https://www.usf.edu/world/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usMon, 05 Oct 2026 07:33:17 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/social-work-student-awarded-gilman-scholarship-for-paris-study-abroad-program.aspxEmily Hutchinson is just a couple of months away from boarding a plane to Paris — all because she took a chance on herself when applying for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to help fund her study abroad experience.External ArticleThu, 29 Jan 2026 09:10:41 Social work student awarded Gilman Scholarship for Paris study abroad programEmily Hutchinson is just a couple of months away from boarding a plane to Paris — all because she took a chance on herself when applying for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to help fund her study abroad experience.Emily Hutchinsonhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/social-work-student-awarded-gilman-scholarship-for-paris-study-abroad-program.aspxStudentsFrance,Study Abroadhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/french-business-forum.aspxAt the recent Second Annual USF French Business Forum, experts looked both inward and outward into our relationship with food. Exploring how our individual health and well-being depend on the food we eat, the way we grow it, and how it’s distributed in the community.Vickie ChachereWed, 26 Nov 2025 15:54:02 USF French Business Forum explores food as medicine from a multitude of perspectivesAt the recent Second Annual USF French Business Forum, experts looked both inward and outward into our relationship with food. Exploring how our individual health and well-being depend on the food we eat, the way we grow it, and how it’s distributed in the community.Betty Cappa, President of the French-American Business Council of West Florida, led the panel featuring French Consul General in Miami Raphaël Trapp (center) and 15th Street Farm founder Emmanuel Roux.https://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/french-business-forum.aspxEvents,Global NetworksFrance,Partnerships,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/sarasota-perpignan-sister-city-partnership.aspxThe renewal of the Sister City bond between Sarasota, Florida, and Perpignan, France, has ushered in a new era of transatlantic collaboration, with the University of South Florida (USF World) playing a pivotal role in deepening academic, cultural, and economic ties. Read about the event and partnership.Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:51:07 USF World celebrates renewed Sarasota-Perpignan Sister City partnershipThe renewal of the Sister City bond between Sarasota, Florida, and Perpignan, France, has ushered in a new era of transatlantic collaboration, with the University of South Florida (USF World) playing a pivotal role in deepening academic, cultural, and economic ties. Read about the event and partnership.Group of officials and leaders standing together smilinghttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/sarasota-perpignan-sister-city-partnership.aspxEventsCommunity,France,Partnershipshttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/yuri-mantilla-business-spotlight-brazil.aspxBefore playing tennis internationally and being listed in the Lexology Index as a Global Elite Thought Leader for his accomplishments in the field, Mantilla was a student from Brazil coming to the U.S. to pursue his education. Read about his journey and where his experiences at USF led him.Katrina SandeferTue, 07 Jan 2025 07:50:27 On and off the court: USF graduate Yuri Mantilla recognized as a global business law expertBefore playing tennis internationally and being listed in the Lexology Index as a Global Elite Thought Leader for his accomplishments in the field, Mantilla was a student from Brazil coming to the U.S. to pursue his education. Read about his journey and where his experiences at USF led him.Two tennis playershttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/yuri-mantilla-business-spotlight-brazil.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksBrazil,France,Spotlighthttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2024/french-business-forum-2024.aspxAt USF’s inaugural French Business Forum in November, participants discovered a natural synergy between emerging technologies, which are shaping both the University of South Florida’s status as a global research institution and France’s future economy. Read about those who came and how this event impacts the university locally and globally.Vickie ChachereWed, 27 Nov 2024 08:37:08 USF World forum is first step toward a new French connectionAt USF’s inaugural French Business Forum in November, participants discovered a natural synergy between emerging technologies, which are shaping both the University of South Florida’s status as a global research institution and France’s future economy. Read about those who came and how this event impacts the university locally and globally.People in business attire standing smiling at camerahttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2024/french-business-forum-2024.aspxEvents,Global NetworksCommunity,France,Partnerships,Research,USF Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/usfs-study-abroad-program-in-nice-provides-an-immersive-experience-in-french-language-and-culture.aspxUndergraduate student Lauryn Tanner recounts her experience with USF's study abroad program in Nice, France.External ArticleTue, 30 Jul 2024 10:13:46 USF’s study abroad program in Nice provides an immersive experience in French language and cultureUndergraduate student Lauryn Tanner recounts her experience with USF's study abroad program in Nice, France.Student Lauryn Tanner leans against a wall overlooking the harbor in Nice, Francehttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/usfs-study-abroad-program-in-nice-provides-an-immersive-experience-in-french-language-and-culture.aspxGlobal Networks,StudentsFrance,Study Abroadhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/7/24/track-field-five-bulls-set-to-compete-in-paris-2024-olympics.aspxThe student athletes are set to represent their home countries and the University of South Florida at the XXXIII Olympic Games. USF's five Olympians are the most among any school in the American Athletic Conference.External ArticleThu, 25 Jul 2024 09:41:21 Six Bulls set to compete in Paris 2024 OlympicsThe student athletes are set to represent their home countries and the University of South Florida at the XXXIII Olympic Games. USF's five Olympians are the most among any school in the American Athletic Conference.athletic headshots of 5 international students at USF competing in the 2024 Paris Olympicshttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/7/24/track-field-five-bulls-set-to-compete-in-paris-2024-olympics.aspxAccolades,StudentsFrancehttps://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 Abroadhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2024/alexandra-garnier.aspxTravel back in time with French USF alumnus, Alexandra, as she recalls the impact USF had on her and her career.Katrina SandeferThu, 20 Jun 2024 11:15:58 Alexandra Garnier: Broadening academic experiences on a global scaleTravel back in time with French USF alumnus, Alexandra, as she recalls the impact USF had on her and her career.Alumnus Alexandra posing with Vanessa Martinez and both holding the green Bulls Alumni Bannerhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2024/alexandra-garnier.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksFrance,Spotlighthttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2024/global-network-virtual-meetings.aspxThis February, USF World hosted online meetings for all seven networks and welcomed USF students and alumni from countries all around the world. Learn about what our alumni are doing around the world!Katrina SandeferTue, 27 Feb 2024 13:54:08 Students and alumni meet through global network virtual meetingsThis February, USF World hosted online meetings for all seven networks and welcomed USF students and alumni from countries all around the world. Learn about what our alumni are doing around the world!Virtual meeting with USF India Networkhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2024/global-network-virtual-meetings.aspxEvents,Global NetworksBrazil,Caribbean,France,India,Saudi Arabia,United Kingdomhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2023/world-in-france.aspxUSF World Vice President, Kiki Caruson, and Assistant Director of International Community Relations, Vanessa Martinez, traveled to France for a week as members of Mayor Jane Castor’s Tampa Sister City delegation. Read about the the partners and alumni they met during the trip.Thu, 02 Nov 2023 07:53:37 USF World connects with partners and alumni across FranceUSF World Vice President, Kiki Caruson, and Assistant Director of International Community Relations, Vanessa Martinez, traveled to France for a week as members of Mayor Jane Castor’s Tampa Sister City delegation. Read about the the partners and alumni they met during the trip.Tampa and Le Havre delgation posing for a photo after participating in a wreath-laying ceremony at the World War II American Cemetery near Omaha Beach in France.https://www.usf.edu/world/news/2023/world-in-france.aspxAlumni,Events,Global NetworksFrance,Partnerships