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International student achievements shine bright in USF’s success story

For decades, student success has been the university’s top strategic priority, and with each graduating class, the USF community celebrates rising achievement that fuels its national and international reputation.

September 30, 2026Students

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USF celebrates Fulbright scholars and international academic engagement

USF leaders, faculty members, international scholars and the wider community gathered Sept. 24 to celebrate the university’s longstanding global engagement through the Fulbright Scholars Program.

September 28, 2026Events, Scholars

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“Ecosystem of Empowerment:” USF alumna Grace Smith and nonprofit founder Vanessa Martinez team up for Girl Report’s global impact

Recent graduate Grace Smith is leaving USF with a master’s in mass communications, a passion for research, and a motivation to empower women around the world.

September 22, 2026Alumni

At USF, postdocs power research and bring a global perspective to discovery

Any great global research university will acknowledge that postdocs are a powerhouse of contributions in scientific research, innovation and academic discovery. At USF, more than 300 postdocs are being celebrated for the vital role they play in the research enterprise.

September 21, 2026Accolades, Scholars

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The professor in the green jacket: A chance encounter that changed the life of a USF alum

Vivek Mankar almost didn’t attend a USF information session that changed the trajectory of his career. Years later, he shares how deeply that experience shaped who he is today.

September 15, 2026Alumni

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Jimmy Turrell brings the art of the unexpected to USF St. Petersburg

The Newcastle-born artist, whose work spans music, fashion, print and art direction, will give a September 16 lecture and work alongside students during a two-day residency as part of the visiting designer program.

September 10, 2026Events

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Anthropologist studying history of alcohol awarded rare, multi-country Fulbright

Several years back, anthropologist John W. Arthur wrote a book tracing the history of beer. Now, through a Fulbright award, he is traveling to Spain and Greece to expand on this work in countries with some of the earliest known evidence of alcohol production.

September 9, 2026Scholars

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USF faculty and students present music education research in Montréal

The music education faculty at the University of South Florida were all invited to present their research topics at the International Society of Music Education (ISME) World Conference in Montréal.

September 2, 2026Faculty & Staff

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From the Classroom to Ghana: USF Patel College Student Puts Water Sustainability into Practice

USF graduate student Cassidy Ezzi traveled to Ghana to conduct research on water quality, sanitation, and sea-level rise. Working with researchers, she collected and analyzed water samples while examining community challenges.

August 26, 2026Students

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CAS around the world: How global learning and interdisciplinary problem‑solving shape students’ experience

CAS students spent the summer learning across coral reefs, ancient ruins, misty mountains, and global cities — discovering how place transforms learning and shapes the scholars, researchers, and leaders they’re becoming.

August 25, 2026Students

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USF Health expands emergency medicine simulation training in Tanzania ahead of Africa Cup of Nations

In July, faculty and simulation experts from the USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS) traveled to Tanzania to support that effort, teaching local healthcare educators the foundations of simulation-based education.

August 25, 2026Faculty & Staff

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From Tampa to Taiwan: USF Alum Tyler Nusbaum takes on role as international recruiter

As USF's Assistant Director of International Recruitment based in Taipei, Tyler Nusbaum helps connect prospective students with opportunities at his alma mater.

August 25, 2026Alumni, Faculty & Staff

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