/world/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usTue, 08 Apr 2025 00:33:34 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/world/news/2025/network-india-connect.aspxUSF World hosted the USF 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, USF faculty, local leaders, and current students from India.Katrina SandeferThu, 03 Apr 2025 08:31:32 Building connections: USF Network India event bringing local alumni and current students together USF World hosted the USF 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, USF 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.aspxUSF’s Culture Exchange event is the embodiment of ‘edutainment,’ where students and USF 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 USF’s Culture Exchange event is the embodiment of ‘edutainment,’ where students and USF 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, USF 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 USF Nursing students gain global health experience over spring breakWhile many students spent spring break lounging on the beach, USF Health College of Nursing students traded bathing suits for scrubs, embarking on Global Nursing Experiences in Chester, United Kingdom, and Barranquilla, Colombia.USF 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 USF 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 USF 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/world/news/2025/sarasota-perpignan-sister-city-partnership.aspxThe renewal of the Sister City bond between Sarasota, 91����, and Perpignan, France, has ushered in a new era of transatlantic collaboration, with the 91���� (USF World) playing a pivotal role in deepening academic, cultural, and economic ties. Read about the event and partnership.Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:51:07 USF World celebrates renewed Sarasota-Perpignan Sister City partnershipThe renewal of the Sister City bond between Sarasota, 91����, and Perpignan, France, has ushered in a new era of transatlantic collaboration, with the 91���� (USF World) playing a pivotal role in deepening academic, cultural, and economic ties. Read about the event and partnership.Group of officials and leaders standing together smiling/world/news/2025/sarasota-perpignan-sister-city-partnership.aspxEventsCommunity,France,Partnerships/education/blog/2025/physical-education-to-host-2025-aiesep-international-conference.aspxThe conference will feature presentations from leaders in physical education around the globe, bringing industry-leading knowledge and practice to campus.External ArticleWed, 19 Mar 2025 11:18:55 USF physical education program to host 2025 AIESEP International ConferenceThe conference will feature presentations from leaders in physical education around the globe, bringing industry-leading knowledge and practice to campus.USF St. Petersburg Campus/education/blog/2025/physical-education-to-host-2025-aiesep-international-conference.aspxEvents,Faculty & StaffResearch/world/news/2025/ibf-ai-conference.aspxLeading strategists in technology, trade, and key industries gathered at the 2nd Annual USF International Business Forum on March 13 to contemplate how artificial intelligence will shape the future. Read more about their discussions.Vickie ChachereWed, 19 Mar 2025 08:24:13 USF International Business Forum explores the promise and peril of AILeading strategists in technology, trade, and key industries gathered at the 2nd Annual USF International Business Forum on March 13 to contemplate how artificial intelligence will shape the future. Read more about their discussions.Panelists and speakers for the International Business Forum 2025/world/news/2025/ibf-ai-conference.aspxEventsBrazil,Colombia,Community/business/news/2025/03-13-emba-altera.aspxSandra Rivera, CEO of Altera Corporation, headlined the March 7 EMBA Distinguished Speaker Series event hosted by the USF Muma College of Business. Read about her accomplishments and the event.External ArticleThu, 13 Mar 2025 11:28:15 CEO named ‘Most Influential’ in AI speaks to USF Executive MBA classSandra Rivera, CEO of Altera Corporation, headlined the March 7 EMBA Distinguished Speaker Series event hosted by the USF Muma College of Business. Read about her accomplishments and the event.Close up of Sandra Rivera presenting/business/news/2025/03-13-emba-altera.aspxEventsColombia/marine-science/news/2025/researchers-identify-tipping-point-that-caused-sargassum-inundations-in-the-caribbean.aspxThe Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt has puzzled researchers since 2011. A new model demonstrates that the alga was brought to the tropics by strong currents, and thrived in ideal growing conditions.External ArticleThu, 13 Mar 2025 09:56:58 Researchers identify ‘tipping point’ that caused Sargassum inundations in the CaribbeanThe Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt has puzzled researchers since 2011. A new model demonstrates that the alga was brought to the tropics by strong currents, and thrived in ideal growing conditions.The catalyst for the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt that has inundated the Caribbean since 2011 is being attributed to changes in currents and suitable growing conditions. Image Credit: Jean-Philippe Maréchal./marine-science/news/2025/researchers-identify-tipping-point-that-caused-sargassum-inundations-in-the-caribbean.aspxFaculty & StaffCaribbean,Research/health/public-health/news/2025/akahoho.aspxDelaenam Akahoho, a proud double Bull alumna of USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), has charted a path from her childhood in Accra, Ghana, to a successful career in public health. Learn about how her experiences in 91���� shaped her commitment to improving health outcomes for underserved populations.External ArticleFri, 07 Mar 2025 10:36:21 From Ghana to 91����Delaenam Akahoho, a proud double Bull alumna of USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), has charted a path from her childhood in Accra, Ghana, to a successful career in public health. Learn about how her experiences in 91���� shaped her commitment to improving health outcomes for underserved populations.a headshot of a woman/health/public-health/news/2025/akahoho.aspxAlumniGhana,Research/health/news/2025/microbiome-conference.aspxExperts from around the world recently gathered at USF Health to talk about advances in the science of microbiomes.External ArticleWed, 05 Mar 2025 10:29:13 Global experts convene to explore the cutting-edge science of microbiomesExperts from around the world recently gathered at USF Health to talk about advances in the science of microbiomes.Group of people standing on stairs in the MSC building on USF Tampa campus/health/news/2025/microbiome-conference.aspxEventsResearch/honors/news/2025/honors-college-scholarships-open-doors-to-a-world-of-opportunities.aspxThe 91���� offers a variety of scholarships to support students, including exclusive funding for members of the Judy Genshaft Honors College. Learn more about these opportunities and how they are making a difference.External ArticleWed, 05 Mar 2025 09:18:32 Honors College scholarships open doors to a world of opportunitiesThe 91���� offers a variety of scholarships to support students, including exclusive funding for members of the Judy Genshaft Honors College. Learn more about these opportunities and how they are making a difference.Nora Wolfgang, Marco Nardiello, and Whitney Louis pose for a photo on the fifth floor of the Honors building, holding up the "go bulls" hand sign./honors/news/2025/honors-college-scholarships-open-doors-to-a-world-of-opportunities.aspxScholars,StudentsStudy Abroad/world/news/2025/fintech-research-event.aspxUniversity of East London (UEL) and Tampa Bay strengthen their partnership activity in exciting ways. Read about the Tampa Bay Wave and UEL roundtable and the launching of the first Joint UEL/USF Fintech Research Symposium.Katrina SandeferThu, 27 Feb 2025 10:25:35 The power of global collaboration: The inaugural Joint Fintech Research Symposium between the 91���� and the University of East London University of East London (UEL) and Tampa Bay strengthen their partnership activity in exciting ways. Read about the Tampa Bay Wave and UEL roundtable and the launching of the first Joint UEL/USF Fintech Research Symposium.Three people smiling and standing/world/news/2025/fintech-research-event.aspxEvents,Global NetworksResearch,United Kingdom/world/news/2025/bulls-safety-fest-iss.aspxThe International Student Support (ISS) team met with an estimated 50 students at the Bulls Health and Safety Fest on February 10. Read how they look out for student safety through education.Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:50:44 USF students say, ‘Slow down, eyes off your phone and watch the road!” The International Student Support (ISS) team met with an estimated 50 students at the Bulls Health and Safety Fest on February 10. Read how they look out for student safety through education.Students talking under a tent/world/news/2025/bulls-safety-fest-iss.aspxEvents,Students/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 USF helped along her path to career success.Katrina SandeferThu, 27 Feb 2025 07:45:30 Any opportunity is a good opportunity: How USF 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 USF 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,Spotlighthttps://lib.usf.edu/news/groundbreaking-research-published-in-nature-features-work-by-usf-libraries-curator/New evidence now shows that humans lived in west Africa’s rainforests by at least 150 thousand years ago. Read more about the USF library's curator and their findings.External ArticleThu, 27 Feb 2025 07:37:03 USF Libraries curator helped document the earliest human habitation of a tropical rainforest zone in Ivory CoastNew evidence now shows that humans lived in west Africa’s rainforests by at least 150 thousand years ago. Read more about the USF library's curator and their findings.Chris Kiahtipes stands at a podium with the word Royal Society printed on it, preparing for a presentation which is projected behind him.https://lib.usf.edu/news/groundbreaking-research-published-in-nature-features-work-by-usf-libraries-curator/Faculty & StaffAfrica,Research/world/news/2025/fulbright-scholars-ranking-usf.aspxThe 91���� is again a top producer nationally for the highly competitive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. USF is ranked No. 6 for the 2024-25 academic year – the ninth time over the last decade to be named in the top 10. Learn more about the program and awards.Tue, 25 Feb 2025 10:24:56 USF is a top producer for Fulbright ScholarsThe 91���� is again a top producer nationally for the highly competitive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. USF is ranked No. 6 for the 2024-25 academic year – the ninth time over the last decade to be named in the top 10. Learn more about the program and awards.fulbright scholar and another person are on a boat/world/news/2025/fulbright-scholars-ranking-usf.aspxAccolades,Faculty & Staff,Scholars,StudentsFulbright,Research/honors/news/2025/gabby-schwager-dives-deep-into-marine-biology-research.aspxUSF alum Gabby Schwager’s journey at USF 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 91���� coast to the polar seas: Gabby Schwager dives deep into marine biology researchUSF alum Gabby Schwager’s journey at USF 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.USF 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/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/institute-for-digital-exploration-makes-history-tangible.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+Feb.+2025+-+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=Institute+for+Digital+Exploration+makes+history+tangibleFor students involved in the Institute for Digital Exploration, learning extends oceans beyond the traditional classroom.External ArticleMon, 24 Feb 2025 09:01:21 Institute for Digital Exploration makes history tangibleFor students involved in the Institute for Digital Exploration, learning extends oceans beyond the traditional classroom.Two people with hats on excavating in dirt and stone/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/institute-for-digital-exploration-makes-history-tangible.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+Feb.+2025+-+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=Institute+for+Digital+Exploration+makes+history+tangibleFaculty & Staff,StudentsResearch,Study Abroad/world/news/2025/megatrends-ai-event.aspxTwo experts dissected three megatrends in a recent gathering at the 91���� St. Petersburg sponsored by USF World, uncovering new insights into 91����’s growing prominence in the global economy.Vickie ChachereTue, 18 Feb 2025 13:41:30 Experts: The ‘megatrends’ of AI, supply chains and workforce will be shaping 91���� for decades to comeTwo experts dissected three megatrends in a recent gathering at the 91���� St. Petersburg sponsored by USF World, uncovering new insights into 91����’s growing prominence in the global economy.A group of panelists and USF World leadership/world/news/2025/megatrends-ai-event.aspxEvents/world/news/2025/castillo-colombia-spotlight.aspxRecent USF graduate Nicolas Castillo Rodriguez plans to obtain a Chartered Financial Analyst designation while pursuing a degree in Finance. Learn how his move from Colombia to USF allows him to make his dreams a reality.Katrina SandeferTue, 18 Feb 2025 08:16:13 Living a dream: Recent USF alum Nicolas Castillo recalls how his time at USF has prepared him for a career in financeRecent USF graduate Nicolas Castillo Rodriguez plans to obtain a Chartered Financial Analyst designation while pursuing a degree in Finance. Learn how his move from Colombia to USF allows him to make his dreams a reality.Castillo with his mother and brother after graduation/world/news/2025/castillo-colombia-spotlight.aspxAlumniColombia/arts/news/2025/20250214-usf-professor-ya-hui-cheng-honored-for-groundbreaking-research-in-music.aspxMusic isn’t just something we listen to -- it is a living record of cultural evolution. Dr. Ya-Hui Cheng, Associate Professor of Music Theory at the College of Design, Art & Performance’s School of Music at the 91����, has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field.External ArticleFri, 14 Feb 2025 15:15:44 USF Professor Ya-Hui Cheng honored for groundbreaking research in musicMusic isn’t just something we listen to -- it is a living record of cultural evolution. Dr. Ya-Hui Cheng, Associate Professor of Music Theory at the College of Design, Art & Performance’s School of Music at the 91����, has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field.An orange sun in a red sky/arts/news/2025/20250214-usf-professor-ya-hui-cheng-honored-for-groundbreaking-research-in-music.aspxFaculty & StaffResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-florida-institute-of-oceanography-and-deep-forge-partnership-to-advance-marine-exploration.aspxA new public-private partnership seeks to expand human access into ocean environments by fostering deep sea exploration and developing new technologies for the state of 91���� and beyond.External ArticleThu, 13 Feb 2025 15:20:38 USF’s 91���� Institute of Oceanography and DEEP forge partnership to advance marine explorationA new public-private partnership seeks to expand human access into ocean environments by fostering deep sea exploration and developing new technologies for the state of 91���� and beyond.Marine exploration and researchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-florida-institute-of-oceanography-and-deep-forge-partnership-to-advance-marine-exploration.aspxAccoladesPartnerships,Research/health/public-health/news/2025/malaria.aspxStopping the parasite that causes malaria has been the focus of a number of ongoing studies by researchers at USF. A comprehensive new paper sheds light on the unique challenges in how the organism adapted to survive.External ArticleFri, 07 Feb 2025 11:35:46 USF researchers publish new genetic map of essential targets to defeat malariaStopping the parasite that causes malaria has been the focus of a number of ongoing studies by researchers at USF. A comprehensive new paper sheds light on the unique challenges in how the organism adapted to survive.A microscope slide showing a few purple cells among many pink cells/health/public-health/news/2025/malaria.aspxFaculty & StaffResearch/marine-science/news/2025/chuanmin-hu-elected-to-2025-class-of-optica-fellows.aspxChuanmin Hu was honored for his significant contributions to ocean optics and remote sensing, particularly for innovative research in algorithms and applications on ocean algae.External ArticleWed, 05 Feb 2025 11:31:26 Chuanmin Hu elected to 2025 class of Optica FellowsChuanmin Hu was honored for his significant contributions to ocean optics and remote sensing, particularly for innovative research in algorithms and applications on ocean algae.USF Researcher smiling with ocean in background/marine-science/news/2025/chuanmin-hu-elected-to-2025-class-of-optica-fellows.aspxFaculty & StaffResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/professor-who-conducts-research-into-dementia-prevention-selected-as-finalist-for-uk-alumni-award.aspxPsychology Professor Jennifer O’Brien is being recognized on the global stage for her contributions to science and impacting her field.External ArticleWed, 05 Feb 2025 10:56:13 Professor who conducts research into dementia prevention receives UK Alumni AwardPsychology Professor Jennifer O’Brien is being recognized on the global stage for her contributions to science and impacting her field.Jennifer O'Brien working with PACT participanthttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/professor-who-conducts-research-into-dementia-prevention-selected-as-finalist-for-uk-alumni-award.aspxFaculty & StaffResearch,United Kingdomhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/1/30/early-grind-to-pay-dividends-for-new-look-usf-womens-tennis-squad.aspxUSF women's tennis coach Cristina Moros said she's optimistic that the Bulls will be a competitive, winning team this season. With only three returning players, the team features fresh faces--international students among them.External ArticleThu, 30 Jan 2025 16:00:24 International talent lends strength to USF Women’s TennisUSF women's tennis coach Cristina Moros said she's optimistic that the Bulls will be a competitive, winning team this season. With only three returning players, the team features fresh faces--international students among them.USF WTEN team with flags 2025https://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/1/30/early-grind-to-pay-dividends-for-new-look-usf-womens-tennis-squad.aspxStudents/world/news/2025/babc-tampa-bay-launch-network-uk.aspxThe new British America Business Council of Central 91���� launched in Tampa Bay on Jan. 24, with British Consul General to 91���� Rufus Drabble, USF President Rhea Law, and Tampa Mayor Jane Castor. Read more about this event where many business and innovation leaders, along with USF faculty, students, and staff joined.Katrina SandeferThu, 30 Jan 2025 14:10:08 USF Network UK presents: Launch of the British American Business Council in Tampa BayThe new British America Business Council of Central 91���� launched in Tampa Bay on Jan. 24, with British Consul General to 91���� Rufus Drabble, USF President Rhea Law, and Tampa Mayor Jane Castor. Read more about this event where many business and innovation leaders, along with USF faculty, students, and staff joined. A group of people smiling with the British and American flags on either side/world/news/2025/babc-tampa-bay-launch-network-uk.aspxEvents,Global NetworksPartnerships,United Kingdomhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/skku-partnership-fintech.aspxA group of South Korean students visited USF as part of a strategic new partnership between the Muma College of Business and SKKU. The partnership aims to expand USF’s global presence and enrich the educational experience for students pursuing degrees in finance and fintech.External ArticleWed, 29 Jan 2025 17:12:03 New international partnership between USF and Sungkyunkwan University will prepare students for careers in fintechA group of South Korean students visited USF as part of a strategic new partnership between the Muma College of Business and SKKU. The partnership aims to expand USF’s global presence and enrich the educational experience for students pursuing degrees in finance and fintech.SKKU students joined a discussion with Michael Wiemer, Amanda Reineke and Sam Tuffaha.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/skku-partnership-fintech.aspxFaculty & Staff,Global Networks,StudentsPartnerships,Study Abroad/honors/news/2025/speaker-of-uk-house-of-commons-meets-honors-students.aspxThe Right Honorable Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the UK House of Commons, recently joined USF Judy Genshaft Honors College students remotely from the Palace of Westminster. During the spirited Q&A, students engaged with the global leader on pressing issues facing democracies today.External ArticleWed, 29 Jan 2025 15:56:19 Speaker of the UK House of Commons meets with USF Honors College students for Q&AThe Right Honorable Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the UK House of Commons, recently joined USF Judy Genshaft Honors College students remotely from the Palace of Westminster. During the spirited Q&A, students engaged with the global leader on pressing issues facing democracies today.Five Honors students stand in front of a green screen while listening to Right Honorable Sir Lindsay Hoyle from a monitor./honors/news/2025/speaker-of-uk-house-of-commons-meets-honors-students.aspxStudentsUnited Kingdom/engineering/news/2025/yu-zhang-trb-best-paper-award-ieee-pub-25-story.aspxYu Zhang, Ph.D., professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at USF, 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, USF engineering professor, earns TRB Best Paper Award, pioneering sustainable transportation innovationsYu Zhang, Ph.D., professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at USF, 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/taste-of-italy-culinary-event-strengthens-global-ties.aspxUSF joined over 50 universities across the U.S. — and more than 100 countries around the world — for the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World on Nov. 20. The event brought various engagement opportunities to USF and the Tampa Bay area.External ArticleThu, 23 Jan 2025 14:18:45 Taste of Italy: Culinary event strengthens global tiesUSF joined over 50 universities across the U.S. — and more than 100 countries around the world — for the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World on Nov. 20. The event brought various engagement opportunities to USF and the Tampa Bay area.A professor speaking to class in a kitchen setting/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/taste-of-italy-culinary-event-strengthens-global-ties.aspxEvents,Faculty & Staff/marine-science/news/2025/usf-scientists-deploy-tsunami-sensing-buoy-aiding-future-warning-system.aspxThe Shallow Underwater Buoy for Geodesy (SUBGEO) system is a research partnership between the USF School of Geosciences, the College of Marine Science, and international collaborators.External ArticleThu, 23 Jan 2025 13:53:19 USF scientists deploy tsunami-sensing buoy, aiding future warning systemThe Shallow Underwater Buoy for Geodesy (SUBGEO) system is a research partnership between the USF School of Geosciences, the College of Marine Science, and international collaborators.The Shallow Underwater Buoy for Geodesy (SUBGEO) buoy system will test advanced tsunami forecasting techniques by measuring changes in seafloor movements. Photo credit: Samantha D’Angelo./marine-science/news/2025/usf-scientists-deploy-tsunami-sensing-buoy-aiding-future-warning-system.aspxFaculty & StaffPartnerships,Research/world/news/2025/gnsi-usf-world-event.aspxAs the U.S. prepared for a new presidential administration and the prospect of resolving global tensions on the horizon, two of the nation’s foremost military and diplomatic leaders shared their insights on what the world might look like in 2025.Vickie ChachereThu, 23 Jan 2025 09:26:18 Amid geopolitical uncertainty, military and diplomatic leaders remain cautiously optimistic of the year aheadAs the U.S. prepared for a new presidential administration and the prospect of resolving global tensions on the horizon, two of the nation’s foremost military and diplomatic leaders shared their insights on what the world might look like in 2025.Dr. Caruson, Stephenson, and General McKenzie, Jr are sitting in chairs on a stage for a presentation/world/news/2025/gnsi-usf-world-event.aspxEvents/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/three-usf-professors-partner-with-communities-to-make-local-national-and-global-impact.aspxUSF 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 USF professors partner with communities to make a local, national and global impactUSF 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/health/public-health/news/2025/campos.aspxOriginally from Naples, Fla., Adriana Campos is the daughter of Ecuadorian immigrant parents and a triple Bull, earning all of her degrees from the USF College of Public Health (COPH).External ArticleMon, 13 Jan 2025 09:41:32 A triple Bull’s path to global public health leadershipOriginally from Naples, Fla., Adriana Campos is the daughter of Ecuadorian immigrant parents and a triple Bull, earning all of her degrees from the USF College of Public Health (COPH).headshot of Adriana Campos/health/public-health/news/2025/campos.aspxFaculty & StaffResearch/health/public-health/news/2025/powis.aspxHow do women and men in poor countries educate themselves about pregnancy and childbirth? Do healthcare organizations give them enough accurate information to bring a baby safely into the world? Just as important, what are the “roles’’ of the mother and father in the delivery of a newborn?External ArticleFri, 10 Jan 2025 09:30:48 USF professor shines light on men’s often misunderstood roles in maternal support in SenegalHow do women and men in poor countries educate themselves about pregnancy and childbirth? Do healthcare organizations give them enough accurate information to bring a baby safely into the world? Just as important, what are the “roles’’ of the mother and father in the delivery of a newborn?A father and young child/health/public-health/news/2025/powis.aspxFaculty & StaffResearch/health/public-health/news/2025/welcomedean.aspxAs Dr. Sten Vermund, MD, PhD, takes over this month as the new dean of USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), he brings more than deep experience in infectious disease epidemiology and prevention. The whirlwind of global change in disease, climate, technology, politics, and economies is reshaping the future of health and exposing new challenges that he believes should be confronted head-on.External ArticleFri, 10 Jan 2025 09:23:32 New COPH dean embraces local and global challenges facing public healthAs Dr. Sten Vermund, MD, PhD, takes over this month as the new dean of USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), he brings more than deep experience in infectious disease epidemiology and prevention. The whirlwind of global change in disease, climate, technology, politics, and economies is reshaping the future of health and exposing new challenges that he believes should be confronted head-on.a headshot of a man/health/public-health/news/2025/welcomedean.aspxFaculty & StaffResearch/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 USF led him.Katrina SandeferTue, 07 Jan 2025 07:50:27 On and off the court: USF 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 USF 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 USF, has received four awards this year for her work. Read about her accomplishments and her journey at USF.Katrina SandeferMon, 06 Jan 2025 15:50:07 Hopeful for the future: USF 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 USF, has received four awards this year for her work. Read about her accomplishments and her journey at USF.Professor Dogan and Sarasota-Manatee campus director, Brandon McLeod/world/news/2025/seden-dogan-faculty-spotlight-turkey.aspxAccolades,Faculty & StaffResearch,Spotlight/world/news/2025/alumni-delhi-dinner.aspxA small group of USF alumni from New Delhi and the neighboring city of Gurugram warm up the first real winter day in India’s capital. Read to learn more about these alumni and their journeys beyond USF.Aruna DasguptaMon, 06 Jan 2025 13:25:46 USF alumnus hosts a cozy dinner for Delhi alumniA small group of USF alumni from New Delhi and the neighboring city of Gurugram warm up the first real winter day in India’s capital. Read to learn more about these alumni and their journeys beyond USF.A group of alumni standing in a room, smiling/world/news/2025/alumni-delhi-dinner.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksIndiahttps://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/12/31/usf-grad-creates-new-kind-of-wearable-electronic-that-could-revolutionize-the-fieldA recent USF grad could soon revolutionize the way your health data is collected, whether it’s for a sleep study, monitoring after surgery, or just for your own information. Read how this former student is now working with USF and is well on her way to making a name for herself in the world of electrochemistry.External ArticleFri, 03 Jan 2025 15:26:27 USF grad creates new kind of wearable electronic that could revolutionize fieldA recent USF grad could soon revolutionize the way your health data is collected, whether it’s for a sleep study, monitoring after surgery, or just for your own information. Read how this former student is now working with USF and is well on her way to making a name for herself in the world of electrochemistry.Roy in front of a research posterhttps://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/12/31/usf-grad-creates-new-kind-of-wearable-electronic-that-could-revolutionize-the-field/world/news/2024/fall-sash-ceremony.aspxThe Fall Sash Ceremony draws students from 67 countries to the ballroom of the Marshall Student Center. Hundreds of the graduates’ family members accompanied them, nearly filling the cavernous ballroom at the Marshall Student Center. Read about the ceremony its significance in the lives of international students at USF.Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:52:53 In a USF tradition, international students celebrate graduation with a symbol of their home countriesThe Fall Sash Ceremony draws students from 67 countries to the ballroom of the Marshall Student Center. Hundreds of the graduates’ family members accompanied them, nearly filling the cavernous ballroom at the Marshall Student Center. Read about the ceremony its significance in the lives of international students at USF.A group of students with different colored sashes raising their hands with bull sign, Rocky the Bull USF mascot is standing in front of the group holding up the bull sign/world/news/2024/fall-sash-ceremony.aspxEvents,Global Networks/world/news/2024/911-dispatchers-aramco-saudi-arabia-sarasota-manatee-campus.aspxSixteen first responders from Aramco, the national oil company of Saudi Arabia, recently celebrated the completion of a 91���� Corporate Training Security Training Collaborative certificate program on Dec. 13 at USF Sarasota-Manatee, where they learned ways to improve their crisis response capabilities.Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:37:14 911 emergency personnel from Saudi Arabia boost their skills at USF Sarasota-ManateeSixteen first responders from Aramco, the national oil company of Saudi Arabia, recently celebrated the completion of a 91���� Corporate Training Security Training Collaborative certificate program on Dec. 13 at USF Sarasota-Manatee, where they learned ways to improve their crisis response capabilities.A group of people with President Rhea Law holding up the "bulls" sign/world/news/2024/911-dispatchers-aramco-saudi-arabia-sarasota-manatee-campus.aspxGlobal NetworksPartnerships,Saudi Arabia/world/news/2024/nato-edge-partnership.aspxNATO’s Communications and Information Agency, the cyber arm of the 75-year-old military alliance, held NATO Edge at the Tampa Convention Center, the first time the biennial technology conference and showcase has been held in the United States. Read how the event placed a global spotlight on USF entities including USF World and more.Vickie ChachereWed, 11 Dec 2024 10:02:54 NATO Edge brings a historic partnership and its digital future to TampaNATO’s Communications and Information Agency, the cyber arm of the 75-year-old military alliance, held NATO Edge at the Tampa Convention Center, the first time the biennial technology conference and showcase has been held in the United States. Read how the event placed a global spotlight on USF entities including USF World and more.Three people standing at a booth that has the USF bulls logo and they are making the "bulls sign" with their hands/world/news/2024/nato-edge-partnership.aspxEventsCommunity,Partnerships/education/blog/2024/ye-shen-grants-2024.aspxYe Shen, an assistant professor at the 91���� College of Education, has been awarded two significant research grants. Read more about these awards and how they further her studies in heritage language learning.External ArticleThu, 05 Dec 2024 14:54:23 Ye Shen has been awarded two research grants to examine heritage language learningYe Shen, an assistant professor at the 91���� College of Education, has been awarded two significant research grants. Read more about these awards and how they further her studies in heritage language learning.Headshot of Ye Shen./education/blog/2024/ye-shen-grants-2024.aspxAccolades,Faculty & StaffResearch/ons/news/2024/usf-student-explores-through-fulbright-uk-summer-institute.aspxUSF 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 USF student explores creativity, activism through Fulbright UK Summer InstituteUSF 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. USF 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/honors/news/2024/honors-student-raehanna-brown-represents-jamaica-at-2024-chess-olympiad.aspxFreshman Judy Genshaft Honors College student Raehanna Brown competed with her team from Jamaica in the 2024 Chess Olympiad hosted in Budapest, Hungary. Brown followed in her older sister’s footsteps in playing chess competitively and pursuing her education at USF.External ArticleTue, 03 Dec 2024 16:59:56 Honors student Raehanna Brown represents Jamaica at 2024 Chess OlympiadFreshman Judy Genshaft Honors College student Raehanna Brown competed with her team from Jamaica in the 2024 Chess Olympiad hosted in Budapest, Hungary. Brown followed in her older sister’s footsteps in playing chess competitively and pursuing her education at USF.Judy Genshaft Honors College student Raehanna Brown sits in front of a chess board at the 2024 Chess Olympiad hosted in Budapest, Hungary./honors/news/2024/honors-student-raehanna-brown-represents-jamaica-at-2024-chess-olympiad.aspxStudentsJamaica,Student Success,USF Healthhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/magazine/2024/clyde-g-nixon-study-abroad-endowed-scholarship-makes-students-first-trip-abroad-possible.aspxWhen Kalia Early, a psychology major at USF Sarasota-Manatee set off for Salamanca, Spain, she had no idea how profound an impact the trip would have on her. Read about her experiences studying abroad.External ArticleSun, 01 Dec 2024 14:55:27 Clyde G. Nixon Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship makes student’s first trip abroad possibleWhen Kalia Early, a psychology major at USF Sarasota-Manatee set off for Salamanca, Spain, she had no idea how profound an impact the trip would have on her. Read about her experiences studying abroad.A student posing by the all of a castlehttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/magazine/2024/clyde-g-nixon-study-abroad-endowed-scholarship-makes-students-first-trip-abroad-possible.aspxStudentsSpain,Study Abroad