https://www.usf.edu/ons/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSat, 14 Mar 2026 22:19:30 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2025/students-aim-high-record-scholarship-applications-fall-2025.aspxThe USF Office of National Scholars saw record attendance at its workshops and seminars this fall. In addition to nominating its first full cohort for the Churchill Scholarship, the ONS team mentored the largest number of Gilman Scholarship applicants ever for a fall cycle, and the students aren’t slowing down anytime soon.Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:55:07 USF Students Aim High as Fall National Scholarship Applications Hit Record LevelsThe USF Office of National Scholars saw record attendance at its workshops and seminars this fall. In addition to nominating its first full cohort for the Churchill Scholarship, the ONS team mentored the largest number of Gilman Scholarship applicants ever for a fall cycle, and the students aren’t slowing down anytime soon.ONS workshop room full of students watching a presentation on the benefits of study abroadhttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2025/students-aim-high-record-scholarship-applications-fall-2025.aspxMentorshiphttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2025/finding-your-arc-workshop-series-teaches-students-self-discovery-through-writing.aspxPersonal statements are an important part of most academic applications. USF Office of National Scholars Director Sayandeb Basu’s Finding Your Arc workshop helps students uncover their stories and strengthen their writing through self-discovery.Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:48:41 Finding Your Arc Workshop Series Teaches Students Self-Discovery Through WritingPersonal statements are an important part of most academic applications. USF Office of National Scholars Director Sayandeb Basu’s Finding Your Arc workshop helps students uncover their stories and strengthen their writing through self-discovery.Dr. Sayandeb Basu introducing a "Finding Your Arc" writing session with a projector showing an image of a character arc and Dr. Basu pointing at the screen.https://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2025/finding-your-arc-workshop-series-teaches-students-self-discovery-through-writing.aspxMentorshiphttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2025/usf-faculty-fulbright-scholars-mentors-next-generation-of-student-applicants.aspxUniversity of South Florida faculty and staff who have received a Fulbright grant play a key role in reviewing applications for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Led by the Office of National Scholars (ONS), this small group of staff, professors, and community members provides essential feedback to help students achieve success.Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:31:03 USF Faculty Fulbright Scholars Mentor Next Generation of Student ApplicantsUniversity of South Florida faculty and staff who have received a Fulbright grant play a key role in reviewing applications for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Led by the Office of National Scholars (ONS), this small group of staff, professors, and community members provides essential feedback to help students achieve success.A group of students pose with Fulbright Program Advisor, Lauren Chambers.https://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2025/usf-faculty-fulbright-scholars-mentors-next-generation-of-student-applicants.aspxMentorship,Staff Storieshttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2024/linguistics-grad-students-teach-english-abroad-.aspxLarry Grullon-Polanco and Molly Schillig were selected by the Fulbright U.S. Student program to teach English in Taiwan and South Korea, an opportunity they first learned about through their USF linguistics courses.Jay AjaMon, 25 Nov 2024 10:53:23 USF Linguistics Graduate Students Selected for Fulbright English Teaching AssistantshipLarry Grullon-Polanco and Molly Schillig were selected by the Fulbright U.S. Student program to teach English in Taiwan and South Korea, an opportunity they first learned about through their USF linguistics courses.USF Applied Linguistic students Molly Schilling and Larry Grullon-Polanco smile for a photo. https://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2024/linguistics-grad-students-teach-english-abroad-.aspxMentorship,Recipientshttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2024/global-security-careers-panel-recap-2024.aspxThe Office of National Scholars recently partnered with USF’s Global and National Security Institute for a multi-panel and networking event geared toward students interested in national and global security careers.Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:24:09 USF Office of National Scholars Hosts Panels on National and Global Security CareersThe Office of National Scholars recently partnered with USF’s Global and National Security Institute for a multi-panel and networking event geared toward students interested in national and global security careers.Four GNSI panelists sit in a row while addressing students about their national and international security careers.https://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2024/global-security-careers-panel-recap-2024.aspxMentorship,Staff Storieshttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2024/professor-scourfield-mclauchlan-inspired-usf-student-towards-fulbright.aspxUSF Professor Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan, a three-time Fulbright Scholar Award recipient, made a lasting impact on Honors student Taylor Herman through their class work. Now a U.S. Student Fulbright recipient herself, Herman reflects on Scourfield McLauchlan’s mentorship, which first motivated her to apply for the grant.Jay AjaThu, 24 Oct 2024 16:13:34 USF Professor Scourfield McLauchlan’s Mentorship Inspired Honors Student Towards FulbrightUSF Professor Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan, a three-time Fulbright Scholar Award recipient, made a lasting impact on Honors student Taylor Herman through their class work. Now a U.S. Student Fulbright recipient herself, Herman reflects on Scourfield McLauchlan’s mentorship, which first motivated her to apply for the grant.USF Provost Prasant Mohapatra, Professor Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan, and President Rhea Law pose in front of a University of South Florida step and repeathttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2024/professor-scourfield-mclauchlan-inspired-usf-student-towards-fulbright.aspxMentorship,Staff Storieshttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2024/thirteen-usf-students-selected-for-2024-millennium-fellowship.aspxThirteen undergraduate students were selected for their innovative projects aimed at addressing one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Chosen from over 52,000 applicants, these students will collaborate on initiatives focused on creating meaningful social impact.Thu, 29 Aug 2024 18:25:32 Thirteen USF Students Selected for 2024 Millennium FellowshipThirteen undergraduate students were selected for their innovative projects aimed at addressing one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Chosen from over 52,000 applicants, these students will collaborate on initiatives focused on creating meaningful social impact.Six panel image feature the Millennium Fellowship logo and 2024 USF Millennium Fellowshttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2024/thirteen-usf-students-selected-for-2024-millennium-fellowship.aspxMentorship,Recipients