https://www.usf.edu/world/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usMon, 17 Aug 2026 00:26:57 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/pierce-uk-center-of-british-diplomacy.aspxDame Karen Pierce has built a reputation as one of the United Kingdom’s most influential international representatives. July at the British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, she spoke to a group of USF students enrolled in the USF in London summer program.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:02:50 In visit to the iconic center of British diplomacy, USF students hear life lessons from trailblazer Dame Karen PierceDame Karen Pierce has built a reputation as one of the United Kingdom’s most influential international representatives. July at the British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, she spoke to a group of USF students enrolled in the USF in London summer program.A group of smiling people in an ornate roomhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/pierce-uk-center-of-british-diplomacy.aspxEventsPartnerships,United Kingdomhttps://www.usf.edu/business/news/2026/07-01-usf-skku-joint-conference.aspxThe trip solidified the partnership between the two academic institutions, which began in 2025, as well as USF’s growing international research collaborations and global engagement efforts.External ArticleWed, 01 Jul 2026 16:02:19 Stronger ties: USF visits Seoul in joint research conference with Sungkyunkwan UniversityThe trip solidified the partnership between the two academic institutions, which began in 2025, as well as USF’s growing international research collaborations and global engagement efforts.Person standing in front of a projector screenhttps://www.usf.edu/business/news/2026/07-01-usf-skku-joint-conference.aspxEventsPartnerships,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2026/usf-physical-education-faculty-recognized-at-2026-aiesep.aspxUSF faculty strengthened the university’s global reputation in physical education through award-winning scholarship, international collaboration and research presentations in Taipei, Taiwan.External ArticleTue, 23 Jun 2026 16:05:57 USF Physical Education faculty recognized at 2026 AIESEP World CongressUSF faculty strengthened the university’s global reputation in physical education through award-winning scholarship, international collaboration and research presentations in Taipei, Taiwan.People in a stadium raising their hands and smilinghttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2026/usf-physical-education-faculty-recognized-at-2026-aiesep.aspxEvents,Faculty & StaffPartnerships,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-welcomes-dominican-republic-higher-education-leaders-to-strengthen-international-partnerships.aspxUSF welcomed a delegation of higher education leaders from the Dominican Republic in May as part of NAFSA Partner Day, a program coordinated by USF World for international institutions attending the NAFSA Annual Conference in Orlando, Fla.External ArticleMon, 15 Jun 2026 13:48:12 USF welcomes Dominican Republic higher education leaders to strengthen international partnershipsUSF welcomed a delegation of higher education leaders from the Dominican Republic in May as part of NAFSA Partner Day, a program coordinated by USF World for international institutions attending the NAFSA Annual Conference in Orlando, Fla.Group of people smiling, some standing and others sitting in chairshttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-welcomes-dominican-republic-higher-education-leaders-to-strengthen-international-partnerships.aspxEvents,Global NetworksPartnershipshttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/nafsa-partner-day.aspxMore than two dozen international education leaders from universities around the world tour USF after spending their week at the NAFSA: Association of International Educators conference.Vickie ChachereWed, 03 Jun 2026 11:36:32 Whirlwind USF World Tour: NAFSA attendees from around the globe get inside look at Tampa CampusMore than two dozen international education leaders from universities around the world tour USF after spending their week at the NAFSA: Association of International Educators conference.Group of people smiling in front of a large LED screen that portrays Florence Italy with an animated plane pulling a banner that says "Study Abroad" and small trailing clouds say "USF World" above ithttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/nafsa-partner-day.aspxEvents,Global NetworksPartnershipshttps://www.aubg.edu/aubg-today/aubg-and-university-of-south-florida-launch-pilot-international-virtual-mentorship-experience/?region=bulgariaStudents at the Business Department of AUBG had the opportunity to participate in a unique mentorship program with graduate students from the USF Muma College of Business.External ArticleTue, 12 May 2026 14:42:57 AUBG and University of South Florida launch pilot international virtual mentorship experienceStudents at the Business Department of AUBG had the opportunity to participate in a unique mentorship program with graduate students from the USF Muma College of Business.screenshot of a group of people on a teams callhttps://www.aubg.edu/aubg-today/aubg-and-university-of-south-florida-launch-pilot-international-virtual-mentorship-experience/?region=bulgariaFaculty & StaffPartnershipshttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/uk-florida-innovation-corridor-babc.aspxOn April 30, the British American Business Council of Central Florida spotlighted a new facet of the historic trade relationship, which has intensified since a new memorandum of understanding was signed between Florida and the U.K. in 2023.Caitlin BreenTue, 05 May 2026 10:12:28 With life sciences solutions in high demand, U.K.-Florida Innovation Corridor is thrivingOn April 30, the British American Business Council of Central Florida spotlighted a new facet of the historic trade relationship, which has intensified since a new memorandum of understanding was signed between Florida and the U.K. in 2023.Group of people smiling in front of USF World step and repeat backdrop with BABC and USF World logo underneath on a green backgroundhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/uk-florida-innovation-corridor-babc.aspxEvents,Global NetworksPartnerships,United Kingdomhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-jabil-partnership-advances-next-generation-medical-technology.aspxA powerful partnership between the University of South Florida and Jabil is turning student ideas into real-world medical innovations – from classroom concepts to patent-pending technologies with the potential to improve patient care.External ArticleWed, 15 Apr 2026 14:22:34 USF-Jabil partnership advances next-generation medical technologyA powerful partnership between the University of South Florida and Jabil is turning student ideas into real-world medical innovations – from classroom concepts to patent-pending technologies with the potential to improve patient care.Sophia Alonsohttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-jabil-partnership-advances-next-generation-medical-technology.aspxStudentsPartnerships,Student Successhttps://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.usf.edu/world/news/2026/global-medical-brigades.aspxCounting down the days to August 2026, when USF Global Medical Brigades will be going to Guatemala to provide healthcare, medication, and sustainable support, the USF chapter is raising money and preparing for their week-long service trip.Katrina SandeferThu, 02 Apr 2026 13:59:19 Heightening global awareness through service: USF global medical brigades serving rural areas across the worldCounting down the days to August 2026, when USF Global Medical Brigades will be going to Guatemala to provide healthcare, medication, and sustainable support, the USF chapter is raising money and preparing for their week-long service trip.Large group of people standing on or below truck, someone holding a panama flag, while someone in the middle is holding a sign that says "Global Brigades"https://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/global-medical-brigades.aspxStudentsPartnerships,Study Abroad,USF Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/usf-to-host-stopover-for-the-iconic-ocean-race.aspxFor the first time, St. Pete-Clearwater will serve as a stopover for The Ocean Race, an elite sport that serves to advance marine science, education, and protection.External ArticleWed, 18 Mar 2026 15:53:01 USF to host stopover for the iconic Ocean RaceFor the first time, St. Pete-Clearwater will serve as a stopover for The Ocean Race, an elite sport that serves to advance marine science, education, and protection.Crews in The Ocean Race navigate state-of-the-art offshore sailing yachts around the world. Next year’s event includes a 12-day stopover in St. Petersburg-Clearwater. Credit: The Ocean Racehttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/usf-to-host-stopover-for-the-iconic-ocean-race.aspxEventsBrazil,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,Research