/world/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usTue, 27 Jan 2026 22:53:33 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/bellini-computer-science-student-pursues-research-focused-future-in-ai.aspxAnelle Utegen’s journey from Kazakhstan to USF’s 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’s journey from Kazakhstan to USF’s 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/USF women’s basketball continued their winning streak on Tuesday night in the Yuengling Center. A frequent face mentioned alongside USF’s 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 gameUSF women’s basketball continued their winning streak on Tuesday night in the Yuengling Center. A frequent face mentioned alongside USF’s 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 USF Sarasota-Manatee in the second year of an effort to build world-class skills among emergency operations personnel at the world’s largest energy company.Vickie ChachereTue, 06 Jan 2026 14:41:01 USF 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 USF Sarasota-Manatee in the second year of an effort to build world-class skills among emergency operations personnel at the world’s 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 USF’s Bellini Center for Talent Development for one-on-one career guidance when she faced multiple offers and tough choices. “That personal support made a difference,” 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 USF’s Bellini Center for Talent Development for one-on-one career guidance when she faced multiple offers and tough choices. “That personal support made a difference,” 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’s most essential—and finite—resources.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’s most essential—and finite—resources.Katia Aldana Campos: Alumni Spotlight/pcgs/news/2025/katia-campus-alumni-spotlight.aspxAlumniSpotlight/world/news/2025/virtual-global-exchange-program.aspxUSF’s 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 USF’s Virtual Global Exchange Program on the riseUSF’s 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��èAV��� leaders celebrated the achievements and global impact of the Class of 2025 during the university’s Fall Commencement Stole Ceremony, highlighting both student success and USF’s growth as it approaches its 70th anniversary.Vickie ChachereWed, 17 Dec 2025 15:47:17 President Law celebrates international graduates in stole ceremony��èAV��� leaders celebrated the achievements and global impact of the Class of 2025 during the university’s Fall Commencement Stole Ceremony, highlighting both student success and USF’s growth as it approaches its 70th anniversary.group of international students with Rocky the Bull, USF President Rhea Law, Student Body president, and Vice President of USF 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’s lifelong learning program for older adults, to explore what it means to live a good life.External ArticleTue, 16 Dec 2025 16:40:03 USF 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’s 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 USF 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 USF students set record for most Gilman Scholars in a fall cycle20 USF 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 USF’s 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 USF commencement spotlights four visionary leaders advancing innovation and growthFour visionary leaders will be recognized during USF’s 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,USF Health/news/2025/usf-study-finds-widespread-rule-breaking-in-whale-shark-tourism-hotspot.aspxOne of the world’s busiest whale-shark destinations is struggling to manage a boom in ecotourism. A new USF study finds the world’s biggest fish may be paying the price.External ArticleWed, 10 Dec 2025 13:51:35 USF study finds widespread rule-breaking in whale shark tourism hotspotOne of the world’s busiest whale-shark destinations is struggling to manage a boom in ecotourism. A new USF study finds the world’s biggest fish may be paying the price.Man sits on boat as he sees sharks/news/2025/usf-study-finds-widespread-rule-breaking-in-whale-shark-tourism-hotspot.aspxFaculty & StaffResearch/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/engineering/news/2025/usf-engineering-research-team-tackles-americas-hidden-sanitation-crisis-with-breakthrough-wastewater-technology.aspxDaniel Yeh and the Honu Hub team are working on delivering a certified, industry-ready product with support from a $5 million NSF award.External ArticleTue, 02 Dec 2025 16:00:24 USF engineering research team tackles America’s hidden sanitation crisis with breakthrough wastewater technologyDaniel Yeh and the Honu Hub team are working on delivering a certified, industry-ready product with support from a $5 million NSF award.Collage of person on different sanitation sites/engineering/news/2025/usf-engineering-research-team-tackles-americas-hidden-sanitation-crisis-with-breakthrough-wastewater-technology.aspxFaculty & StaffResearch/health/public-health/news/2025/health-beyond-hospital-walls.aspxFor Dr. Aihinoria Olisa, the journey from Nigeria to USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) was both personal and purposeful.External ArticleTue, 02 Dec 2025 15:06:49 Health beyond hospital wallsFor Dr. Aihinoria Olisa, the journey from Nigeria to USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) was both personal and purposeful.Aihinoria Joseph Olisa smiling in front of a beige wall./health/public-health/news/2025/health-beyond-hospital-walls.aspxStudentsStudent Success,USF Health/world/news/2025/katunzi-student-spotlight-tanzania.aspxAs President of USF’s Hospitality & Tourism Student Club— Grace Katunzi has already made a remarkable impact. Her passion for hospitality and tourism is sure to carry her far. Katunzi is a current master’s student in Tourism and Hospitality, coming to USF after growing up in Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania.Katrina SandeferMon, 01 Dec 2025 10:16:38 Courage in action: How international student Grace Katunzi turned her vision into reality through the Hospitality and Visionary Voices SeriesAs President of USF’s Hospitality & Tourism Student Club— Grace Katunzi has already made a remarkable impact. Her passion for hospitality and tourism is sure to carry her far. Katunzi is a current master’s student in Tourism and Hospitality, coming to USF 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/french-business-forum.aspxAt the recent Second Annual USF French Business Forum, experts looked both inward and outward into our relationship with food. Exploring how our individual health and well-being depend on the food we eat, the way we grow it, and how it’s distributed in the community.Vickie ChachereWed, 26 Nov 2025 15:54:02 USF French Business Forum explores food as medicine from a multitude of perspectivesAt the recent Second Annual USF French Business Forum, experts looked both inward and outward into our relationship with food. Exploring how our individual health and well-being depend on the food we eat, the way we grow it, and how it’s distributed in the community.Betty Cappa, President of the French-American Business Council of West Florida, led the panel featuring French Consul General in Miami Raphaël Trapp (center) and 15th Street Farm founder Emmanuel Roux./world/news/2025/french-business-forum.aspxEvents,Global NetworksFrance,Partnerships,Research/world/news/2025/cultural-exchange-event.aspxThe FAO lobby was transformed into a lively showcase of global cultures during the annual Cultural Exchange Event on November 13th, the International Student Support (ISS) team at USF World kicking off International Education Month with a vibrant celebration.Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:53:36 Bringing the world to USF: Cultural Exchange event kicks off International Education MonthThe FAO lobby was transformed into a lively showcase of global cultures during the annual Cultural Exchange Event on November 13th, the International Student Support (ISS) team at USF World kicking off International Education Month with a vibrant celebration.Students in front of an international student club/world/news/2025/cultural-exchange-event.aspxEvents,Students/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-students-compete-to-launch-experiments-aboard-the-international-space-station.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+November+2025+-+CAS+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=USF+students+compete+to+launch+experiments+aboard+the+International+Space+StationMore than 3,700 students across North America competed to design experiments bound for the International Space Station through the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP). This year, USF students joined the competition for the first time, rising to the challenge and uniting to bring their innovation into orbit.External ArticleMon, 24 Nov 2025 15:45:14 USF students compete to launch experiments aboard the International Space StationMore than 3,700 students across North America competed to design experiments bound for the International Space Station through the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP). This year, USF students joined the competition for the first time, rising to the challenge and uniting to bring their innovation into orbit.Jaiden Brick, Hannah Kirschenmann, Jade Fei, and Krystal Walford working on their proposal for the Student Spaceflight Experiment Program competition, a national competition allowing groups of interdisciplinary students to combine their areas of expertise. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-students-compete-to-launch-experiments-aboard-the-international-space-station.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+November+2025+-+CAS+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=USF+students+compete+to+launch+experiments+aboard+the+International+Space+StationStudentsResearch/cbcs/news/2025/usf-social-work-students-contribute-to-global-collaboration-at-2025-interprofessional-education-day.aspxThe 2025 Interprofessional Education (IPE) Day brought vibrant energy to the Marshall Student Center on Nov. 12, drawing more than 1,200 students, faculty, and international partners together for a day focused on teamwork, communication, and solving real-world health challenges.External ArticleFri, 21 Nov 2025 16:07:13 USF social work students contribute to global collaboration at 2025 Interprofessional Education DayThe 2025 Interprofessional Education (IPE) Day brought vibrant energy to the Marshall Student Center on Nov. 12, drawing more than 1,200 students, faculty, and international partners together for a day focused on teamwork, communication, and solving real-world health challenges.Mater of Social Work student taking a group photo /cbcs/news/2025/usf-social-work-students-contribute-to-global-collaboration-at-2025-interprofessional-education-day.aspxStudentsCommunity/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/political-science-professor-leverages-fulbright-appointment-to-build-bridges-through-civic-education.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+November+2025+-+CAS+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=USF+researchers+are+leading+the+fight+against+MRSAJudithanne Scourfield McLauchlan used her Fulbright appointment in Uganda to help launch a new U.S. studies center and strengthen communities at home and abroad through civic and political science education.External ArticleFri, 21 Nov 2025 14:28:44 Political science professor leverages Fulbright appointment to build bridges through civic educationJudithanne Scourfield McLauchlan used her Fulbright appointment in Uganda to help launch a new U.S. studies center and strengthen communities at home and abroad through civic and political science education.Two people, each holding a book and shaking hands/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/political-science-professor-leverages-fulbright-appointment-to-build-bridges-through-civic-education.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+November+2025+-+CAS+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=USF+researchers+are+leading+the+fight+against+MRSAFaculty & StaffFulbright/news/2025/new-study-suggests-accounting-not-aliens-explains-perus-mysterious-band-of-holes.aspxNew research published in Antiquity reveals the first scientific evidence that Peru’s puzzling “Band of Holes” — once featured in Ancient Aliens — was part of a sophisticated Indigenous network for storing and recording goods.External ArticleTue, 18 Nov 2025 15:49:28 New study suggests accounting, not aliens, explains Peru’s mysterious ‘Band of Holes’New research published in Antiquity reveals the first scientific evidence that Peru’s puzzling “Band of Holes” — once featured in Ancient Aliens — was part of a sophisticated Indigenous network for storing and recording goods.��èAV���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/new-study-suggests-accounting-not-aliens-explains-perus-mysterious-band-of-holes.aspxFaculty & StaffPeru,Research/news/2025/new-study-suggests-accounting-not-aliens-explains-perus-mysterious-band-of-holes.aspxNew research published in Antiquity reveals the first scientific evidence that Peru’s puzzling “Band of Holes” — once featured in Ancient Aliens — was part of a sophisticated Indigenous network for storing and recording goods.External ArticleTue, 18 Nov 2025 15:30:10 New study suggests accounting, not aliens, explains Peru’s mysterious ‘Band of Holes’New research published in Antiquity reveals the first scientific evidence that Peru’s puzzling “Band of Holes” — once featured in Ancient Aliens — was part of a sophisticated Indigenous network for storing and recording goods.Mountains/news/2025/new-study-suggests-accounting-not-aliens-explains-perus-mysterious-band-of-holes.aspxFaculty & StaffPeru,Research/health/public-health/news/2025/usf-dr-heewon-gray-elected-vice-president-of-leading-international-nutrition-education-society.aspxDr. Heewon Gray has been elected vice president of the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB). The international organization represents nutrition educators, researchers and practitioners committed to advancing evidence-based nutrition education and health promotion worldwide.External ArticleFri, 07 Nov 2025 14:10:03 USF’s Dr. Heewon Gray elected vice president of leading international nutrition education societyDr. Heewon Gray has been elected vice president of the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB). The international organization represents nutrition educators, researchers and practitioners committed to advancing evidence-based nutrition education and health promotion worldwide.woman in lab coat/health/public-health/news/2025/usf-dr-heewon-gray-elected-vice-president-of-leading-international-nutrition-education-society.aspxFaculty & StaffUSF Health/world/news/2025/swainger-medical-communications.aspxWith 25 years of expertise as a medical writer and the founder of MedQuill Ltd—a medical copywriting and editing consultancy based in Greater London—Corinne Swainger is devoted to connecting life sciences to real people. Learn more about Swainger's journey from USF to her career.Katrina SandeferSat, 01 Nov 2025 09:31:47 “A Full-Circle Journey:” USF Global Alumna Corinne Swainger reflects on her professional journey after reconnecting with her USF RootsWith 25 years of expertise as a medical writer and the founder of MedQuill Ltd—a medical copywriting and editing consultancy based in Greater London—Corinne Swainger is devoted to connecting life sciences to real people. Learn more about Swainger's journey from USF to her career.Corinne and USF President Rhea Law standing together smiling raising the bulls "sign"/world/news/2025/swainger-medical-communications.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksSpotlight,United Kingdom/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/study-abroad.aspxStudent participation has increased 36% year-over-year from the 2023-2024 school year to the 2024-2025 year. And now a new program in Barranquilla, Colombia and hosted at the Universidad del Norte, is slated for the summer semester in 2026 and will focus on computer science and information security.External ArticleThu, 30 Oct 2025 15:01:54 USF cybersecurity, computing study abroad programs are growingStudent participation has increased 36% year-over-year from the 2023-2024 school year to the 2024-2025 year. And now a new program in Barranquilla, Colombia and hosted at the Universidad del Norte, is slated for the summer semester in 2026 and will focus on computer science and information security.USF cybersecurity study abroad programs are growing/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/study-abroad.aspxStudentsColombia,Study Abroad/world/news/2025/sheppard-outstanding-alum-honor.aspxGayle Sheppard, a 2000 USF graduate and trailblazing technology executive, has been recognized with a 2025 USF Outstanding Alumni Award, one of the university’s top honors and a recognition of her career helping shape some of the world’s leading technology companies.Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:30:50 Global tech leader Gayle Sheppard recognized with USF 2025 Outstanding Alum HonorGayle Sheppard, a 2000 USF graduate and trailblazing technology executive, has been recognized with a 2025 USF Outstanding Alumni Award, one of the university’s top honors and a recognition of her career helping shape some of the world’s leading technology companies."2025 Honorees ��èAV��� Alumni Awards" with six people on a green background/world/news/2025/sheppard-outstanding-alum-honor.aspxAccolades,AlumniPartnerships/world/news/2025/inaugural-global-leadership-council-scholars.aspxFour juniors from the Judy Genshaft Honors College have been selected as the inaugural President’s Global Leadership Council Scholars in recognition of their academic excellence, campus leadership, and international engagement. Read more about what this means for these students.Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:07:21 Global perspectives, local impact: Meet USF’s inaugural global leadership council scholarsFour juniors from the Judy Genshaft Honors College have been selected as the inaugural President’s Global Leadership Council Scholars in recognition of their academic excellence, campus leadership, and international engagement. Read more about what this means for these students.students with USF President Rhea Law holding up hands in "bulls" sign/world/news/2025/inaugural-global-leadership-council-scholars.aspxStudentsBrazil,Spain,Study Abroad/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 USF after growing up in Brazil. Since leaving USF, read how she remained involved.Katrina SandeferThu, 30 Oct 2025 10:10:16 “Hit the ground running:” How USF global alumna Fernanda Alexia Albanus’ 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 USF after growing up in Brazil. Since leaving USF, 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/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/new-translation-brings-south-indian-literature-to-english-audiences-for-first-time.aspxUSF Professor Gil Ben-Herut's draw to the work of the twelfth-century figure Hampeya Harihara — whose stories about followers of the Hindu deity Shiva inaugurated a new era in south Indian literature — inspired him to publish the first English translation of select Harihara works.External ArticleWed, 29 Oct 2025 14:47:15 New translation brings south Indian literature to English audiences for first timeUSF Professor Gil Ben-Herut's draw to the work of the twelfth-century figure Hampeya Harihara — whose stories about followers of the Hindu deity Shiva inaugurated a new era in south Indian literature — inspired him to publish the first English translation of select Harihara works.Gil Ben-Herut/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/new-translation-brings-south-indian-literature-to-english-audiences-for-first-time.aspxFaculty & StaffIndia/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/jody-mustafa.aspx?fbclid=IwdGRzaAOExT9jbGNrA4TFLmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAhjYWxsc2l0ZQIyNQABHmC3UASfTwUni4Jw_wlGfPeEGF8ZI10StBoojJE2CtQxtlZHzQaC6WuwHccE_aem_QefE2eSNIPsPhQeOYUjx6A%26sfnsn=moJody Mustafa once dreamed of seeing the world as a flight attendant — or traveling the globe as an international actress. But after an aunt introduced her to coding, the phrase, “The sky is the limit,” took on a new meaning.External ArticleWed, 29 Oct 2025 14:18:06 Student spotlight: Jody MustafaJody Mustafa once dreamed of seeing the world as a flight attendant — or traveling the globe as an international actress. But after an aunt introduced her to coding, the phrase, “The sky is the limit,” took on a new meaning.Student smiling/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/jody-mustafa.aspx?fbclid=IwdGRzaAOExT9jbGNrA4TFLmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAhjYWxsc2l0ZQIyNQABHmC3UASfTwUni4Jw_wlGfPeEGF8ZI10StBoojJE2CtQxtlZHzQaC6WuwHccE_aem_QefE2eSNIPsPhQeOYUjx6A%26sfnsn=moGlobal Networks,StudentsSaudi Arabia/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/ai-and-citizen-science-reveal-potential-first-detection-of-invasive-malaria-mosquito-in-madagascar.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+October+2025+-+CAS+USF+Communicators%26utm_content=Competition+plus+collaboration+equals+success+for+annual+%e2%80%98Math+Bowl%e2%80%99Researchers from the ��èAV��� have used artificial intelligence and citizen science to identify what may be the first specimen of Anopheles stephensi — an invasive and deadly malaria-carrying mosquito — ever detected in Madagascar.External ArticleTue, 28 Oct 2025 14:56:41 AI and citizen science reveal potential first detection of invasive malaria mosquito in MadagascarResearchers from the ��èAV��� have used artificial intelligence and citizen science to identify what may be the first specimen of Anopheles stephensi — an invasive and deadly malaria-carrying mosquito — ever detected in Madagascar.��èAV���: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/ai-and-citizen-science-reveal-potential-first-detection-of-invasive-malaria-mosquito-in-madagascar.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+October+2025+-+CAS+USF+Communicators%26utm_content=Competition+plus+collaboration+equals+success+for+annual+%e2%80%98Math+Bowl%e2%80%99Faculty & StaffAfrica,Research/world/news/2025/32-years-uninorte.aspxRecently, Universidad del Norte celebrated the 28th edition of Cátedra Europa (Global Forum), the most important academic and cultural event in the Colombian Caribbean and a key international networking event for universities in Colombia. USF proudly joined its partner in a vibrant celebration, where a delegation led by Provost Dr. Prasant Mohapatra came together to strengthen and advance their growing partnership.Kyle RuddThu, 23 Oct 2025 14:52:43 USF leadership strengthens 32-year partnership with UniNorte during visit to ColombiaRecently, Universidad del Norte celebrated the 28th edition of Cátedra Europa (Global Forum), the most important academic and cultural event in the Colombian Caribbean and a key international networking event for universities in Colombia. USF proudly joined its partner in a vibrant celebration, where a delegation led by Provost Dr. Prasant Mohapatra came together to strengthen and advance their growing partnership.Group of people smiling with a colorful art background/world/news/2025/32-years-uninorte.aspxEvents,Global NetworksColombia,Partnerships,Provost Mohapatra/health/nursing/news/2025/pain-series-annie-trusso.aspxAnnie Trusso is a graduate of the USF College of Nursing Advanced Pain Management Fellowship and is currently the only board-certified pain management specialist on the island of Saipan.External ArticleThu, 23 Oct 2025 13:06:49 USF Fellow Annie Trusso brings pain management expertise to the global stageAnnie Trusso is a graduate of the USF College of Nursing Advanced Pain Management Fellowship and is currently the only board-certified pain management specialist on the island of Saipan.Nurse smiling in front of medical equipment/health/nursing/news/2025/pain-series-annie-trusso.aspxAlumniUSF Health/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 USF, she knew she wanted her career to make a difference beyond the clinic walls. What she didn’t yet know was how profoundly her path would shape the field of global audiology.External ArticleTue, 21 Oct 2025 13:55:08 USF Audiology alumna Jenna Vallario leads global efforts to expand sustainable hearing careWhen Jenna Vallario began in the AuD program at USF, she knew she wanted her career to make a difference beyond the clinic walls. What she didn’t 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,USF Health/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/internship-program-prepares-humanities-students-for-early-career-success.aspxBustinza’s 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’s 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/expanding-global-impact-training-program-enhances-school-readiness-support-for-children-with-autism.aspxThe program provides parents with specialized tools, strategies, and ongoing support to better serve children on the autism spectrum worldwide.External ArticleFri, 17 Oct 2025 10:20:50 Training initiative expands global support for school readiness program serving children with autismThe program provides parents with specialized tools, strategies, and ongoing support to better serve children on the autism spectrum worldwide.The College of Behavioral and Community Sciences logo/cbcs/news/2025/expanding-global-impact-training-program-enhances-school-readiness-support-for-children-with-autism.aspxFaculty & StaffCommunity/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’s 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,USF Health/world/news/2025/genspiration-foundation-edc-internship-tampa-bay.aspxThree USF seniors are putting their classroom knowledge to work this fall as interns with the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council through a new internship program backed by the Genspiration Foundation. Learn how the initiative helps elevate future prospects for the community.Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:24:34 USF students gain hands-on experience through Genspiration Foundation and Tampa Bay EDC InternshipThree USF seniors are putting their classroom knowledge to work this fall as interns with the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council through a new internship program backed by the Genspiration Foundation. Learn how the initiative helps elevate future prospects for the community.people standing and smiling before edc tampa bay logo/world/news/2025/genspiration-foundation-edc-internship-tampa-bay.aspxStudentsCommunity,Student Success/health/public-health/news/2025/usf-dietetics-students-gain-global-experience-addressing-malnutrition-in-ghana.aspxIn July, COPH dietetics students traveled to Accra, Ghana, for an intensive, hands-on global health experience focused on combating malnutrition.External ArticleFri, 10 Oct 2025 13:57:49 USF dietetics students gain global experience addressing malnutrition in GhanaIn July, COPH dietetics students traveled to Accra, Ghana, for an intensive, hands-on global health experience focused on combating malnutrition.Group of people wearing doctor coats/health/public-health/news/2025/usf-dietetics-students-gain-global-experience-addressing-malnutrition-in-ghana.aspxStudentsGhana,Study Abroad,USF Health/marine-science/news/2025/never-mind-antarctica-north-american-ice-sheets-caused-dramatic-rise-in-sea-level-after-the-last-ice-age.aspxThe new study calls into question whether glacial melt will be sufficient to collapse or even slow down the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation.External ArticleThu, 09 Oct 2025 00:29:38 Never mind Antarctica: North American ice sheets caused dramatic rise in sea level after the last ice ageThe new study calls into question whether glacial melt will be sufficient to collapse or even slow down the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation.ice covering the ocean/marine-science/news/2025/never-mind-antarctica-north-american-ice-sheets-caused-dramatic-rise-in-sea-level-after-the-last-ice-age.aspx/marine-science/news/2025/how-ancient-plankton-point-to-the-resilience-of-ocean-ecosystems.aspxThe researchers used a cutting-edge approach to predict future ocean conditions by examining the distant past through analyses of microscopic fossils.External ArticleThu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:23 How ancient plankton point to the resilience of ocean ecosystemsThe researchers used a cutting-edge approach to predict future ocean conditions by examining the distant past through analyses of microscopic fossils.silver fish in ocean with mountains and sunset in background/marine-science/news/2025/how-ancient-plankton-point-to-the-resilience-of-ocean-ecosystems.aspxFaculty & StaffResearch/education/blog/2025/usf-faculty-global-connections-dominican-republic.aspxThis summer, two ��èAV��� faculty members set out on a journey to strengthen academic ties beyond our campus borders. They traveled across the Dominican Republic, visiting 19 higher education institutions (HEIs) to build lasting educational partnerships.External ArticleTue, 30 Sep 2025 00:38:04 USF faculty build global connections in the Dominican RepublicThis summer, two ��èAV��� faculty members set out on a journey to strengthen academic ties beyond our campus borders. They traveled across the Dominican Republic, visiting 19 higher education institutions (HEIs) to build lasting educational partnerships.group photo with USF faculty and others/education/blog/2025/usf-faculty-global-connections-dominican-republic.aspx/world/news/2025/yannick-tennis.aspxAs co-founder and Vice President of Experience of INTENNSE— a professional tennis league with a fast-paced and fan-based take on the sport, recently featured in Forbes—Yannick Yoshizawa is helping bring the sport into the modern day.Katrina SandeferMon, 29 Sep 2025 17:11:49 “Tennis from Scratch in 2025:” How USF alum Yannick Yoshizawa’s INTENNSE approach to professional tennis is changing the gameAs co-founder and Vice President of Experience of INTENNSE— a professional tennis league with a fast-paced and fan-based take on the sport, recently featured in Forbes—Yannick Yoshizawa is helping bring the sport into the modern day.group of athletes smiling with yellow lanyards/world/news/2025/yannick-tennis.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksBrazil/world/news/2025/vge-aacu.aspxUSF World is joining the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Institute for Virtual Exchange/Collaborative Online International Learning effort to create a Center of Excellence that expands opportunities for students to learn more about the world without leaving home.Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:16:30 USF’s virtual global learning programs get a boost in new partnershipUSF World is joining the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Institute for Virtual Exchange/Collaborative Online International Learning effort to create a Center of Excellence that expands opportunities for students to learn more about the world without leaving home.white world illustration with location pins on florida traveling to the northern tip of Africa/world/news/2025/vge-aacu.aspxFaculty & Staff,Global Networks,StudentsPartnerships/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/when-anthropology-meets-engineering-a-fresh-solution-to-wastewater.aspxNancy Romero-Daza and David Himmelgreen completed an interdisciplinary project that trains anthropology and engineering students in anthropological and environmental engineering methods in Costa Rica.External ArticleMon, 29 Sep 2025 10:27:43 When anthropology meets engineering: A fresh solution to wastewaterNancy Romero-Daza and David Himmelgreen completed an interdisciplinary project that trains anthropology and engineering students in anthropological and environmental engineering methods in Costa Rica.Jackson Anderson and Facundo Pereyra-Kluser collecting a water sample from a constructed wetland. (Photo by Nancy Romero-Daza)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/when-anthropology-meets-engineering-a-fresh-solution-to-wastewater.aspxFaculty & Staff,StudentsCosta Rica,Partnerships,Researchhttps://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 USF 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/world/news/2025/fulbright-scholars-international-researchers.aspxThe ��èAV��� honored its expanding contingent of Fulbright scholars and welcomed visiting international researchers in a celebration of the iconic international exchange program that’s made a global impact for generations.Vickie ChachereThu, 25 Sep 2025 16:34:23 USF celebrates Fulbright scholars and visiting international researchersThe ��èAV��� honored its expanding contingent of Fulbright scholars and welcomed visiting international researchers in a celebration of the iconic international exchange program that’s made a global impact for generations.Group of people holding a blue banner with white text that says "Fulbright Association"/world/news/2025/fulbright-scholars-international-researchers.aspxFaculty & Staff,Scholars,StudentsFulbright,Research,Study Abroad/honors/news/2025/usf-honors-students-get-a-taste-of-study-abroad-at-tapas-night-expo.aspxOver 300 Honors students explored study abroad programs, sampled international cuisine, and connected with faculty and program leaders at the Judy Genshaft Honors College's 2025 Tapas Night Study Abroad Expo.External ArticleTue, 23 Sep 2025 00:47:19 USF honors students get a taste of study abroad at Tapas Night ExpoOver 300 Honors students explored study abroad programs, sampled international cuisine, and connected with faculty and program leaders at the Judy Genshaft Honors College's 2025 Tapas Night Study Abroad Expo.A Judy Genshaft Honors College student receives a German tapa from USF Dining staff in the Honors Forum/honors/news/2025/usf-honors-students-get-a-taste-of-study-abroad-at-tapas-night-expo.aspx