https://www.usf.edu/world/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usTue, 12 May 2026 05:26:33 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/global-excellence-awards-gea-2026.aspxThe University of South Florida recognized 13 faculty and staff members whose work expanded students’ learning opportunities and strengthened the university’s international reach at the 2026 Global Excellence Awards on April 14.Katrina SandeferMon, 20 Apr 2026 15:52:50 USF presents 2026 Global Excellence Awards honoring international impactThe University of South Florida recognized 13 faculty and staff members whose work expanded students’ learning opportunities and strengthened the university’s international reach at the 2026 Global Excellence Awards on April 14.Dr. Kiki Caruson with members of the USF Security Training Collaborativehttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/global-excellence-awards-gea-2026.aspxEvents,Faculty & StaffResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/new-debartolo-chair-will-advance-medieval-spanish-research-florida-history.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+April+2026+-+CAS+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=USF+researchers+are+leading+the+fight+against+MRSAThe College of Arts and Sciences named David Arbesú the 2026-2028 Edward DeBartolo Endowed Chair, recognizing the tenured professor of medieval and golden age Spanish for his active scholarship and engaged teaching.External ArticleMon, 06 Apr 2026 16:25:45 New DeBartolo chair will advance medieval Spanish research and Florida historyThe College of Arts and Sciences named David Arbesú the 2026-2028 Edward DeBartolo Endowed Chair, recognizing the tenured professor of medieval and golden age Spanish for his active scholarship and engaged teaching.Person speaking behind a podiumhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/new-debartolo-chair-will-advance-medieval-spanish-research-florida-history.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+April+2026+-+CAS+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=USF+researchers+are+leading+the+fight+against+MRSAFaculty & StaffResearch,Spainhttps://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/marine-science/news/2026/linking-ice-melt-to-life-in-the-weddell-sea.aspxMargaret Mars Brisbin ventured to Antarctica to understand how changing ice conditions impact microbial life in the region.External ArticleThu, 26 Mar 2026 16:30:53 Linking ice melt to life in the Weddell SeaMargaret Mars Brisbin ventured to Antarctica to understand how changing ice conditions impact microbial life in the region.person standing in Antarctic snowhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/linking-ice-melt-to-life-in-the-weddell-sea.aspxFaculty & StaffResearchhttps://colombiaone.com/2026/03/22/ancient-bolivia-settlement-early-trade-boat-use-lake-titicaca/A new study led by Charles Stanish of the University of South Florida and published in Latin American Antiquity used modern radiocarbon testing on materials that were first excavated around 30 years ago.External ArticleSun, 22 Mar 2026 09:43:51 Ancient Bolivia settlement reveals early trade and boat use on Lake TiticacaA new study led by Charles Stanish of the University of South Florida and published in Latin American Antiquity used modern radiocarbon testing on materials that were first excavated around 30 years ago.Ship on lakehttps://colombiaone.com/2026/03/22/ancient-bolivia-settlement-early-trade-boat-use-lake-titicaca/Faculty & StaffResearchhttps://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/health/news/2026/gvn-opens-international-hq-at-usf.aspxThe GVN marked the opening of its International Headquarters at the USF Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation, formalizing a strategic partnership.External ArticleMon, 09 Mar 2026 14:04:18 Global Virus Network opens International Headquarters at University of South FloridaThe GVN marked the opening of its International Headquarters at the USF Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation, formalizing a strategic partnership.Leaders of USF and the Global Virus Network cutting the ceremonial ribbon.https://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/gvn-opens-international-hq-at-usf.aspxEventsResearch,USF Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/new-evidence-challenges-prevailing-assumptions-about-melting-ice-shelves-suppling-iron.aspxThe research involved a cruise to the Amundsen Sea in West Antarctica to collect melting glacial water at the source.External ArticleFri, 06 Mar 2026 17:17:01 New evidence challenges prevailing assumptions about melting ice shelves suppling ironThe research involved a cruise to the Amundsen Sea in West Antarctica to collect melting glacial water at the source.Sampling rosette with gray sampling bottles at left, the ship’s rail at lower right, and the face of the ice shelf in the background. Credit: Rob Sherrellhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/new-evidence-challenges-prevailing-assumptions-about-melting-ice-shelves-suppling-iron.aspxFaculty & StaffResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/hpv-vaccine-success-in-panama-reveals-new-questions-about-cervical-cancer-mortality.aspxResearchers from the COPH are examining how vaccination, screening and health system factors are shaping cervical cancer trends in Panama, offering new insights into progress toward eliminating the disease.External ArticleFri, 06 Mar 2026 16:59:50 HPV vaccine success in Panama reveals new questions about cervical cancer mortalityResearchers from the COPH are examining how vaccination, screening and health system factors are shaping cervical cancer trends in Panama, offering new insights into progress toward eliminating the disease.doctor inserting needlehttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/hpv-vaccine-success-in-panama-reveals-new-questions-about-cervical-cancer-mortality.aspxFaculty & StaffResearch,USF Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/fulbright-breakfast.aspxThe University of South Florida celebrated its Fulbright faculty, administrators, and international scholars at the 2026 Fulbright Awards & Celebration at the Judy Genshaft Honors College. The ceremony not only recognized the vital role international exchange plays in shaping global learning and deepening cross-cultural understanding.Vickie ChachereWed, 04 Mar 2026 15:08:32 USF celebrates faculty and international scholars at Fulbright BreakfastThe University of South Florida celebrated its Fulbright faculty, administrators, and international scholars at the 2026 Fulbright Awards & Celebration at the Judy Genshaft Honors College. The ceremony not only recognized the vital role international exchange plays in shaping global learning and deepening cross-cultural understanding.Group of people smiling and holding up "go bulls" hand signshttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/fulbright-breakfast.aspxEvents,Faculty & Staff,ScholarsFulbright,Research,Visiting Scholarhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/swirl-student-scholars-present-at-the-florida-undergraduate-research-leadership-summit.aspxSirinandini Amperayani and Sakshi Wagh led a workshop on the experiences of South Asian immigrant survivors of intimate partner violence.External ArticleMon, 02 Mar 2026 11:33:44 SWIRL student scholars present at the Florida Undergraduate Research Leadership SummitSirinandini Amperayani and Sakshi Wagh led a workshop on the experiences of South Asian immigrant survivors of intimate partner violence.Sirinandini Amperayani and Sakshi Wagh in front of a poster board of researchhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/swirl-student-scholars-present-at-the-florida-undergraduate-research-leadership-summit.aspxEvents,StudentsResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/cbcs-faculty-visit-depression-program-pilot-in-lima-peru.aspxJerome Galea, PhD, and Amber Gum, PhD, conducted a site visit with the nonprofit organization Partners In Health, known locally as Socios En Salud.External ArticleThu, 19 Feb 2026 15:39:25 CBCS faculty visit mental health program pilot in Lima, PeruJerome Galea, PhD, and Amber Gum, PhD, conducted a site visit with the nonprofit organization Partners In Health, known locally as Socios En Salud.group of people smiling in front of a vanhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/cbcs-faculty-visit-depression-program-pilot-in-lima-peru.aspxFaculty & StaffPartnerships,Peru,Research