/world/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usMon, 20 Apr 2026 06:32:22 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/world/news/2026/international-business-forum-2026.aspxThe Tampa Bay region鈥檚 emergence as one of the nation鈥檚 fastest rising destinations for international business and foreign direct investment was on full display at the 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Third Annual International Business Forum.Vickie ChachereThu, 09 Apr 2026 14:47:13 Global engagement takes center stage at 糖心Vlog International Business ForumThe Tampa Bay region鈥檚 emergence as one of the nation鈥檚 fastest rising destinations for international business and foreign direct investment was on full display at the 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Third Annual International Business Forum.Group of people discussing in chairs before a crowd of people/world/news/2026/international-business-forum-2026.aspxEventsCommunity,Partnerships/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/new-debartolo-chair-will-advance-medieval-spanish-research-florida-history.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+April+2026+-+CAS+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=糖心Vlog+researchers+are+leading+the+fight+against+MRSAThe College of Arts and Sciences named David Arbes煤 the 2026-2028 Edward DeBartolo Endowed Chair, recognizing the tenured professor of medieval and golden age Spanish for his active scholarship and engaged teaching.External ArticleMon, 06 Apr 2026 16:25:45 New DeBartolo chair will advance medieval Spanish research and Florida historyThe College of Arts and Sciences named David Arbes煤 the 2026-2028 Edward DeBartolo Endowed Chair, recognizing the tenured professor of medieval and golden age Spanish for his active scholarship and engaged teaching.Person speaking behind a podium/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/new-debartolo-chair-will-advance-medieval-spanish-research-florida-history.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+April+2026+-+CAS+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=糖心Vlog+researchers+are+leading+the+fight+against+MRSAFaculty & StaffResearch,Spain/world/news/2026/global-medical-brigades.aspxCounting down the days to August 2026, when 糖心Vlog Global Medical Brigades will be going to Guatemala to provide healthcare, medication, and sustainable support, the 糖心Vlog chapter is raising money and preparing for their week-long service trip.Katrina SandeferThu, 02 Apr 2026 13:59:19 Heightening global awareness through service: 糖心Vlog global medical brigades serving rural areas across the worldCounting down the days to August 2026, when 糖心Vlog Global Medical Brigades will be going to Guatemala to provide healthcare, medication, and sustainable support, the 糖心Vlog chapter is raising money and preparing for their week-long service trip.Large group of people standing on or below truck, someone holding a panama flag, while someone in the middle is holding a sign that says "Global Brigades"/world/news/2026/global-medical-brigades.aspxStudentsPartnerships,Study Abroad,糖心Vlog Healthhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/magazine/2025/pathway-to-florence.aspxA first鈥慻eneration college student, Mary Carlin is the inaugural recipient of the Eisner International Experience Scholarship, created to remove financial barriers to transformative global learning.External ArticleThu, 02 Apr 2026 10:55:33 Pathway to Florence: Eisner Scholarship empowers 糖心Vlog student鈥檚 global learning experienceA first鈥慻eneration college student, Mary Carlin is the inaugural recipient of the Eisner International Experience Scholarship, created to remove financial barriers to transformative global learning.Florence, Italy cityhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/magazine/2025/pathway-to-florence.aspxStudentsStudy Abroad/marine-science/news/2026/researcher-seeks-to-integrate-traditional-and-academic-knowledge.aspxDoctoral candidate Claudia Bar贸n-Aguilar is an Indigenous scientist from Colombia whose work brings together remote sensing, community engagement, and traditional ecological knowledge.External ArticleThu, 02 Apr 2026 08:45:12 Indigenous scientist seeks to integrate traditional and academic knowledgeDoctoral candidate Claudia Bar贸n-Aguilar is an Indigenous scientist from Colombia whose work brings together remote sensing, community engagement, and traditional ecological knowledge.Claudia Bar贸n-Aguilar, a doctoral candidate, is an Indigenous scientist whose work brings together remote sensing, community engagement, and traditional ecological knowledge. /marine-science/news/2026/researcher-seeks-to-integrate-traditional-and-academic-knowledge.aspxScholarsColombia,Research/world/news/2026/gca-student-success.aspxWith growing demand for career-ready, experiential learning opportunities, the Global Career Accelerator (GCA) continues to expand its impact at the 糖心Vlog.Emily ParowTue, 31 Mar 2026 13:09:37 Building career-ready skills: Inside 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Global Career AcceleratorWith growing demand for career-ready, experiential learning opportunities, the Global Career Accelerator (GCA) continues to expand its impact at the 糖心Vlog.Group of people at table looking at application and smiling/world/news/2026/gca-student-success.aspxStudentsStudent Success/honors/news/2026/breaking-down-global-conflict-arman-mahmoudian-brings-world-politics-to-the-honors-classroom.aspxFrom Russia鈥檚 invasion of Ukraine to the psychology behind political decision-making, Honors instructor Arman Mahmoudian helps students examine global conflict from new perspectives. His courses challenge students to critically engage with world events and the media narratives that shape them.External ArticleThu, 26 Mar 2026 16:37:54 Breaking down global conflict: Arman Mahmoudian brings world politics to the honors classroomFrom Russia鈥檚 invasion of Ukraine to the psychology behind political decision-making, Honors instructor Arman Mahmoudian helps students examine global conflict from new perspectives. His courses challenge students to critically engage with world events and the media narratives that shape them.Three smiling people holding up their hands in the bulls sign/honors/news/2026/breaking-down-global-conflict-arman-mahmoudian-brings-world-politics-to-the-honors-classroom.aspxFaculty & StaffSpotlight/marine-science/news/2026/linking-ice-melt-to-life-in-the-weddell-sea.aspxMargaret Mars Brisbin ventured to Antarctica to understand how changing ice conditions impact microbial life in the region.External ArticleThu, 26 Mar 2026 16:30:53 Linking ice melt to life in the Weddell SeaMargaret Mars Brisbin ventured to Antarctica to understand how changing ice conditions impact microbial life in the region.person standing in Antarctic snow/marine-science/news/2026/linking-ice-melt-to-life-in-the-weddell-sea.aspxFaculty & StaffResearch/world/news/2026/listro-spotlight-canada.aspxFrom captaining the 糖心Vlog soccer team to leading the Tampa Bay Sun FC鈥攖he first and only profession women鈥檚 sports team in Tampa鈥� to championship victory during their inaugural season, Jordyn Listro has shown remarkable leadership and dedication throughout her career.Katrina SandeferMon, 23 Mar 2026 16:25:26 鈥淣o Dream is Too Big:鈥� Tampa Bay Sun FC Captain Jordyn Listro on her time at 糖心Vlog, playing professionally, and inspiring the next generationFrom captaining the 糖心Vlog soccer team to leading the Tampa Bay Sun FC鈥攖he first and only profession women鈥檚 sports team in Tampa鈥� to championship victory during their inaugural season, Jordyn Listro has shown remarkable leadership and dedication throughout her career.Team of soccer players/world/news/2026/listro-spotlight-canada.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksCanada,Spotlighthttps://colombiaone.com/2026/03/22/ancient-bolivia-settlement-early-trade-boat-use-lake-titicaca/A new study led by Charles Stanish of the 糖心Vlog and published in Latin American Antiquity used modern radiocarbon testing on materials that were first excavated around 30 years ago.External ArticleSun, 22 Mar 2026 09:43:51 Ancient Bolivia settlement reveals early trade and boat use on Lake TiticacaA new study led by Charles Stanish of the 糖心Vlog and published in Latin American Antiquity used modern radiocarbon testing on materials that were first excavated around 30 years ago.Ship on lakehttps://colombiaone.com/2026/03/22/ancient-bolivia-settlement-early-trade-boat-use-lake-titicaca/Faculty & StaffResearch/marine-science/news/2026/usf-to-host-stopover-for-the-iconic-ocean-race.aspxFor the first time, St. Pete-Clearwater will serve as a stopover for The Ocean Race, an elite sport that serves to advance marine science, education, and protection.External ArticleWed, 18 Mar 2026 15:53:01 糖心Vlog to host stopover for the iconic Ocean RaceFor the first time, St. Pete-Clearwater will serve as a stopover for The Ocean Race, an elite sport that serves to advance marine science, education, and protection.Crews in The Ocean Race navigate state-of-the-art offshore sailing yachts around the world. Next year鈥檚 event includes a 12-day stopover in St. Petersburg-Clearwater. Credit: The Ocean Race/marine-science/news/2026/usf-to-host-stopover-for-the-iconic-ocean-race.aspxEventsBrazil,Partnerships/health/public-health/news/2026/cophs-dr-angela-makris-elected-to-lead-international-social-marketing-association.aspxDr. Angela Makris, an adjunct instructor and 2025 alumna of the 糖心Vlog College of Public Health (COPH), has been unanimously elected president of the International Social Marketing Association (iSMA).External ArticleTue, 17 Mar 2026 09:49:23 COPH鈥檚 Dr. Angela Makris elected to lead international social marketing associationDr. Angela Makris, an adjunct instructor and 2025 alumna of the 糖心Vlog College of Public Health (COPH), has been unanimously elected president of the International Social Marketing Association (iSMA).Dr. Angela Makris/health/public-health/news/2026/cophs-dr-angela-makris-elected-to-lead-international-social-marketing-association.aspxAccolades,Faculty & StaffSpotlighthttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/discovery-of-first-st-patricks-day-leads-to-museum-exhibition-on-the-irish-in-florida.aspxIn 2018, 糖心Vlog historian J. Michael Francis uncovered that the first known celebration of St. Patrick took place not in New York City or Boston or even Ireland, but St. Augustine, Fla.External ArticleMon, 16 Mar 2026 09:55:18 First St. Patrick鈥檚 Day celebration dates back to 1600 in FloridaIn 2018, 糖心Vlog historian J. Michael Francis uncovered that the first known celebration of St. Patrick took place not in New York City or Boston or even Ireland, but St. Augustine, Fla.The Irish diaspora in Florida museum exhibitionhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/discovery-of-first-st-patricks-day-leads-to-museum-exhibition-on-the-irish-in-florida.aspxEventsCommunity,Partnerships,Research/ons/news/2026/usf-named-25-year-top-producer-of-gilman-scholars.aspxThe 糖心Vlog was recognized as one of the top 25 producers of Gilman Scholars in the United States, highlighting the university鈥檚 commitment to access, experiential learning and global opportunities for students.External ArticleFri, 13 Mar 2026 09:40:36 糖心Vlog named 25-year top producer of Gilman ScholarsThe 糖心Vlog was recognized as one of the top 25 producers of Gilman Scholars in the United States, highlighting the university鈥檚 commitment to access, experiential learning and global opportunities for students.25th anniversary of the Gilman program graphic with images of students around the world in the background./ons/news/2026/usf-named-25-year-top-producer-of-gilman-scholars.aspxAccolades,Scholars/health/news/2026/gvn-opens-international-hq-at-usf.aspxThe GVN marked the opening of its International Headquarters at the 糖心Vlog Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation, formalizing a strategic partnership.External ArticleMon, 09 Mar 2026 14:04:18 Global Virus Network opens International Headquarters at 糖心VlogThe GVN marked the opening of its International Headquarters at the 糖心Vlog Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation, formalizing a strategic partnership.Leaders of 糖心Vlog and the Global Virus Network cutting the ceremonial ribbon./health/news/2026/gvn-opens-international-hq-at-usf.aspxEventsResearch,糖心Vlog Health/marine-science/news/2026/new-evidence-challenges-prevailing-assumptions-about-melting-ice-shelves-suppling-iron.aspxThe research involved a cruise to the Amundsen Sea in West Antarctica to collect melting glacial water at the source.External ArticleFri, 06 Mar 2026 17:17:01 New evidence challenges prevailing assumptions about melting ice shelves suppling ironThe research involved a cruise to the Amundsen Sea in West Antarctica to collect melting glacial water at the source.Sampling rosette with gray sampling bottles at left, the ship鈥檚 rail at lower right, and the face of the ice shelf in the background. Credit: Rob Sherrell/marine-science/news/2026/new-evidence-challenges-prevailing-assumptions-about-melting-ice-shelves-suppling-iron.aspxFaculty & StaffResearch/health/public-health/news/2026/hpv-vaccine-success-in-panama-reveals-new-questions-about-cervical-cancer-mortality.aspxResearchers from the COPH are examining how vaccination, screening and health system factors are shaping cervical cancer trends in Panama, offering new insights into progress toward eliminating the disease.External ArticleFri, 06 Mar 2026 16:59:50 HPV vaccine success in Panama reveals new questions about cervical cancer mortalityResearchers from the COPH are examining how vaccination, screening and health system factors are shaping cervical cancer trends in Panama, offering new insights into progress toward eliminating the disease.doctor inserting needle/health/public-health/news/2026/hpv-vaccine-success-in-panama-reveals-new-questions-about-cervical-cancer-mortality.aspxFaculty & StaffResearch,糖心Vlog Health/pcgs/news/2026/dean-philippidis-greets-new-usf-president-limayem.aspxDean Philippidis greets the new 糖心Vlog President Limayem at the Fulbright Breakfast, where PCGS student and Fulbright scholar Tasnim Diana was recognized.External ArticleThu, 05 Mar 2026 15:34:30 CGS student and scholar recognized at 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Fulbright celebrationDean Philippidis greets the new 糖心Vlog President Limayem at the Fulbright Breakfast, where PCGS student and Fulbright scholar Tasnim Diana was recognized.Dr. George Philippidis and Dr. Moez Limayem/pcgs/news/2026/dean-philippidis-greets-new-usf-president-limayem.aspxEvents,ScholarsFulbright,Partnershipshttps://www.wfla.com/video/meet-the-women-making-history-during-inaugural-season-of-usf-beach-volleyball-daytime/11575557/糖心Vlog's new beach volleyball team is off to a successful start during its inaugural season thanks to coach Pri Piantadosi-Lima and star players like Josie Sek and Zoey Mitchell.External ArticleWed, 04 Mar 2026 17:05:08 Meet the women making history during inaugural season of 糖心Vlog beach volleyball糖心Vlog's new beach volleyball team is off to a successful start during its inaugural season thanks to coach Pri Piantadosi-Lima and star players like Josie Sek and Zoey Mitchell.Three people smiling wearing 糖心Vlog shirts and the middle person holding a volleyball with a green backgroundhttps://www.wfla.com/video/meet-the-women-making-history-during-inaugural-season-of-usf-beach-volleyball-daytime/11575557/Faculty & Staff,Global NetworksBrazil,Spotlight/world/news/2026/fulbright-breakfast.aspxThe 糖心Vlog celebrated its Fulbright faculty, administrators, and international scholars at the 2026 Fulbright Awards & Celebration at the Judy Genshaft Honors College. The ceremony not only recognized the vital role international exchange plays in shaping global learning and deepening cross-cultural understanding.Vickie ChachereWed, 04 Mar 2026 15:08:32 糖心Vlog celebrates faculty and international scholars at Fulbright BreakfastThe 糖心Vlog celebrated its Fulbright faculty, administrators, and international scholars at the 2026 Fulbright Awards & Celebration at the Judy Genshaft Honors College. The ceremony not only recognized the vital role international exchange plays in shaping global learning and deepening cross-cultural understanding.Group of people smiling and holding up "go bulls" hand signs/world/news/2026/fulbright-breakfast.aspxEvents,Faculty & Staff,ScholarsFulbright,Research,Visiting Scholar/business/news/2026/02-27-26-ken-hamner-rome.aspxA 糖心Vlog Muma College of Business professor took the global stage in Rome to spotlight the fast-growing space economy, and he鈥檚 bringing that international insight straight into a one-of-a-kind course in Tampa. Discover how 糖心Vlog is preparing students for what he calls 鈥渕ankind's most consequential frontier.鈥�External ArticleMon, 02 Mar 2026 11:38:35 糖心Vlog professor delivers Rome keynote, expands space economy coursesA 糖心Vlog Muma College of Business professor took the global stage in Rome to spotlight the fast-growing space economy, and he鈥檚 bringing that international insight straight into a one-of-a-kind course in Tampa. Discover how 糖心Vlog is preparing students for what he calls 鈥渕ankind's most consequential frontier.鈥�Ken Hamner speaks/business/news/2026/02-27-26-ken-hamner-rome.aspxFaculty & StaffSpotlight/cbcs/news/2026/swirl-student-scholars-present-at-the-florida-undergraduate-research-leadership-summit.aspxSirinandini Amperayani and Sakshi Wagh led a workshop on the experiences of South Asian immigrant survivors of intimate partner violence.External ArticleMon, 02 Mar 2026 11:33:44 SWIRL student scholars present at the Florida Undergraduate Research Leadership SummitSirinandini Amperayani and Sakshi Wagh led a workshop on the experiences of South Asian immigrant survivors of intimate partner violence.Sirinandini Amperayani and Sakshi Wagh in front of a poster board of research/cbcs/news/2026/swirl-student-scholars-present-at-the-florida-undergraduate-research-leadership-summit.aspxEvents,StudentsResearch/world/news/2026/chersia-usfsm.aspxWhen dancer and 糖心Vlog Sarasota-Manatee student Natalia Chersia steps onto the stage as Nancy Wake in Women of Resistance, she takes on the life of a history-making woman who was shaped by war, courage, and loss.Vickie ChachereThu, 26 Feb 2026 11:23:54 Dancing defiance: 糖心VlogSM student Natalia Chersia brings WWII resistance fighter Nancy Wake to life on the stageWhen dancer and 糖心Vlog Sarasota-Manatee student Natalia Chersia steps onto the stage as Nancy Wake in Women of Resistance, she takes on the life of a history-making woman who was shaped by war, courage, and loss.Chersia dancing with other dancers in the background/world/news/2026/chersia-usfsm.aspxStudentsSpotlight,United Kingdom/ons/news/2026/nico-lavaud-boren-scholar-experience-in-senegal.aspxFrom a summer classroom in Gainesville to the beaches of Dakar, 糖心Vlog College of Arts and Sciences and Judy Genshaft Honors College student Nico Lavaud shares his firsthand account of receiving the Boren Scholarship to study French for two semesters through the African Flagship Languages Initiative.External ArticleMon, 23 Feb 2026 13:49:34 Nico Lavaud鈥檚 Boren Scholar experience in SenegalFrom a summer classroom in Gainesville to the beaches of Dakar, 糖心Vlog College of Arts and Sciences and Judy Genshaft Honors College student Nico Lavaud shares his firsthand account of receiving the Boren Scholarship to study French for two semesters through the African Flagship Languages Initiative.Nico Lavaud poses next to an ocean shore in Senegal./ons/news/2026/nico-lavaud-boren-scholar-experience-in-senegal.aspxScholarsStudy Abroad/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/graduate-finds-success-on-and-off-campus.aspxA few months after he graduated from 糖心Vlog with degrees from the Department of Economics, the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies and the Judy Genshaft Honors College, Matheus Ivanesciuc stepped boldly into a career over 6,000 miles from his childhood home in Sao Paulo, Brazil.External ArticleMon, 23 Feb 2026 08:42:08 糖心Vlog Alum finds success 6,000 miles from homeA few months after he graduated from 糖心Vlog with degrees from the Department of Economics, the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies and the Judy Genshaft Honors College, Matheus Ivanesciuc stepped boldly into a career over 6,000 miles from his childhood home in Sao Paulo, Brazil.Ivanesciuc and former 糖心Vlog President Rhea Law/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/graduate-finds-success-on-and-off-campus.aspxAlumniBrazil,Spotlight/cbcs/news/2026/cbcs-faculty-visit-depression-program-pilot-in-lima-peru.aspxJerome Galea, PhD, and Amber Gum, PhD, conducted a site visit with the nonprofit organization Partners In Health, known locally as Socios En Salud.External ArticleThu, 19 Feb 2026 15:39:25 CBCS faculty visit mental health program pilot in Lima, PeruJerome Galea, PhD, and Amber Gum, PhD, conducted a site visit with the nonprofit organization Partners In Health, known locally as Socios En Salud.group of people smiling in front of a van/cbcs/news/2026/cbcs-faculty-visit-depression-program-pilot-in-lima-peru.aspxFaculty & StaffPartnerships,Peru,Research/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usf-bellini-student-builds-computing-career-after-immigrating-from-cuba.aspxFrom coding games in PowerPoint without internet in Cuba to contributing to real-world research projects at 糖心Vlog, Bellini College senior Cristian Hernandez is turning curiosity into a computing career. After immigrating to Florida with no English skills, he persevered through school, discovered his passion for technology and now applies classroom learning through a hands-on internship shaping his future in innovation.External ArticleThu, 19 Feb 2026 11:03:43 糖心Vlog Bellini student builds computing career after emigrating from CubaFrom coding games in PowerPoint without internet in Cuba to contributing to real-world research projects at 糖心Vlog, Bellini College senior Cristian Hernandez is turning curiosity into a computing career. After immigrating to Florida with no English skills, he persevered through school, discovered his passion for technology and now applies classroom learning through a hands-on internship shaping his future in innovation.Student smiling/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usf-bellini-student-builds-computing-career-after-immigrating-from-cuba.aspxStudentsCuba,Spotlight/engineering/news/2026/usf-expands-footprint-in-space-research.aspx糖心Vlog is expanding its role in Florida鈥檚 growing space economy through new engineering faculty expertise, AI-driven research, and admission into the Florida University Space Research Consortium.External ArticleWed, 18 Feb 2026 15:44:00 糖心Vlog expands its footprint in space research糖心Vlog is expanding its role in Florida鈥檚 growing space economy through new engineering faculty expertise, AI-driven research, and admission into the Florida University Space Research Consortium.people in white doctor coats staring at a planet in the background/engineering/news/2026/usf-expands-footprint-in-space-research.aspxFaculty & StaffResearch/world/news/2026/world-cup-vge-morocco.aspx糖心Vlog World continues to expand Virtual Global Exchange (VGE). For several semesters, Raja Benchekroun, an Arabic literature and culture instructor in the 糖心Vlog Judy Genshaft Honors College, has used VGE to connect students with partners in Morocco.Emily ParowThu, 12 Feb 2026 00:59:26 Virtual Global Exchange bridges 糖心Vlog and Morocco in World Cup鈥揻ocused learning experience糖心Vlog World continues to expand Virtual Global Exchange (VGE). For several semesters, Raja Benchekroun, an Arabic literature and culture instructor in the 糖心Vlog Judy Genshaft Honors College, has used VGE to connect students with partners in Morocco.Four people smiling next to red flag with green star/world/news/2026/world-cup-vge-morocco.aspxFaculty & Staff,StudentsPartnerships/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-pair-recognized-for-fight-against-infectious-disease.aspxTwo 糖心Vlog faculty members have received prestigious honors and subsequent kudos from an international community of scientists for their work in the fight against infectious disease.External ArticleThu, 05 Feb 2026 16:00:52 糖心Vlog faculty members receive international recognition for fight against infectious diseaseTwo 糖心Vlog faculty members have received prestigious honors and subsequent kudos from an international community of scientists for their work in the fight against infectious disease.Dr. Sten Vermund speaking at the ASTMH conference./health/public-health/news/2026/usf-pair-recognized-for-fight-against-infectious-disease.aspxAccolades,Faculty & StaffResearchhttps://www.usforacle.com/2026/02/05/usf-graduate-students-solar-water-heater/Hot water is inaccessible to millions of displaced people worldwide 鈥� but two 糖心Vlog graduate students are working to change that.External ArticleThu, 05 Feb 2026 15:50:38 糖心Vlog students collaborate on solar water heater prototypeHot water is inaccessible to millions of displaced people worldwide 鈥� but two 糖心Vlog graduate students are working to change that.three people working on copper pipeshttps://www.usforacle.com/2026/02/05/usf-graduate-students-solar-water-heater/StudentsResearch,Spotlight/world/news/2026/top-producer-fulbright-scholars.aspxThe Fulbright Program is again recognizing the 糖心Vlog as one of the nation鈥檚 colleges and universities with the highest number of faculty and administrators selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. This is the 10th time 糖心Vlog has made the coveted and prestigious list since 2015.Vickie ChachereThu, 05 Feb 2026 08:53:18 糖心Vlog earns national distinction as a leading producer of Fulbright ScholarsThe Fulbright Program is again recognizing the 糖心Vlog as one of the nation鈥檚 colleges and universities with the highest number of faculty and administrators selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. This is the 10th time 糖心Vlog has made the coveted and prestigious list since 2015.group smiling with fulbright ebmlem on right panel/world/news/2026/top-producer-fulbright-scholars.aspxAccolades,Faculty & StaffFulbright/world/news/2026/skku-international-partnership.aspxLast month, the Muma College of Business hosted the 糖心Vlog and Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Joint Research Conference to great success. Faculty from both universities presented their research and discussed the future of fintech, a growing industry that has continued to progress rapidly.Katrina SandeferTue, 03 Feb 2026 13:17:55 Continuing to prosper: International partnership between 糖心Vlog and Sungkyunkwan University flourishes after Joint Research ConferenceLast month, the Muma College of Business hosted the 糖心Vlog and Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Joint Research Conference to great success. Faculty from both universities presented their research and discussed the future of fintech, a growing industry that has continued to progress rapidly.Group of people smiling/world/news/2026/skku-international-partnership.aspxEvents,Faculty & StaffPartnerships,Research/world/news/2026/oliva-tampa-tech.aspxWhen Kristina Oliva crossed the stage at 糖心Vlog to receive her master鈥檚 degree in mass communication, she could not have predicted that the decision would eventually lead her to one of the world鈥檚 largest tech companies, Meta, or to building a life thousands of miles from home in London.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:38 From Tampa to tech: 糖心Vlog alumna Kristina Oliva鈥檚 journey to Meta and life in LondonWhen Kristina Oliva crossed the stage at 糖心Vlog to receive her master鈥檚 degree in mass communication, she could not have predicted that the decision would eventually lead her to one of the world鈥檚 largest tech companies, Meta, or to building a life thousands of miles from home in London.a collage of Oliva in London/world/news/2026/oliva-tampa-tech.aspxAlumniSpotlight,United Kingdom/cbcs/news/2026/social-work-student-awarded-gilman-scholarship-for-paris-study-abroad-program.aspxEmily Hutchinson is just a couple of months away from boarding a plane to Paris 鈥� all because she took a chance on herself when applying for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to help fund her study abroad experience.External ArticleThu, 29 Jan 2026 09:10:41 Social work student awarded Gilman Scholarship for Paris study abroad programEmily Hutchinson is just a couple of months away from boarding a plane to Paris 鈥� all because she took a chance on herself when applying for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to help fund her study abroad experience.Emily Hutchinson/cbcs/news/2026/social-work-student-awarded-gilman-scholarship-for-paris-study-abroad-program.aspxStudentsFrance,Study Abroad/honors/news/2026/public-health-professor-dina-martinez-tyson-leads-usf-honors-students-on-service-trip-to-the-dominican-republic.aspxMartinez Tyson led 糖心Vlog Judy Genshaft Honors College students on an immersive service-learning trip to the Dominican Republic, combining health care support, cultural engagement, and academic study. The experience built on 12-year partnership with the Kerolle Initiative for Community Health, while giving students hands-on insight into community-centered global health.External ArticleMon, 26 Jan 2026 16:43:08 Public Health professor Dina Martinez Tyson leads 糖心Vlog honors students on service trip to the Dominican RepublicMartinez Tyson led 糖心Vlog Judy Genshaft Honors College students on an immersive service-learning trip to the Dominican Republic, combining health care support, cultural engagement, and academic study. The experience built on 12-year partnership with the Kerolle Initiative for Community Health, while giving students hands-on insight into community-centered global health.group of people/honors/news/2026/public-health-professor-dina-martinez-tyson-leads-usf-honors-students-on-service-trip-to-the-dominican-republic.aspxFaculty & StaffSpotlight/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usf-student-athlete-navigates-her-own-path-in-professional-soccer-and-computing.aspx糖心Vlog student-athlete Sadie Sider-Echenberg is charting a dual path in professional soccer and computing. A standout midfielder and Outstanding Graduate from the Bellini College, she balanced elite athletics with a computer science degree. Now preparing to play professionally in Sweden, she鈥檚 pursuing her professional athletic dreams while keeping a future in tech firmly in sight.External ArticleMon, 26 Jan 2026 09:18:13 糖心Vlog student-athlete navigates her own path in professional soccer and computing糖心Vlog student-athlete Sadie Sider-Echenberg is charting a dual path in professional soccer and computing. A standout midfielder and Outstanding Graduate from the Bellini College, she balanced elite athletics with a computer science degree. Now preparing to play professionally in Sweden, she鈥檚 pursuing her professional athletic dreams while keeping a future in tech firmly in sight.sadie sider echenberg/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usf-student-athlete-navigates-her-own-path-in-professional-soccer-and-computing.aspxStudentsSpotlight/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/responsibility-and-resilience-in-the-cloud-forests-of-guatemala.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+January+2026+-+糖心Vlog+Communicators%26utm_content=糖心Vlog+researchers+are+leading+the+fight+against+MRSAJamie Sommer traveled to Guatemala to speak with the Mayan women of San Juan Chamelco who are fighting to maintain their cultural heritage in the face of industrial agriculture, deforestation and rising temperatures that are disturbing the cloud forest with torrential rains and droughts, devastating traditional crops.External ArticleWed, 21 Jan 2026 11:09:55 Responsibility and resilience: Reflections from the cloud forests of GuatemalaJamie Sommer traveled to Guatemala to speak with the Mayan women of San Juan Chamelco who are fighting to maintain their cultural heritage in the face of industrial agriculture, deforestation and rising temperatures that are disturbing the cloud forest with torrential rains and droughts, devastating traditional crops.Mayan people/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/responsibility-and-resilience-in-the-cloud-forests-of-guatemala.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+January+2026+-+糖心Vlog+Communicators%26utm_content=糖心Vlog+researchers+are+leading+the+fight+against+MRSAFaculty & StaffResearch/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/bellini-computer-science-student-pursues-research-focused-future-in-ai.aspxAnelle Utegen鈥檚 journey from Kazakhstan to 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Computing reflects a growing passion for AI and machine learning research.External ArticleThu, 15 Jan 2026 14:37:20 Bellini computer science student pursues research-focused future in AIAnelle Utegen鈥檚 journey from Kazakhstan to 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Computing reflects a growing passion for AI and machine learning research.Anne Utegen sits on a bench under a shaded area holding her laptop./ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/bellini-computer-science-student-pursues-research-focused-future-in-ai.aspxStudentsStudent Successhttps://www.usforacle.com/2026/01/13/usf-womens-basketball-utsa-international/糖心Vlog women鈥檚 basketball continued their winning streak on Tuesday night in the Yuengling Center. A frequent face mentioned alongside 糖心Vlog鈥檚 program is a player from Puerto del Rosario, Spain, senior forward Carla Brito.External ArticleTue, 13 Jan 2026 13:15:20 International basketball students shine at annual Los Toros game糖心Vlog women鈥檚 basketball continued their winning streak on Tuesday night in the Yuengling Center. A frequent face mentioned alongside 糖心Vlog鈥檚 program is a player from Puerto del Rosario, Spain, senior forward Carla Brito.Basketball playersw ith gold and green jerseys onhttps://www.usforacle.com/2026/01/13/usf-womens-basketball-utsa-international/StudentsStudent Success/world/news/2026/saudi-aramco-emergency-operators.aspxA group of 15 Saudi Aramco emergency operations personnel spent part of December receiving training at 糖心Vlog Sarasota-Manatee in the second year of an effort to build world-class skills among emergency operations personnel at the world鈥檚 largest energy company.Vickie ChachereTue, 06 Jan 2026 14:41:01 糖心Vlog Sarasota-Manatee instructors partner with Saudi Aramco to train emergency operatorsA group of 15 Saudi Aramco emergency operations personnel spent part of December receiving training at 糖心Vlog Sarasota-Manatee in the second year of an effort to build world-class skills among emergency operations personnel at the world鈥檚 largest energy company.Group of people holding certificates and smiling/world/news/2026/saudi-aramco-emergency-operators.aspxGlobal NetworksCommunity,Saudi Arabia/business/news/2026/01-06-yukino-ushiyama-lands-two-accounting-internships-and-job-offer-before-graduation.aspxYukino Ushiyama leaned on 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Bellini Center for Talent Development for one-on-one career guidance when she faced multiple offers and tough choices. 鈥淭hat personal support made a difference,鈥� she said.External ArticleTue, 06 Jan 2026 14:01:33 Student spotlight: Yukino Ushiyama lands two accounting internships and a full-time job offer before graduationYukino Ushiyama leaned on 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Bellini Center for Talent Development for one-on-one career guidance when she faced multiple offers and tough choices. 鈥淭hat personal support made a difference,鈥� she said.Yukino Ushiyama/business/news/2026/01-06-yukino-ushiyama-lands-two-accounting-internships-and-job-offer-before-graduation.aspxStudentsStudent Success/pcgs/news/2025/katia-campus-alumni-spotlight.aspxWhen Katia Aldana Campos reflects on her journey, one theme flows through every chapter of her story: water. From her early days studying civil engineering in Colombia to her current role as an Engineering Designer III Water, Katia has built a career focused on protecting one of the planet鈥檚 most essential鈥攁nd finite鈥攔esources.External ArticleMon, 05 Jan 2026 09:51:30 Katia Aldana Campos: Alumni spotlightWhen Katia Aldana Campos reflects on her journey, one theme flows through every chapter of her story: water. From her early days studying civil engineering in Colombia to her current role as an Engineering Designer III Water, Katia has built a career focused on protecting one of the planet鈥檚 most essential鈥攁nd finite鈥攔esources.Katia Aldana Campos: Alumni Spotlight/pcgs/news/2025/katia-campus-alumni-spotlight.aspxAlumniSpotlight/world/news/2025/virtual-global-exchange-program.aspx糖心Vlog鈥檚 Virtual Global Exchange (VGE) program is on the rise, rapidly growing its global partnerships and bringing new collaborative experiences into the classroom.Emily ParrowThu, 18 Dec 2025 14:18:02 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Virtual Global Exchange Program on the rise糖心Vlog鈥檚 Virtual Global Exchange (VGE) program is on the rise, rapidly growing its global partnerships and bringing new collaborative experiences into the classroom.Person smiling and waving/world/news/2025/virtual-global-exchange-program.aspxFaculty & Staff,StudentsStudy Abroad/world/news/2025/president-law-international-stole-ceremony.aspx糖心Vlog leaders celebrated the achievements and global impact of the Class of 2025 during the university鈥檚 Fall Commencement Stole Ceremony, highlighting both student success and 糖心Vlog鈥檚 growth as it approaches its 70th anniversary.Vickie ChachereWed, 17 Dec 2025 15:47:17 President Law celebrates international graduates in final stole ceremony糖心Vlog leaders celebrated the achievements and global impact of the Class of 2025 during the university鈥檚 Fall Commencement Stole Ceremony, highlighting both student success and 糖心Vlog鈥檚 growth as it approaches its 70th anniversary.group of international students with Rocky the Bull, outgoing 糖心Vlog President Rhea Law, Student Body president, and Vice President of 糖心Vlog World/world/news/2025/president-law-international-stole-ceremony.aspxEventsStudent Success/world/news/2025/iss-bpass-safety.aspxAt the September Bicycle, Pedestrian, Auto, Scooter and Skateboard (BPASS) Safety event, the International Student Support Team collected survey results, which reflected ongoing risky traffic safety behaviors among a significant percentage of students.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:58:45 Willingness to improve: Students eager to lower risks of the roadAt the September Bicycle, Pedestrian, Auto, Scooter and Skateboard (BPASS) Safety event, the International Student Support Team collected survey results, which reflected ongoing risky traffic safety behaviors among a significant percentage of students.collage of students in front of poster boards about traffic safety/world/news/2025/iss-bpass-safety.aspxEvents,Studentshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/happiness-class-bridges-generations-and-cultures-to-reshape-how-students-think-about-joy.aspxThe course, "Happiness: Finding Meaning and Wellbeing through Cross-Cultural Perspectives," paired undergraduates with members of OLLI, the university鈥檚 lifelong learning program for older adults, to explore what it means to live a good life.External ArticleTue, 16 Dec 2025 16:40:03 糖心Vlog class uses cross-cultural exchange to examine each chapter of lifeThe course, "Happiness: Finding Meaning and Wellbeing through Cross-Cultural Perspectives," paired undergraduates with members of OLLI, the university鈥檚 lifelong learning program for older adults, to explore what it means to live a good life.students in classroomhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/happiness-class-bridges-generations-and-cultures-to-reshape-how-students-think-about-joy.aspxFaculty & Staff,StudentsStudy Abroad/world/news/2025/global-citizens-program-spotlight.aspxThe Global Citizens Program (GCP) has become a key pathway for students seeking to expand their cultural awareness, deepen their understanding of global challenges, and make a meaningful impact both locally and abroad.Emily ParowTue, 16 Dec 2025 14:00:53 Global Citizens Program evolves to empower more bullsThe Global Citizens Program (GCP) has become a key pathway for students seeking to expand their cultural awareness, deepen their understanding of global challenges, and make a meaningful impact both locally and abroad.Logo that says "Global Citizens Program: Explore, Connect, Participate" on green globe with dark green banner on white background/world/news/2025/global-citizens-program-spotlight.aspxStudentsSpotlight,Student Success/ons/news/2025/usf-students-set-record-for-most-gilman-scholars-in-a-fall-cycle.aspx20 糖心Vlog students will travel and study abroad as Gilman Scholars, to countries like the Dominican Republic, Portugal, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.External ArticleMon, 15 Dec 2025 16:31:30 糖心Vlog students set record for most Gilman Scholars in a fall cycle20 糖心Vlog students will travel and study abroad as Gilman Scholars, to countries like the Dominican Republic, Portugal, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.student smiling and holing passport /ons/news/2025/usf-students-set-record-for-most-gilman-scholars-in-a-fall-cycle.aspxScholars,StudentsStudent Success,Study Abroad/news/2025/usf-commencement-spotlights-four-visionary-leaders-advancing-innovation-and-growth.aspxFour visionary leaders will be recognized during 糖心Vlog鈥檚 fall commencement ceremonies. Their global, civic and philanthropic contributions have advanced academic partnerships, economic growth and innovation.External ArticleWed, 10 Dec 2025 14:01:57 糖心Vlog commencement spotlights four visionary leaders advancing innovation and growthFour visionary leaders will be recognized during 糖心Vlog鈥檚 fall commencement ceremonies. Their global, civic and philanthropic contributions have advanced academic partnerships, economic growth and innovation.speaker in green graduate garb behind a podium/news/2025/usf-commencement-spotlights-four-visionary-leaders-advancing-innovation-and-growth.aspxAccolades,AlumniPartnerships,糖心Vlog Health