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Dancing defiance: USFSM student Natalia Chersia brings WWII resistance fighter Nancy Wake to life on the stage

When dancer and USF Sarasota-Manatee student Natalia Chersia steps onto the stage as Nancy Wake in Women of Resistance, she takes on the life of a history-making woman who was shaped by war, courage, and loss.

February 26, 2026Students

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Continuing to prosper: International partnership between USF and Sungkyunkwan University flourishes after Joint Research Conference

Last month, the Muma College of Business hosted the USF and Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Joint Research Conference to great success. Faculty from both universities presented their research and discussed the future of fintech, a growing industry that has continued to progress rapidly.

February 3, 2026Events, Faculty & Staff

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From Tampa to tech: USF alumna Kristina Oliva’s journey to Meta and life in London

When Kristina Oliva crossed the stage at USF to receive her master’s degree in mass communication, she could not have predicted that the decision would eventually lead her to one of the world’s largest tech companies, Meta, or to building a life thousands of miles from home in London.

February 2, 2026Alumni

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USF Sarasota-Manatee instructors partner with Saudi Aramco to train emergency operators

A group of 15 Saudi Aramco emergency operations personnel spent part of December receiving training at USF Sarasota-Manatee in the second year of an effort to build world-class skills among emergency operations personnel at the world’s largest energy company.

January 6, 2026Global Networks

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USF’s Virtual Global Exchange Program on the rise

USF’s Virtual Global Exchange (VGE) program is on the rise, rapidly growing its global partnerships and bringing new collaborative experiences into the classroom.

December 18, 2025Faculty & Staff, Students

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