https://www.usf.edu/world/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSat, 09 May 2026 12:20:53 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/cophs-dr-angela-makris-elected-to-lead-international-social-marketing-association.aspxDr. Angela Makris, an adjunct instructor and 2025 alumna of the USF College of Public Health (COPH), has been unanimously elected president of the International Social Marketing Association (iSMA).External ArticleTue, 17 Mar 2026 09:49:23 COPH’s Dr. Angela Makris elected to lead international social marketing associationDr. Angela Makris, an adjunct instructor and 2025 alumna of the USF College of Public Health (COPH), has been unanimously elected president of the International Social Marketing Association (iSMA).Dr. Angela Makrishttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/cophs-dr-angela-makris-elected-to-lead-international-social-marketing-association.aspxAccolades,Faculty & StaffSpotlighthttps://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.External ArticleFri, 13 Mar 2026 09:40:36 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.aspxAccolades,Scholarshttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-pair-recognized-for-fight-against-infectious-disease.aspxTwo University of South Florida faculty members have received prestigious honors and subsequent kudos from an international community of scientists for their work in the fight against infectious disease.External ArticleThu, 05 Feb 2026 16:00:52 USF faculty members receive international recognition for fight against infectious diseaseTwo University of South Florida faculty members have received prestigious honors and subsequent kudos from an international community of scientists for their work in the fight against infectious disease.Dr. Sten Vermund speaking at the ASTMH conference.https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-pair-recognized-for-fight-against-infectious-disease.aspxAccolades,Faculty & StaffResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/top-producer-fulbright-scholars.aspxThe Fulbright Program is again recognizing the University of South Florida as one of the nation’s colleges and universities with the highest number of faculty and administrators selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. This is the 10th time USF has made the coveted and prestigious list since 2015.Vickie ChachereThu, 05 Feb 2026 08:53:18 USF earns national distinction as a leading producer of Fulbright ScholarsThe Fulbright Program is again recognizing the University of South Florida as one of the nation’s colleges and universities with the highest number of faculty and administrators selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. This is the 10th time USF has made the coveted and prestigious list since 2015.group smiling with fulbright ebmlem on right panelhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/top-producer-fulbright-scholars.aspxAccolades,Faculty & StaffFulbrighthttps://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/world/news/2025/sheppard-outstanding-alum-honor.aspxGayle Sheppard, a 2000 USF graduate and trailblazing technology executive, has been recognized with a 2025 USF Outstanding Alumni Award, one of the university’s top honors and a recognition of her career helping shape some of the world’s leading technology companies.Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:30:50 Global tech leader Gayle Sheppard recognized with USF 2025 Outstanding Alum HonorGayle Sheppard, a 2000 USF graduate and trailblazing technology executive, has been recognized with a 2025 USF Outstanding Alumni Award, one of the university’s top honors and a recognition of her career helping shape some of the world’s leading technology companies."2025 Honorees University of South Florida Alumni Awards" with six people on a green backgroundhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/sheppard-outstanding-alum-honor.aspxAccolades,AlumniPartnershipshttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2025/phd-student-victoria-brown-selected-boren-fellowship.aspxVictoria 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.External ArticleTue, 06 May 2025 10:19:39 USF School of Geosciences PhD student Victoria Brown selected for Boren FellowshipVictoria 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.Victoria Brown holds up coffee cup and smileshttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2025/phd-student-victoria-brown-selected-boren-fellowship.aspxAccolades,StudentsResearch,Student Successhttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2025/critical-language-scholarship-opens-door-arabic-study-in-jordan.aspxThird-year University of South Florida 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.External ArticleFri, 02 May 2025 09:36:25 Critical Language Scholarship opens door for USF student to study Arabic in JordanThird-year University of South Florida 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.Ashley Parow smiles and displays the Bulls hand sign for the camerahttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2025/critical-language-scholarship-opens-door-arabic-study-in-jordan.aspxAccolades,StudentsSpotlight,Student Successhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/fulbright-scholars-ranking-usf.aspxThe University of South Florida is again a top producer nationally for the highly competitive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. USF is ranked No. 6 for the 2024-25 academic year – the ninth time over the last decade to be named in the top 10. Learn more about the program and awards.Tue, 25 Feb 2025 10:24:56 USF is a top producer for Fulbright ScholarsThe University of South Florida is again a top producer nationally for the highly competitive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. USF is ranked No. 6 for the 2024-25 academic year – the ninth time over the last decade to be named in the top 10. Learn more about the program and awards.fulbright scholar and another person are on a boathttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/fulbright-scholars-ranking-usf.aspxAccolades,Faculty & Staff,Scholars,StudentsFulbright,Researchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-florida-institute-of-oceanography-and-deep-forge-partnership-to-advance-marine-exploration.aspxA new public-private partnership seeks to expand human access into ocean environments by fostering deep sea exploration and developing new technologies for the state of Florida and beyond.External ArticleThu, 13 Feb 2025 15:20:38 USF’s Florida Institute of Oceanography and DEEP forge partnership to advance marine explorationA new public-private partnership seeks to expand human access into ocean environments by fostering deep sea exploration and developing new technologies for the state of Florida and beyond.Marine exploration and researchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-florida-institute-of-oceanography-and-deep-forge-partnership-to-advance-marine-exploration.aspxAccoladesPartnerships,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/yu-zhang-trb-best-paper-award-ieee-pub-25-story.aspxYu Zhang, Ph.D., professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at USF, is elevating the university’s reputation in transportation innovation. Read to learn about her work and accomplishments.External ArticleThu, 23 Jan 2025 14:24:09 Yu Zhang, USF engineering professor, earns TRB Best Paper Award, pioneering sustainable transportation innovationsYu Zhang, Ph.D., professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at USF, is elevating the university’s reputation in transportation innovation. Read to learn about her work and accomplishments.A group of people holding official documents and standing in a large roomhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/yu-zhang-trb-best-paper-award-ieee-pub-25-story.aspxAccolades,Faculty & StaffResearch,Spotlighthttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/seden-dogan-faculty-spotlight-turkey.aspxSeden Dogan, Assistant Professor of Instruction in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at USF, has received four awards this year for her work. Read about her accomplishments and her journey at USF.Katrina SandeferMon, 06 Jan 2025 15:50:07 Hopeful for the future: USF professor Dr. Seden Dogan honored for her work in hospitality and tourism managementSeden Dogan, Assistant Professor of Instruction in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at USF, has received four awards this year for her work. Read about her accomplishments and her journey at USF.Professor Dogan and Sarasota-Manatee campus director, Brandon McLeodhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/seden-dogan-faculty-spotlight-turkey.aspxAccolades,Faculty & StaffResearch,Spotlight