/world/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usThu, 26 Mar 2026 16:33:41 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/world/news/2026/listro-spotlight-canada.aspxFrom captaining the ͬ����ɫ�� 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 ͬ����ɫ��, playing professionally, and inspiring the next generationFrom captaining the ͬ����ɫ�� 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,Spotlight/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 ͬ����ɫ�� 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 ͬ����ɫ�� 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.wfla.com/video/meet-the-women-making-history-during-inaugural-season-of-usf-beach-volleyball-daytime/11575557/ͬ����ɫ��'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 ͬ����ɫ�� beach volleyballͬ����ɫ��'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 ͬ����ɫ�� 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/business/news/2026/02-27-26-ken-hamner-rome.aspxA ͬ����ɫ�� 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 ͬ����ɫ�� is preparing students for what he calls “mankind's most consequential frontier.”External ArticleMon, 02 Mar 2026 11:38:35 ͬ����ɫ�� professor delivers Rome keynote, expands space economy coursesA ͬ����ɫ�� 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 ͬ����ɫ�� 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/world/news/2026/chersia-usfsm.aspxWhen dancer and ͬ����ɫ�� 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: ͬ����ɫ��SM student Natalia Chersia brings WWII resistance fighter Nancy Wake to life on the stageWhen dancer and ͬ����ɫ�� 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/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/graduate-finds-success-on-and-off-campus.aspxA few months after he graduated from ͬ����ɫ�� 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 ͬ����ɫ�� Alum finds success 6,000 miles from homeA few months after he graduated from ͬ����ɫ�� 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 ͬ����ɫ�� President Rhea Law/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/graduate-finds-success-on-and-off-campus.aspxAlumniBrazil,Spotlight/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 ͬ����ɫ��, 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 ͬ����ɫ�� 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 ͬ����ɫ��, 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,Spotlighthttps://www.usforacle.com/2026/02/05/usf-graduate-students-solar-water-heater/Hot water is inaccessible to millions of displaced people worldwide — but two ͬ����ɫ�� graduate students are working to change that.External ArticleThu, 05 Feb 2026 15:50:38 ͬ����ɫ�� students collaborate on solar water heater prototypeHot water is inaccessible to millions of displaced people worldwide — but two ͬ����ɫ�� 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/oliva-tampa-tech.aspxWhen Kristina Oliva crossed the stage at ͬ����ɫ�� 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: ͬ����ɫ�� alumna Kristina Oliva’s journey to Meta and life in LondonWhen Kristina Oliva crossed the stage at ͬ����ɫ�� 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/honors/news/2026/public-health-professor-dina-martinez-tyson-leads-usf-honors-students-on-service-trip-to-the-dominican-republic.aspxMartinez Tyson led ͬ����ɫ�� 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 ͬ����ɫ�� honors students on service trip to the Dominican RepublicMartinez Tyson led ͬ����ɫ�� 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.aspxͬ����ɫ�� 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 ͬ����ɫ�� student-athlete navigates her own path in professional soccer and computingͬ����ɫ�� 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/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/global-citizens-program-spotlight.aspxThe Global Citizens Program (GCP) has become a key pathway for students seeking to expand their cultural awareness, deepen their understanding of global challenges, and make a meaningful impact both locally and abroad.Emily ParowTue, 16 Dec 2025 14:00:53 Global Citizens Program evolves to empower more bullsThe Global Citizens Program (GCP) has become a key pathway for students seeking to expand their cultural awareness, deepen their understanding of global challenges, and make a meaningful impact both locally and abroad.Logo that says "Global Citizens Program: Explore, Connect, Participate" on green globe with dark green banner on white background/world/news/2025/global-citizens-program-spotlight.aspxStudentsSpotlight,Student Success/business/news/2025/12-8-king-oneal-award-muma.aspxThe award honors graduates who completed their baccalaureate degrees with a perfect 4.0 GPA. This fall's recipients include four accounting majors and two business analytics and information systems majors.External ArticleMon, 08 Dec 2025 14:54:11 Academic perfection: Six Muma students receive the King O'Neal Scholar AwardThe award honors graduates who completed their baccalaureate degrees with a perfect 4.0 GPA. This fall's recipients include four accounting majors and two business analytics and information systems majors.2025 fall king o'neal scholars/business/news/2025/12-8-king-oneal-award-muma.aspxStudentsSpotlight/world/news/2025/katunzi-student-spotlight-tanzania.aspxAs President of ͬ����ɫ��’s Hospitality & Tourism Student Club— Grace Katunzi has already made a remarkable impact. Her passion for hospitality and tourism is sure to carry her far. Katunzi is a current master’s student in Tourism and Hospitality, coming to ͬ����ɫ�� after growing up in Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania.Katrina SandeferMon, 01 Dec 2025 10:16:38 Courage in action: How international student Grace Katunzi turned her vision into reality through the Hospitality and Visionary Voices SeriesAs President of ͬ����ɫ��’s Hospitality & Tourism Student Club— Grace Katunzi has already made a remarkable impact. Her passion for hospitality and tourism is sure to carry her far. Katunzi is a current master’s student in Tourism and Hospitality, coming to ͬ����ɫ�� after growing up in Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania.panelists with a moderator behind the podium/world/news/2025/katunzi-student-spotlight-tanzania.aspxStudentsAfrica,Spotlight/world/news/2025/swainger-medical-communications.aspxWith 25 years of expertise as a medical writer and the founder of MedQuill Ltd—a medical copywriting and editing consultancy based in Greater London—Corinne Swainger is devoted to connecting life sciences to real people. Learn more about Swainger's journey from ͬ����ɫ�� to her career.Katrina SandeferSat, 01 Nov 2025 09:31:47 “A Full-Circle Journey:” ͬ����ɫ�� Global Alumna Corinne Swainger reflects on her professional journey after reconnecting with her ͬ����ɫ�� RootsWith 25 years of expertise as a medical writer and the founder of MedQuill Ltd—a medical copywriting and editing consultancy based in Greater London—Corinne Swainger is devoted to connecting life sciences to real people. Learn more about Swainger's journey from ͬ����ɫ�� to her career.Corinne and ͬ����ɫ�� President Rhea Law standing together smiling raising the bulls "sign"/world/news/2025/swainger-medical-communications.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksSpotlight,United Kingdom/world/news/2025/albanus-brazil-alumni.aspxCurrently a board member of the American Marketing Association (AMA) in New York and a Marketing Execution Specialist for SAP, Fernanda Alexia Albanus started as a Public Relations and Advertising major at ͬ����ɫ�� after growing up in Brazil. Since leaving ͬ����ɫ��, read how she remained involved.Katrina SandeferThu, 30 Oct 2025 10:10:16 “Hit the ground running:” How ͬ����ɫ�� global alumna Fernanda Alexia Albanus’ passion and dedication led to a rewarding career in creative marketingCurrently a board member of the American Marketing Association (AMA) in New York and a Marketing Execution Specialist for SAP, Fernanda Alexia Albanus started as a Public Relations and Advertising major at ͬ����ɫ�� after growing up in Brazil. Since leaving ͬ����ɫ��, read how she remained involved.group of students under a screen that says "BRASA Connect"/world/news/2025/albanus-brazil-alumni.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksBrazil,Spotlight,Student Success/cbcs/news/2025/usf-audiology-alumna-jenna-vallario-leads-global-efforts-to-expand-sustainable-hearing-care.aspxWhen Jenna Vallario began in the AuD program at ͬ����ɫ��, she knew she wanted her career to make a difference beyond the clinic walls. What she didn’t yet know was how profoundly her path would shape the field of global audiology.External ArticleTue, 21 Oct 2025 13:55:08 ͬ����ɫ�� Audiology alumna Jenna Vallario leads global efforts to expand sustainable hearing careWhen Jenna Vallario began in the AuD program at ͬ����ɫ��, she knew she wanted her career to make a difference beyond the clinic walls. What she didn’t yet know was how profoundly her path would shape the field of global audiology.Jenna Vallario with audiology graduates/cbcs/news/2025/usf-audiology-alumna-jenna-vallario-leads-global-efforts-to-expand-sustainable-hearing-care.aspxAlumniAfrica,Spotlight,ͬ����ɫ�� Health/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/internship-program-prepares-humanities-students-for-early-career-success.aspxBustinza’s internship with the Make-A-Wish Foundation is one of many made possible by a five-year, $4.8 million grant from the Mellon Foundation that will support up to 900 students each year in otherwise unpaid internships.External ArticleMon, 20 Oct 2025 14:03:27 Internship program prepares humanities students for early-career successBustinza’s internship with the Make-A-Wish Foundation is one of many made possible by a five-year, $4.8 million grant from the Mellon Foundation that will support up to 900 students each year in otherwise unpaid internships.Bustinza with a "Make-A-Wish" blue shirt on/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/internship-program-prepares-humanities-students-for-early-career-success.aspxStudentsSpotlight,Student Success/cbcs/news/2025/jerome-galea-examines-integration-of-traditional-medicine-in-perus-public-health-system.aspxGalea and his colleagues learned how the public health system responded to high maternal mortality rates in the Peruvian jungle.External ArticleWed, 15 Oct 2025 13:48:25 Jerome Galea examines integration of traditional medicine in Peru’s public health systemGalea and his colleagues learned how the public health system responded to high maternal mortality rates in the Peruvian jungle.Jerome Galea standing with his colleagues in front of a brightly painted green and red wooden building./cbcs/news/2025/jerome-galea-examines-integration-of-traditional-medicine-in-perus-public-health-system.aspxFaculty & StaffPeru,Research,Spotlight,ͬ����ɫ�� Healthhttps://www.tampabay28.com/news/region-hillsborough/usf-doctors-upbringing-to-propel-her-research-into-water-purificationDr. Norma Alcantar's scientific curiosity, combined with a family secret involving cactuses, would eventually earn her a spot in the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame.External ArticleMon, 29 Sep 2025 00:18:20 ͬ����ɫ�� doctor's upbringing propelled her research into water purificationDr. Norma Alcantar's scientific curiosity, combined with a family secret involving cactuses, would eventually earn her a spot in the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame.Dr. Norma Alcantar https://www.tampabay28.com/news/region-hillsborough/usf-doctors-upbringing-to-propel-her-research-into-water-purificationFaculty & StaffResearch,Spotlight/cbcs/news/2025/social-work-interdisciplinary-lab-students-awarded-the-united-nations-millennium-fellowship.aspxAsmitha Darapaneni and Sakshi Wagh, mentored by Manisha Joshi, PhD, are addressing intimate partner violence through the Global Leadership Program.External ArticleMon, 15 Sep 2025 16:23:54 Social work interdisciplinary research lab students awarded United Nations Millennium FellowshipAsmitha Darapaneni and Sakshi Wagh, mentored by Manisha Joshi, PhD, are addressing intimate partner violence through the Global Leadership Program.Asmitha Darapaneni and Sakshi Wagh/cbcs/news/2025/social-work-interdisciplinary-lab-students-awarded-the-united-nations-millennium-fellowship.aspxStudentsCommunity,Spotlight/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/eduarda_koop.aspxWhen Eduarda Koop was growing up in Brazil, she used to joke that she wanted to be a hacker. She never imagined that it could actually become a career path.External ArticleMon, 15 Sep 2025 16:02:50 Students from around the world drawn to study cybersecurity at ͬ����ɫ��When Eduarda Koop was growing up in Brazil, she used to joke that she wanted to be a hacker. She never imagined that it could actually become a career path.Eduarda Koop moderating a panel with Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/eduarda_koop.aspxStudentsSpotlight/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/chinaza-munonye-jumpstarts-her-medical-career-through-honors-coursework.aspxͬ����ɫ�� 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 courseworkͬ����ɫ�� 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 ͬ����ɫ��, 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 ͬ����ɫ�� 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 ͬ����ɫ��, 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/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/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 ͬ����ɫ��, 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 ͬ����ɫ�� to the pros: Meet grad student and soccer star Vivianne BessetteWhile pursuing a master’s degree in exercise science at ͬ����ɫ��, 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/world/news/2025/anderson-peace-corps-panama.aspxJackson Anderson—studying geographic information sciences (GIS) and anthropology at ͬ����ɫ��—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: ͬ����ɫ�� student Jackson Anderson will serve in Panama as a Peace Corps volunteer  Jackson Anderson—studying geographic information sciences (GIS) and anthropology at ͬ����ɫ��—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 ͬ����ɫ�� 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 ͬ����ɫ��: David Wright’s global journey to public healthFrom Iraq to Okinawa to the ͬ����ɫ�� 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/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 ͬ����ɫ�� 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 ͬ����ɫ�� 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 ͬ����ɫ�� 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 ͬ����ɫ�� 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/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: ͬ����ɫ��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 ͬ����ɫ�� Honors College/world/news/2025/kelsey-sherman-sweden-usfsp.aspxAlumniSpotlight/world/news/2025/aruna-dasgupta-farewell-spotlight.aspxAfter 14 years serving as a bridge between India and ͬ����ɫ��, 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 ͬ����ɫ��.Vickie ChachereWed, 21 May 2025 09:58:51 ͬ����ɫ�� adviser Aruna Dasgupta bids farewell after 14 years in key India roleAfter 14 years serving as a bridge between India and ͬ����ɫ��, 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 ͬ����ɫ��.Provost, ͬ����ɫ�� World Vice President, and Aruna, holding a certificate, are standing on stage smiling/world/news/2025/aruna-dasgupta-farewell-spotlight.aspxFaculty & Staff,Global NetworksIndia,Spotlight/ons/news/2025/critical-language-scholarship-opens-door-arabic-study-in-jordan.aspxThird-year ͬ����ɫ�� 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 ͬ����ɫ�� student to study Arabic in JordanThird-year ͬ����ɫ�� 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 ͬ����ɫ�� 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/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:” ͬ����ɫ�� 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/schrader-world-expo-japan.aspxAfter graduating a year ago with an MBA, ͬ����ɫ�� 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, ͬ����ɫ�� alum Sean Schrader builds skills in global diplomacy After graduating a year ago with an MBA, ͬ����ɫ�� 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/neha-surendranath-linkedin-alum-spotlight.aspxNeha Surendranath’s path eventually led her to Core Engineering at LinkedIn began at Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology (Sir MVIT) in Bangaluru, India. Learn how her journey at ͬ����ɫ�� helped along her path to career success.Katrina SandeferThu, 27 Feb 2025 07:45:30 Any opportunity is a good opportunity: How ͬ����ɫ�� Alumni Neha Surendranath’s journey led her to working at LinkedInNeha Surendranath’s path eventually led her to Core Engineering at LinkedIn began at Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology (Sir MVIT) in Bangaluru, India. Learn how her journey at ͬ����ɫ�� helped along her path to career success.Neha standing beside another person, both wearing sashes with the flag colors of their home countries/world/news/2025/neha-surendranath-linkedin-alum-spotlight.aspxAlumniGlobal Networks,India,Spotlight/honors/news/2025/gabby-schwager-dives-deep-into-marine-biology-research.aspxͬ����ɫ�� alum Gabby Schwager’s journey at ͬ����ɫ�� St. Petersburg led her to discover a passion for marine biology research through hands-on fieldwork and immersive coursework. Read more about her studies and the unique opportunities the university offers to aspiring marine scientists.External ArticleTue, 25 Feb 2025 07:51:13 From the Florida coast to the polar seas: Gabby Schwager dives deep into marine biology researchͬ����ɫ�� alum Gabby Schwager’s journey at ͬ����ɫ�� St. Petersburg led her to discover a passion for marine biology research through hands-on fieldwork and immersive coursework. Read more about her studies and the unique opportunities the university offers to aspiring marine scientists.ͬ����ɫ�� St. Petersburg Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Gabby Schwager poses while making a Go Bulls hand sign./honors/news/2025/gabby-schwager-dives-deep-into-marine-biology-research.aspxAlumniResearch,Spotlight/world/news/2025/education-gender-equality-afghanistan.aspxThe Global National Security Institute sat down with one of the women who was in the room with the Taliban and one of the strongest advocates for Afghani women's rights in the world - Habiba Sarabi, former Afghanistan Minister of Women Affairs. Click to watch their interview.Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:32:23 The fight for gender equality and education in AfghanistanThe Global National Security Institute sat down with one of the women who was in the room with the Taliban and one of the strongest advocates for Afghani women's rights in the world - Habiba Sarabi, former Afghanistan Minister of Women Affairs. Click to watch their interview.Two people talking to each other/world/news/2025/education-gender-equality-afghanistan.aspxSpotlight/engineering/news/2025/yu-zhang-trb-best-paper-award-ieee-pub-25-story.aspxYu Zhang, Ph.D., professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at ͬ����ɫ��, is elevating the university’s reputation in transportation innovation. Read to learn about her work and accomplishments.External ArticleThu, 23 Jan 2025 14:24:09 Yu Zhang, ͬ����ɫ�� engineering professor, earns TRB Best Paper Award, pioneering sustainable transportation innovationsYu Zhang, Ph.D., professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at ͬ����ɫ��, is elevating the university’s reputation in transportation innovation. Read to learn about her work and accomplishments.A group of people holding official documents and standing in a large room/engineering/news/2025/yu-zhang-trb-best-paper-award-ieee-pub-25-story.aspxAccolades,Faculty & StaffResearch,Spotlight/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/three-usf-professors-partner-with-communities-to-make-local-national-and-global-impact.aspxͬ����ɫ�� professors Will Schanbacher, Heather O’Leary and Christian Wells, are sharing their time, expertise and resources with communities to “build capacity for positive change.”External ArticleWed, 22 Jan 2025 14:13:40 Three ͬ����ɫ�� professors partner with communities to make a local, national and global impactͬ����ɫ�� professors Will Schanbacher, Heather O’Leary and Christian Wells, are sharing their time, expertise and resources with communities to “build capacity for positive change.”A collage of three professors smiling/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/three-usf-professors-partner-with-communities-to-make-local-national-and-global-impact.aspxFaculty & StaffCommunity,Research,Spotlight/world/news/2025/yuri-mantilla-business-spotlight-brazil.aspxBefore playing tennis internationally and being listed in the Lexology Index as a Global Elite Thought Leader for his accomplishments in the field, Mantilla was a student from Brazil coming to the U.S. to pursue his education. Read about his journey and where his experiences at ͬ����ɫ�� led him.Katrina SandeferTue, 07 Jan 2025 07:50:27 On and off the court: ͬ����ɫ�� graduate Yuri Mantilla recognized as a global business law expertBefore playing tennis internationally and being listed in the Lexology Index as a Global Elite Thought Leader for his accomplishments in the field, Mantilla was a student from Brazil coming to the U.S. to pursue his education. Read about his journey and where his experiences at ͬ����ɫ�� led him.Two tennis players/world/news/2025/yuri-mantilla-business-spotlight-brazil.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksBrazil,France,Spotlight/world/news/2025/seden-dogan-faculty-spotlight-turkey.aspxSeden Dogan, Assistant Professor of Instruction in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at ͬ����ɫ��, has received four awards this year for her work. Read about her accomplishments and her journey at ͬ����ɫ��.Katrina SandeferMon, 06 Jan 2025 15:50:07 Hopeful for the future: ͬ����ɫ�� professor Dr. Seden Dogan honored for her work in hospitality and tourism managementSeden Dogan, Assistant Professor of Instruction in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at ͬ����ɫ��, has received four awards this year for her work. Read about her accomplishments and her journey at ͬ����ɫ��.Professor Dogan and Sarasota-Manatee campus director, Brandon McLeod/world/news/2025/seden-dogan-faculty-spotlight-turkey.aspxAccolades,Faculty & StaffResearch,Spotlight/ons/news/2024/usf-student-explores-through-fulbright-uk-summer-institute.aspxͬ����ɫ�� student Avani Sanghvi explored creativity, activism, and cultural connections during the Fulbright UK Summer Institute at the University of Bristol. Her experience inspired new perspectives on art, identity, and the power of authentic storytelling.External ArticleWed, 04 Dec 2024 14:32:34 ͬ����ɫ�� student explores creativity, activism through Fulbright UK Summer Instituteͬ����ɫ�� student Avani Sanghvi explored creativity, activism, and cultural connections during the Fulbright UK Summer Institute at the University of Bristol. Her experience inspired new perspectives on art, identity, and the power of authentic storytelling. ͬ����ɫ�� student Avani Sanghvi sits in a modern-design chair, focused on a laptop resting on her lap./ons/news/2024/usf-student-explores-through-fulbright-uk-summer-institute.aspxStudentsFulbright,Spotlight,United Kingdom/world/news/2024/daniel-yeh-spotlight-india.aspxThe ͬ����ɫ�� College of Engineering professor whose vision of building a clean-energy system that could solve challenges in parts of the world with no sanitation systems was inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame in October. Read how his technology is being used in India, South Africa, and on a global scale.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:07:25 ͬ����ɫ�� creator of global clean water, energy technology is inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of FameThe ͬ����ɫ�� College of Engineering professor whose vision of building a clean-energy system that could solve challenges in parts of the world with no sanitation systems was inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame in October. Read how his technology is being used in India, South Africa, and on a global scale.Daniel Yeh with two other people/world/news/2024/daniel-yeh-spotlight-india.aspxAccolades,Faculty & StaffCommunity,India,Research,Spotlight/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/bill-bakers-career-of-merging-the-world-of-marine-organisms-and-medicine.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+October+2024+-+CAS+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=Dr.+Bill+Baker%26amp%3b%23x27%3bs+career+of+merging+the+world+of+marine+organisms+and+medicineͬ����ɫ�� College of Arts and Sciences professor Dr. Bill Baker has dedicated his research career to the creation of live-saving human therapeutics using marine invertebrates.External ArticleTue, 29 Oct 2024 14:58:08 Dr. Bill Baker's career of merging the world of marine organisms and medicineͬ����ɫ�� College of Arts and Sciences professor Dr. Bill Baker has dedicated his research career to the creation of live-saving human therapeutics using marine invertebrates.Team member Margaret Amsler scouts the diverse and abundant Antarctic sea floor for interesting marine organisms to collect. (Photo courtesy of Bill Baker)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/bill-bakers-career-of-merging-the-world-of-marine-organisms-and-medicine.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+October+2024+-+CAS+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=Dr.+Bill+Baker%26amp%3b%23x27%3bs+career+of+merging+the+world+of+marine+organisms+and+medicineFaculty & StaffResearch,Spotlight/world/news/2024/khan-spotlight-india.aspxͬ����ɫ�� alum, Yunus Khan, shares his work experiences and perspectives on how he grew as a professional during his years in the ͬ����ɫ�� College of Engineering with ͬ����ɫ�� World.Aruna DasguptaTue, 29 Oct 2024 00:31:12 Q&A with ͬ����ɫ�� Alum Yunus Khan: A 2017 mechanical engineering graduate rises in career as Senior Lean Program Manager for Siemensͬ����ɫ�� alum, Yunus Khan, shares his work experiences and perspectives on how he grew as a professional during his years in the ͬ����ɫ�� College of Engineering with ͬ����ɫ�� World.A group of people wearing safety gear in a large warehouse/world/news/2024/khan-spotlight-india.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksIndia,Spotlight/business/news/2024/11-01-fabio-favari.aspxFabio Favari, a junior finance student at the ͬ����ɫ��, embarked on an extraordinary journey from Brazil to the United States, driven by a singular purpose: education. Now, he's preparing for an internship at Goldman Sachs in New York City.External ArticleMon, 28 Oct 2024 16:05:24 Student Spotlight: ͬ����ɫ�� finance student Fabio Favari lands Goldman Sachs internship in New YorkFabio Favari, a junior finance student at the ͬ����ɫ��, embarked on an extraordinary journey from Brazil to the United States, driven by a singular purpose: education. Now, he's preparing for an internship at Goldman Sachs in New York City.Fabio Favari headshot/business/news/2024/11-01-fabio-favari.aspxStudentsBrazil,Spotlight,Student Success