/world/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usThu, 25 Jun 2026 17:39:20 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://wallethub.com/credit-cards/international/#expert=Muhittin_CavusogluWhat’s the most important thing to look for in a credit card for international travel? What’s the biggest credit card mistake that international travelers make? Discover the answer to these questions and more from USF Muma College of Business professor.External ArticleMon, 22 Jun 2026 14:36:56 91�Թ��� professor weighs in on the best credit cards for travelWhat’s the most important thing to look for in a credit card for international travel? What’s the biggest credit card mistake that international travelers make? Discover the answer to these questions and more from USF Muma College of Business professor.A person holding a credit card over a computer that has a picture of an airplane and the word "Booking"https://wallethub.com/credit-cards/international/#expert=Muhittin_CavusogluFaculty & StaffSpotlight,Study Abroad/news/2026/usf-football-wide-receiver-uses-nil-earnings-to-bring-clean-water-to-nigeria.aspxInspired by stories of his parents’ childhood in Nigeria, USF football player Mudia Reuben founded the Nigeria Water Project, using donations and NIL earnings to help drill six wells in villages lacking reliable access to clean water.External ArticleWed, 17 Jun 2026 14:31:24 91�Թ��� football wide receiver uses NIL earnings to bring clean water to NigeriaInspired by stories of his parents’ childhood in Nigeria, USF football player Mudia Reuben founded the Nigeria Water Project, using donations and NIL earnings to help drill six wells in villages lacking reliable access to clean water.two football players in the field, one holding a football and is holding up a hand toward the opponent/news/2026/usf-football-wide-receiver-uses-nil-earnings-to-bring-clean-water-to-nigeria.aspx91�Թ���Spotlight/world/news/2026/nafrere-spotlight-70-questions.aspx91�Թ��� World was thrilled to interview USF student, Rosa Nafrere, for a special 70 Questions video inspired by the iconic Vogue series.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:03:53 70 questions with alumna Rosa Nafrere to celebrate 70 Years of Bold 91�Թ���91�Թ��� World was thrilled to interview USF student, Rosa Nafrere, for a special 70 Questions video inspired by the iconic Vogue series.Nafrere smiling and holding up "go bulls" standing next to USF 70 logo/world/news/2026/nafrere-spotlight-70-questions.aspxAlumniSpotlight,Study Abroad/world/news/2026/fiji-peace-corps-student-spotlight.aspxA USF student is preparing to begin a new chapter abroad after being accepted into the Peace Corps, where she will serve in the Community Economic Development sector in Fiji.Emily ParowFri, 12 Jun 2026 11:17:53 91�Թ��� student prepares for Peace Corps service in FijiA USF student is preparing to begin a new chapter abroad after being accepted into the Peace Corps, where she will serve in the Community Economic Development sector in Fiji.Adriana Romo in graduation garb/world/news/2026/fiji-peace-corps-student-spotlight.aspxAlumniSpotlight,Study Abroad/arts/news/2026/20260603-joo-woo-awarded-fulbright-us-scholar-award.aspxWhat started as an ambitious project for associate professor Joo Woo has been recognized with a 2026-2027 Fulbright award on behalf of the Institute of International Education and the Fulbright Program.External ArticleWed, 03 Jun 2026 16:20:10 Joo Woo awarded Fulbright U.S. Scholar AwardWhat started as an ambitious project for associate professor Joo Woo has been recognized with a 2026-2027 Fulbright award on behalf of the Institute of International Education and the Fulbright Program."Joo Woo Faculty Spotlight" text on a green background with Joo Woo's headshot in the center/arts/news/2026/20260603-joo-woo-awarded-fulbright-us-scholar-award.aspxFaculty & Staff,ScholarsSpotlight,Study Abroad/world/news/2026/cabello-alumni-venezuela.aspxThis May, Jose Maldonado Cabello graduated from USF with a double major in finance and econometrics. After a successful internship as an investment banking summer analyst at ING, Cabello is heading back to New York this summer to work as an incoming debt capital markets analyst at ING.Katrina SandeferMon, 01 Jun 2026 15:59:46 “You’ll learn along the way:” New graduate Jose Maldonado Cabello reflects on his time 91�Թ��� and professional growthThis May, Jose Maldonado Cabello graduated from USF with a double major in finance and econometrics. After a successful internship as an investment banking summer analyst at ING, Cabello is heading back to New York this summer to work as an incoming debt capital markets analyst at ING.Cabello and his family in front of the USF brick sign/world/news/2026/cabello-alumni-venezuela.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksSpotlight,Venezuela/world/news/2026/marina-richter-muma-25-under-25.aspxMarina Richter ’27 arrived 91�Թ��� with a dream she had carried since she was young: to study abroad and build a life in the United States. But once Richter arrived 91�Թ���, those concerns quickly gave way to a sense of belonging.Caitlin BreenFri, 22 May 2026 15:45:21 A childhood dream that didn’t let go: Marina Richter’s journey to Muma 25 Under 25Marina Richter ’27 arrived 91�Թ��� with a dream she had carried since she was young: to study abroad and build a life in the United States. But once Richter arrived 91�Թ���, those concerns quickly gave way to a sense of belonging.Richter smiling next to text that says "25 under 25 Muma College of Business"/world/news/2026/marina-richter-muma-25-under-25.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksBrazil,Spotlight/ons/news/2026/usf-millennium-fellows-make-local-change.aspxThrough the building of Little Free Libraries throughout Temple Terrace, the “Books and Butterflies” group, from the 2025 cohort of UN Millennium Fellows, is creating access to over 500 books for kids in neighborhoods that need it most.External ArticleFri, 15 May 2026 17:01:59 91�Թ��� Millennium Fellows make local change to address United Nations goalsThrough the building of Little Free Libraries throughout Temple Terrace, the “Books and Butterflies” group, from the 2025 cohort of UN Millennium Fellows, is creating access to over 500 books for kids in neighborhoods that need it most.Five women stand behind bake sale table raising money/ons/news/2026/usf-millennium-fellows-make-local-change.aspx91�Թ���Community,Spotlight/world/news/2026/nobrega-global-student-center.aspxAnne Nobrega’s passion for creativity and design is clearly displayed in the USF-inspired decals decorating the FAO building on the Tampa campus.Katrina SandeferWed, 06 May 2026 16:16:02 “I’m proud to be a Bull:” Current USF international student Anne Nobrega creates stunning decal displayed outside of the Global Student CenterAnne Nobrega’s passion for creativity and design is clearly displayed in the USF-inspired decals decorating the FAO building on the Tampa campus.Anne Nobrega standing in front of her USF decals/world/news/2026/nobrega-global-student-center.aspx91�Թ���Brazil,Spotlight/world/news/2026/patti-global-alumna.aspxComing from Rome, Italy, Vittoria Patti ’23 began her journey 91�Թ��� in a way that reflects the experiences of many international students. However, her arrival during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic added a layer of complexity she had to overcome.Caitlin BreenTue, 05 May 2026 16:23:17 From uncertainty to impact: How USF global alumna Vittoria Patti is building a career across the AtlanticComing from Rome, Italy, Vittoria Patti ’23 began her journey 91�Թ��� in a way that reflects the experiences of many international students. However, her arrival during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic added a layer of complexity she had to overcome.Student in sash, cap, and gown sitting on the USF Bull statue/world/news/2026/patti-global-alumna.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksSpotlight/world/news/2026/subotic-soccer.aspxAt the height of his professional soccer career, former USF Bull Neven Subotić found himself drawn to the question far away from the cheering crowds he played for across Europe: Why were so many people in East Africa living without clean drinking water?Katrina SandeferWed, 29 Apr 2026 16:37:51 “Becoming the best I can:” Neven Subotić on his time 91�Թ���, playing professional football and starting a foundationAt the height of his professional soccer career, former USF Bull Neven Subotić found himself drawn to the question far away from the cheering crowds he played for across Europe: Why were so many people in East Africa living without clean drinking water?Subotic playing soccer/world/news/2026/subotic-soccer.aspxAlumniSpotlight/ons/news/2026/hanan-ibrahim-selected-as-usfs-first-luce-scholar.aspx91�Թ��� 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 USF’s first Luce Scholar91�Թ��� 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 91�Թ��� 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 91�Թ��� 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’s 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’s 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 USF soccer team to leading the Tampa Bay Sun FC—the first and only profession women’s sports team in Tampa— 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 “No Dream is Too Big:” Tampa Bay Sun FC Captain Jordyn Listro on her time 91�Թ���, playing professionally, and inspiring the next generationFrom captaining the USF soccer team to leading the Tampa Bay Sun FC—the first and only profession women’s sports team in Tampa— 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 USF 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’s Dr. Angela Makris elected to lead international social marketing associationDr. Angela Makris, an adjunct instructor and 2025 alumna of the USF 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/11575557/91�Թ���'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 USF beach volleyball91�Թ���'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 USF 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 USF Muma College of Business professor took the global stage in Rome to spotlight the fast-growing space economy, and he’s bringing that international insight straight into a one-of-a-kind course in Tampa. Discover how USF is preparing students for what he calls “mankind's most consequential frontier.”External ArticleMon, 02 Mar 2026 11:38:35 91�Թ��� professor delivers Rome keynote, expands space economy coursesA USF Muma College of Business professor took the global stage in Rome to spotlight the fast-growing space economy, and he’s bringing that international insight straight into a one-of-a-kind course in Tampa. Discover how USF is preparing students for what he calls “mankind's most consequential frontier.”Ken Hamner speaks/business/news/2026/02-27-26-ken-hamner-rome.aspxFaculty & StaffSpotlight/world/news/2026/chersia-usfsm.aspxWhen dancer and USF 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: USFSM student Natalia Chersia brings WWII resistance fighter Nancy Wake to life on the stageWhen dancer and USF 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.aspx91�Թ���Spotlight,United Kingdom/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/graduate-finds-success-on-and-off-campus.aspxA few months after he graduated from USF 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 91�Թ��� Alum finds success 6,000 miles from homeA few months after he graduated from USF 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 USF 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 91�Թ���, 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 91�Թ��� Bellini student builds computing career after emigrating from CubaFrom coding games in PowerPoint without internet in Cuba to contributing to real-world research projects 91�Թ���, 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.aspx91�Թ���Cuba,Spotlighthttps://www.usforacle.com/2026/02/05/usf-graduate-students-solar-water-heater/Hot water is inaccessible to millions of displaced people worldwide — but two USF graduate students are working to change that.External ArticleThu, 05 Feb 2026 15:50:38 91�Թ��� students collaborate on solar water heater prototypeHot water is inaccessible to millions of displaced people worldwide — but two USF 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/91�Թ���Research,Spotlight/world/news/2026/oliva-tampa-tech.aspxWhen Kristina Oliva crossed the stage 91�Թ��� to receive her master’s degree in mass communication, she could not have predicted that the decision would eventually lead her to one of the world’s 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: USF alumna Kristina Oliva’s journey to Meta and life in LondonWhen Kristina Oliva crossed the stage 91�Թ��� to receive her master’s degree in mass communication, she could not have predicted that the decision would eventually lead her to one of the world’s 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 USF 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 USF honors students on service trip to the Dominican RepublicMartinez Tyson led USF 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.aspx91�Թ��� 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’s pursuing her professional athletic dreams while keeping a future in tech firmly in sight.External ArticleMon, 26 Jan 2026 09:18:13 91�Թ��� student-athlete navigates her own path in professional soccer and computing91�Թ��� 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’s 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.aspx91�Թ���Spotlight/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/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.aspx91�Թ���Spotlight,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.aspx91�Թ���Spotlight/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.aspx91�Թ���Africa,Spotlight/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/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 91�Թ��� 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 91�Թ��� 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/cbcs/news/2025/usf-audiology-alumna-jenna-vallario-leads-global-efforts-to-expand-sustainable-hearing-care.aspxWhen Jenna Vallario began in the AuD program 91�Թ���, 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 91�Թ��� Audiology alumna Jenna Vallario leads global efforts to expand sustainable hearing careWhen Jenna Vallario began in the AuD program 91�Թ���, 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.aspx91�Թ���Spotlight,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’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 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 91�Թ��� 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.aspx91�Թ���Community,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 91�Թ��� from around the world drawn to study cybersecurity 91�Թ���When 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.aspx91�Թ���Spotlight/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,91�Թ���India,Spotlight,Student Success/honors/news/2025/chinaza-munonye-jumpstarts-her-medical-career-through-honors-coursework.aspx91�Թ��� Honors student Chinaza Munonye turned her passion for dermatology into practical research projects for her Honors coursework and beyond. Now, she’s 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 coursework91�Թ��� Honors student Chinaza Munonye turned her passion for dermatology into practical research projects for her Honors coursework and beyond. Now, she’s 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.aspx91�Թ���Research,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 91�Թ���, 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 USF student’s personal battle with dengue helped develop mosquito-fighting AIFarhat Azam is using artificial intelligence to help fight mosquito-borne illnesses. As a doctoral student 91�Թ���, 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.91�Թ��� 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.aspx91�Թ���Research,Spotlight/education/blog/2025/student-spotlight-dulcey-hunter.aspxDiscover how Dulcey Hunter’s passion for education, travel, and personal growth is shaping her journey as a doctoral student—explore 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’s passion for education, travel, and personal growth is shaping her journey as a doctoral student—explore her Q&A.Dulcey Hunter, a doctoral student in the College of Education./education/blog/2025/student-spotlight-dulcey-hunter.aspx91�Թ���Spotlight,Student Success/education/blog/2025/from-usf-to-the-pros-meet-grad-student-and-soccer-star-vivianne-bessette-2025.aspxWhile pursuing a master’s degree in exercise science 91�Թ���, Vivianne Bessette helped lead Tampa Bay Sun FC to a championship title as a standout defender in the team’s inaugural season.External ArticleTue, 01 Jul 2025 09:04:21 From USF to the pros: Meet grad student and soccer star Vivianne BessetteWhile pursuing a master’s degree in exercise science 91�Թ���, Vivianne Bessette helped lead Tampa Bay Sun FC to a championship title as a standout defender in the team’s 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.aspx91�Թ���Canada,Spotlight,Student Success/world/news/2025/anderson-peace-corps-panama.aspxJackson Anderson—studying geographic information sciences (GIS) and anthropology 91�Թ���—was 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: USF student Jackson Anderson will serve in Panama as a Peace Corps volunteer  Jackson Anderson—studying geographic information sciences (GIS) and anthropology 91�Թ���—was 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.aspx91�Թ���Spotlight,Student Success/health/public-health/news/2025/wright.aspxFrom Iraq to Okinawa to the USF College of Public Health (COPH), David Wright’s path to public health has been defined by service, resilience, and relationships.External ArticleFri, 20 Jun 2025 15:11:56 From Iraq to USF: David Wright’s global journey to public healthFrom Iraq to Okinawa to the USF College of Public Health (COPH), David Wright’s path to public health has been defined by service, resilience, and relationships.Headshot of David Wright/health/public-health/news/2025/wright.aspx91�Թ���Spotlight/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 USF 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’s experience with the Global Career Accelerator 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 USF 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.aspx91�Թ���Spain,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 91�Թ��� 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 91�Թ��� 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.aspx91�Թ���Ghana,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: USFSP 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 USF 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 USF, 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.  Read about her journey 91�Թ���.Vickie ChachereWed, 21 May 2025 09:58:51 91�Թ��� adviser Aruna Dasgupta bids farewell after 14 years in key India roleAfter 14 years serving as a bridge between India and USF, 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.  Read about her journey 91�Թ���.Provost, USF 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 91�Թ��� 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 USF student to study Arabic in JordanThird-year 91�Թ��� 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,91�Թ���Spotlight,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, “Lost in the Current," has so far been screened at five film festivals.External ArticleTue, 29 Apr 2025 16:17:31 91�Թ��� 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, “Lost 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.aspx91�Թ���Spotlight,Student Success