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USF Honors capstone empowers students to strengthen disaster resilience abroad
University of South Florida Honors students Alison Frate and Abigail Brake gained real-world consulting experience through Dr. Gregory Smogard’s Global Consulting capstone course, working with their team to support an international company in strengthening disaster resilience efforts in the Philippines.
April 9, 2025Faculty & Staff, Students
‘The Rising Tides Podcast’ explores cutting-edge ocean technologies in marine science
Designed for ocean experts and general audiences alike, “The Rising Tides Podcast” invites oceanographers to discuss their ground-breaking research through one-on-one conversations.
April 2, 2025Faculty & Staff
USF physical education program to host 2025 AIESEP International Conference
The conference will feature presentations from leaders in physical education around the globe, bringing industry-leading knowledge and practice to campus.
March 19, 2025Events, Faculty & Staff
Researchers identify ‘tipping point’ that caused Sargassum inundations in the Caribbean
The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt has puzzled researchers since 2011. A new model demonstrates that the alga was brought to the tropics by strong currents, and thrived in ideal growing conditions.
March 13, 2025Faculty & Staff
USF Libraries curator helped document the earliest human habitation of a tropical rainforest zone in Ivory Coast
New evidence now shows that humans lived in west Africa’s rainforests by at least 150 thousand years ago. Read more about the USF library's curator and their findings.
February 27, 2025Faculty & Staff
USF is a top producer for Fulbright Scholars
The University of South Florida is again a top producer nationally for the highly competitive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. USF is ranked No. 6 for the 2024-25 academic year – the ninth time over the last decade to be named in the top 10. Learn more about the program and awards.
February 25, 2025Accolades, Faculty & Staff, Scholars, Students
Institute for Digital Exploration makes history tangible
For students involved in the Institute for Digital Exploration, learning extends oceans beyond the traditional classroom.
February 24, 2025Faculty & Staff, Students
USF Professor Ya-Hui Cheng honored for groundbreaking research in music
Music isn’t just something we listen to -- it is a living record of cultural evolution. Dr. Ya-Hui Cheng, Associate Professor of Music Theory at the College of Design, Art & Performance’s School of Music at the University of South Florida, has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field.
February 14, 2025Faculty & Staff
USF researchers publish new genetic map of essential targets to defeat malaria
Stopping the parasite that causes malaria has been the focus of a number of ongoing studies by researchers at USF. A comprehensive new paper sheds light on the unique challenges in how the organism adapted to survive.
February 7, 2025Faculty & Staff
Chuanmin Hu elected to 2025 class of Optica Fellows
Chuanmin Hu was honored for his significant contributions to ocean optics and remote sensing, particularly for innovative research in algorithms and applications on ocean algae.
February 5, 2025Faculty & Staff
Professor who conducts research into dementia prevention receives UK Alumni Award
Psychology Professor Jennifer O’Brien is being recognized on the global stage for her contributions to science and impacting her field.
February 5, 2025Faculty & Staff
New international partnership between USF and Sungkyunkwan University will prepare students for careers in fintech
A group of South Korean students visited USF as part of a strategic new partnership between the Muma College of Business and SKKU. The partnership aims to expand USF’s global presence and enrich the educational experience for students pursuing degrees in finance and fintech.
January 29, 2025Faculty & Staff, Global Networks, Students