/world/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usThu, 19 Sep 2024 12:13:55 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/world/news/2024/fulbright-event-fall-2024.aspxMore than 100 guests came together to honor Fulbright faculty and student scholars from USF and Central Florida and to welcome international visiting scholars to USF. Read more about the event and those who attended.Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:42:04 A community celebrates its Fulbright and visiting scholars, the “heart” of USF WorldMore than 100 guests came together to honor Fulbright faculty and student scholars from USF and Central Florida and to welcome international visiting scholars to USF. Read more about the event and those who attended.Two people standing by a green map of the world that has "USF World" on the bottom left corner/world/news/2024/fulbright-event-fall-2024.aspxEvents,Faculty & Staff,StudentsResearch,Student Success,Study Abroad/world/news/2024/international-student-welcome.aspxUSF World was thrilled to meet many of our new international students, along with a record number of parents, at our recent day-long welcome event. Read about the incredible event and how it supports international student success on campus.Katrina SandeferTue, 03 Sep 2024 09:47:39 USF World welcomes over one thousand international students at redesigned global student centerUSF World was thrilled to meet many of our new international students, along with a record number of parents, at our recent day-long welcome event. Read about the incredible event and how it supports international student success on campus.Flags of different countries hanging from ceiling/world/news/2024/international-student-welcome.aspxEvents,StudentsGlobal Networks,Partnerships,Student Success/world/news/2024/colombia-day-universidad-del-norte.aspxTampa, Florida, celebrates Sister City Relationship with Barranquilla, Colombia. In recognition of this bond, Tampa's Mayor officially proclaimed August 23 as "Barranquilla, Colombia Day.” Read about the ceremony and the significance of this event.Katrina SandeferThu, 29 Aug 2024 15:39:05 USF World welcomes Universidad del Norte students a day after Barranquilla, Colombia Day in TampaTampa, Florida, celebrates Sister City Relationship with Barranquilla, Colombia. In recognition of this bond, Tampa's Mayor officially proclaimed August 23 as "Barranquilla, Colombia Day.” Read about the ceremony and the significance of this event.A group of students facing a speaker at the front of the classroom/world/news/2024/colombia-day-universidad-del-norte.aspxEvents,Global Networks,StudentsColombia,Partnerships/world/news/2024/globull-ambassador-study-abroad-event.aspxAfter studying across the globe, over seventy-five students came together on a Saturday to be inducted into the GloBull Ambassador Program here at USF. Learn more about the program and the event that took place.Katrina SandeferWed, 28 Aug 2024 15:12:55 GloBull Ambassadors enthusiastic to promote study abroad programs across campusAfter studying across the globe, over seventy-five students came together on a Saturday to be inducted into the GloBull Ambassador Program here at USF. Learn more about the program and the event that took place.Two students talking to each other/world/news/2024/globull-ambassador-study-abroad-event.aspxEvents,StudentsStudy Abroad/world/news/2024/lauri-wright-ghana-spotlight.aspxUSF College of Public Health Associate Professor Lauri Wright has been going to Ghana for seven years now to work with dietitians to prevent and treat malnutrition. But for the first time this summer, she brought a group of five USF graduate students as interns. Read about their experiences on the journey.Katrina SandeferFri, 23 Aug 2024 16:35:27 USF Professor, interns travel to Ghana to learn about malnutrition and provide careUSF College of Public Health Associate Professor Lauri Wright has been going to Ghana for seven years now to work with dietitians to prevent and treat malnutrition. But for the first time this summer, she brought a group of five USF graduate students as interns. Read about their experiences on the journey.Lauri Wright and Interns at the University of Ghana Medical Center /world/news/2024/lauri-wright-ghana-spotlight.aspxFaculty & Staff,StudentsGhana,Spotlight,USF Health/news/2024/nasas-permanent-presence-on-the-moon-could-begin-with-usf-invented-mapping-technology.aspxAs NASA continues exploring the moon’s southern polar region to find ice, USF engineers are developing technology to make landing on the moon safer and less expensive. Read what this involves and how they plan to move forward.External ArticleTue, 13 Aug 2024 16:37:18 NASA’s permanent presence on the moon could begin with USF-invented mapping technologyAs NASA continues exploring the moon’s southern polar region to find ice, USF engineers are developing technology to make landing on the moon safer and less expensive. Read what this involves and how they plan to move forward.Large crane holding a rocket over a concrete platform/news/2024/nasas-permanent-presence-on-the-moon-could-begin-with-usf-invented-mapping-technology.aspxFaculty & Staff,StudentsResearch/world/news/2024/engagement-india-global-networks.aspxUSF Network India’s membership is the largest network at USF and has a LinkedIn group with nearly 500 members! Read about the goal for USF Network India.Fri, 09 Aug 2024 14:16:29 2023-2024 USF World engagement in IndiaUSF Network India’s membership is the largest network at USF and has a LinkedIn group with nearly 500 members! Read about the goal for USF Network India.A group of students from India at the Sash Ceremony put on by USF World/world/news/2024/engagement-india-global-networks.aspxAlumni,Faculty & Staff,Global Networks,StudentsIndia/world/news/2024/summer-sash-ceremony-2024.aspxThe Class of 2024 carries the distinction of being the one that started amid the pandemic. Hear from a graduating student about her experiences at USF.Vickie ChachereWed, 07 Aug 2024 17:10:17 International students celebrated at sash ceremony before summer 2024 commencement ceremoniesThe Class of 2024 carries the distinction of being the one that started amid the pandemic. Hear from a graduating student about her experiences at USF.a group of international graduating students with their international sashes on in an auditorium/world/news/2024/summer-sash-ceremony-2024.aspxEvents,StudentsStudent Success/news/2024/usf-summer-ventures-span-the-globe-with-innovative-research-projects.aspxFrom unlocking the secrets of ancient civilizations in Italy to developing cutting-edge technology in Africa, innovative efforts of USF student and faculty abroad this summer reflect USF’s commitment to enhancing the overall wellbeing of society by advancing research and supporting student success.External ArticleThu, 01 Aug 2024 08:16:50 USF summer ventures span the globe with innovative research projectsFrom unlocking the secrets of ancient civilizations in Italy to developing cutting-edge technology in Africa, innovative efforts of USF student and faculty abroad this summer reflect USF’s commitment to enhancing the overall wellbeing of society by advancing research and supporting student success.USF students demonstrating the solar cell enhancements with BIU students./news/2024/usf-summer-ventures-span-the-globe-with-innovative-research-projects.aspxFaculty & Staff,StudentsResearch,Study Abroad/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/usfs-study-abroad-program-in-nice-provides-an-immersive-experience-in-french-language-and-culture.aspxUndergraduate student Lauryn Tanner recounts her experience with USF's study abroad program in Nice, France.External ArticleTue, 30 Jul 2024 10:13:46 USF’s study abroad program in Nice provides an immersive experience in French language and cultureUndergraduate student Lauryn Tanner recounts her experience with USF's study abroad program in Nice, France.Student Lauryn Tanner leans against a wall overlooking the harbor in Nice, France/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/usfs-study-abroad-program-in-nice-provides-an-immersive-experience-in-french-language-and-culture.aspxGlobal Networks,StudentsFrance,Study Abroad/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/phd-candidate-receives-john-freeman-scholarship-in-archaeology-to-advance-bioarcheological-research.aspxPresidential Fellow and PhD candidate in the Department of Anthropology Elizabeth Bews receives the John S. Freeman Scholarship in Public Archaeology to further her contributions to the growing field of bioarcheology and research in southwest Turkey.External ArticleMon, 29 Jul 2024 10:10:24 Empowering future discoveries: PhD candidate receives John S. Freeman Scholarship in Public Archaeology to advance bioarcheological researchPresidential Fellow and PhD candidate in the Department of Anthropology Elizabeth Bews receives the John S. Freeman Scholarship in Public Archaeology to further her contributions to the growing field of bioarcheology and research in southwest Turkey.Presidential Fellow and PhD candidate in the Department of Anthropology Elizabeth Bews shown at a dig site in Turkey/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/phd-candidate-receives-john-freeman-scholarship-in-archaeology-to-advance-bioarcheological-research.aspxAccolades,StudentsResearch,Student Success/world/news/2024/new-admits-india.aspxIn May, senior faculty from USF’s Muma College of Business facilitated alumni interactions with newly admitted students to USF in New Delhi, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. Discover more about the USF World Network in India and the new students.Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:15:41 USF faculty, alumni help orient newly admitted USF students in IndiaIn May, senior faculty from USF’s Muma College of Business facilitated alumni interactions with newly admitted students to USF in New Delhi, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. Discover more about the USF World Network in India and the new students.Group of Indian students/world/news/2024/new-admits-india.aspxAlumni,Global Networks,StudentsIndiahttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/7/24/track-field-five-bulls-set-to-compete-in-paris-2024-olympics.aspxThe student athletes are set to represent their home countries and the University of South Florida at the XXXIII Olympic Games. USF's five Olympians are the most among any school in the American Athletic Conference.External ArticleThu, 25 Jul 2024 09:41:21 Six Bulls set to compete in Paris 2024 OlympicsThe student athletes are set to represent their home countries and the University of South Florida at the XXXIII Olympic Games. USF's five Olympians are the most among any school in the American Athletic Conference.athletic headshots of 5 international students at USF competing in the 2024 Paris Olympicshttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/7/24/track-field-five-bulls-set-to-compete-in-paris-2024-olympics.aspxAccolades,StudentsFrance/world/news/2024/union-island-caribbean-hurricane-beryl.aspxUSF Professor of Instruction, Dr. Bégin, and her study abroad group return to Union Island after Hurricane Beryl to witness the startling transformation of the island and its waters. Read about the students' encounters and learn how to help the local community.Vickie ChachereFri, 12 Jul 2024 09:09:16 Living classroom for USF students devastated by Hurricane BerylUSF Professor of Instruction, Dr. Bégin, and her study abroad group return to Union Island after Hurricane Beryl to witness the startling transformation of the island and its waters. Read about the students' encounters and learn how to help the local community.Devastation rubble from hurricane Beryl at Union Island in the Caribbean/world/news/2024/union-island-caribbean-hurricane-beryl.aspxFaculty & Staff,Global Networks,StudentsCaribbean,Study Abroad/world/news/2024/nursing-uninorte-colombia.aspxUSF nursing students traveled to Barranquilla, Colombia to participate in a 10-day clinical program with USF’s partner of more than 30 years, Universidad del Norte. Read what they had to say.Barbara HoweThu, 27 Jun 2024 11:59:07 USF nursing students get clinical experience in Barranquilla, ColombiaUSF nursing students traveled to Barranquilla, Colombia to participate in a 10-day clinical program with USF’s partner of more than 30 years, Universidad del Norte. Read what they had to say.A group of USF nursing students in Colombia posing with a USF banner in front of a statue/world/news/2024/nursing-uninorte-colombia.aspxGlobal Networks,StudentsColombia,Study Abroad,USF Health/world/news/2024/james-anibal.aspxJames Anibal, NIH/Oxford PhD student, is working with Professor Yaël Bensoussan to identify biomarkers of health from voice data and AI. Discover what this international team is accomplishing.Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:40:24 An effort to use AI to diagnose Alzheimer’s brings a global team to TampaJames Anibal, NIH/Oxford PhD student, is working with Professor Yaël Bensoussan to identify biomarkers of health from voice data and AI. Discover what this international team is accomplishing.Black and blue glowing brain scan/world/news/2024/james-anibal.aspxFaculty & Staff,StudentsPartnerships,Research,Spotlight/world/news/2024/ideas-announcement.aspxUSF computer science and engineering students will soon have a unique study abroad opportunity in Zagreb, Croatia. Read more about how the U.S. Department of State is helping USF make this happen.Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:51:19 U.S. Department of State funds new cybersecurity and AI study abroad program at USFUSF computer science and engineering students will soon have a unique study abroad opportunity in Zagreb, Croatia. Read more about how the U.S. Department of State is helping USF make this happen.dark-skinned student standing next to an announcement that "USF awarded U.S. Department of State's 2024 IDEAS grant to expand computer science and engineering study abroad opportunities in Croatia"/world/news/2024/ideas-announcement.aspxAccolades,Faculty & Staff,StudentsStudy Abroad/world/news/2024/usf-health-abroad-dominican-republic.aspxFounded by two USF students, Project World Health is a non-profit organization that provides acute and preventative care for thousands of people in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic. Learn more about the impact of this international organization.Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:26:25 USF Health students forge longstanding relationship with Dominican Republic communityFounded by two USF students, Project World Health is a non-profit organization that provides acute and preventative care for thousands of people in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic. Learn more about the impact of this international organization.Smiling doctors and USF health students from World Project Health stand together in a rural outdoor treatment area in the Dominican Republic/world/news/2024/usf-health-abroad-dominican-republic.aspxGlobal Networks,StudentsCaribbean,USF Health/world/news/2024/kha-do-graduation.aspxLearn how a missed bus created the opportunity for Vietnamese student, Mr. Kha Do, to re-orient his focus in the Muma College of Business, and become a featured speaker at his Spring 2024 graduation.Wed, 22 May 2024 09:50:11 Kha Do’s 15 seconds: “Be prepared to catch that bus!”Learn how a missed bus created the opportunity for Vietnamese student, Mr. Kha Do, to re-orient his focus in the Muma College of Business, and become a featured speaker at his Spring 2024 graduation.Vietnamese student, Kha Do stands at a podium on stage in regalia while giving a commencement speech/world/news/2024/kha-do-graduation.aspxEvents,StudentsVietnam/world/news/2024/spring-sash-ceremony.aspxLearn why more than 1,000 international students gathered for the sash ceremony at the USF Marshall Center’s Oval Theater.Tue, 07 May 2024 11:38:32 USF World’s Sash Ceremony draws packed house to celebrate graduationLearn why more than 1,000 international students gathered for the sash ceremony at the USF Marshall Center’s Oval Theater.Hundreds of international USF graduation students smiling and doing the bull sign with fingers at camera/world/news/2024/spring-sash-ceremony.aspxEvents,Students/world/news/2024/31-years-uninorte.aspxThis year marks the 31st anniversary of the USF academic partnership with the Universidad del Norte (UniNorte) in Barranquilla, Colombia. Discover the projects and programs that USF and UniNorte have shared over the past 31 years.Thu, 02 May 2024 14:30:52 USF celebrates 31 years of partnership with Universidad del Norte in ColombiaThis year marks the 31st anniversary of the USF academic partnership with the Universidad del Norte (UniNorte) in Barranquilla, Colombia. Discover the projects and programs that USF and UniNorte have shared over the past 31 years.2 female world languages professors from UniNorte in Colombia and USF pose in front of the iconic USF bull with a male and female representative from USF World/world/news/2024/31-years-uninorte.aspxFaculty & Staff,Global Networks,StudentsColombia,Partnerships/world/news/2024/study-abroad-usf.aspxDid you know education abroad is not just about learning new languages? Read more about the adventures ahead for two USF students and others traveling abroad this Summer.Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:53:32 Students can earn academic credit almost anywhere with USF's study abroad programsDid you know education abroad is not just about learning new languages? Read more about the adventures ahead for two USF students and others traveling abroad this Summer.An areal view of florence's distant mountains and close city/world/news/2024/study-abroad-usf.aspxStudentsStudy Abroad,USF Health/world/news/2024/pcgs-attracts-top-talent.aspxThe Patel College of Global Sustainability (PCGS) has offered the opportunity to develop careers that can make a real difference in the world. Read about its impact on three international students.Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:45:46 USF Patel College of Global Sustainability attracts top talent from around the worldThe Patel College of Global Sustainability (PCGS) has offered the opportunity to develop careers that can make a real difference in the world. Read about its impact on three international students.Three international students: Rida, Daniel, and Julia/world/news/2024/pcgs-attracts-top-talent.aspxAccolades,Students/world/news/2024/womens-basketball-international-athletes.aspxOf the 15 USF women’s basketball athletes, 13 are international students. As the #1 destination in the State of Florida for international student enrollment, it’s no surprise to find students from around the world on USF athletic teams. Read how attracting international talent is an intentional recruiting strategy by Coach Fernandez.Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:47:28 USF women’s basketball coach highlights star power of international athletesOf the 15 USF women’s basketball athletes, 13 are international students. As the #1 destination in the State of Florida for international student enrollment, it’s no surprise to find students from around the world on USF athletic teams. Read how attracting international talent is an intentional recruiting strategy by Coach Fernandez.Action shot of USF women's basketball player, Carla Brito, dribbling past an opposing player during a game/world/news/2024/womens-basketball-international-athletes.aspxAccolades,Students/world/news/2024/ncaa-nil-solutions.aspxMore than 2 years after the announcement that the NCAA will allow college athletes to take advantage of name, image, and likeness opportunities, there is still no guidance on how to advise international students. Read more about how USF World works with local businesses to help bridge the gap.Olivier Debure, Associate Director, Office of International ServicesTue, 27 Feb 2024 10:02:42 USF World offers solutions to international students navigating NCAA NIL guidelinesMore than 2 years after the announcement that the NCAA will allow college athletes to take advantage of name, image, and likeness opportunities, there is still no guidance on how to advise international students. Read more about how USF World works with local businesses to help bridge the gap.Three gentlemen - Andrew Stokes, USF Football punter; Olivier Debure, Associate Director OIS, Keith Miller, Vice-President Influxer - discussing naming, image, and likeness question the 2024 BOOST NIL Symposium/world/news/2024/ncaa-nil-solutions.aspxStudentsPartnerships/world/news/2024/uwimana-eao-interview-spotlight.aspxAt 22, Yves Uwimana, a track and field star and USF senior is already a world traveler. Read about his experiences abroad and how they helped prepare him for graduation.Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:01:41 USF Engineering major says education abroad provides skills for workplace successAt 22, Yves Uwimana, a track and field star and USF senior is already a world traveler. Read about his experiences abroad and how they helped prepare him for graduation.student standing on a cliff in Italy overlooking a forest and mountain view/world/news/2024/uwimana-eao-interview-spotlight.aspxStudentsSpotlight,Student Success,Study Abroad/world/news/2024/isa-day.aspxLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.Tue, 13 Feb 2024 16:12:28 Celebrating international study abroad day, seeking to expand scholarship opportunitiesLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.group shot of USF student abroad students in snowy Iceland/world/news/2024/isa-day.aspxAccolades,StudentsStudy Abroad/world/news/2024/safety-sandwiches-issc.aspxHow do you attract a diverse crowd of students to a relatively obscure safety event just weeks into a busy semester? Read how USF World International Student Support (ISS) solved this dilemma.Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:38:29 International Student Success puts safety first: Safety + sandwiches = A winning comboHow do you attract a diverse crowd of students to a relatively obscure safety event just weeks into a busy semester? Read how USF World International Student Support (ISS) solved this dilemma.Two image collage: Left image has a safety icon over an image of a bike helmet and the right image has a sandwich icon over an image of an image of a sandwich/world/news/2024/safety-sandwiches-issc.aspxEvents,Students/world/news/2024/sehgal-sia-interview-spotlight.aspxRead the Q&A with Naman Sehgal, USF Students of India Association President conducted by Aruna Dasgupta, USF World India Country Advisor.Fri, 12 Jan 2024 08:40:06 Students of India Association (SIA) president discusses campus impactRead the Q&A with Naman Sehgal, USF Students of India Association President conducted by Aruna Dasgupta, USF World India Country Advisor.Group shot of all of the Officer Bearers of the Students of India Association stating in front of the University of South Florida/world/news/2024/sehgal-sia-interview-spotlight.aspxGlobal Networks,StudentsIndia,Spotlight