https://www.usf.edu/world/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usTue, 18 Aug 2026 00:32:58 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/2026-usf-spring-international-student-celebration.aspxThroughout his years as a campus leader, Sumit Jadhav has joined USF World’s international stole ceremony to congratulate international students as they graduate.Tue, 12 May 2026 13:36:52 Graduating student body president Sumit Jadhav: The quiet superpower of every international studentThroughout his years as a campus leader, Sumit Jadhav has joined USF World’s international stole ceremony to congratulate international students as they graduate.Jadhav speaks at podiumhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/2026-usf-spring-international-student-celebration.aspxEvents,Global Networks,StudentsIndia,Student Successhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/new-translation-brings-south-indian-literature-to-english-audiences-for-first-time.aspxUSF Professor Gil Ben-Herut's draw to the work of the twelfth-century figure Hampeya Harihara — whose stories about followers of the Hindu deity Shiva inaugurated a new era in south Indian literature — inspired him to publish the first English translation of select Harihara works.External ArticleWed, 29 Oct 2025 14:47:15 New translation brings south Indian literature to English audiences for first timeUSF Professor Gil Ben-Herut's draw to the work of the twelfth-century figure Hampeya Harihara — whose stories about followers of the Hindu deity Shiva inaugurated a new era in south Indian literature — inspired him to publish the first English translation of select Harihara works.Gil Ben-Heruthttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/new-translation-brings-south-indian-literature-to-english-audiences-for-first-time.aspxFaculty & StaffIndiahttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/usf-research-rewrites-origins-of-first-pandemic.aspxFor the first time, researchers at USF have uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian, identifying the Y. pestis in a mass grave in the ancient city of Jerash, Jordan.External ArticleWed, 27 Aug 2025 14:52:55 USF, FAU researchers solve 1,500-year-old mystery: The bacterium behind the first pandemicFor the first time, researchers at USF have uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian, identifying the Y. pestis in a mass grave in the ancient city of Jerash, Jordan.Ancient Ruins of Jerash, Jordanhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/usf-research-rewrites-origins-of-first-pandemic.aspxScholarsIndia,Research,USF Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/yash-patel.aspxYash Patel's interest in accounting was born as a high schooler helping his grandmother run her Clearwater motel. He then started a vending machine business that funded his education, gaining real-world experience along the way.External ArticleMon, 04 Aug 2025 14:12:13 Yash Patel speaks four languages but believes a fifth should be added: accountingYash Patel's interest in accounting was born as a high schooler helping his grandmother run her Clearwater motel. He then started a vending machine business that funded his education, gaining real-world experience along the way.Headshot of Yash Patel https://www.usf.edu/news/2025/yash-patel.aspxGlobal Networks,StudentsIndia,Spotlight,Student Successhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/aruna-dasgupta-farewell-spotlight.aspxAfter 14 years serving as a bridge between India and USF, Dasgupta is stepping away from her role, leaving behind a legacy of cross-cultural connections that was celebrated during recent commencement events at the Tampa campus.  Read about her journey at USF.Vickie ChachereWed, 21 May 2025 09:58:51 USF adviser Aruna Dasgupta bids farewell after 14 years in key India roleAfter 14 years serving as a bridge between India and USF, Dasgupta is stepping away from her role, leaving behind a legacy of cross-cultural connections that was celebrated during recent commencement events at the Tampa campus.  Read about her journey at USF.Provost, USF World Vice President, and Aruna, holding a certificate, are standing on stage smilinghttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/aruna-dasgupta-farewell-spotlight.aspxFaculty & Staff,Global NetworksIndia,Spotlighthttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/network-india-connect.aspxUSF World hosted the USF Network India networking event in Traditions Hall with the Students of India Association. Learn more about the gathering of Indian alumni living in the area, USF faculty, local leaders, and current students from India.Katrina SandeferThu, 03 Apr 2025 08:31:32 Building connections: USF Network India event bringing local alumni and current students together USF World hosted the USF Network India networking event in Traditions Hall with the Students of India Association. Learn more about the gathering of Indian alumni living in the area, USF faculty, local leaders, and current students from India.Three smiling people holding up their hands in the bulls signhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/network-india-connect.aspxGlobal Networks,StudentsIndia,Student Successhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/neha-surendranath-linkedin-alum-spotlight.aspxNeha Surendranath’s path eventually led her to Core Engineering at LinkedIn began at Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology (Sir MVIT) in Bangaluru, India. Learn how her journey at USF helped along her path to career success.Katrina SandeferThu, 27 Feb 2025 07:45:30 Any opportunity is a good opportunity: How USF Alumni Neha Surendranath’s journey led her to working at LinkedInNeha Surendranath’s path eventually led her to Core Engineering at LinkedIn began at Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology (Sir MVIT) in Bangaluru, India. Learn how her journey at USF helped along her path to career success.Neha standing beside another person, both wearing sashes with the flag colors of their home countrieshttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/neha-surendranath-linkedin-alum-spotlight.aspxAlumniGlobal Networks,India,Spotlighthttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/alumni-delhi-dinner.aspxA small group of USF alumni from New Delhi and the neighboring city of Gurugram warm up the first real winter day in India’s capital. Read to learn more about these alumni and their journeys beyond USF.Aruna DasguptaMon, 06 Jan 2025 13:25:46 USF alumnus hosts a cozy dinner for Delhi alumniA small group of USF alumni from New Delhi and the neighboring city of Gurugram warm up the first real winter day in India’s capital. Read to learn more about these alumni and their journeys beyond USF.A group of alumni standing in a room, smilinghttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2025/alumni-delhi-dinner.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksIndiahttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2024/daniel-yeh-spotlight-india.aspxThe USF College of Engineering professor whose vision of building a clean-energy system that could solve challenges in parts of the world with no sanitation systems was inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame in October. Read how his technology is being used in India, South Africa, and on a global scale.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:07:25 USF creator of global clean water, energy technology is inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of FameThe USF College of Engineering professor whose vision of building a clean-energy system that could solve challenges in parts of the world with no sanitation systems was inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame in October. Read how his technology is being used in India, South Africa, and on a global scale.Daniel Yeh with two other peoplehttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2024/daniel-yeh-spotlight-india.aspxAccolades,Faculty & StaffCommunity,India,Research,Spotlighthttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2024/khan-spotlight-india.aspxUSF alum, Yunus Khan, shares his work experiences and perspectives on how he grew as a professional during his years in the USF College of Engineering with USF World.Aruna DasguptaTue, 29 Oct 2024 00:31:12 Q&A with USF Alum Yunus Khan: A 2017 mechanical engineering graduate rises in career as Senior Lean Program Manager for SiemensUSF alum, Yunus Khan, shares his work experiences and perspectives on how he grew as a professional during his years in the USF College of Engineering with USF World.A group of people wearing safety gear in a large warehousehttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2024/khan-spotlight-india.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksIndia,Spotlighthttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2024/nirmita_roy_india_spotlight.aspxFollow the Q&A with Nirmita Roy who recently graduated with her STEM doctorate at USF.Aruna DasguptaMon, 19 Aug 2024 11:57:27 Q&A with Nirmita Roy, a STEM graduate’s work in wearable electronicsFollow the Q&A with Nirmita Roy who recently graduated with her STEM doctorate at USF.Nirmita standing by the USF bull statuehttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2024/nirmita_roy_india_spotlight.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksIndia,Research,Spotlighthttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2024/engagement-india-global-networks.aspxUSF Network India’s membership is the largest network at USF and has a LinkedIn group with nearly 500 members! Read about the goal for USF Network India.Fri, 09 Aug 2024 14:16:29 2023-2024 USF World engagement in IndiaUSF Network India’s membership is the largest network at USF and has a LinkedIn group with nearly 500 members! Read about the goal for USF Network India.A group of students from India at the Sash Ceremony put on by USF Worldhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2024/engagement-india-global-networks.aspxAlumni,Faculty & Staff,Global Networks,StudentsIndia