https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/school-of-interdisciplinary-global-studies/news/Recent posts from Department Newsen-usSat, 07 Mar 2026 01:20:35 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/school-of-interdisciplinary-global-studies/news/2025/welcome-new-faculty.aspxThe School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies is excited to announce the arrival of several talented faculty in Fall 2025.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:58:54 SIGS Welcomes New Faculty in Fall 2025The School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies is excited to announce the arrival of several talented faculty in Fall 2025.University of South Florida:SIG Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/school-of-interdisciplinary-global-studies/news/2025/welcome-new-faculty.aspxDepartment Newshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/celebrating-inauguration-day-a-conversation-about-the-american-tradition.aspxDr. Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan, SIGS faculty member, gives an in-depth look on the history of Inaguration DayExternal ArticleThu, 16 Jan 2025 15:55:28 Celebrating Inauguration Day: A conversation with Dr. Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlanDr. Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan, SIGS faculty member, gives an in-depth look on the history of Inaguration DayUniversity of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/celebrating-inauguration-day-a-conversation-about-the-american-tradition.aspxDepartment Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/school-of-interdisciplinary-global-studies/documents/fall-2024-newsletter.pdfWe are excited to share our Fall 2024 newsletter!External ArticleWed, 18 Dec 2024 16:30:18 SIGS Newsletter Fall 2024We are excited to share our Fall 2024 newsletter!SIGS Newsletter Iconhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/school-of-interdisciplinary-global-studies/documents/fall-2024-newsletter.pdfNewsletterhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/school-of-interdisciplinary-global-studies/news/the-passing-of-dr-earl-conteh-morgan.aspxWe regret to announce the passing of SIGS faculty member Dr. Earl Conteh-Morgan.Mon, 09 Dec 2024 07:44:47 The Passing of Dr. Earl Conteh-MorganWe regret to announce the passing of SIGS faculty member Dr. Earl Conteh-Morgan.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/school-of-interdisciplinary-global-studies/news/the-passing-of-dr-earl-conteh-morgan.aspxDepartment Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/school-of-interdisciplinary-global-studies/news/2024/sigs-adjunct-honored-at-lightning-game.aspxSIGS Adjunct General Thomas Draude was honored at a Tampa Bay Lightning hockey game for his service to the US Marine Corps.Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:58:06 SIGS Adjunct Honored at Lightning GameSIGS Adjunct General Thomas Draude was honored at a Tampa Bay Lightning hockey game for his service to the US Marine Corps.SIGS Adjunct General Draudehttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/school-of-interdisciplinary-global-studies/news/2024/sigs-adjunct-honored-at-lightning-game.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usforacle.com/2024/11/05/usf-professors-home-was-damaged-after-helene-super-volunteers-stepped-up/Dr. Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan, SIGS professor, nearly lost everything in Hurricane Helene. Her USF coworkers stepped up to help.External ArticleTue, 05 Nov 2024 10:25:30 USF professor’s home was damaged after Helene. ‘Super volunteers’ stepped up.Dr. Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan, SIGS professor, nearly lost everything in Hurricane Helene. Her USF coworkers stepped up to help.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usforacle.com/2024/11/05/usf-professors-home-was-damaged-after-helene-super-volunteers-stepped-up/Department Newshttps://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:ugcPost:7218676953896099841/?actorCompanyId=98014334SIGS faculty member Dr. Jongseok Woo joined Dr. Tad Schnuafer, SIGS Adjunct and Strategy and Research Manager at the Global and National Security Institute at USF, for a conversation on the GNSI podcast "At the Boundary."External ArticleFri, 09 Aug 2024 13:43:33 Dr. Jongseok Woo appears on GNSI PodcastSIGS faculty member Dr. Jongseok Woo joined Dr. Tad Schnuafer, SIGS Adjunct and Strategy and Research Manager at the Global and National Security Institute at USF, for a conversation on the GNSI podcast "At the Boundary."University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:ugcPost:7218676953896099841/?actorCompanyId=98014334Department Newshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/taylor-herman-commencement-fulbright.aspxTaylor Herman wasn't sure what she wanted to do for a career until coming to USF St. Pete in 2021. During her four years on campus, she met other students, faculty and staff who inspired her to pursue studies in government and international relations. Her hard work led to a prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistant scholarship in Moldova.External ArticleWed, 31 Jul 2024 10:08:11 Summer graduate wins Fulbright award to teach in MoldovaTaylor Herman wasn't sure what she wanted to do for a career until coming to USF St. Pete in 2021. During her four years on campus, she met other students, faculty and staff who inspired her to pursue studies in government and international relations. Her hard work led to a prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistant scholarship in Moldova.Taylor will officially graduate in summer 2024, but attended the spring 2024 ceremony in Tampa where she celebrated with her family.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/taylor-herman-commencement-fulbright.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usforacle.com/2024/07/02/usf-professors-discuss-2024-primary-election-do-not-skip-this-election/SIGS faculty Dr. Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan and Dr. Kirsten England discuss voting in the upcoming 2024 primary.External ArticleMon, 08 Jul 2024 10:24:48 SIGS faculty discuss 2024 primarySIGS faculty Dr. Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan and Dr. Kirsten England discuss voting in the upcoming 2024 primary.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usforacle.com/2024/07/02/usf-professors-discuss-2024-primary-election-do-not-skip-this-election/Department Newshttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/Tauber-Endowed-ScholarshipThe University of South Florida announced a $1 million estate gift that will provide scholarships to students in the College of Arts and Sciences. The gift comes from Steven Tauber, a longtime faculty member and current vice provost for faculty administration, and his wife, Meghan.External ArticleWed, 26 Jun 2024 09:58:22 USF to receive $1 million gift from longtime faculty member and his wifeThe University of South Florida announced a $1 million estate gift that will provide scholarships to students in the College of Arts and Sciences. The gift comes from Steven Tauber, a longtime faculty member and current vice provost for faculty administration, and his wife, Meghan.Steven Tauber, a longtime faculty member and current vice provost for faculty administration, and his wife, Meghan.https://giving.usf.edu/impact/Tauber-Endowed-ScholarshipHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/students-travel-across-alabama-to-retrace-the-steps-of-civil-rights-leaders.aspxAn interdisciplinary group of USF students travelled across portions of the “Civil Rights Trail” in Alabama to gain more insight on the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s.External ArticleMon, 24 Jun 2024 11:52:03 Students travel across Alabama to retrace the steps of civil rights leadersAn interdisciplinary group of USF students travelled across portions of the “Civil Rights Trail” in Alabama to gain more insight on the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s.Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala., a National Historic Landmark and iconic image associated with the Civil Rights Movement. (Photo courtesy of Ta'Bria Snowden)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/students-travel-across-alabama-to-retrace-the-steps-of-civil-rights-leaders.aspxDepartment Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/cas-students-shine-as-golden-bull-awardees.aspxThis year 13 College of Arts and Sciences students were named winners of the Golden Bull Award, one of USF’s highest honors awarded to undergraduate and graduate students each year who “encompass the spirit of USF and have demonstrated its values.”External ArticleTue, 18 Jun 2024 16:18:18 CAS students shine as Golden Bull AwardeesThis year 13 College of Arts and Sciences students were named winners of the Golden Bull Award, one of USF’s highest honors awarded to undergraduate and graduate students each year who “encompass the spirit of USF and have demonstrated its values.”Rocky the Bull made an appearance at the Student Success’ Celebration of Leadership award ceremony. (Photo courtesy of Student Success at USF)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/cas-students-shine-as-golden-bull-awardees.aspxHonors and Awards