/world/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usFri, 24 Apr 2026 03:00:11 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2026/grandfathers-vietnam-heroism-led-grandson-to-usf-and-an-interest-in-national-security.aspxInspired by his grandfather’s last‑days‑of‑Saigon escape, a 51���� student is shaping his own commitment to freedom through USF’s Global and National Security Institute.External ArticleTue, 21 Apr 2026 14:27:29 Grandfather’s Vietnam heroism led grandson to USF and an interest in national securityInspired by his grandfather’s last‑days‑of‑Saigon escape, a 51���� student is shaping his own commitment to freedom through USF’s Global and National Security Institute.Grandfather holding baby grandson/news/2026/grandfathers-vietnam-heroism-led-grandson-to-usf-and-an-interest-in-national-security.aspxStudentsStudent Success,Vietnam/world/news/2026/global-excellence-awards-gea-2026.aspxThe 51���� recognized 13 faculty and staff members whose work expanded students’ learning opportunities and strengthened the university’s international reach at the 2026 Global Excellence Awards on April 14.Katrina SandeferMon, 20 Apr 2026 15:52:50 USF presents 2026 Global Excellence Awards honoring international impactThe 51���� recognized 13 faculty and staff members whose work expanded students’ learning opportunities and strengthened the university’s international reach at the 2026 Global Excellence Awards on April 14.Dr. Kiki Caruson with members of the USF Security Training Collaborative/world/news/2026/global-excellence-awards-gea-2026.aspxEvents,Faculty & StaffResearch/news/2026/usf-jabil-partnership-advances-next-generation-medical-technology.aspxA powerful partnership between the 51���� and Jabil is turning student ideas into real-world medical innovations – from classroom concepts to patent-pending technologies with the potential to improve patient care.External ArticleWed, 15 Apr 2026 14:22:34 USF-Jabil partnership advances next-generation medical technologyA powerful partnership between the 51���� and Jabil is turning student ideas into real-world medical innovations – from classroom concepts to patent-pending technologies with the potential to improve patient care.Sophia Alonso/news/2026/usf-jabil-partnership-advances-next-generation-medical-technology.aspxStudentsPartnerships,Student Success/ons/news/2026/hanan-ibrahim-selected-as-usfs-first-luce-scholar.aspxUSF Judy Genshaft Honors College and College of Arts and Sciences alum Hanan Ibrahim will spend a year abroad studying Afro-Asian culture and language as a Luce Scholar.External ArticleMon, 13 Apr 2026 14:36:54 Hanan Ibrahim selected as USF’s first Luce ScholarUSF Judy Genshaft Honors College and College of Arts and Sciences alum Hanan Ibrahim will spend a year abroad studying Afro-Asian culture and language as a Luce Scholar.Hanan Ibrahim headshot/ons/news/2026/hanan-ibrahim-selected-as-usfs-first-luce-scholar.aspxAlumniSpotlight,Student Success,Study Abroad/world/news/2026/international-business-forum-2026.aspxThe Tampa Bay region’s emergence as one of the nation’s fastest rising destinations for international business and foreign direct investment was on full display at the 51����’s Third Annual International Business Forum.Vickie ChachereThu, 09 Apr 2026 14:47:13 Global engagement takes center stage at USF International Business ForumThe Tampa Bay region’s emergence as one of the nation’s fastest rising destinations for international business and foreign direct investment was on full display at the 51����’s Third Annual International Business Forum.Group of people discussing in chairs before a crowd of people/world/news/2026/international-business-forum-2026.aspxEventsCommunity,Partnerships/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/new-debartolo-chair-will-advance-medieval-spanish-research-florida-history.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+April+2026+-+CAS+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=USF+researchers+are+leading+the+fight+against+MRSAThe College of Arts and Sciences named David Arbesú the 2026-2028 Edward DeBartolo Endowed Chair, recognizing the tenured professor of medieval and golden age Spanish for his active scholarship and engaged teaching.External ArticleMon, 06 Apr 2026 16:25:45 New DeBartolo chair will advance medieval Spanish research and Florida historyThe College of Arts and Sciences named David Arbesú the 2026-2028 Edward DeBartolo Endowed Chair, recognizing the tenured professor of medieval and golden age Spanish for his active scholarship and engaged teaching.Person speaking behind a podium/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/new-debartolo-chair-will-advance-medieval-spanish-research-florida-history.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+April+2026+-+CAS+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=USF+researchers+are+leading+the+fight+against+MRSAFaculty & StaffResearch,Spain/world/news/2026/global-medical-brigades.aspxCounting down the days to August 2026, when USF Global Medical Brigades will be going to Guatemala to provide healthcare, medication, and sustainable support, the USF chapter is raising money and preparing for their week-long service trip.Katrina SandeferThu, 02 Apr 2026 13:59:19 Heightening global awareness through service: USF global medical brigades serving rural areas across the worldCounting down the days to August 2026, when USF Global Medical Brigades will be going to Guatemala to provide healthcare, medication, and sustainable support, the USF chapter is raising money and preparing for their week-long service trip.Large group of people standing on or below truck, someone holding a panama flag, while someone in the middle is holding a sign that says "Global Brigades"/world/news/2026/global-medical-brigades.aspxStudentsPartnerships,Study Abroad,USF Healthhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/magazine/2025/pathway-to-florence.aspxA first‑generation college student, Mary Carlin is the inaugural recipient of the Eisner International Experience Scholarship, created to remove financial barriers to transformative global learning.External ArticleThu, 02 Apr 2026 10:55:33 Pathway to Florence: Eisner Scholarship empowers USF student’s global learning experienceA first‑generation college student, Mary Carlin is the inaugural recipient of the Eisner International Experience Scholarship, created to remove financial barriers to transformative global learning.Florence, Italy cityhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/magazine/2025/pathway-to-florence.aspxStudentsStudy Abroad/marine-science/news/2026/researcher-seeks-to-integrate-traditional-and-academic-knowledge.aspxDoctoral candidate Claudia Barón-Aguilar is an Indigenous scientist from Colombia whose work brings together remote sensing, community engagement, and traditional ecological knowledge.External ArticleThu, 02 Apr 2026 08:45:12 Indigenous scientist seeks to integrate traditional and academic knowledgeDoctoral candidate Claudia Barón-Aguilar is an Indigenous scientist from Colombia whose work brings together remote sensing, community engagement, and traditional ecological knowledge.Claudia Barón-Aguilar, a doctoral candidate, is an Indigenous scientist whose work brings together remote sensing, community engagement, and traditional ecological knowledge. /marine-science/news/2026/researcher-seeks-to-integrate-traditional-and-academic-knowledge.aspxScholarsColombia,Research/world/news/2026/gca-student-success.aspxWith growing demand for career-ready, experiential learning opportunities, the Global Career Accelerator (GCA) continues to expand its impact at the 51����.Emily ParowTue, 31 Mar 2026 13:09:37 Building career-ready skills: Inside USF’s Global Career AcceleratorWith growing demand for career-ready, experiential learning opportunities, the Global Career Accelerator (GCA) continues to expand its impact at the 51����.Group of people at table looking at application and smiling/world/news/2026/gca-student-success.aspxStudentsStudent Success/pcgs/news/2026/lujuan_wang.aspxLujuan Wang, a PCGS alumni, is now working in U.S. clean energy sector by getting dual master's degrees from the 51���� to join the Solar and Energy Loan Fund (SELF).External ArticleMon, 30 Mar 2026 14:31:21 From law to clean energy: How Lujuan Wang built a purpose-driven careerLujuan Wang, a PCGS alumni, is now working in U.S. clean energy sector by getting dual master's degrees from the 51���� to join the Solar and Energy Loan Fund (SELF).Lujuan outside the Marshall Student Center after graduating/pcgs/news/2026/lujuan_wang.aspxAlumniSpotlight/honors/news/2026/breaking-down-global-conflict-arman-mahmoudian-brings-world-politics-to-the-honors-classroom.aspxFrom Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to the psychology behind political decision-making, Honors instructor Arman Mahmoudian helps students examine global conflict from new perspectives. His courses challenge students to critically engage with world events and the media narratives that shape them.External ArticleThu, 26 Mar 2026 16:37:54 Breaking down global conflict: Arman Mahmoudian brings world politics to the honors classroomFrom Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to the psychology behind political decision-making, Honors instructor Arman Mahmoudian helps students examine global conflict from new perspectives. His courses challenge students to critically engage with world events and the media narratives that shape them.Three smiling people holding up their hands in the bulls sign/honors/news/2026/breaking-down-global-conflict-arman-mahmoudian-brings-world-politics-to-the-honors-classroom.aspxFaculty & StaffSpotlight/marine-science/news/2026/linking-ice-melt-to-life-in-the-weddell-sea.aspxMargaret Mars Brisbin ventured to Antarctica to understand how changing ice conditions impact microbial life in the region.External ArticleThu, 26 Mar 2026 16:30:53 Linking ice melt to life in the Weddell SeaMargaret Mars Brisbin ventured to Antarctica to understand how changing ice conditions impact microbial life in the region.person standing in Antarctic snow/marine-science/news/2026/linking-ice-melt-to-life-in-the-weddell-sea.aspxFaculty & StaffResearch/world/news/2026/listro-spotlight-canada.aspxFrom captaining the USF soccer team to leading the Tampa Bay Sun FC—the first and only profession women’s sports team in Tampa— to championship victory during their inaugural season, Jordyn Listro has shown remarkable leadership and dedication throughout her career.Katrina SandeferMon, 23 Mar 2026 16:25:26 “No Dream is Too Big:” Tampa Bay Sun FC Captain Jordyn Listro on her time at USF, playing professionally, and inspiring the next generationFrom captaining the USF soccer team to leading the Tampa Bay Sun FC—the first and only profession women’s sports team in Tampa— to championship victory during their inaugural season, Jordyn Listro has shown remarkable leadership and dedication throughout her career.Team of soccer players/world/news/2026/listro-spotlight-canada.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksCanada,Spotlighthttps://colombiaone.com/2026/03/22/ancient-bolivia-settlement-early-trade-boat-use-lake-titicaca/A new study led by Charles Stanish of the 51���� and published in Latin American Antiquity used modern radiocarbon testing on materials that were first excavated around 30 years ago.External ArticleSun, 22 Mar 2026 09:43:51 Ancient Bolivia settlement reveals early trade and boat use on Lake TiticacaA new study led by Charles Stanish of the 51���� and published in Latin American Antiquity used modern radiocarbon testing on materials that were first excavated around 30 years ago.Ship on lakehttps://colombiaone.com/2026/03/22/ancient-bolivia-settlement-early-trade-boat-use-lake-titicaca/Faculty & StaffResearch/marine-science/news/2026/usf-to-host-stopover-for-the-iconic-ocean-race.aspxFor the first time, St. Pete-Clearwater will serve as a stopover for The Ocean Race, an elite sport that serves to advance marine science, education, and protection.External ArticleWed, 18 Mar 2026 15:53:01 USF to host stopover for the iconic Ocean RaceFor the first time, St. Pete-Clearwater will serve as a stopover for The Ocean Race, an elite sport that serves to advance marine science, education, and protection.Crews in The Ocean Race navigate state-of-the-art offshore sailing yachts around the world. Next year’s event includes a 12-day stopover in St. Petersburg-Clearwater. Credit: The Ocean Race/marine-science/news/2026/usf-to-host-stopover-for-the-iconic-ocean-race.aspxEventsBrazil,Partnerships/health/public-health/news/2026/cophs-dr-angela-makris-elected-to-lead-international-social-marketing-association.aspxDr. Angela Makris, an adjunct instructor and 2025 alumna of the USF College of Public Health (COPH), has been unanimously elected president of the International Social Marketing Association (iSMA).External ArticleTue, 17 Mar 2026 09:49:23 COPH’s Dr. Angela Makris elected to lead international social marketing associationDr. Angela Makris, an adjunct instructor and 2025 alumna of the USF College of Public Health (COPH), has been unanimously elected president of the International Social Marketing Association (iSMA).Dr. Angela Makris/health/public-health/news/2026/cophs-dr-angela-makris-elected-to-lead-international-social-marketing-association.aspxAccolades,Faculty & StaffSpotlighthttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/discovery-of-first-st-patricks-day-leads-to-museum-exhibition-on-the-irish-in-florida.aspxIn 2018, USF historian J. Michael Francis uncovered that the first known celebration of St. Patrick took place not in New York City or Boston or even Ireland, but St. Augustine, Fla.External ArticleMon, 16 Mar 2026 09:55:18 First St. Patrick’s Day celebration dates back to 1600 in FloridaIn 2018, USF historian J. Michael Francis uncovered that the first known celebration of St. Patrick took place not in New York City or Boston or even Ireland, but St. Augustine, Fla.The Irish diaspora in Florida museum exhibitionhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/discovery-of-first-st-patricks-day-leads-to-museum-exhibition-on-the-irish-in-florida.aspxEventsCommunity,Partnerships,Research/ons/news/2026/usf-named-25-year-top-producer-of-gilman-scholars.aspxThe 51���� was recognized as one of the top 25 producers of Gilman Scholars in the United States, highlighting the university’s commitment to access, experiential learning and global opportunities for students.External ArticleFri, 13 Mar 2026 09:40:36 USF named 25-year top producer of Gilman ScholarsThe 51���� was recognized as one of the top 25 producers of Gilman Scholars in the United States, highlighting the university’s commitment to access, experiential learning and global opportunities for students.25th anniversary of the Gilman program graphic with images of students around the world in the background./ons/news/2026/usf-named-25-year-top-producer-of-gilman-scholars.aspxAccolades,Scholars/health/news/2026/gvn-opens-international-hq-at-usf.aspxThe GVN marked the opening of its International Headquarters at the USF Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation, formalizing a strategic partnership.External ArticleMon, 09 Mar 2026 14:04:18 Global Virus Network opens International Headquarters at 51����The GVN marked the opening of its International Headquarters at the USF Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation, formalizing a strategic partnership.Leaders of USF and the Global Virus Network cutting the ceremonial ribbon./health/news/2026/gvn-opens-international-hq-at-usf.aspxEventsResearch,USF Health/marine-science/news/2026/new-evidence-challenges-prevailing-assumptions-about-melting-ice-shelves-suppling-iron.aspxThe research involved a cruise to the Amundsen Sea in West Antarctica to collect melting glacial water at the source.External ArticleFri, 06 Mar 2026 17:17:01 New evidence challenges prevailing assumptions about melting ice shelves suppling ironThe research involved a cruise to the Amundsen Sea in West Antarctica to collect melting glacial water at the source.Sampling rosette with gray sampling bottles at left, the ship’s rail at lower right, and the face of the ice shelf in the background. Credit: Rob Sherrell/marine-science/news/2026/new-evidence-challenges-prevailing-assumptions-about-melting-ice-shelves-suppling-iron.aspxFaculty & StaffResearch/health/public-health/news/2026/hpv-vaccine-success-in-panama-reveals-new-questions-about-cervical-cancer-mortality.aspxResearchers from the COPH are examining how vaccination, screening and health system factors are shaping cervical cancer trends in Panama, offering new insights into progress toward eliminating the disease.External ArticleFri, 06 Mar 2026 16:59:50 HPV vaccine success in Panama reveals new questions about cervical cancer mortalityResearchers from the COPH are examining how vaccination, screening and health system factors are shaping cervical cancer trends in Panama, offering new insights into progress toward eliminating the disease.doctor inserting needle/health/public-health/news/2026/hpv-vaccine-success-in-panama-reveals-new-questions-about-cervical-cancer-mortality.aspxFaculty & StaffResearch,USF Health/pcgs/news/2026/dean-philippidis-greets-new-usf-president-limayem.aspxDean Philippidis greets the new USF President Limayem at the Fulbright Breakfast, where PCGS student and Fulbright scholar Tasnim Diana was recognized.External ArticleThu, 05 Mar 2026 15:34:30 CGS student and scholar recognized at USF’s Fulbright celebrationDean Philippidis greets the new USF President Limayem at the Fulbright Breakfast, where PCGS student and Fulbright scholar Tasnim Diana was recognized.Dr. George Philippidis and Dr. Moez Limayem/pcgs/news/2026/dean-philippidis-greets-new-usf-president-limayem.aspxEvents,ScholarsFulbright,Partnershipshttps://www.wfla.com/video/meet-the-women-making-history-during-inaugural-season-of-usf-beach-volleyball-daytime/11575557/USF's new beach volleyball team is off to a successful start during its inaugural season thanks to coach Pri Piantadosi-Lima and star players like Josie Sek and Zoey Mitchell.External ArticleWed, 04 Mar 2026 17:05:08 Meet the women making history during inaugural season of USF beach volleyballUSF's new beach volleyball team is off to a successful start during its inaugural season thanks to coach Pri Piantadosi-Lima and star players like Josie Sek and Zoey Mitchell.Three people smiling wearing USF shirts and the middle person holding a volleyball with a green backgroundhttps://www.wfla.com/video/meet-the-women-making-history-during-inaugural-season-of-usf-beach-volleyball-daytime/11575557/Faculty & Staff,Global NetworksBrazil,Spotlight/world/news/2026/fulbright-breakfast.aspxThe 51���� celebrated its Fulbright faculty, administrators, and international scholars at the 2026 Fulbright Awards & Celebration at the Judy Genshaft Honors College. The ceremony not only recognized the vital role international exchange plays in shaping global learning and deepening cross-cultural understanding.Vickie ChachereWed, 04 Mar 2026 15:08:32 USF celebrates faculty and international scholars at Fulbright BreakfastThe 51���� celebrated its Fulbright faculty, administrators, and international scholars at the 2026 Fulbright Awards & Celebration at the Judy Genshaft Honors College. The ceremony not only recognized the vital role international exchange plays in shaping global learning and deepening cross-cultural understanding.Group of people smiling and holding up "go bulls" hand signs/world/news/2026/fulbright-breakfast.aspxEvents,Faculty & Staff,ScholarsFulbright,Research,Visiting Scholar/business/news/2026/02-27-26-ken-hamner-rome.aspxA USF Muma College of Business professor took the global stage in Rome to spotlight the fast-growing space economy, and he’s bringing that international insight straight into a one-of-a-kind course in Tampa. Discover how USF is preparing students for what he calls “mankind's most consequential frontier.”External ArticleMon, 02 Mar 2026 11:38:35 USF professor delivers Rome keynote, expands space economy coursesA USF Muma College of Business professor took the global stage in Rome to spotlight the fast-growing space economy, and he’s bringing that international insight straight into a one-of-a-kind course in Tampa. Discover how USF is preparing students for what he calls “mankind's most consequential frontier.”Ken Hamner speaks/business/news/2026/02-27-26-ken-hamner-rome.aspxFaculty & StaffSpotlight/cbcs/news/2026/swirl-student-scholars-present-at-the-florida-undergraduate-research-leadership-summit.aspxSirinandini Amperayani and Sakshi Wagh led a workshop on the experiences of South Asian immigrant survivors of intimate partner violence.External ArticleMon, 02 Mar 2026 11:33:44 SWIRL student scholars present at the Florida Undergraduate Research Leadership SummitSirinandini Amperayani and Sakshi Wagh led a workshop on the experiences of South Asian immigrant survivors of intimate partner violence.Sirinandini Amperayani and Sakshi Wagh in front of a poster board of research/cbcs/news/2026/swirl-student-scholars-present-at-the-florida-undergraduate-research-leadership-summit.aspxEvents,StudentsResearch/world/news/2026/chersia-usfsm.aspxWhen dancer and USF Sarasota-Manatee student Natalia Chersia steps onto the stage as Nancy Wake in Women of Resistance, she takes on the life of a history-making woman who was shaped by war, courage, and loss.Vickie ChachereThu, 26 Feb 2026 11:23:54 Dancing defiance: USFSM student Natalia Chersia brings WWII resistance fighter Nancy Wake to life on the stageWhen dancer and USF Sarasota-Manatee student Natalia Chersia steps onto the stage as Nancy Wake in Women of Resistance, she takes on the life of a history-making woman who was shaped by war, courage, and loss.Chersia dancing with other dancers in the background/world/news/2026/chersia-usfsm.aspxStudentsSpotlight,United Kingdom/ons/news/2026/nico-lavaud-boren-scholar-experience-in-senegal.aspxFrom a summer classroom in Gainesville to the beaches of Dakar, USF College of Arts and Sciences and Judy Genshaft Honors College student Nico Lavaud shares his firsthand account of receiving the Boren Scholarship to study French for two semesters through the African Flagship Languages Initiative.External ArticleMon, 23 Feb 2026 13:49:34 Nico Lavaud’s Boren Scholar experience in SenegalFrom a summer classroom in Gainesville to the beaches of Dakar, USF College of Arts and Sciences and Judy Genshaft Honors College student Nico Lavaud shares his firsthand account of receiving the Boren Scholarship to study French for two semesters through the African Flagship Languages Initiative.Nico Lavaud poses next to an ocean shore in Senegal./ons/news/2026/nico-lavaud-boren-scholar-experience-in-senegal.aspxScholarsStudy Abroad/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/graduate-finds-success-on-and-off-campus.aspxA few months after he graduated from USF with degrees from the Department of Economics, the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies and the Judy Genshaft Honors College, Matheus Ivanesciuc stepped boldly into a career over 6,000 miles from his childhood home in Sao Paulo, Brazil.External ArticleMon, 23 Feb 2026 08:42:08 USF Alum finds success 6,000 miles from homeA few months after he graduated from USF with degrees from the Department of Economics, the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies and the Judy Genshaft Honors College, Matheus Ivanesciuc stepped boldly into a career over 6,000 miles from his childhood home in Sao Paulo, Brazil.Ivanesciuc and former USF President Rhea Law/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/graduate-finds-success-on-and-off-campus.aspxAlumniBrazil,Spotlight/cbcs/news/2026/cbcs-faculty-visit-depression-program-pilot-in-lima-peru.aspxJerome Galea, PhD, and Amber Gum, PhD, conducted a site visit with the nonprofit organization Partners In Health, known locally as Socios En Salud.External ArticleThu, 19 Feb 2026 15:39:25 CBCS faculty visit mental health program pilot in Lima, PeruJerome Galea, PhD, and Amber Gum, PhD, conducted a site visit with the nonprofit organization Partners In Health, known locally as Socios En Salud.group of people smiling in front of a van/cbcs/news/2026/cbcs-faculty-visit-depression-program-pilot-in-lima-peru.aspxFaculty & StaffPartnerships,Peru,Research/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usf-bellini-student-builds-computing-career-after-immigrating-from-cuba.aspxFrom coding games in PowerPoint without internet in Cuba to contributing to real-world research projects at USF, Bellini College senior Cristian Hernandez is turning curiosity into a computing career. After immigrating to Florida with no English skills, he persevered through school, discovered his passion for technology and now applies classroom learning through a hands-on internship shaping his future in innovation.External ArticleThu, 19 Feb 2026 11:03:43 USF Bellini student builds computing career after emigrating from CubaFrom coding games in PowerPoint without internet in Cuba to contributing to real-world research projects at USF, Bellini College senior Cristian Hernandez is turning curiosity into a computing career. After immigrating to Florida with no English skills, he persevered through school, discovered his passion for technology and now applies classroom learning through a hands-on internship shaping his future in innovation.Student smiling/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usf-bellini-student-builds-computing-career-after-immigrating-from-cuba.aspxStudentsCuba,Spotlight/engineering/news/2026/usf-expands-footprint-in-space-research.aspxUSF is expanding its role in Florida’s growing space economy through new engineering faculty expertise, AI-driven research, and admission into the Florida University Space Research Consortium.External ArticleWed, 18 Feb 2026 15:44:00 USF expands its footprint in space researchUSF is expanding its role in Florida’s growing space economy through new engineering faculty expertise, AI-driven research, and admission into the Florida University Space Research Consortium.people in white doctor coats staring at a planet in the background/engineering/news/2026/usf-expands-footprint-in-space-research.aspxFaculty & StaffResearch/world/news/2026/world-cup-vge-morocco.aspxUSF World continues to expand Virtual Global Exchange (VGE). For several semesters, Raja Benchekroun, an Arabic literature and culture instructor in the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College, has used VGE to connect students with partners in Morocco.Emily ParowThu, 12 Feb 2026 00:59:26 Virtual Global Exchange bridges USF and Morocco in World Cup–focused learning experienceUSF World continues to expand Virtual Global Exchange (VGE). For several semesters, Raja Benchekroun, an Arabic literature and culture instructor in the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College, has used VGE to connect students with partners in Morocco.Four people smiling next to red flag with green star/world/news/2026/world-cup-vge-morocco.aspxFaculty & Staff,StudentsPartnerships/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-pair-recognized-for-fight-against-infectious-disease.aspxTwo 51���� faculty members have received prestigious honors and subsequent kudos from an international community of scientists for their work in the fight against infectious disease.External ArticleThu, 05 Feb 2026 16:00:52 USF faculty members receive international recognition for fight against infectious diseaseTwo 51���� faculty members have received prestigious honors and subsequent kudos from an international community of scientists for their work in the fight against infectious disease.Dr. Sten Vermund speaking at the ASTMH conference./health/public-health/news/2026/usf-pair-recognized-for-fight-against-infectious-disease.aspxAccolades,Faculty & StaffResearchhttps://www.usforacle.com/2026/02/05/usf-graduate-students-solar-water-heater/Hot water is inaccessible to millions of displaced people worldwide — but two USF graduate students are working to change that.External ArticleThu, 05 Feb 2026 15:50:38 USF students collaborate on solar water heater prototypeHot water is inaccessible to millions of displaced people worldwide — but two USF graduate students are working to change that.three people working on copper pipeshttps://www.usforacle.com/2026/02/05/usf-graduate-students-solar-water-heater/StudentsResearch,Spotlight/world/news/2026/top-producer-fulbright-scholars.aspxThe Fulbright Program is again recognizing the 51���� as one of the nation’s colleges and universities with the highest number of faculty and administrators selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. This is the 10th time USF has made the coveted and prestigious list since 2015.Vickie ChachereThu, 05 Feb 2026 08:53:18 USF earns national distinction as a leading producer of Fulbright ScholarsThe Fulbright Program is again recognizing the 51���� as one of the nation’s colleges and universities with the highest number of faculty and administrators selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. This is the 10th time USF has made the coveted and prestigious list since 2015.group smiling with fulbright ebmlem on right panel/world/news/2026/top-producer-fulbright-scholars.aspxAccolades,Faculty & StaffFulbright/world/news/2026/skku-international-partnership.aspxLast month, the Muma College of Business hosted the USF and Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Joint Research Conference to great success. Faculty from both universities presented their research and discussed the future of fintech, a growing industry that has continued to progress rapidly.Katrina SandeferTue, 03 Feb 2026 13:17:55 Continuing to prosper: International partnership between USF and Sungkyunkwan University flourishes after Joint Research ConferenceLast month, the Muma College of Business hosted the USF and Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Joint Research Conference to great success. Faculty from both universities presented their research and discussed the future of fintech, a growing industry that has continued to progress rapidly.Group of people smiling/world/news/2026/skku-international-partnership.aspxEvents,Faculty & StaffPartnerships,Research/world/news/2026/oliva-tampa-tech.aspxWhen Kristina Oliva crossed the stage at USF to receive her master’s degree in mass communication, she could not have predicted that the decision would eventually lead her to one of the world’s largest tech companies, Meta, or to building a life thousands of miles from home in London.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:38 From Tampa to tech: USF alumna Kristina Oliva’s journey to Meta and life in LondonWhen Kristina Oliva crossed the stage at USF to receive her master’s degree in mass communication, she could not have predicted that the decision would eventually lead her to one of the world’s largest tech companies, Meta, or to building a life thousands of miles from home in London.a collage of Oliva in London/world/news/2026/oliva-tampa-tech.aspxAlumniSpotlight,United Kingdom/cbcs/news/2026/social-work-student-awarded-gilman-scholarship-for-paris-study-abroad-program.aspxEmily Hutchinson is just a couple of months away from boarding a plane to Paris — all because she took a chance on herself when applying for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to help fund her study abroad experience.External ArticleThu, 29 Jan 2026 09:10:41 Social work student awarded Gilman Scholarship for Paris study abroad programEmily Hutchinson is just a couple of months away from boarding a plane to Paris — all because she took a chance on herself when applying for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to help fund her study abroad experience.Emily Hutchinson/cbcs/news/2026/social-work-student-awarded-gilman-scholarship-for-paris-study-abroad-program.aspxStudentsFrance,Study Abroad/honors/news/2026/public-health-professor-dina-martinez-tyson-leads-usf-honors-students-on-service-trip-to-the-dominican-republic.aspxMartinez Tyson led USF Judy Genshaft Honors College students on an immersive service-learning trip to the Dominican Republic, combining health care support, cultural engagement, and academic study. The experience built on 12-year partnership with the Kerolle Initiative for Community Health, while giving students hands-on insight into community-centered global health.External ArticleMon, 26 Jan 2026 16:43:08 Public Health professor Dina Martinez Tyson leads USF honors students on service trip to the Dominican RepublicMartinez Tyson led USF Judy Genshaft Honors College students on an immersive service-learning trip to the Dominican Republic, combining health care support, cultural engagement, and academic study. The experience built on 12-year partnership with the Kerolle Initiative for Community Health, while giving students hands-on insight into community-centered global health.group of people/honors/news/2026/public-health-professor-dina-martinez-tyson-leads-usf-honors-students-on-service-trip-to-the-dominican-republic.aspxFaculty & StaffSpotlight/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usf-student-athlete-navigates-her-own-path-in-professional-soccer-and-computing.aspxUSF student-athlete Sadie Sider-Echenberg is charting a dual path in professional soccer and computing. A standout midfielder and Outstanding Graduate from the Bellini College, she balanced elite athletics with a computer science degree. Now preparing to play professionally in Sweden, she’s pursuing her professional athletic dreams while keeping a future in tech firmly in sight.External ArticleMon, 26 Jan 2026 09:18:13 USF student-athlete navigates her own path in professional soccer and computingUSF student-athlete Sadie Sider-Echenberg is charting a dual path in professional soccer and computing. A standout midfielder and Outstanding Graduate from the Bellini College, she balanced elite athletics with a computer science degree. Now preparing to play professionally in Sweden, she’s pursuing her professional athletic dreams while keeping a future in tech firmly in sight.sadie sider echenberg/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usf-student-athlete-navigates-her-own-path-in-professional-soccer-and-computing.aspxStudentsSpotlight/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/responsibility-and-resilience-in-the-cloud-forests-of-guatemala.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+January+2026+-+USF+Communicators%26utm_content=USF+researchers+are+leading+the+fight+against+MRSAJamie Sommer traveled to Guatemala to speak with the Mayan women of San Juan Chamelco who are fighting to maintain their cultural heritage in the face of industrial agriculture, deforestation and rising temperatures that are disturbing the cloud forest with torrential rains and droughts, devastating traditional crops.External ArticleWed, 21 Jan 2026 11:09:55 Responsibility and resilience: Reflections from the cloud forests of GuatemalaJamie Sommer traveled to Guatemala to speak with the Mayan women of San Juan Chamelco who are fighting to maintain their cultural heritage in the face of industrial agriculture, deforestation and rising temperatures that are disturbing the cloud forest with torrential rains and droughts, devastating traditional crops.Mayan people/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/responsibility-and-resilience-in-the-cloud-forests-of-guatemala.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+January+2026+-+USF+Communicators%26utm_content=USF+researchers+are+leading+the+fight+against+MRSAFaculty & StaffResearch/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/bellini-computer-science-student-pursues-research-focused-future-in-ai.aspxAnelle Utegen’s journey from Kazakhstan to USF’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Computing reflects a growing passion for AI and machine learning research.External ArticleThu, 15 Jan 2026 14:37:20 Bellini computer science student pursues research-focused future in AIAnelle Utegen’s journey from Kazakhstan to USF’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Computing reflects a growing passion for AI and machine learning research.Anne Utegen sits on a bench under a shaded area holding her laptop./ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/bellini-computer-science-student-pursues-research-focused-future-in-ai.aspxStudentsStudent Successhttps://www.usforacle.com/2026/01/13/usf-womens-basketball-utsa-international/USF women’s basketball continued their winning streak on Tuesday night in the Yuengling Center. A frequent face mentioned alongside USF’s program is a player from Puerto del Rosario, Spain, senior forward Carla Brito.External ArticleTue, 13 Jan 2026 13:15:20 International basketball students shine at annual Los Toros gameUSF women’s basketball continued their winning streak on Tuesday night in the Yuengling Center. A frequent face mentioned alongside USF’s program is a player from Puerto del Rosario, Spain, senior forward Carla Brito.Basketball playersw ith gold and green jerseys onhttps://www.usforacle.com/2026/01/13/usf-womens-basketball-utsa-international/StudentsStudent Success/world/news/2026/saudi-aramco-emergency-operators.aspxA group of 15 Saudi Aramco emergency operations personnel spent part of December receiving training at USF Sarasota-Manatee in the second year of an effort to build world-class skills among emergency operations personnel at the world’s largest energy company.Vickie ChachereTue, 06 Jan 2026 14:41:01 USF Sarasota-Manatee instructors partner with Saudi Aramco to train emergency operatorsA group of 15 Saudi Aramco emergency operations personnel spent part of December receiving training at USF Sarasota-Manatee in the second year of an effort to build world-class skills among emergency operations personnel at the world’s largest energy company.Group of people holding certificates and smiling/world/news/2026/saudi-aramco-emergency-operators.aspxGlobal NetworksCommunity,Saudi Arabia/business/news/2026/01-06-yukino-ushiyama-lands-two-accounting-internships-and-job-offer-before-graduation.aspxYukino Ushiyama leaned on USF’s Bellini Center for Talent Development for one-on-one career guidance when she faced multiple offers and tough choices. “That personal support made a difference,” she said.External ArticleTue, 06 Jan 2026 14:01:33 Student spotlight: Yukino Ushiyama lands two accounting internships and a full-time job offer before graduationYukino Ushiyama leaned on USF’s Bellini Center for Talent Development for one-on-one career guidance when she faced multiple offers and tough choices. “That personal support made a difference,” she said.Yukino Ushiyama/business/news/2026/01-06-yukino-ushiyama-lands-two-accounting-internships-and-job-offer-before-graduation.aspxStudentsStudent Success/pcgs/news/2025/katia-campus-alumni-spotlight.aspxWhen Katia Aldana Campos reflects on her journey, one theme flows through every chapter of her story: water. From her early days studying civil engineering in Colombia to her current role as an Engineering Designer III Water, Katia has built a career focused on protecting one of the planet’s most essential—and finite—resources.External ArticleMon, 05 Jan 2026 09:51:30 Katia Aldana Campos: Alumni spotlightWhen Katia Aldana Campos reflects on her journey, one theme flows through every chapter of her story: water. From her early days studying civil engineering in Colombia to her current role as an Engineering Designer III Water, Katia has built a career focused on protecting one of the planet’s most essential—and finite—resources.Katia Aldana Campos: Alumni Spotlight/pcgs/news/2025/katia-campus-alumni-spotlight.aspxAlumniSpotlight/world/news/2025/virtual-global-exchange-program.aspxUSF’s Virtual Global Exchange (VGE) program is on the rise, rapidly growing its global partnerships and bringing new collaborative experiences into the classroom.Emily ParrowThu, 18 Dec 2025 14:18:02 USF’s Virtual Global Exchange Program on the riseUSF’s Virtual Global Exchange (VGE) program is on the rise, rapidly growing its global partnerships and bringing new collaborative experiences into the classroom.Person smiling and waving/world/news/2025/virtual-global-exchange-program.aspxFaculty & Staff,StudentsStudy Abroad/world/news/2025/president-law-international-stole-ceremony.aspx51���� leaders celebrated the achievements and global impact of the Class of 2025 during the university’s Fall Commencement Stole Ceremony, highlighting both student success and USF’s growth as it approaches its 70th anniversary.Vickie ChachereWed, 17 Dec 2025 15:47:17 President Law celebrates international graduates in final stole ceremony51���� leaders celebrated the achievements and global impact of the Class of 2025 during the university’s Fall Commencement Stole Ceremony, highlighting both student success and USF’s growth as it approaches its 70th anniversary.group of international students with Rocky the Bull, outgoing USF President Rhea Law, Student Body president, and Vice President of USF World/world/news/2025/president-law-international-stole-ceremony.aspxEventsStudent Success