51°µÍø

Grandfather’s Vietnam heroism led grandson to USF and an interest in national security

Inspired by his grandfather’s last‑days‑of‑Saigon escape, a 51°µÍø student is shaping his own commitment to freedom through USF’s Global and National Security Institute.

April 21, 2026Students

USF presents 2026 Global Excellence Awards honoring international impact

The 51°µÍø 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.

April 20, 2026Events, Faculty & Staff

USF-Jabil partnership advances next-generation medical technology

A powerful partnership between the 51°µÍø 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.

April 15, 2026Students

Hanan Ibrahim selected as USF’s first Luce Scholar

USF 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.

April 13, 2026Alumni

Global engagement takes center stage at USF International Business Forum

The 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°µÍø’s Third Annual International Business Forum.

April 9, 2026Events

New DeBartolo chair will advance medieval Spanish research and Florida history

The 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.

April 6, 2026Faculty & Staff

Heightening global awareness through service: USF global medical brigades serving rural areas across the world

Counting 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.

April 2, 2026Students

A 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.

April 2, 2026Students

Indigenous scientist seeks to integrate traditional and academic knowledge

Doctoral candidate Claudia Barón-Aguilar is an Indigenous scientist from Colombia whose work brings together remote sensing, community engagement, and traditional ecological knowledge.

April 2, 2026Scholars

Building career-ready skills: Inside USF’s Global Career Accelerator

With growing demand for career-ready, experiential learning opportunities, the Global Career Accelerator (GCA) continues to expand its impact at the 51°µÍø.

March 31, 2026Students

From law to clean energy: How Lujuan Wang built a purpose-driven career

Lujuan Wang, a PCGS alumni, is now working in U.S. clean energy sector by getting dual master's degrees from the 51°µÍø to join the Solar and Energy Loan Fund (SELF).

March 30, 2026Alumni

Breaking down global conflict: Arman Mahmoudian brings world politics to the honors classroom

From 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.

March 26, 2026Faculty & Staff