https://www.usf.edu/ons/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usWed, 13 May 2026 21:41:52 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2026/daniela-zamora-alviarez-selected-wilcox-outstanding-graduate.aspxCollege of Engineering student Daniela Zamora Alviarez was recognized as the 2026 Wilcox Outstanding Graduate and received the USF Golden Bull Award, the GEM Fellowship, and the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship in recognition of her work to advance energy-efficient computing through research in nanotechnology and materials science.Tue, 05 May 2026 14:35:08 Daniela Zamora Alviarez Selected as USF’s 2026 Ralph C. Wilcox Outstanding GraduateCollege of Engineering student Daniela Zamora Alviarez was recognized as the 2026 Wilcox Outstanding Graduate and received the USF Golden Bull Award, the GEM Fellowship, and the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship in recognition of her work to advance energy-efficient computing through research in nanotechnology and materials science.Daniela Zamora Alviarez sitting outside on a bench with her arms crossedhttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2026/daniela-zamora-alviarez-selected-wilcox-outstanding-graduate.aspxRecipientshttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2026/marine-biology-student-selected-noaa-hollings-scholar.aspxSecond-year USF College of Arts and Sciences student Mckenzie Newbern will intern with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in summer 2027 after building a solid foundation working on oyster restoration projects in the Tampa Bay region.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:14:00 USF Marine Biology Student Mckenzie Newbern Selected as NOAA Hollings ScholarSecond-year USF College of Arts and Sciences student Mckenzie Newbern will intern with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in summer 2027 after building a solid foundation working on oyster restoration projects in the Tampa Bay region.USF student Mckenzie Newbern stands on Bayboro Harbor holding an oyster brick and doing the "go bulls" hand signhttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2026/marine-biology-student-selected-noaa-hollings-scholar.aspxRecipientshttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2026/hanan-ibrahim-selected-as-usfs-first-luce-scholar.aspxUSF 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. A current National Cancer Institute Fellow studying at the intersection of health and humanities, Ibrahim seeks to develop treatment for disease that is scientifically sound and culturally grounded.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:22:38 Hanan Ibrahim Selected as USF’s First Luce ScholarUSF 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. A current National Cancer Institute Fellow studying at the intersection of health and humanities, Ibrahim seeks to develop treatment for disease that is scientifically sound and culturally grounded.Hanan Ibrahim headshothttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2026/hanan-ibrahim-selected-as-usfs-first-luce-scholar.aspxAlumni,Recipientshttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2026/two-usf-students-named-2026-goldwater-scholars.aspxUniversity of South Florida third-year students Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyaya have been awarded the nation’s highest honor for undergraduate STEM research, the Goldwater Scholarship. Continuing its remarkable research growth, USF has now produced at least one Goldwater Scholar every year since 2018.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:23:39 Two USF Students Named 2026 Goldwater ScholarsUniversity of South Florida third-year students Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyaya have been awarded the nation’s highest honor for undergraduate STEM research, the Goldwater Scholarship. Continuing its remarkable research growth, USF has now produced at least one Goldwater Scholar every year since 2018.Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyaya show their bull spirit on a bench outside the Judy Genshaft Honors Collegehttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2026/two-usf-students-named-2026-goldwater-scholars.aspxRecipientshttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2026/usf-named-25-year-top-producer-of-gilman-scholars.aspxThe University of South Florida was recognized as one of the top 25 producers of Gilman Scholars in the United States, highlighting the university’s commitment to access, experiential learning and global opportunities for students.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:30:20 USF Named 25-Year Top Producer of Gilman ScholarsThe University of South Florida was recognized as one of the top 25 producers of Gilman Scholars in the United States, highlighting the university’s commitment to access, experiential learning and global opportunities for students.25th anniversary of the Gilman program graphic with images of students around the world in the background.https://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2026/usf-named-25-year-top-producer-of-gilman-scholars.aspxRecipientshttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/fulbright-breakfast.aspxThe University of South Florida celebrated its Fulbright faculty, administrators, and international scholars at the 2026 Fulbright Awards & Celebration at the Judy Genshaft Honors College. The ceremony not only recognized the vital role international exchange plays in shaping global learning and deepening cross-cultural understanding.External ArticleWed, 04 Mar 2026 16:00:31 USF Celebrates Faculty and International Scholars at Fulbright BreakfastThe University of South Florida celebrated its Fulbright faculty, administrators, and international scholars at the 2026 Fulbright Awards & Celebration at the Judy Genshaft Honors College. The ceremony not only recognized the vital role international exchange plays in shaping global learning and deepening cross-cultural understanding.USF Fulbright Scholars show their bull pride with President Limayem in the Judy Genshaft Honors Collegehttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/fulbright-breakfast.aspxRecipientshttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/social-work-student-awarded-gilman-scholarship-for-paris-study-abroad-program.aspxEmily Hutchinson is just a couple of months away from boarding a plane to Paris — all because she took a chance on herself when applying for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to help fund her study abroad experience.External ArticleWed, 04 Feb 2026 13:28:30 Social work student awarded Gilman Scholarship for Paris study abroad programEmily Hutchinson is just a couple of months away from boarding a plane to Paris — all because she took a chance on herself when applying for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to help fund her study abroad experience.Emily looking over shoulder at camerahttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/social-work-student-awarded-gilman-scholarship-for-paris-study-abroad-program.aspxRecipientshttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2025/usf-students-set-record-for-most-gilman-scholars-in-a-fall-cycle.aspxTwice a year, students across the United States apply for the Gilman Scholarship to fund study abroad and internship opportunities abroad. This fall, applications from USF students experienced a dramatic 22% increase, which translated to a record number of awards. Now, 20 USF students will travel and study abroad as Gilman Scholars, to countries like the Dominican Republic, Portugal, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:07:52 USF Students Set Record for Most Gilman Scholars in a Fall CycleTwice a year, students across the United States apply for the Gilman Scholarship to fund study abroad and internship opportunities abroad. This fall, applications from USF students experienced a dramatic 22% increase, which translated to a record number of awards. Now, 20 USF students will travel and study abroad as Gilman Scholars, to countries like the Dominican Republic, Portugal, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.student holding suitcase and passport on USF campushttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2025/usf-students-set-record-for-most-gilman-scholars-in-a-fall-cycle.aspxRecipientshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/from-classrooms-to-coastlines-cas-undergraduates-apply-learning-as-noaa-hollings-scholars.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+September+2025+-+USF+Communicators%26utm_content=From+classrooms+to+coastlines%3a+CAS+undergraduates+apply+learning+as+NOAA+Hollings+ScholarsThree USF College of Arts and Sciences undergraduates were named NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Scholars, a prestigious national recognition earning paid internships at NOAA facilities where they applied classroom learning to research and policy projects with NOAA scientists.External ArticleFri, 26 Sep 2025 11:45:34 From Classrooms to Coastlines: CAS Undergraduates Apply Learning as NOAA Hollings ScholarsThree USF College of Arts and Sciences undergraduates were named NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Scholars, a prestigious national recognition earning paid internships at NOAA facilities where they applied classroom learning to research and policy projects with NOAA scientists.Coen McGarrah holding a baby shark on a boat in the water.https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/from-classrooms-to-coastlines-cas-undergraduates-apply-learning-as-noaa-hollings-scholars.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+September+2025+-+USF+Communicators%26utm_content=From+classrooms+to+coastlines%3a+CAS+undergraduates+apply+learning+as+NOAA+Hollings+ScholarsRecipientshttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2025/usf-alum-yarah-elshaer-receives-fulbright-grant-to-teach-english-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina.aspxUSF alum Yarah Elshaer has been named a Fulbright U.S. Student Program English Teaching Assistant to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Guided by her passion for using education to uplift communities and strengthen national identity, she continues to pursue ambitious goals that create lasting impact.Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:00:54 USF Alum Yarah Elshaer Receives Fulbright Grant to Teach English in Bosnia and HerzegovinaUSF alum Yarah Elshaer has been named a Fulbright U.S. Student Program English Teaching Assistant to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Guided by her passion for using education to uplift communities and strengthen national identity, she continues to pursue ambitious goals that create lasting impact.Yarah Elshaer headshot in a Honors College building learning lofthttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2025/usf-alum-yarah-elshaer-receives-fulbright-grant-to-teach-english-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina.aspxRecipientshttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2025/usf-achieves-record-cohort-of-15-united-nations-millennium-fellows.aspxThe University of South Florida reached a new milestone with 15 students selected for the 2025 United Nations Millennium Fellowship, where they will receive leadership training and carry out social impact projects addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals.Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:45:40 USF Achieves Record Cohort of 15 United Nations Millennium FellowsThe University of South Florida reached a new milestone with 15 students selected for the 2025 United Nations Millennium Fellowship, where they will receive leadership training and carry out social impact projects addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals.Millennium Fellowship graphic with six-panel image featuring students with green overlay.https://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2025/usf-achieves-record-cohort-of-15-united-nations-millennium-fellows.aspxRecipientshttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2025/four-usf-students-selected-for-2025-fulbright-research-grants.aspxFive USF students have been awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants to conduct community-driven research and education in South Africa, Barbados, India, the Dominican Republic, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Their projects explore topics ranging from language and identity to disability studies and environmental change.Thu, 26 Jun 2025 13:44:30 From Trade Languages to Snake Venom: Five USF Students Selected for 2025 Fulbright GrantsFive USF students have been awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants to conduct community-driven research and education in South Africa, Barbados, India, the Dominican Republic, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Their projects explore topics ranging from language and identity to disability studies and environmental change.Four panel graphic of USF 2025 Fulbright US Student Award recipients Aiden Cox, Ella Guedouar, Derrick Dawson, and Tailyn Osorio https://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2025/four-usf-students-selected-for-2025-fulbright-research-grants.aspxRecipients