https://www.usf.edu/world/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSun, 12 Apr 2026 21:53:55 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/researcher-seeks-to-integrate-traditional-and-academic-knowledge.aspxDoctoral candidate Claudia Barón-Aguilar is an Indigenous scientist from Colombia whose work brings together remote sensing, community engagement, and traditional ecological knowledge.External ArticleThu, 02 Apr 2026 08:45:12 Indigenous scientist seeks to integrate traditional and academic knowledgeDoctoral candidate Claudia Barón-Aguilar is an Indigenous scientist from Colombia whose work brings together remote sensing, community engagement, and traditional ecological knowledge.Claudia Barón-Aguilar, a doctoral candidate, is an Indigenous scientist whose work brings together remote sensing, community engagement, and traditional ecological knowledge. https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/researcher-seeks-to-integrate-traditional-and-academic-knowledge.aspxScholarsColombia,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/study-abroad.aspxStudent participation has increased 36% year-over-year from the 2023-2024 school year to the 2024-2025 year. And now a new program in Barranquilla, Colombia and hosted at the Universidad del Norte, is slated for the summer semester in 2026 and will focus on computer science and information security.External ArticleThu, 30 Oct 2025 15:01:54 USF cybersecurity, computing study abroad programs are growingStudent participation has increased 36% year-over-year from the 2023-2024 school year to the 2024-2025 year. And now a new program in Barranquilla, Colombia and hosted at the Universidad del Norte, is slated for the summer semester in 2026 and will focus on computer science and information security.USF cybersecurity study abroad programs are growinghttps://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/study-abroad.aspxStudentsColombia,Study Abroadhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/32-years-uninorte.aspxRecently, Universidad del Norte celebrated the 28th edition of Cátedra Europa (Global Forum), the most important academic and cultural event in the Colombian Caribbean and a key international networking event for universities in Colombia. USF proudly joined its partner in a vibrant celebration, where a delegation led by Provost Dr. Prasant Mohapatra came together to strengthen and advance their growing partnership.Kyle RuddThu, 23 Oct 2025 14:52:43 USF leadership strengthens 32-year partnership with UniNorte during visit to ColombiaRecently, Universidad del Norte celebrated the 28th edition of Cátedra Europa (Global Forum), the most important academic and cultural event in the Colombian Caribbean and a key international networking event for universities in Colombia. USF proudly joined its partner in a vibrant celebration, where a delegation led by Provost Dr. Prasant Mohapatra came together to strengthen and advance their growing partnership.Group of people smiling with a colorful art backgroundhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/32-years-uninorte.aspxEvents,Global NetworksColombia,Partnerships,Provost Mohapatrahttps://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/maria-zapata-mscs-student.aspxA master’s student in computer science at the University of South Florida, Maria Zapata is spending the summer in Texas, interning with Apple as a full-stack developer focused on artificial intelligence.External ArticleFri, 13 Jun 2025 14:38:57 From Colombia to USF to Apple: One Student's JourneyA master’s student in computer science at the University of South Florida, Maria Zapata is spending the summer in Texas, interning with Apple as a full-stack developer focused on artificial intelligence.Woman in front of Apple signagehttps://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/maria-zapata-mscs-student.aspxGlobal Networks,StudentsColombia,Student Successhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/culturecoin-perez-colon.aspxElimarys Perez-Colon, MD, associate professor of Internal Medicine with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, was recently named a USF Health Culture Champion in recognition of her extraordinary commitment to global health, mentorship and service.External ArticleFri, 23 May 2025 15:33:08 USF Health recognizes Dr. Elimarys Perez-Colon with culture coin for leading medical mission in ColombiaElimarys Perez-Colon, MD, associate professor of Internal Medicine with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, was recently named a USF Health Culture Champion in recognition of her extraordinary commitment to global health, mentorship and service.Dr. Perez-Colon holding her Culture Coinhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/culturecoin-perez-colon.aspxFaculty & Staff,Global NetworksColombia,Partnerships,Study Abroad,USF Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/health/nursing/news/2025/usf-nursing-global-health-experience.aspxWhile many students spent spring break lounging on the beach, USF Health College of Nursing students traded bathing suits for scrubs, embarking on Global Nursing Experiences in Chester, United Kingdom, and Barranquilla, Colombia.External ArticleThu, 27 Mar 2025 07:59:32 USF Nursing students gain global health experience over spring breakWhile many students spent spring break lounging on the beach, USF Health College of Nursing students traded bathing suits for scrubs, embarking on Global Nursing Experiences in Chester, United Kingdom, and Barranquilla, Colombia.USF Health College of Nursing students embarking on Global Nursing Experiences in Chester, United Kingdom, and Barranquilla, Colombia.https://www.usf.edu/health/nursing/news/2025/usf-nursing-global-health-experience.aspxStudentsColombia,Study Abroad,United Kingdomhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/ibf-ai-conference.aspxLeading strategists in technology, trade, and key industries gathered at the 2nd Annual USF International Business Forum on March 13 to contemplate how artificial intelligence will shape the future. Read more about their discussions.Vickie ChachereWed, 19 Mar 2025 08:24:13 USF International Business Forum explores the promise and peril of AILeading strategists in technology, trade, and key industries gathered at the 2nd Annual USF International Business Forum on March 13 to contemplate how artificial intelligence will shape the future. Read more about their discussions.Panelists and speakers for the International Business Forum 2025https://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/ibf-ai-conference.aspxEventsBrazil,Colombia,Communityhttps://www.usf.edu/business/news/2025/03-13-emba-altera.aspxSandra Rivera, CEO of Altera Corporation, headlined the March 7 EMBA Distinguished Speaker Series event hosted by the USF Muma College of Business. Read about her accomplishments and the event.External ArticleThu, 13 Mar 2025 11:28:15 CEO named ‘Most Influential’ in AI speaks to USF Executive MBA classSandra Rivera, CEO of Altera Corporation, headlined the March 7 EMBA Distinguished Speaker Series event hosted by the USF Muma College of Business. Read about her accomplishments and the event.Close up of Sandra Rivera presentinghttps://www.usf.edu/business/news/2025/03-13-emba-altera.aspxEventsColombiahttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/castillo-colombia-spotlight.aspxRecent USF graduate Nicolas Castillo Rodriguez plans to obtain a Chartered Financial Analyst designation while pursuing a degree in Finance. Learn how his move from Colombia to USF allows him to make his dreams a reality.Katrina SandeferTue, 18 Feb 2025 08:16:13 Living a dream: Recent USF alum Nicolas Castillo recalls how his time at USF has prepared him for a career in financeRecent USF graduate Nicolas Castillo Rodriguez plans to obtain a Chartered Financial Analyst designation while pursuing a degree in Finance. Learn how his move from Colombia to USF allows him to make his dreams a reality.Castillo with his mother and brother after graduationhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/castillo-colombia-spotlight.aspxAlumniColombiahttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2024/colombia-day-universidad-del-norte.aspxTampa, Florida, celebrates Sister City Relationship with Barranquilla, Colombia. In recognition of this bond, Tampa's Mayor officially proclaimed August 23 as "Barranquilla, Colombia Day.” Read about the ceremony and the significance of this event.Katrina SandeferThu, 29 Aug 2024 15:39:05 USF World welcomes Universidad del Norte students a day after Barranquilla, Colombia Day in TampaTampa, Florida, celebrates Sister City Relationship with Barranquilla, Colombia. In recognition of this bond, Tampa's Mayor officially proclaimed August 23 as "Barranquilla, Colombia Day.” Read about the ceremony and the significance of this event.A group of students facing a speaker at the front of the classroomhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2024/colombia-day-universidad-del-norte.aspxEvents,Global Networks,StudentsColombia,Partnershipshttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2024/nursing-uninorte-colombia.aspxUSF nursing students traveled to Barranquilla, Colombia to participate in a 10-day clinical program with USF’s partner of more than 30 years, Universidad del Norte. Read what they had to say.Barbara HoweThu, 27 Jun 2024 11:59:07 USF nursing students get clinical experience in Barranquilla, ColombiaUSF nursing students traveled to Barranquilla, Colombia to participate in a 10-day clinical program with USF’s partner of more than 30 years, Universidad del Norte. Read what they had to say.A group of USF nursing students in Colombia posing with a USF banner in front of a statuehttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2024/nursing-uninorte-colombia.aspxGlobal Networks,StudentsColombia,Study Abroad,USF Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2024/spotlights-hernan-herrera.aspxGraduating from USF as an international student from Colombia, Hernan Herrera fondly recalls his time at USF in the Muma College of Business as well as his time abroad in Sweden. Read more about how these experiences led to his current entrepreneurial reality.Katrina SandeferMon, 24 Jun 2024 10:37:22 USF alum Hernan Herrera finds the world is his classroomGraduating from USF as an international student from Colombia, Hernan Herrera fondly recalls his time at USF in the Muma College of Business as well as his time abroad in Sweden. Read more about how these experiences led to his current entrepreneurial reality.USF alumnus, Hernan Hererra standing in front of his coffee roasting equipment while holding a green and white USF alumni banner https://www.usf.edu/world/news/2024/spotlights-hernan-herrera.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksColombia,France,Spotlight,Study Abroad