/world/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usMon, 10 Mar 2025 04:33:47 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/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 911±¬ÁÏÍø 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!â€� 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.911±¬ÁÏÍø talking under a tent/world/news/2025/bulls-safety-fest-iss.aspxEvents,911±¬ÁÏÍø/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 911±¬ÁÏÍø 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 911±¬ÁÏÍø 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,911±¬ÁÏÍøFulbright,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 Florida 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,911±¬ÁÏÍøResearch,Study Abroad/world/news/2025/megatrends-ai-event.aspxTwo experts dissected three megatrends in a recent gathering at the 911±¬ÁÏÍø St. Petersburg sponsored by USF World, uncovering new insights into Florida’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 Florida for decades to comeTwo experts dissected three megatrends in a recent gathering at the 911±¬ÁÏÍø St. Petersburg sponsored by USF World, uncovering new insights into Florida’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 911±¬ÁÏÍø, 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 911±¬ÁÏÍø, 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 Florida and beyond.External ArticleThu, 13 Feb 2025 15:20:38 USF’s Florida 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 Florida 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 Article911±¬ÁÏÍød, 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 Article911±¬ÁÏÍød, 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.aspx911±¬ÁÏÍø/world/news/2025/babc-tampa-bay-launch-network-uk.aspxThe new British America Business Council of Central Florida launched in Tampa Bay on Jan. 24, with British Consul General to Florida 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 Florida launched in Tampa Bay on Jan. 24, with British Consul General to Florida 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 Article911±¬ÁÏÍød, 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,911±¬ÁÏÍøPartnerships,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 911±¬ÁÏÍøstminster. During the spirited Q&A, students engaged with the global leader on pressing issues facing democracies today.External Article911±¬ÁÏÍød, 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 911±¬ÁÏÍøstminster. 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.aspx911±¬ÁÏÍøUnited 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 911±¬ÁÏÍøek 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 911±¬ÁÏÍøek 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 911±¬ÁÏÍølls, are sharing their time, expertise and resources with communities to “build capacity for positive change.â€�External Article911±¬ÁÏÍød, 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 911±¬ÁÏÍølls, are sharing their time, expertise and resources with communities to “build capacity for positive change.â€�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 911±¬ÁÏÍø Corporate Training Security Training Collaborative certificate program on Dec. 13 at USF Sarasota-Manatee, where they learned ways to improve their crisis response capabilities.911±¬ÁÏÍød, 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 911±¬ÁÏÍø 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 Chachere911±¬ÁÏÍød, 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 911±¬ÁÏÍø 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 911±¬ÁÏÍø 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 Article911±¬ÁÏÍød, 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.aspx911±¬ÁÏÍøFulbright,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.aspx911±¬ÁÏÍøJamaica,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.aspx911±¬ÁÏÍøSpain,Study Abroad/world/news/2024/french-business-forum-2024.aspxAt USF’s inaugural French Business Forum in November, participants discovered a natural synergy between emerging technologies, which are shaping both the 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s status as a global research institution and France’s future economy. Read about those who came and how this event impacts the university locally and globally.Vickie Chachere911±¬ÁÏÍød, 27 Nov 2024 08:37:08 USF World forum is first step toward a new French connectionAt USF’s inaugural French Business Forum in November, participants discovered a natural synergy between emerging technologies, which are shaping both the 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s status as a global research institution and France’s future economy. Read about those who came and how this event impacts the university locally and globally.People in business attire standing smiling at camera/world/news/2024/french-business-forum-2024.aspxEvents,Global NetworksCommunity,France,Partnerships,Research,USF Health/world/news/2024/global-student-center-grand-opening.aspxUSF President Rhea Law, Rocky, USF World leaders, and the broader university community officially opened the USF Global Student Center. Read how the event gave the USF international community a chance to explore the center’s many offerings.Katrina Sandefer911±¬ÁÏÍød, 27 Nov 2024 08:01:48 USF Global Student Center opens in celebration of international educationUSF President Rhea Law, Rocky, USF World leaders, and the broader university community officially opened the USF Global Student Center. Read how the event gave the USF international community a chance to explore the center’s many offerings.911±¬ÁÏÍø giving the bulls sign in front of USF World green backdrop and international flags hanging above them from the ceiling/world/news/2024/global-student-center-grand-opening.aspxEvents,911±¬ÁÏÍøCommunity/world/news/2024/accolade-usf-world-ranking.aspxAccording to a new report from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Institute of International Education, USF ranks 29th in the U.S. among all universities and 19th among public institutions. Read to learn more about this prestigious achievement.Vickie ChachereTue, 26 Nov 2024 09:59:17 USF solidifies its standing as top Florida destination for international studentsAccording to a new report from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Institute of International Education, USF ranks 29th in the U.S. among all universities and 19th among public institutions. Read to learn more about this prestigious achievement.USF students with USF President Rhea Law/world/news/2024/accolade-usf-world-ranking.aspxAccolades,911±¬ÁÏÍø/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/new-book-on-immigration-and-belonging.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26amp;amp;utm_medium=email%26amp;amp;utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+November+2024+-+Alumni+and+Donors%26amp;amp;utm_content=New+book+on+immigration+and+belonging+will+illuminate+indigenous+peoples+and+languages+of+North+AfricaHeide Castañeda, a professor of anthropology at the 911±¬ÁÏÍø, travels to Morocco to study and understand the indigenous Amazigh people — the focal point of her new book.External ArticleMon, 25 Nov 2024 15:34:30 New book on immigration and belonging will illuminate indigenous peoples and languages of North AfricaHeide Castañeda, a professor of anthropology at the 911±¬ÁÏÍø, travels to Morocco to study and understand the indigenous Amazigh people — the focal point of her new book.Heide Castañeda (second from left) poses with the Amazigh flag on a recent trip to Morocco/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/new-book-on-immigration-and-belonging.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26amp;amp;utm_medium=email%26amp;amp;utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+November+2024+-+Alumni+and+Donors%26amp;amp;utm_content=New+book+on+immigration+and+belonging+will+illuminate+indigenous+peoples+and+languages+of+North+AfricaFaculty & Staff,ScholarsAfrica,Research/world/news/2024/constitution-day-moldova-partnership.aspxSix campuses and five cities from two continents united at the USF St. Petersburg Center for Civic Engagement recently hosted a Constitution Day Discussion with faculty and students in Moldova to discuss the elections in both countries this year. Read about this event and its impact on students at USF and around the world.Katrina SandeferMon, 25 Nov 2024 15:11:43 Forging a Partnership: USF St. Petersburg Center for Civic Engagement hosts Constitution Day Discussion on U.S., Moldova Elections Six campuses and five cities from two continents united at the USF St. Petersburg Center for Civic Engagement recently hosted a Constitution Day Discussion with faculty and students in Moldova to discuss the elections in both countries this year. Read about this event and its impact on students at USF and around the world.A group of college students standing in a classroom/world/news/2024/constitution-day-moldova-partnership.aspxEvents,911±¬ÁÏÍøMoldova,Partnerships/health/public-health/news/2024/stefania.aspxFollow Stefania Alastre Arcusa's journey to USF College of Public Health (COPH) and ultimately to her work as a genetic counselor at Moffitt Cancer Center. Her story is one of perseverance, shaped by her experiences as an immigrant, student, and advocate for underserved communities.External ArticleMon, 25 Nov 2024 14:37:04 The journey of one alumna defined by perseverance and purposeFollow Stefania Alastre Arcusa's journey to USF College of Public Health (COPH) and ultimately to her work as a genetic counselor at Moffitt Cancer Center. Her story is one of perseverance, shaped by her experiences as an immigrant, student, and advocate for underserved communities.a headshot of a woman/health/public-health/news/2024/stefania.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksUSF Health,Venezuela/world/news/2024/daniel-yeh-spotlight-india.aspxThe USF 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 USF creator of global clean water, energy technology is inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of FameThe USF 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/honors/news/2024/former-first-minister-of-scotland-inspires-honors-students.aspxFrom professional footballer to First Minister of Scotland, the Right Honorable Henry McLeish’s journey is one of transformation, resilience, and dedication to public service. Now, as a Judy Genshaft Honors College visiting professor of practice, McLeish shares his rich experience with students, inspiring them to think globally and reconsider the impact of civic engagement.External ArticleFri, 22 Nov 2024 10:35:31 Public service and leadership: Former first minister of Scotland inspires honors studentsFrom professional footballer to First Minister of Scotland, the Right Honorable Henry McLeish’s journey is one of transformation, resilience, and dedication to public service. Now, as a Judy Genshaft Honors College visiting professor of practice, McLeish shares his rich experience with students, inspiring them to think globally and reconsider the impact of civic engagement.From professional footballer to First Minister of Scotland, the Right Honorable Henry McLeish’s journey is one of transformation, resilience, and dedication to public service. Now, as a Judy Genshaft Honors College visiting professor of practice, McLeish shares his rich experience with students, inspiring them to think globally and reconsider the impact of civic engagement./honors/news/2024/former-first-minister-of-scotland-inspires-honors-students.aspxFaculty & Staff,Scholars,911±¬ÁÏÍøScotland/world/news/2024/immigrant-research-center-community.aspxFlorida is one of three states where half of the immigrant population in the U.S. lives. The goal of the USF center is to enhance the socioeconomic success and well-being of immigrant communities. Read how they plan to do this and more.Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:42:12 As uncertainty abounds, USF's Im/migrant 911±¬ÁÏÍøll-Being Research Center forges community tiesFlorida is one of three states where half of the immigrant population in the U.S. lives. The goal of the USF center is to enhance the socioeconomic success and well-being of immigrant communities. Read how they plan to do this and more.Cielo Gomez with her mom and another person smiling with a green usf Bulls background/world/news/2024/immigrant-research-center-community.aspxAlumni,Events,Faculty & StaffCommunity,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-loni-hagens-fulbright-award-will-foster-research-and-international-academic-relationships.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+November+2024+-+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=Loni+Hagen%e2%80%99s+Fulbright+Award+is+fostering+research+and+international+relationshipsLoni Hagen, an associate professor in the School of Information, received the Fulbright Study/Research Award, a grant that allows her to develop new research projects and collaborative opportunities between the University of Tsukuba and the 911±¬ÁÏÍø.External Article911±¬ÁÏÍød, 20 Nov 2024 14:57:50 Dr. Loni Hagen’s Fulbright Award will foster research and international, academic relationshipsLoni Hagen, an associate professor in the School of Information, received the Fulbright Study/Research Award, a grant that allows her to develop new research projects and collaborative opportunities between the University of Tsukuba and the 911±¬ÁÏÍø.Dr. Loni Hagen receiving her Fulbright Award in Kyoto, Japan. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Loni Hagen)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-loni-hagens-fulbright-award-will-foster-research-and-international-academic-relationships.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+November+2024+-+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=Loni+Hagen%e2%80%99s+Fulbright+Award+is+fostering+research+and+international+relationshipsAccolades,Faculty & StaffFulbright,Research/news/2024/usf-research-explores-volcanic-caves-advancing-the-search-for-life-on-mars.aspxAn international research team led by 911±¬ÁÏÍø professor Bogdan P. Onac has uncovered preserved biosignatures in Spain’s lava tubes, providing insights into Earth’s ancient environments that could guide the search for past microbial life on Mars.External ArticleMon, 18 Nov 2024 16:26:54 How volcanic cave research is advancing the search for life on MarsAn international research team led by 911±¬ÁÏÍø professor Bogdan P. Onac has uncovered preserved biosignatures in Spain’s lava tubes, providing insights into Earth’s ancient environments that could guide the search for past microbial life on Mars.A man with protective helmet and light is looking into a cave/news/2024/usf-research-explores-volcanic-caves-advancing-the-search-for-life-on-mars.aspxFaculty & StaffResearch/business/about/bios/brooke-hansen-kimberly.aspxCongratulations to Kimberly Brooke Hansen for being awarded a 2024 Fulbright Specialist Award to Serbia. She will begin her three-year program next month at the University of Belgrade.External ArticleFri, 15 Nov 2024 15:18:47 Kimberly Brooke Hansen named Fulbright SpecialistCongratulations to Kimberly Brooke Hansen for being awarded a 2024 Fulbright Specialist Award to Serbia. She will begin her three-year program next month at the University of Belgrade.Kimberly Brooke Hansen on a boat with tourists/business/about/bios/brooke-hansen-kimberly.aspxAccolades,Faculty & StaffFulbright,Research/news/2024/usf-professor-confirms-egyptians-drank-hallucinogenic-cocktails-in-ancient-rituals.aspxThrough advanced chemical analyses on an Egyptian vase at the Tampa Museum of Art, Davide Tanasi confirmed the vase last held a cocktail of psychedelic drugs, likely for a magical ritual. Read more about his findings.External ArticleThu, 14 Nov 2024 16:40:54 USF professor confirms Egyptians drank hallucinogenic cocktails in ancient ritualsThrough advanced chemical analyses on an Egyptian vase at the Tampa Museum of Art, Davide Tanasi confirmed the vase last held a cocktail of psychedelic drugs, likely for a magical ritual. Read more about his findings.Davide holding the 3D printed replica of the mug/news/2024/usf-professor-confirms-egyptians-drank-hallucinogenic-cocktails-in-ancient-rituals.aspxFaculty & StaffEgypt,Research