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Roberta O'Malley presents research on cybercrime in Copenhagen

O'Malley used latent class analysis to examine patterns of cyber-offending and identify distinctions among offenders.

September 16, 2025Faculty & Staff

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Five-time U.S. Ambassador Hill shares a lifetime of diplomatic lessons, insights

“The most important things I learned in life, I learned in the Peace Corps,” Hill said in a recent gathering at USF Sarasota-Manatee in which he shared his perspective of current-day world affairs as well as the nation’s future place in the world. Read more about the ambassador's conversation.

September 15, 2025Events

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USF Alum Yarah Elshaer receives Fulbright grant to teach English in Bosnia and Herzegovina

USF alum Yarah Elshaer has been named a Fulbright U.S. Student Program English Teaching Assistant to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Guided by her passion for using education to uplift communities and strengthen national identity, she continues to pursue ambitious goals that create lasting impact.

September 11, 2025Alumni

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USF achieves record cohort of 15 United Nations Millennium Fellows

The University of South Florida reached a new milestone with 15 students selected for the 2025 United Nations Millennium Fellowship, where they will receive leadership training and carry out social impact projects addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals.

September 10, 2025Students

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From vaccine policy to school lunches: USF students study health in Japan

MPH student Luisa Fernanda Montano recently completed an international applied experience at the Health Administration Center of Gifu University in Japan, where she worked with faculty, staff and peers on projects that connected research with public health practice.

September 5, 2025Students

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USF professor focuses Fulbright award on fighting cancer in Ethiopia

The professor of biostatistics in USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) just won a Fulbright Scholarship to share his expertise, a coveted award that will help him train graduate students at Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia over a 10-month period.

September 5, 2025Faculty & Staff

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10 years of exploring public health in London

For a group of COPH students, a month-long summer program in London offered more than just stamps in their passports; it provided a deep dive into global health issues through immersive, real-world experiences.

September 5, 2025Students

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Panama partnerships give USF students real-world experience

For three USF students, summer meant stepping outside the classroom and into Panama’s vibrant culture and global health landscape. Guided by their faculty mentor Dr. Arlene Calvo, the students partnered with local organizations, government agencies and research institutes to address public health challenges ranging from food and water safety to community development.

September 5, 2025Students

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USF hosts hurricane preparedness for international students to gain storm savvy

The 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.

September 4, 2025Faculty & Staff, Students

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Criminology faculty and students present at international conference

Research presentations were held in Athens, Greece at the 25th Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology.

September 3, 2025Faculty & Staff, Students

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A home away from home: Newly arrived international students welcomed by the International Support Team in the Global Student Center

Eager 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.

September 2, 2025Events, Students

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Ties between Tampa Bay and Japan grow stronger with delegation visits

Japan's Consul General and a delegation of business leaders, including USF leadership, visited the Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation. The connections between USF, the larger Tampa Bay Region, and Japan grow stronger with their exchange.

August 28, 2025Events, Faculty & Staff

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