https://www.usf.edu/world/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usTue, 17 Mar 2026 12:13:55 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/virtual-global-exchange-program.aspxUSF’s Virtual Global Exchange (VGE) program is on the rise, rapidly growing its global partnerships and bringing new collaborative experiences into the classroom.Emily ParrowThu, 18 Dec 2025 14:18:02 USF’s Virtual Global Exchange Program on the riseUSF’s Virtual Global Exchange (VGE) program is on the rise, rapidly growing its global partnerships and bringing new collaborative experiences into the classroom.Person smiling and wavinghttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/virtual-global-exchange-program.aspxFaculty & Staff,StudentsStudy Abroadhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/president-law-international-stole-ceremony.aspxUniversity of South Florida leaders celebrated the achievements and global impact of the Class of 2025 during the university’s Fall Commencement Stole Ceremony, highlighting both student success and USF’s growth as it approaches its 70th anniversary.Vickie ChachereWed, 17 Dec 2025 15:47:17 President Law celebrates international graduates in final stole ceremonyUniversity of South Florida leaders celebrated the achievements and global impact of the Class of 2025 during the university’s Fall Commencement Stole Ceremony, highlighting both student success and USF’s growth as it approaches its 70th anniversary.group of international students with Rocky the Bull, outgoing USF President Rhea Law, Student Body president, and Vice President of USF Worldhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/president-law-international-stole-ceremony.aspxEventsStudent Successhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/iss-bpass-safety.aspxAt the September Bicycle, Pedestrian, Auto, Scooter and Skateboard (BPASS) Safety event, the International Student Support Team collected survey results, which reflected ongoing risky traffic safety behaviors among a significant percentage of students.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:58:45 Willingness to improve: Students eager to lower risks of the roadAt the September Bicycle, Pedestrian, Auto, Scooter and Skateboard (BPASS) Safety event, the International Student Support Team collected survey results, which reflected ongoing risky traffic safety behaviors among a significant percentage of students.collage of students in front of poster boards about traffic safetyhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/iss-bpass-safety.aspxEvents,Studentshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/happiness-class-bridges-generations-and-cultures-to-reshape-how-students-think-about-joy.aspxThe course, "Happiness: Finding Meaning and Wellbeing through Cross-Cultural Perspectives," paired undergraduates with members of OLLI, the university’s lifelong learning program for older adults, to explore what it means to live a good life.External ArticleTue, 16 Dec 2025 16:40:03 USF class uses cross-cultural exchange to examine each chapter of lifeThe course, "Happiness: Finding Meaning and Wellbeing through Cross-Cultural Perspectives," paired undergraduates with members of OLLI, the university’s lifelong learning program for older adults, to explore what it means to live a good life.students in classroomhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/happiness-class-bridges-generations-and-cultures-to-reshape-how-students-think-about-joy.aspxFaculty & Staff,StudentsStudy Abroadhttps://www.usf.edu/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 backgroundhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/global-citizens-program-spotlight.aspxStudentsSpotlight,Student Successhttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2025/usf-students-set-record-for-most-gilman-scholars-in-a-fall-cycle.aspx20 USF students will travel and study abroad as Gilman Scholars, to countries like the Dominican Republic, Portugal, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.External ArticleMon, 15 Dec 2025 16:31:30 USF students set record for most Gilman Scholars in a fall cycle20 USF students will travel and study abroad as Gilman Scholars, to countries like the Dominican Republic, Portugal, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.student smiling and holing passport https://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2025/usf-students-set-record-for-most-gilman-scholars-in-a-fall-cycle.aspxScholars,StudentsStudent Success,Study Abroadhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-commencement-spotlights-four-visionary-leaders-advancing-innovation-and-growth.aspxFour visionary leaders will be recognized during USF’s fall commencement ceremonies. Their global, civic and philanthropic contributions have advanced academic partnerships, economic growth and innovation.External ArticleWed, 10 Dec 2025 14:01:57 USF commencement spotlights four visionary leaders advancing innovation and growthFour visionary leaders will be recognized during USF’s fall commencement ceremonies. Their global, civic and philanthropic contributions have advanced academic partnerships, economic growth and innovation.speaker in green graduate garb behind a podiumhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-commencement-spotlights-four-visionary-leaders-advancing-innovation-and-growth.aspxAccolades,AlumniPartnerships,USF Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-study-finds-widespread-rule-breaking-in-whale-shark-tourism-hotspot.aspxOne of the world’s busiest whale-shark destinations is struggling to manage a boom in ecotourism. A new USF study finds the world’s biggest fish may be paying the price.External ArticleWed, 10 Dec 2025 13:51:35 USF study finds widespread rule-breaking in whale shark tourism hotspotOne of the world’s busiest whale-shark destinations is struggling to manage a boom in ecotourism. A new USF study finds the world’s biggest fish may be paying the price.Man sits on boat as he sees sharkshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-study-finds-widespread-rule-breaking-in-whale-shark-tourism-hotspot.aspxFaculty & StaffResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/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 scholarshttps://www.usf.edu/business/news/2025/12-8-king-oneal-award-muma.aspxStudentsSpotlighthttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/usf-engineering-research-team-tackles-americas-hidden-sanitation-crisis-with-breakthrough-wastewater-technology.aspxDaniel Yeh and the Honu Hub team are working on delivering a certified, industry-ready product with support from a $5 million NSF award.External ArticleTue, 02 Dec 2025 16:00:24 USF engineering research team tackles America’s hidden sanitation crisis with breakthrough wastewater technologyDaniel Yeh and the Honu Hub team are working on delivering a certified, industry-ready product with support from a $5 million NSF award.Collage of person on different sanitation siteshttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/usf-engineering-research-team-tackles-americas-hidden-sanitation-crisis-with-breakthrough-wastewater-technology.aspxFaculty & StaffResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/health-beyond-hospital-walls.aspxFor Dr. Aihinoria Olisa, the journey from Nigeria to USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) was both personal and purposeful.External ArticleTue, 02 Dec 2025 15:06:49 Health beyond hospital wallsFor Dr. Aihinoria Olisa, the journey from Nigeria to USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) was both personal and purposeful.Aihinoria Joseph Olisa smiling in front of a beige wall.https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/health-beyond-hospital-walls.aspxStudentsStudent Success,USF Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/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 podiumhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/katunzi-student-spotlight-tanzania.aspxStudentsAfrica,Spotlight