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USF expands global reach through new partnership in the Dominican Republic

Through a new partnership with Dominican universities, USF faculty are contributing to a U.S. Embassy-supported program aimed at enhancing international academic collaboration.

May 28, 2025Global Networks

Global collaboration: USF hosts second annual International Visiting Scholar Research Showcase

This year, USF Word—in collaboration with the Office of Graduate Studies and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs— hosted its second annual International Visiting Scholar Research Showcase on March 26, 2025. This year’s showcase highlighted groundbreaking research from visiting academics and fostered interdisciplinary connections.

May 27, 2025Events, Scholars

School of Social Work faculty lead mental health training for community health workers in Peru

The training is part of a depression intervention for older caregivers of children with schizophrenia.

May 27, 2025Faculty & Staff

USF Health recognizes Dr. Elimarys Perez-Colon with culture coin for leading medical mission in Colombia

Elimarys Perez-Colon, MD, associate professor of Internal Medicine with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, was recently named a USF Health Culture Champion in recognition of her extraordinary commitment to global health, mentorship and service.

May 23, 2025Faculty & Staff, Global Networks

Next stop, Sweden: USFSP student leader Kelsey Sherman wins prestigious scholarship to the University of Gothenburg

Kelsey 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.

May 21, 2025Alumni

USF World celebrates more than 1,100 international student spring graduates

Campus leaders, families worldwide, and scores of graduating USF students celebrated international students' uniquely challenging and resilient journeys during Spring 2025 commencement with the traditional sash ceremony.

May 21, 2025Events, Faculty & Staff, Students

USF adviser Aruna Dasgupta bids farewell after 14 years in key India role

After 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 at USF.

May 21, 2025Faculty & Staff, Global Networks

The Global Virus Network (GVN) convened top virologists, epidemiologists, public health experts, and government officials for the 2025 GVN Regional Meeting: Caribbean and Latin America in Kingston, Jamaica. Learn more about the two-day summit that focused on collaborative strategies to bolster viral surveillance, diagnostics, vaccine research, and pandemic preparedness.

May 8, 2025Events

USF School of Geosciences PhD student Victoria Brown selected for Boren Fellowship

Victoria Brown is pursuing her PhD in Geography and Environmental Science and Policy, with a focus on East African coffee farming. This fall, she will travel to Tanzania through a Boren Fellowship to study Swahili and perform research for the 2025-26 academic year.

May 6, 2025Accolades, Students

Critical Language Scholarship opens door for USF student to study Arabic in Jordan

Third-year ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ 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.

May 2, 2025Accolades, Students

USF students make directorial debut at the Gasparilla International Film Festival 2025

When 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.

April 29, 2025Students

Global Leaders Celebration: Global Learning, Campus Programs celebrates students committed to global engagement, leadership and service

The Global Learning, Campus Programs hosted the Global Leaders Celebration to recognize and celebrate the recipients of the Global Citizens Award, GloBull Ambassadors, and Peace Corps Prep Program. Read about the event and learn more about USF Global Learning, Campus Programs.

April 29, 2025Events, Students