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Catching up with Honors alumna Laura Badertscher

Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Laura Badertscher launched her Swiss tour guide company with the goal of connecting North American tourists with Switzerland’s unique landscapes and history. Drawing from her USF experience and background as a Swiss American, she leads immersive tours, bridging the two cultures.

October 5, 2026Alumni

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A USF alumna’s international journey in public health

USF’s College of Public Health alumna Morgan Brown has built her career around using data and evidence to advance maternal and child health, with a focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights around the world.

September 25, 2026Alumni

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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

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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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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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Catching up with Reni Poston-Hymel and her study abroad experience in the Bahamas

From snorkeling in the Bahamas to protecting Florida's marine ecosystems, Honors alum Reni Poston-Hymel shares how experiential learning at the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College launched her career in marine biology.

August 6, 2026Alumni

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USF global alumnus Giacomo La Rosa '99: An entrepreneurial journey

From Italy to USF, Giacomo La Rosa reflects on the impact of USF on his career path. After graduating, he launched his first business, an international business advisory and strategic consulting firm, Graphitarget, in Tampa.

August 4, 2026Alumni, Global Networks

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From Colombia to USF: Muñoz translates ideas across cultures

When Marcela Muñoz arrived in the U.S., she wasn't planning on pursuing public health. In fact, her journey to USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) has taken her across countries, careers and academic disciplines.

August 3, 2026Alumni

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Catching up with honors alum Sy-Woei Hao

From her start as a biology and psychology major at the University of South Florida to her current pursuit of a PhD in educational psychology at her alma mater, Sy-Woei Hao’s academic journey has been motivated by her compassion for others and desire to find meaningful ways to make an impact. She currently invests in the next generation of law students at Stetson University College of Law as Assistant Director of Dispute Resolution and works as a practicing attorney.

July 20, 2026Alumni

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INTENNSE starts a second season with USF alum Yannick Yoshizawa and alum Roberto Cid powering the game

INTENNSE — a professional tennis league with a fast-paced, team-based format — kicked off its opening weekend at the Arena at Assembly Studios in Atlanta. Founding member and USF alum, Yannick Yoshizawa, believes the league will change the tennis landscape.

July 2, 2026Alumni, Global Networks

Catching up with honors alum Carla Irizarry-Delgado

From starting her first year as a PhD student this fall to educating others on health-related research, Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Carla Irizarry-Delgado is quickly turning her passion for public health education into a career in epidemiology research.

June 30, 2026Alumni

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Still carrying his Bull pride: London-based alumnus Alex Carratt returns to USF with his original student ID

USF Alumnus, Alex Carratt, returns to his alma mater after over twenty years and reflects on the journey that brought him to RBC Capital Markets in London.

June 29, 2026Alumni, Global Networks

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