https://www.usf.edu/world/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSun, 07 Jun 2026 00:40:03 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2026/usf-millennium-fellows-make-local-change.aspxThrough the building of Little Free Libraries throughout Temple Terrace, the “Books and Butterflies” group, from the 2025 cohort of UN Millennium Fellows, is creating access to over 500 books for kids in neighborhoods that need it most.External ArticleFri, 15 May 2026 17:01:59 USF Millennium Fellows make local change to address United Nations goalsThrough the building of Little Free Libraries throughout Temple Terrace, the “Books and Butterflies” group, from the 2025 cohort of UN Millennium Fellows, is creating access to over 500 books for kids in neighborhoods that need it most.Five women stand behind bake sale table raising moneyhttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2026/usf-millennium-fellows-make-local-change.aspxStudentsCommunity,Spotlighthttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/international-business-forum-2026.aspxThe Tampa Bay region’s emergence as one of the nation’s fastest rising destinations for international business and foreign direct investment was on full display at the University of South Florida’s Third Annual International Business Forum.Vickie ChachereThu, 09 Apr 2026 14:47:13 Global engagement takes center stage at USF International Business ForumThe Tampa Bay region’s emergence as one of the nation’s fastest rising destinations for international business and foreign direct investment was on full display at the University of South Florida’s Third Annual International Business Forum.Group of people discussing in chairs before a crowd of peoplehttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/international-business-forum-2026.aspxEventsCommunity,Partnershipshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/discovery-of-first-st-patricks-day-leads-to-museum-exhibition-on-the-irish-in-florida.aspxIn 2018, USF historian J. Michael Francis uncovered that the first known celebration of St. Patrick took place not in New York City or Boston or even Ireland, but St. Augustine, Fla.External ArticleMon, 16 Mar 2026 09:55:18 First St. Patrick’s Day celebration dates back to 1600 in FloridaIn 2018, USF historian J. Michael Francis uncovered that the first known celebration of St. Patrick took place not in New York City or Boston or even Ireland, but St. Augustine, Fla.The Irish diaspora in Florida museum exhibitionhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/discovery-of-first-st-patricks-day-leads-to-museum-exhibition-on-the-irish-in-florida.aspxEventsCommunity,Partnerships,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/saudi-aramco-emergency-operators.aspxA group of 15 Saudi Aramco emergency operations personnel spent part of December receiving training at USF Sarasota-Manatee in the second year of an effort to build world-class skills among emergency operations personnel at the world’s largest energy company.Vickie ChachereTue, 06 Jan 2026 14:41:01 USF Sarasota-Manatee instructors partner with Saudi Aramco to train emergency operatorsA group of 15 Saudi Aramco emergency operations personnel spent part of December receiving training at USF Sarasota-Manatee in the second year of an effort to build world-class skills among emergency operations personnel at the world’s largest energy company.Group of people holding certificates and smilinghttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/saudi-aramco-emergency-operators.aspxGlobal NetworksCommunity,Saudi Arabiahttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025/usf-social-work-students-contribute-to-global-collaboration-at-2025-interprofessional-education-day.aspxThe 2025 Interprofessional Education (IPE) Day brought vibrant energy to the Marshall Student Center on Nov. 12, drawing more than 1,200 students, faculty, and international partners together for a day focused on teamwork, communication, and solving real-world health challenges.External ArticleFri, 21 Nov 2025 16:07:13 USF social work students contribute to global collaboration at 2025 Interprofessional Education DayThe 2025 Interprofessional Education (IPE) Day brought vibrant energy to the Marshall Student Center on Nov. 12, drawing more than 1,200 students, faculty, and international partners together for a day focused on teamwork, communication, and solving real-world health challenges.Mater of Social Work student taking a group photo https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025/usf-social-work-students-contribute-to-global-collaboration-at-2025-interprofessional-education-day.aspxStudentsCommunityhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025/expanding-global-impact-training-program-enhances-school-readiness-support-for-children-with-autism.aspxThe program provides parents with specialized tools, strategies, and ongoing support to better serve children on the autism spectrum worldwide.External ArticleFri, 17 Oct 2025 10:20:50 Training initiative expands global support for school readiness program serving children with autismThe program provides parents with specialized tools, strategies, and ongoing support to better serve children on the autism spectrum worldwide.The College of Behavioral and Community Sciences logohttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025/expanding-global-impact-training-program-enhances-school-readiness-support-for-children-with-autism.aspxFaculty & StaffCommunityhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/genspiration-foundation-edc-internship-tampa-bay.aspxThree USF seniors are putting their classroom knowledge to work this fall as interns with the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council through a new internship program backed by the Genspiration Foundation. Learn how the initiative helps elevate future prospects for the community.Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:24:34 USF students gain hands-on experience through Genspiration Foundation and Tampa Bay EDC InternshipThree USF seniors are putting their classroom knowledge to work this fall as interns with the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council through a new internship program backed by the Genspiration Foundation. Learn how the initiative helps elevate future prospects for the community.people standing and smiling before edc tampa bay logohttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/genspiration-foundation-edc-internship-tampa-bay.aspxStudentsCommunity,Student Successhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025/social-work-interdisciplinary-lab-students-awarded-the-united-nations-millennium-fellowship.aspxAsmitha Darapaneni and Sakshi Wagh, mentored by Manisha Joshi, PhD, are addressing intimate partner violence through the Global Leadership Program.External ArticleMon, 15 Sep 2025 16:23:54 Social work interdisciplinary research lab students awarded United Nations Millennium FellowshipAsmitha Darapaneni and Sakshi Wagh, mentored by Manisha Joshi, PhD, are addressing intimate partner violence through the Global Leadership Program.Asmitha Darapaneni and Sakshi Waghhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025/social-work-interdisciplinary-lab-students-awarded-the-united-nations-millennium-fellowship.aspxStudentsCommunity,Spotlighthttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/hurricane-preparedness.aspxThe start of the academic year coincides with the historic peak of hurricane season, making hurricane awareness and preparation a unique challenge for international students unaccustomed to dealing with tropical storms. That’s why USF World’s International Student Services team set out to empower students with information, tips and supplies to stay safe in a storm.Thu, 04 Sep 2025 16:00:25 USF hosts hurricane preparedness for international students to gain storm savvyThe start of the academic year coincides with the historic peak of hurricane season, making hurricane awareness and preparation a unique challenge for international students unaccustomed to dealing with tropical storms. That’s why USF World’s International Student Services team set out to empower students with information, tips and supplies to stay safe in a storm.Palm trees bending on a beach on a very windy dayhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/hurricane-preparedness.aspxFaculty & Staff,StudentsCommunityhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/iss-fall-orientation.aspxEager and newly arrived international students gathered at the Global Student Center on Thursday, August 21, 2025, for the international student orientation, where they were warmly welcomed by the International Student Support (ISS) Team.Katrina SandeferTue, 02 Sep 2025 16:39:52 A home away from home: Newly arrived international students welcomed by the International Support Team in the Global Student CenterEager and newly arrived international students gathered at the Global Student Center on Thursday, August 21, 2025, for the international student orientation, where they were warmly welcomed by the International Student Support (ISS) Team.Group of students in Global Student Centerhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/iss-fall-orientation.aspxEvents,StudentsCommunity,Student Successhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-will-host-free-film-festival.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+August+2025+-+CAS+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=Exposing+the+molecular+damage+of+alcohol+on+the+brainThe Tampa Bay community will have an opportunity to screen Spanish and Portuguese-language films from the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Spain, Brazil and Mexico during a month-long film festival coming to USF.External ArticleThu, 28 Aug 2025 09:23:38 USF will host free, multinational film festivalThe Tampa Bay community will have an opportunity to screen Spanish and Portuguese-language films from the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Spain, Brazil and Mexico during a month-long film festival coming to USF.Boca Chicahttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-will-host-free-film-festival.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+August+2025+-+CAS+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=Exposing+the+molecular+damage+of+alcohol+on+the+brainEventsBrazil,Community,Cuba,Spainhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/inaugural-gael-scoil-usf-event-shares-irish-traditions-with-tampa-bay-community.aspxThis summer, the University of South Florida introduced Tampa Bay youth to Irish heritage through its inaugural ‘Gael Scoil USF’ event, inviting grade schoolers to engage with Irish culture firsthand through baking, dancing, sports, storytelling, and other immersive experiences.External ArticleWed, 13 Aug 2025 09:16:36 Inaugural ‘Gael Scoil USF’ event shares Irish traditions with the Tampa Bay communityThis summer, the University of South Florida introduced Tampa Bay youth to Irish heritage through its inaugural ‘Gael Scoil USF’ event, inviting grade schoolers to engage with Irish culture firsthand through baking, dancing, sports, storytelling, and other immersive experiences.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/inaugural-gael-scoil-usf-event-shares-irish-traditions-with-tampa-bay-community.aspxEvents,Faculty & StaffCommunity