https://www.usf.edu/world/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usFri, 16 Oct 2026 16:54:26 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/catching-up-with-honors-alum-laura-badertscher.aspxJudy Genshaft Honors College alum Laura Badertscher launched her Swiss tour guide company with the goal of connecting North American tourists with Switzerland’s unique landscapes and history. Drawing from her USF experience and background as a Swiss American, she leads immersive tours, bridging the two cultures.External ArticleMon, 05 Oct 2026 09:07:00 Catching up with Honors alumna Laura BadertscherJudy Genshaft Honors College alum Laura Badertscher launched her Swiss tour guide company with the goal of connecting North American tourists with Switzerland’s unique landscapes and history. Drawing from her USF experience and background as a Swiss American, she leads immersive tours, bridging the two cultures.Laura smiles with a snowy mountain behind herhttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/catching-up-with-honors-alum-laura-badertscher.aspxAlumniStudy Abroadhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/brown.aspxUSF’s College of Public Health alumna Morgan Brown has built her career around using data and evidence to advance maternal and child health, with a focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights around the world.External ArticleFri, 25 Sep 2026 08:47:27 A USF alumna’s international journey in public healthUSF’s College of Public Health alumna Morgan Brown has built her career around using data and evidence to advance maternal and child health, with a focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights around the world.Morgan smiles in graduation gear with a USF sign behind herhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/brown.aspxAlumniResearch,Spotlight,USF Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/smith-martinez-johannson-team-spotlight.aspxRecent graduate Grace Smith is leaving USF with a master’s in mass communications, a passion for research, and a motivation to empower women around the world.Katrina SandeferTue, 22 Sep 2026 16:44:32 “Ecosystem of Empowerment:” USF alumna Grace Smith and nonprofit founder Vanessa Martinez team up for Girl Report’s global impactRecent graduate Grace Smith is leaving USF with a master’s in mass communications, a passion for research, and a motivation to empower women around the world.Two people smiling on a boat with a mountain and ferris wheel in the backgroundhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/smith-martinez-johannson-team-spotlight.aspxAlumniResearch,Spotlighthttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/the-professor-in-the-green-jacket-a-chance-encounter-that-changed-the-life-of-a-usf-alum.aspxVivek Mankar almost didn’t attend a USF information session that changed the trajectory of his career. Years later, he shares how deeply that experience shaped who he is today.External ArticleTue, 15 Sep 2026 16:22:04 The professor in the green jacket: A chance encounter that changed the life of a USF alumVivek Mankar almost didn’t attend a USF information session that changed the trajectory of his career. Years later, he shares how deeply that experience shaped who he is today.Mankar Vivek walks on stagehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/the-professor-in-the-green-jacket-a-chance-encounter-that-changed-the-life-of-a-usf-alum.aspxAlumniIndia,Spotlight,Student Successhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/nusbaum-taiwan-recruiter.aspxAs USF's Assistant Director of International Recruitment based in Taipei, Tyler Nusbaum helps connect prospective students with opportunities at his alma mater.Vickie ChachereTue, 25 Aug 2026 08:56:10 From Tampa to Taiwan: USF Alum Tyler Nusbaum takes on role as international recruiterAs USF's Assistant Director of International Recruitment based in Taipei, Tyler Nusbaum helps connect prospective students with opportunities at his alma mater. USF staff and Tyler stand together in front of the U.S., FL, and USF flagshttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/nusbaum-taiwan-recruiter.aspxAlumni,Faculty & StaffSpotlight,Study Abroadhttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/catching-up-with-reni-poston-hymel.aspxFrom snorkeling in the Bahamas to protecting Florida's marine ecosystems, Honors alum Reni Poston-Hymel shares how experiential learning at the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College launched her career in marine biology.External ArticleThu, 06 Aug 2026 15:48:42 Catching up with Reni Poston-Hymel and her study abroad experience in the BahamasFrom snorkeling in the Bahamas to protecting Florida's marine ecosystems, Honors alum Reni Poston-Hymel shares how experiential learning at the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College launched her career in marine biology.Reni Poston-Hymel posing with President Emerita Judy Genshaft, Dean CharlesAdams, and Steven Greenbaum.https://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/catching-up-with-reni-poston-hymel.aspxAlumniSpotlight,Study Abroadhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/giacomo-la-rosa-alumnus.aspxFrom Italy to USF, Giacomo La Rosa reflects on the impact of USF on his career path. After graduating, he launched his first business, an international business advisory and strategic consulting firm, Graphitarget, in Tampa.Caitlin BreenTue, 04 Aug 2026 16:26:24 USF global alumnus Giacomo La Rosa '99: An entrepreneurial journeyFrom Italy to USF, Giacomo La Rosa reflects on the impact of USF on his career path. After graduating, he launched his first business, an international business advisory and strategic consulting firm, Graphitarget, in Tampa.La Rosa smiling with Wendy and Dr. Kikihttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/giacomo-la-rosa-alumnus.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksSpotlighthttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/translating-passions.aspxWhen Marcela Muñoz arrived in the U.S., she wasn't planning on pursuing public health. In fact, her journey to USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) has taken her across countries, careers and academic disciplines.External ArticleMon, 03 Aug 2026 16:02:04 From Colombia to USF: Muñoz translates ideas across culturesWhen Marcela Muñoz arrived in the U.S., she wasn't planning on pursuing public health. In fact, her journey to USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) has taken her across countries, careers and academic disciplines.Marcela Muñoz headshothttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/translating-passions.aspxAlumniColombiahttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/catching-up-with-honors-alum-sy-woei-hao.aspxFrom her start as a biology and psychology major at the University of South Florida to her current pursuit of a PhD in educational psychology at her alma mater, Sy-Woei Hao’s academic journey has been motivated by her compassion for others and desire to find meaningful ways to make an impact. She currently invests in the next generation of law students at Stetson University College of Law as Assistant Director of Dispute Resolution and works as a practicing attorney.External ArticleMon, 20 Jul 2026 11:40:14 Catching up with honors alum Sy-Woei HaoFrom her start as a biology and psychology major at the University of South Florida to her current pursuit of a PhD in educational psychology at her alma mater, Sy-Woei Hao’s academic journey has been motivated by her compassion for others and desire to find meaningful ways to make an impact. She currently invests in the next generation of law students at Stetson University College of Law as Assistant Director of Dispute Resolution and works as a practicing attorney.Sy-Woei Hao headshothttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/catching-up-with-honors-alum-sy-woei-hao.aspxAlumniSpotlighthttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/intennse-cid-yoshizawa-spotlight.aspxINTENNSE — a professional tennis league with a fast-paced, team-based format — kicked off its opening weekend at the Arena at Assembly Studios in Atlanta. Founding member and USF alum, Yannick Yoshizawa, believes the league will change the tennis landscape.Katrina SandeferThu, 02 Jul 2026 09:08:50 INTENNSE starts a second season with USF alum Yannick Yoshizawa and alum Roberto Cid powering the gameINTENNSE — a professional tennis league with a fast-paced, team-based format — kicked off its opening weekend at the Arena at Assembly Studios in Atlanta. Founding member and USF alum, Yannick Yoshizawa, believes the league will change the tennis landscape.Roberto holding a tennis racket with the USF logo in the backgroundhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/intennse-cid-yoshizawa-spotlight.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksBrazil,Spotlighthttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/catching-up-with-honors-alum-carla-irizarry-delgado.aspxFrom starting her first year as a PhD student this fall to educating others on health-related research, Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Carla Irizarry-Delgado is quickly turning her passion for public health education into a career in epidemiology research.External ArticleTue, 30 Jun 2026 16:13:25 Catching up with honors alum Carla Irizarry-DelgadoFrom starting her first year as a PhD student this fall to educating others on health-related research, Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Carla Irizarry-Delgado is quickly turning her passion for public health education into a career in epidemiology research."Catching up with honors alum" on a green backdrop with Carla to the left of the texthttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/catching-up-with-honors-alum-carla-irizarry-delgado.aspxAlumniResearch,USF Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/carratt-london-alumni-spotlight.aspxUSF Alumnus, Alex Carratt, returns to his alma mater after over twenty years and reflects on the journey that brought him to RBC Capital Markets in London.Caitlin BreenMon, 29 Jun 2026 08:53:28 Still carrying his Bull pride: London-based alumnus Alex Carratt returns to USF with his original student IDUSF Alumnus, Alex Carratt, returns to his alma mater after over twenty years and reflects on the journey that brought him to RBC Capital Markets in London.Carratt standing with his student idhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/carratt-london-alumni-spotlight.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksSpotlight,United Kingdom