertically in multiple columns, and overlaid text saying /gnsi/news/2025/transatlantic-forum-cybersecurity.aspxEventshttps://usfalumni.org/stay-connected/new-usf-magazine-25/he-raced-rabbits-and-wonAbdul-Rasheed Saminu, a student and track athlete at ���ĵ���, 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 ���ĵ��� student Abdul-Rasheed Saminu goes from racing rabbits in Ghana to the Olympic GamesAbdul-Rasheed Saminu, a student and track athlete at ���ĵ���, 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 ���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ��� students standing on Cambridge University campus/gnsi/news/2025/notes-from-cambridge.aspxStudentsStudy Abroad,United Kingdom/education/blog/2025/from-usf-to-the-pros-meet-grad-student-and-soccer-star-vivianne-bessette-2025.aspxWhile pursuing a master’s degree in exercise science at ���ĵ���, Vivianne Bessette helped lead Tampa Bay Sun FC to a championship title as a standout defender in the team’s inaugural season.External ArticleTue, 01 Jul 2025 09:04:21 From ���ĵ��� to the pros: Meet grad student and soccer star Vivianne BessetteWhile pursuing a master’s degree in exercise science at ���ĵ���, Vivianne Bessette helped lead Tampa Bay Sun FC to a championship title as a standout defender in the team’s inaugural season.Vivianne Bessette kicking a soccer ball/education/blog/2025/from-usf-to-the-pros-meet-grad-student-and-soccer-star-vivianne-bessette-2025.aspxStudentsCanada,Spotlight,Student Success/honors/news/2025/alum-hiram-rios-hernandez-recognized-for-global-impact.aspxRecipient of the 2025 ���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ��� to the foreign service: Alum Hiram Rios Hernandez recognized for global impactRecipient of the 2025 ���ĵ��� 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.���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ���—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: ���ĵ��� student Jackson Anderson will serve in Panama as a Peace Corps volunteer  Jackson Anderson—studying geographic information sciences (GIS) and anthropology at ���ĵ���—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 ���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ���: David Wright’s global journey to public healthFrom Iraq to Okinawa to the ���ĵ��� 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,���ĵ��� Health/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/maria-zapata-mscs-student.aspxA master’s student in computer science at the ���ĵ���, 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 ���ĵ��� to Apple: One Student's JourneyA master’s student in computer science at the ���ĵ���, 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 ���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ���, 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 ���ĵ��� anthropologist’s impactElena Lesley, an anthropology professor at ���ĵ���, 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, ���ĵ��� faculty are contributing to a U.S. Embassy-supported program aimed at enhancing international academic collaboration.External ArticleWed, 28 May 2025 13:07:14 ���ĵ��� expands global reach through new partnership in the Dominican RepublicThrough a new partnership with Dominican universities, ���ĵ��� 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, ���ĵ��� 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: ���ĵ��� hosts second annual International Visiting Scholar Research ShowcaseThis year, ���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ��� Health Morsani College of Medicine, was recently named a ���ĵ��� Health Culture Champion in recognition of her extraordinary commitment to global health, mentorship and service.External ArticleFri, 23 May 2025 15:33:08 ���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ��� Health Morsani College of Medicine, was recently named a ���ĵ��� 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,���ĵ��� 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: ���ĵ���SP 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 ���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ��� World celebrates more than 1,100 international student spring graduatesCampus leaders, families worldwide, and scores of graduating ���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ���, 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 ���ĵ���.Vickie ChachereWed, 21 May 2025 09:58:51 ���ĵ��� adviser Aruna Dasgupta bids farewell after 14 years in key India roleAfter 14 years serving as a bridge between India and ���ĵ���, 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 ���ĵ���.Provost, ���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ��� student to study Arabic in JordanThird-year ���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ��� 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:” ���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ��� 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, ���ĵ��� 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, ���ĵ��� alum Sean Schrader builds skills in global diplomacy After graduating a year ago with an MBA, ���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ��� Judy Genshaft Honors College and ���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ��� Judy Genshaft Honors College and ���ĵ��� 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.aspx���ĵ��� 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 evolution���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ���'s International Health Service Collaborative to Medellín, Colombia. The trip, part of a long-standing collaboration between ���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ���'s International Health Service Collaborative to Medellín, Colombia. The trip, part of a long-standing collaboration between ���ĵ��� Health and Universidad CES, sent an interprofessional team of students to a densely populated neighborhood facing complex health challenges.���ĵ���: 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.aspx���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ��� Honors capstone empowers students to strengthen disaster resilience abroad���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ��� 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.aspx���ĵ��� World hosted the ���ĵ��� 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, ���ĵ��� faculty, local leaders, and current students from India.Katrina SandeferThu, 03 Apr 2025 08:31:32 Building connections: ���ĵ��� Network India event bringing local alumni and current students together ���ĵ��� World hosted the ���ĵ��� 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, ���ĵ��� 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.aspx���ĵ���’s Culture Exchange event is the embodiment of ‘edutainment,’ where students and ���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ���’s Culture Exchange event is the embodiment of ‘edutainment,’ where students and ���ĵ��� 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, ���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ��� Nursing students gain global health experience over spring breakWhile many students spent spring break lounging on the beach, ���ĵ��� Health College of Nursing students traded bathing suits for scrubs, embarking on Global Nursing Experiences in Chester, United Kingdom, and Barranquilla, Colombia.���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ��� 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 ���ĵ��� 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