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Khalilah Caines is expanding social work education beyond borders

Through Virtual Global Exchange, Caines is connecting School of Social Work students with their peers in the Philippines.

May 13, 2026Faculty & Staff

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AUBG and University of South Florida launch pilot international virtual mentorship experience

Students at the Business Department of AUBG had the opportunity to participate in a unique mentorship program with graduate students from the USF Muma College of Business.

May 12, 2026Faculty & Staff

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Could a seasonal flu shot help protect against bird flu? International study points to a surprising possibility

An international systematic review of studies on avian influenza, or H5N1, shows that seasonal flu vaccine may offer some protection against H5N1. The study, published this month, included USF Health researchers.

April 28, 2026Faculty & Staff

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USF presents 2026 Global Excellence Awards honoring international impact

The University of South Florida recognized 13 faculty and staff members whose work expanded students’ learning opportunities and strengthened the university’s international reach at the 2026 Global Excellence Awards on April 14.

April 20, 2026Events, Faculty & Staff

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New DeBartolo chair will advance medieval Spanish research and Florida history

The College of Arts and Sciences named David Arbesú the 2026-2028 Edward DeBartolo Endowed Chair, recognizing the tenured professor of medieval and golden age Spanish for his active scholarship and engaged teaching.

April 6, 2026Faculty & Staff

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Breaking down global conflict: Arman Mahmoudian brings world politics to the honors classroom

From Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to the psychology behind political decision-making, Honors instructor Arman Mahmoudian helps students examine global conflict from new perspectives. His courses challenge students to critically engage with world events and the media narratives that shape them.

March 26, 2026Faculty & Staff

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Linking ice melt to life in the Weddell Sea

Margaret Mars Brisbin ventured to Antarctica to understand how changing ice conditions impact microbial life in the region.

March 26, 2026Faculty & Staff

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Ancient Bolivia settlement reveals early trade and boat use on Lake Titicaca

A new study led by Charles Stanish of the University of South Florida and published in Latin American Antiquity used modern radiocarbon testing on materials that were first excavated around 30 years ago.

March 22, 2026Faculty & Staff

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COPH’s Dr. Angela Makris elected to lead international social marketing association

Dr. Angela Makris, an adjunct instructor and 2025 alumna of the USF College of Public Health (COPH), has been unanimously elected president of the International Social Marketing Association (iSMA).

March 17, 2026Accolades, Faculty & Staff

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New evidence challenges prevailing assumptions about melting ice shelves suppling iron

The research involved a cruise to the Amundsen Sea in West Antarctica to collect melting glacial water at the source.

March 6, 2026Faculty & Staff

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HPV vaccine success in Panama reveals new questions about cervical cancer mortality

Researchers from the COPH are examining how vaccination, screening and health system factors are shaping cervical cancer trends in Panama, offering new insights into progress toward eliminating the disease.

March 6, 2026Faculty & Staff

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Meet the women making history during inaugural season of USF beach volleyball

USF's new beach volleyball team is off to a successful start during its inaugural season thanks to coach Pri Piantadosi-Lima and star players like Josie Sek and Zoey Mitchell.

March 4, 2026Faculty & Staff, Global Networks

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