/world/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usFri, 24 Apr 2026 03:57:38 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/ons/news/2026/hanan-ibrahim-selected-as-usfs-first-luce-scholar.aspx糖心Vlog Judy Genshaft Honors College and College of Arts and Sciences alum Hanan Ibrahim will spend a year abroad studying Afro-Asian culture and language as a Luce Scholar.External ArticleMon, 13 Apr 2026 14:36:54 Hanan Ibrahim selected as 糖心Vlog鈥檚 first Luce Scholar糖心Vlog Judy Genshaft Honors College and College of Arts and Sciences alum Hanan Ibrahim will spend a year abroad studying Afro-Asian culture and language as a Luce Scholar.Hanan Ibrahim headshot/ons/news/2026/hanan-ibrahim-selected-as-usfs-first-luce-scholar.aspxAlumniSpotlight,Student Success,Study Abroad/pcgs/news/2026/lujuan_wang.aspxLujuan Wang, a PCGS alumni, is now working in U.S. clean energy sector by getting dual master's degrees from the 糖心Vlog to join the Solar and Energy Loan Fund (SELF).External ArticleMon, 30 Mar 2026 14:31:21 From law to clean energy: How Lujuan Wang built a purpose-driven careerLujuan Wang, a PCGS alumni, is now working in U.S. clean energy sector by getting dual master's degrees from the 糖心Vlog to join the Solar and Energy Loan Fund (SELF).Lujuan outside the Marshall Student Center after graduating/pcgs/news/2026/lujuan_wang.aspxAlumniSpotlight/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/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,Spotlight/health/public-health/news/2026/cophs-dr-angela-makris-elected-to-lead-international-social-marketing-association.aspxDr. Angela Makris, an adjunct instructor and 2025 alumna of the 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.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/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/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/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/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,Spotlighthttps://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/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/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/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/global-citizens-program-spotlight.aspxThe Global Citizens Program (GCP) has become a key pathway for students seeking to expand their cultural awareness, deepen their understanding of global challenges, and make a meaningful impact both locally and abroad.Emily ParowTue, 16 Dec 2025 14:00:53 Global Citizens Program evolves to empower more bullsThe Global Citizens Program (GCP) has become a key pathway for students seeking to expand their cultural awareness, deepen their understanding of global challenges, and make a meaningful impact both locally and abroad.Logo that says "Global Citizens Program: Explore, Connect, Participate" on green globe with dark green banner on white background/world/news/2025/global-citizens-program-spotlight.aspxStudentsSpotlight,Student Success/business/news/2025/12-8-king-oneal-award-muma.aspxThe award honors graduates who completed their baccalaureate degrees with a perfect 4.0 GPA. This fall's recipients include four accounting majors and two business analytics and information systems majors.External ArticleMon, 08 Dec 2025 14:54:11 Academic perfection: Six Muma students receive the King O'Neal Scholar AwardThe award honors graduates who completed their baccalaureate degrees with a perfect 4.0 GPA. This fall's recipients include four accounting majors and two business analytics and information systems majors.2025 fall king o'neal scholars/business/news/2025/12-8-king-oneal-award-muma.aspxStudentsSpotlight/world/news/2025/katunzi-student-spotlight-tanzania.aspxAs President of 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Hospitality & Tourism Student Club鈥斺�疓race鈥疜atunzi鈥痟as already made a remarkable impact. Her passion for hospitality and tourism is sure to carry her far.鈥疜atunzi鈥痠s a current鈥痬aster鈥檚 student鈥痠n鈥疶ourism and Hospitality, coming to 糖心Vlog after growing up in Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania.Katrina SandeferMon, 01 Dec 2025 10:16:38 Courage in action:鈥疕ow international student Grace鈥疜atunzi鈥痶urned her鈥痸ision into鈥痳eality through鈥痶he Hospitality and Visionary Voices SeriesAs President of 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Hospitality & Tourism Student Club鈥斺�疓race鈥疜atunzi鈥痟as already made a remarkable impact. Her passion for hospitality and tourism is sure to carry her far.鈥疜atunzi鈥痠s a current鈥痬aster鈥檚 student鈥痠n鈥疶ourism and Hospitality, coming to 糖心Vlog after growing up in Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania.panelists with a moderator behind the podium/world/news/2025/katunzi-student-spotlight-tanzania.aspxStudentsAfrica,Spotlight/world/news/2025/swainger-medical-communications.aspxWith 25 years of expertise as a medical writer and the founder of MedQuill Ltd鈥攁 medical copywriting and editing consultancy based in Greater London鈥擟orinne Swainger is devoted to connecting life sciences to real people. Learn more about Swainger's journey from 糖心Vlog to her career.Katrina SandeferSat, 01 Nov 2025 09:31:47 鈥淎 Full-Circle Journey:鈥� 糖心Vlog Global Alumna Corinne Swainger reflects on her professional journey after reconnecting with her 糖心Vlog RootsWith 25 years of expertise as a medical writer and the founder of MedQuill Ltd鈥攁 medical copywriting and editing consultancy based in Greater London鈥擟orinne Swainger is devoted to connecting life sciences to real people. Learn more about Swainger's journey from 糖心Vlog to her career.Corinne and 糖心Vlog President Rhea Law standing together smiling raising the bulls "sign"/world/news/2025/swainger-medical-communications.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksSpotlight,United Kingdom/world/news/2025/albanus-brazil-alumni.aspxCurrently a board member of the American Marketing Association (AMA) in New York and a Marketing Execution Specialist for SAP, Fernanda Alexia Albanus started as a Public Relations and Advertising major at 糖心Vlog after growing up in Brazil. Since leaving 糖心Vlog, read how she remained involved.Katrina SandeferThu, 30 Oct 2025 10:10:16 鈥淗it the ground running:鈥� How 糖心Vlog global alumna Fernanda Alexia Albanus鈥� passion and dedication led to a rewarding career in creative marketingCurrently a board member of the American Marketing Association (AMA) in New York and a Marketing Execution Specialist for SAP, Fernanda Alexia Albanus started as a Public Relations and Advertising major at 糖心Vlog after growing up in Brazil. Since leaving 糖心Vlog, read how she remained involved.group of students under a screen that says "BRASA Connect"/world/news/2025/albanus-brazil-alumni.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksBrazil,Spotlight,Student Success/cbcs/news/2025/usf-audiology-alumna-jenna-vallario-leads-global-efforts-to-expand-sustainable-hearing-care.aspxWhen Jenna Vallario began in the AuD program at 糖心Vlog, she knew she wanted her career to make a difference beyond the clinic walls. What she didn鈥檛 yet know was how profoundly her path would shape the field of global audiology.External ArticleTue, 21 Oct 2025 13:55:08 糖心Vlog Audiology alumna Jenna Vallario leads global efforts to expand sustainable hearing careWhen Jenna Vallario began in the AuD program at 糖心Vlog, she knew she wanted her career to make a difference beyond the clinic walls. What she didn鈥檛 yet know was how profoundly her path would shape the field of global audiology.Jenna Vallario with audiology graduates/cbcs/news/2025/usf-audiology-alumna-jenna-vallario-leads-global-efforts-to-expand-sustainable-hearing-care.aspxAlumniAfrica,Spotlight,糖心Vlog Health/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/internship-program-prepares-humanities-students-for-early-career-success.aspxBustinza鈥檚 internship with the Make-A-Wish Foundation is one of many made possible by a five-year, $4.8 million grant from the Mellon Foundation that will support up to 900 students each year in otherwise unpaid internships.External ArticleMon, 20 Oct 2025 14:03:27 Internship program prepares humanities students for early-career successBustinza鈥檚 internship with the Make-A-Wish Foundation is one of many made possible by a five-year, $4.8 million grant from the Mellon Foundation that will support up to 900 students each year in otherwise unpaid internships.Bustinza with a "Make-A-Wish" blue shirt on/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/internship-program-prepares-humanities-students-for-early-career-success.aspxStudentsSpotlight,Student Success/cbcs/news/2025/jerome-galea-examines-integration-of-traditional-medicine-in-perus-public-health-system.aspxGalea and his colleagues learned how the public health system responded to high maternal mortality rates in the Peruvian jungle.External ArticleWed, 15 Oct 2025 13:48:25 Jerome Galea examines integration of traditional medicine in Peru鈥檚 public health systemGalea and his colleagues learned how the public health system responded to high maternal mortality rates in the Peruvian jungle.Jerome Galea standing with his colleagues in front of a brightly painted green and red wooden building./cbcs/news/2025/jerome-galea-examines-integration-of-traditional-medicine-in-perus-public-health-system.aspxFaculty & StaffPeru,Research,Spotlight,糖心Vlog Healthhttps://www.tampabay28.com/news/region-hillsborough/usf-doctors-upbringing-to-propel-her-research-into-water-purificationDr. Norma Alcantar's scientific curiosity, combined with a family secret involving cactuses, would eventually earn her a spot in the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame.External ArticleMon, 29 Sep 2025 00:18:20 糖心Vlog doctor's upbringing propelled her research into water purificationDr. Norma Alcantar's scientific curiosity, combined with a family secret involving cactuses, would eventually earn her a spot in the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame.Dr. Norma Alcantar https://www.tampabay28.com/news/region-hillsborough/usf-doctors-upbringing-to-propel-her-research-into-water-purificationFaculty & StaffResearch,Spotlight/cbcs/news/2025/social-work-interdisciplinary-lab-students-awarded-the-united-nations-millennium-fellowship.aspxAsmitha Darapaneni and Sakshi Wagh, mentored by Manisha Joshi, PhD, are addressing intimate partner violence through the Global Leadership Program.External ArticleMon, 15 Sep 2025 16:23:54 Social work interdisciplinary research lab students awarded United Nations Millennium FellowshipAsmitha Darapaneni and Sakshi Wagh, mentored by Manisha Joshi, PhD, are addressing intimate partner violence through the Global Leadership Program.Asmitha Darapaneni and Sakshi Wagh/cbcs/news/2025/social-work-interdisciplinary-lab-students-awarded-the-united-nations-millennium-fellowship.aspxStudentsCommunity,Spotlight/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/eduarda_koop.aspxWhen Eduarda Koop was growing up in Brazil, she used to joke that she wanted to be a hacker. She never imagined that it could actually become a career path.External ArticleMon, 15 Sep 2025 16:02:50 Students from around the world drawn to study cybersecurity at 糖心VlogWhen Eduarda Koop was growing up in Brazil, she used to joke that she wanted to be a hacker. She never imagined that it could actually become a career path.Eduarda Koop moderating a panel with Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/eduarda_koop.aspxStudentsSpotlight/news/2025/yash-patel.aspxYash Patel's interest in accounting was born as a high schooler helping his grandmother run her Clearwater motel. He then started a vending machine business that funded his education, gaining real-world experience along the way.External ArticleMon, 04 Aug 2025 14:12:13 Yash Patel speaks four languages but believes a fifth should be added: accountingYash Patel's interest in accounting was born as a high schooler helping his grandmother run her Clearwater motel. He then started a vending machine business that funded his education, gaining real-world experience along the way.Headshot of Yash Patel /news/2025/yash-patel.aspxGlobal Networks,StudentsIndia,Spotlight,Student Success/honors/news/2025/chinaza-munonye-jumpstarts-her-medical-career-through-honors-coursework.aspx糖心Vlog Honors student Chinaza Munonye turned her passion for dermatology into practical research projects for her Honors coursework and beyond. Now, she鈥檚 preparing for medical school, ready to transform the field of dermatology.External ArticleTue, 29 Jul 2025 13:51:21 Chinaza Munonye jumpstarts her medical career through honors coursework糖心Vlog Honors student Chinaza Munonye turned her passion for dermatology into practical research projects for her Honors coursework and beyond. Now, she鈥檚 preparing for medical school, ready to transform the field of dermatology.Judy Genshaft Honors College student Chinaza Munonye headshot with crossed arms and blurred blue background/honors/news/2025/chinaza-munonye-jumpstarts-her-medical-career-through-honors-coursework.aspxStudentsResearch,Spotlight/news/2025/how-a-usf-students-personal-battle-with-dengue-helped-develop-mosquito-fighting-ai.aspxFarhat Azam is using artificial intelligence to help fight mosquito-borne illnesses. As a doctoral student at 糖心Vlog, she is helping develop a smart mosquito trap that can identify disease-carrying species and alert health officials in real time. Her work aims to protect communities from future outbreaks and save lives.External ArticleMon, 28 Jul 2025 16:36:59 How a 糖心Vlog student鈥檚 personal battle with dengue helped develop mosquito-fighting AIFarhat Azam is using artificial intelligence to help fight mosquito-borne illnesses. As a doctoral student at 糖心Vlog, she is helping develop a smart mosquito trap that can identify disease-carrying species and alert health officials in real time. Her work aims to protect communities from future outbreaks and save lives.Students looking at a glowing light with a border and text that says "Boundless Bulls"/news/2025/how-a-usf-students-personal-battle-with-dengue-helped-develop-mosquito-fighting-ai.aspxStudentsResearch,Spotlight/education/blog/2025/student-spotlight-dulcey-hunter.aspxDiscover how Dulcey Hunter鈥檚 passion for education, travel, and personal growth is shaping her journey as a doctoral student鈥攅xplore her Q&A.External ArticleTue, 22 Jul 2025 14:02:16 Student spotlight: Dulcey Hunter, doctoral student and Women in Leadership and Philanthropy ScholarDiscover how Dulcey Hunter鈥檚 passion for education, travel, and personal growth is shaping her journey as a doctoral student鈥攅xplore her Q&A.Dulcey Hunter, a doctoral student in the College of Education./education/blog/2025/student-spotlight-dulcey-hunter.aspxStudentsSpotlight,Student Success/education/blog/2025/from-usf-to-the-pros-meet-grad-student-and-soccer-star-vivianne-bessette-2025.aspxWhile pursuing a master鈥檚 degree in exercise science at 糖心Vlog, Vivianne Bessette helped lead Tampa Bay Sun FC to a championship title as a standout defender in the team鈥檚 inaugural season.External ArticleTue, 01 Jul 2025 09:04:21 From 糖心Vlog to the pros: Meet grad student and soccer star Vivianne BessetteWhile pursuing a master鈥檚 degree in exercise science at 糖心Vlog, Vivianne Bessette helped lead Tampa Bay Sun FC to a championship title as a standout defender in the team鈥檚 inaugural season.Vivianne Bessette kicking a soccer ball/education/blog/2025/from-usf-to-the-pros-meet-grad-student-and-soccer-star-vivianne-bessette-2025.aspxStudentsCanada,Spotlight,Student Success/world/news/2025/anderson-peace-corps-panama.aspxJackson Anderson鈥攕tudying geographic information sciences (GIS) and anthropology at 糖心Vlog鈥攚as accepted by the Peace Corps for a position in Panama, where he will volunteer within the environmental sector. Read more about Anderson's journey and how it led to the Peace Corps.Katrina SandeferThu, 26 Jun 2025 00:23:38 From prep to Panama: 糖心Vlog student Jackson Anderson will serve in Panama as a Peace Corps volunteer鈥��Jackson Anderson鈥攕tudying geographic information sciences (GIS) and anthropology at 糖心Vlog鈥攚as accepted by the Peace Corps for a position in Panama, where he will volunteer within the environmental sector. Read more about Anderson's journey and how it led to the Peace Corps.Jackson Anderson standing before a life volcano/world/news/2025/anderson-peace-corps-panama.aspxStudentsSpotlight,Student Success/health/public-health/news/2025/wright.aspxFrom Iraq to Okinawa to the 糖心Vlog College of Public Health (COPH), David Wright鈥檚 path to public health has been defined by service, resilience, and relationships.External ArticleFri, 20 Jun 2025 15:11:56 From Iraq to 糖心Vlog: David Wright鈥檚 global journey to public healthFrom Iraq to Okinawa to the 糖心Vlog College of Public Health (COPH), David Wright鈥檚 path to public health has been defined by service, resilience, and relationships.Headshot of David Wright/health/public-health/news/2025/wright.aspxStudentsSpotlight/world/news/2025/garrido-global-career-accelerator-program-spotlight.aspxRecently, over 100 students from a variety of majors decided to join a challenge offered by Wells Fargo through the Global Career Accelerator. Sara Lorca Garrido, a 糖心Vlog international student from Asturias, Spain, took on this challenge. Read to learn more about the program and the impact it has on students.Katrina SandeferWed, 11 Jun 2025 08:47:30 Gaining real-world experience: International student Sara Lorca Garrido鈥檚 experience with the Global Career Accelerator鈥�Recently, over 100 students from a variety of majors decided to join a challenge offered by Wells Fargo through the Global Career Accelerator. Sara Lorca Garrido, a 糖心Vlog international student from Asturias, Spain, took on this challenge. Read to learn more about the program and the impact it has on students.Headshot of Garrido cropped and outlined with white on a lime green gradient background/world/news/2025/garrido-global-career-accelerator-program-spotlight.aspxStudentsSpain,Spotlight,Student Successhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/5/31/track-field-abdul-rasheed-saminu-sets-world-leading-time-at-ncaa-east-preliminary-outdoor-championships.aspxThe 糖心Vlog track and field team delivered a historic performance at the NCAA East Preliminary Round, qualifying multiple athletes for the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon. The meet took place at Hodges Stadium on the campus of the University of North Florida, and it proved to be a record-breaking stage for the Bulls.External ArticleSat, 31 May 2025 16:49:50 Abdul-Rasheed Saminu sets world-leading time at NCAA east preliminary outdoor championshipsThe 糖心Vlog track and field team delivered a historic performance at the NCAA East Preliminary Round, qualifying multiple athletes for the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon. The meet took place at Hodges Stadium on the campus of the University of North Florida, and it proved to be a record-breaking stage for the Bulls.Rasheed running down a trackhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/5/31/track-field-abdul-rasheed-saminu-sets-world-leading-time-at-ncaa-east-preliminary-outdoor-championships.aspxStudentsGhana,Spotlight/world/news/2025/kelsey-sherman-sweden-usfsp.aspxKelsey Sherman will be leaving for Sweden, where she will be attending the University of Gothenburg, the third-oldest Swedish university. Read about her pursuit of a graduate degree in environmental policy and governance with the help of the prestigious Axel Adler Scholarship.Vickie ChachereWed, 21 May 2025 14:26:13 Next stop, Sweden: 糖心VlogSP student leader Kelsey Sherman wins prestigious scholarship to the University of GothenburgKelsey Sherman will be leaving for Sweden, where she will be attending the University of Gothenburg, the third-oldest Swedish university. Read about her pursuit of a graduate degree in environmental policy and governance with the help of the prestigious Axel Adler Scholarship.Kelsey smiling in the 糖心Vlog Honors College/world/news/2025/kelsey-sherman-sweden-usfsp.aspxAlumniSpotlight/world/news/2025/aruna-dasgupta-farewell-spotlight.aspxAfter 14 years serving as a bridge between India and 糖心Vlog, Dasgupta is stepping away from her role, leaving behind a legacy of cross-cultural connections that was celebrated during recent commencement events at the Tampa campus.鈥� Read about her journey at 糖心Vlog.Vickie ChachereWed, 21 May 2025 09:58:51 糖心Vlog adviser Aruna Dasgupta bids farewell after 14 years in key India roleAfter 14 years serving as a bridge between India and 糖心Vlog, Dasgupta is stepping away from her role, leaving behind a legacy of cross-cultural connections that was celebrated during recent commencement events at the Tampa campus.鈥� Read about her journey at 糖心Vlog.Provost, 糖心Vlog World Vice President, and Aruna, holding a certificate, are standing on stage smiling/world/news/2025/aruna-dasgupta-farewell-spotlight.aspxFaculty & Staff,Global NetworksIndia,Spotlight/ons/news/2025/critical-language-scholarship-opens-door-arabic-study-in-jordan.aspxThird-year 糖心Vlog student Ashley Parow, a history and political science double major, was selected for the 2025 Critical Language Scholarship Program to study Arabic language and culture in Amman, Jordan.External ArticleFri, 02 May 2025 09:36:25 Critical Language Scholarship opens door for 糖心Vlog student to study Arabic in JordanThird-year 糖心Vlog student Ashley Parow, a history and political science double major, was selected for the 2025 Critical Language Scholarship Program to study Arabic language and culture in Amman, Jordan.Ashley Parow smiles and displays the Bulls hand sign for the camera/ons/news/2025/critical-language-scholarship-opens-door-arabic-study-in-jordan.aspxAccolades,StudentsSpotlight,Student Success/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-students-make-directorial-debut.aspxWhen Hilda Sheridan-Hewlett moved from London, England to Tampa, FL. to study literature and film, she was so swept away by the natural beauty of the local beaches that she decided to write and direct a short film. The final product, 鈥淟ost in the Current," has so far been screened at five film festivals.External ArticleTue, 29 Apr 2025 16:17:31 糖心Vlog students make directorial debut at the Gasparilla International Film Festival 2025When Hilda Sheridan-Hewlett moved from London, England to Tampa, FL. to study literature and film, she was so swept away by the natural beauty of the local beaches that she decided to write and direct a short film. The final product, 鈥淟ost in the Current," has so far been screened at five film festivals.A girl is aglow in red light and looking down. Darkness is behind her./arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-students-make-directorial-debut.aspxStudentsSpotlight,Student Success/world/news/2025/hiram-alumni-award.aspxThis year, Hiram R铆os Hern谩ndez was one of 10 other alumni aged 35 or under who was recognized for his creative innovation and career success by The Outstanding Young Alumni Awards program on April 10th, 2025. Learn more about the program and R铆os Hern谩ndez's journey.Katrina SandeferMon, 28 Apr 2025 09:52:21 鈥淐ommunication is your currency:鈥� 糖心Vlog global alumni Hiram R铆os Hern谩ndez awarded the Outstanding Young Alumni AwardThis year, Hiram R铆os Hern谩ndez was one of 10 other alumni aged 35 or under who was recognized for his creative innovation and career success by The Outstanding Young Alumni Awards program on April 10th, 2025. Learn more about the program and R铆os Hern谩ndez's journey.a group of people surrounding Rios Hernandez smiling and holding up the "Bulls sign" with their hands/world/news/2025/hiram-alumni-award.aspxAlumni,EventsSpotlight/world/news/2025/schrader-world-expo-japan.aspxAfter graduating a year ago with an MBA, 糖心Vlog alum Sean Schrader is nearly 7,500 miles and more than a dozen time zones away in Osaka, Japan, representing the United States globally at the World Expo.鈥�Vickie ChachereThu, 24 Apr 2025 08:26:36 At World Expo in Japan, 糖心Vlog alum Sean Schrader builds skills in global diplomacy鈥�After graduating a year ago with an MBA, 糖心Vlog alum Sean Schrader is nearly 7,500 miles and more than a dozen time zones away in Osaka, Japan, representing the United States globally at the World Expo.鈥�A group of people standing outside of the world expo building and behind a large sign that says "United States of America"/world/news/2025/schrader-world-expo-japan.aspxAlumniSpotlight/world/news/2025/neha-surendranath-linkedin-alum-spotlight.aspxNeha Surendranath鈥檚 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 糖心Vlog helped along her path to career success.Katrina SandeferThu, 27 Feb 2025 07:45:30 Any opportunity is a good opportunity: How 糖心Vlog Alumni Neha Surendranath鈥檚 journey led her to working at LinkedInNeha Surendranath鈥檚 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 糖心Vlog helped along her path to career success.Neha standing beside another person, both wearing sashes with the flag colors of their home countries/world/news/2025/neha-surendranath-linkedin-alum-spotlight.aspxAlumniGlobal Networks,India,Spotlight/honors/news/2025/gabby-schwager-dives-deep-into-marine-biology-research.aspx糖心Vlog alum Gabby Schwager鈥檚 journey at 糖心Vlog 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 research糖心Vlog alum Gabby Schwager鈥檚 journey at 糖心Vlog 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.糖心Vlog St. Petersburg Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Gabby Schwager poses while making a Go Bulls hand sign./honors/news/2025/gabby-schwager-dives-deep-into-marine-biology-research.aspxAlumniResearch,Spotlight/world/news/2025/education-gender-equality-afghanistan.aspxThe Global National Security Institute sat down with one of the women who was in the room with the Taliban and one of the strongest advocates for Afghani women's rights in the world - Habiba Sarabi, former Afghanistan Minister of Women Affairs. Click to watch their interview.Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:32:23 The fight for gender equality and education in AfghanistanThe Global National Security Institute sat down with one of the women who was in the room with the Taliban and one of the strongest advocates for Afghani women's rights in the world - Habiba Sarabi, former Afghanistan Minister of Women Affairs. Click to watch their interview.Two people talking to each other/world/news/2025/education-gender-equality-afghanistan.aspxSpotlight/engineering/news/2025/yu-zhang-trb-best-paper-award-ieee-pub-25-story.aspxYu Zhang, Ph.D., professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at 糖心Vlog, is elevating the university鈥檚 reputation in transportation innovation. Read to learn about her work and accomplishments.External ArticleThu, 23 Jan 2025 14:24:09 Yu Zhang, 糖心Vlog engineering professor, earns TRB Best Paper Award, pioneering sustainable transportation innovationsYu Zhang, Ph.D., professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at 糖心Vlog, is elevating the university鈥檚 reputation in transportation innovation. Read to learn about her work and accomplishments.A group of people holding official documents and standing in a large room/engineering/news/2025/yu-zhang-trb-best-paper-award-ieee-pub-25-story.aspxAccolades,Faculty & StaffResearch,Spotlight/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/three-usf-professors-partner-with-communities-to-make-local-national-and-global-impact.aspx糖心Vlog professors Will Schanbacher, Heather O鈥橪eary and Christian Wells, are sharing their time, expertise and resources with communities to 鈥渂uild capacity for positive change.鈥�External ArticleWed, 22 Jan 2025 14:13:40 Three 糖心Vlog professors partner with communities to make a local, national and global impact糖心Vlog professors Will Schanbacher, Heather O鈥橪eary and Christian Wells, are sharing their time, expertise and resources with communities to 鈥渂uild capacity for positive change.鈥�A collage of three professors smiling/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/three-usf-professors-partner-with-communities-to-make-local-national-and-global-impact.aspxFaculty & StaffCommunity,Research,Spotlight/world/news/2025/yuri-mantilla-business-spotlight-brazil.aspxBefore playing tennis internationally and being listed in the Lexology Index as a Global Elite Thought Leader for his accomplishments in the field, Mantilla was a student from Brazil coming to the U.S. to pursue his education. Read about his journey and where his experiences at 糖心Vlog led him.Katrina SandeferTue, 07 Jan 2025 07:50:27 On and off the court: 糖心Vlog 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 糖心Vlog 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 糖心Vlog, has received four awards this year for her work. Read about her accomplishments and her journey at 糖心Vlog.Katrina SandeferMon, 06 Jan 2025 15:50:07 Hopeful for the future: 糖心Vlog 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 糖心Vlog, has received four awards this year for her work. Read about her accomplishments and her journey at 糖心Vlog.Professor Dogan and Sarasota-Manatee campus director, Brandon McLeod/world/news/2025/seden-dogan-faculty-spotlight-turkey.aspxAccolades,Faculty & StaffResearch,Spotlight/ons/news/2024/usf-student-explores-through-fulbright-uk-summer-institute.aspx糖心Vlog student Avani Sanghvi explored creativity, activism, and cultural connections during the Fulbright UK Summer Institute at the University of Bristol. Her experience inspired new perspectives on art, identity, and the power of authentic storytelling.External ArticleWed, 04 Dec 2024 14:32:34 糖心Vlog student explores creativity, activism through Fulbright UK Summer Institute糖心Vlog 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. 糖心Vlog student Avani Sanghvi sits in a modern-design chair, focused on a laptop resting on her lap./ons/news/2024/usf-student-explores-through-fulbright-uk-summer-institute.aspxStudentsFulbright,Spotlight,United Kingdom/world/news/2024/daniel-yeh-spotlight-india.aspxThe 糖心Vlog 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 糖心Vlog creator of global clean water, energy technology is inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of FameThe 糖心Vlog 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