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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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USF researchers draw new battle lines in war against malaria

Malaria, a vector-borne infectious disease that kills more than 600,000 people each year, has an uncanny ability to slip through the cracks of health care systems in many countries around the world. How so many of its infections evade routine surveillance is a question that Rihana Aydin seeks to answer.

August 10, 2026Faculty & Staff

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AI analysis reveals dramatic rise in global ocean algae blooms

Professor Chuanmin Hu, senior author from the USF College of Marine Science, and his colleagues used artificial intelligence to examine 1.2 million satellite images covering the global ocean.

August 6, 2026Faculty & Staff

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Collaboration in learning: USF instructor Margarita Altuna recognized as a SUNY COIL ambassador for Virtual Global Exchange Project 

As a USF Instructor and champion of virtual global exchange (VGE), Margarita Altuna is helping connect students across the globe from inside her classroom. 

August 3, 2026Faculty & Staff

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Is Nolan's 'Odyssey' faithful to Homer? USF faculty weigh in

Audiences have been divided over Nolan’s creative direction since Universal Pictures released the first promotional images last year, and USF faculty add to the commentary.

July 30, 2026Faculty & Staff

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“Getting out into the natural world:” Professor Lynn Martin on biology, mentorship and global research collaboration

The house sparrow is so common that most people hardly notice it. But for USF Professor Lynn Martin, the small brown bird has become the center of a global scientific collaboration spanning numerous countries and offering new insights for animals — and perhaps humans.

July 2, 2026Faculty & Staff

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USF Physical Education faculty recognized at 2026 AIESEP World Congress

USF faculty strengthened the university’s global reputation in physical education through award-winning scholarship, international collaboration and research presentations in Taipei, Taiwan.

June 23, 2026Events, Faculty & Staff

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USF professor weighs in on the best credit cards for travel

What’s the most important thing to look for in a credit card for international travel? What’s the biggest credit card mistake that international travelers make? Discover the answer to these questions and more from USF Muma College of Business professor.

June 22, 2026Faculty & Staff

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Oil spills spiked in the Persian Gulf during the Iran war, according to new study

Oil spills in the Persian Gulf have increased dramatically since the beginning of the 2026 Iran war, according to new USF research.

June 8, 2026Faculty & Staff

Joo Woo awarded Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award

What started as an ambitious project for associate professor Joo Woo has been recognized with a 2026-2027 Fulbright award on behalf of the Institute of International Education and the Fulbright Program.

June 3, 2026Faculty & Staff, Scholars

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USF expedition to Antarctica advances research on potential melanoma treatment

A remote Antarctic expedition has brought USF researchers back to a decades-old discovery: A tiny marine organism containing a compound that kills melanoma cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. Now, scientists are racing to unlock its potential for future cancer therapies.

June 2, 2026Faculty & Staff

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El Niño and its global impact on weather and climate

El Niño events can have significant impacts across the globe including on droughts, rainfall, and the development of tropical storms.

June 2, 2026Faculty & Staff

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