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For USF’s international alumni celebrated at inaugural event, the Tampa Bay region is where they build careers and lives
More than 75 international alumni from 28 countries gathered at the University of South Florida’s inaugural USF World international alumni event to celebrate their journeys from students to leaders in the Tampa Bay community.
October 27, 2026Alumni, Events, Global Networks
COPH Outstanding Alumni Award winner Aditi Desai created a career of passion and pivots
USF College of Public Health (COPH) alumna Aditi Desai joined a growing list of alumni recognized for their exceptional service and dedication to public health.
October 23, 2026Alumni
COPH Outstanding Alumni Award winner Malinee Neelamegam connects research and global health
For Dr. Malinee Neelamegam, public health is about more than data. It is about the people behind it, the communities that inspire change and ensuring their voices are heard.
October 23, 2026Alumni, Global Networks
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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