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Ties between Tampa Bay and Japan grow stronger with delegation visits

Japan's Consul General and a delegation of business leaders, including USF leadership, visited the Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation. The connections between USF, the larger Tampa Bay Region, and Japan grow stronger with their exchange.

August 28, 2025Events, Faculty & Staff

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“Bringing the world to students:” How Virtual Global Exchange (VGE) has become an international gateway in the USF classroom

The Virtual Global Exchange Program (VGE) at USF is a wonderful way to facilitate professional development, networking opportunities, and deepen existing collaboration. Read to learn how this program connects classrooms on a global level.

August 13, 2025Faculty & Staff, Students

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USF professor presents research on automation and foreign investment at AIB conference

The team examined how rhetoric around reshoring — when companies bring manufacturing and production operations back to its home country — aligns with corporate behavior in the automotive industry.

July 25, 2025Events, Faculty & Staff

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A special relationship: USF in London creates a learning environment for the ages

USF World asks assistant professor Scott Solomon to reflect on the value of the USF in London Program just as the summer 2025 cohort of students arrives.

July 24, 2025Faculty & Staff, Global Networks

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Age of exploration: USF celebrates 10 years of its Summer in London program

London is a city that has been shaped by explorers, global cultures and geopolitics for two millennia, and in the last decade University of South Florida Bulls have been adding their own imprint on the iconic city.

July 22, 2025Alumni, Events, Faculty & Staff, Global Networks, Students

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Sten Vermund honored for two decades of leadership in global health collaboration

The U.S.-Japan Cooperative Medical Sciences Program has awarded COPH Dean Sten Vermund its 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his two decades of leadership and commitment to global health collaboration.

June 20, 2025Faculty & Staff

For anthropology professor Elena Lesley, what started as an interest in political systems soon evolved into a deep commitment to understanding how trauma and mental health care intersect in post-conflict societies.

Enhancing mental health services in low-resource settings: A USF anthropologist’s impact

Elena Lesley, an anthropology professor at USF, is researching how digital mental health care—especially telehealth—is transforming access to treatment in Cambodia. Her work explores how digital tools can bridge gaps in mental health services, offering new possibilities for care in post-conflict communities. Through her research, she aims to highlight innovative strategies that could improve mental health care in low-resource settings worldwide.

May 29, 2025Faculty & Staff

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School of Social Work faculty lead mental health training for community health workers in Peru

The training is part of a depression intervention for older caregivers of children with schizophrenia.

May 27, 2025Faculty & Staff

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USF Health recognizes Dr. Elimarys Perez-Colon with culture coin for leading medical mission in Colombia

Elimarys Perez-Colon, MD, associate professor of Internal Medicine with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, was recently named a USF Health Culture Champion in recognition of her extraordinary commitment to global health, mentorship and service.

May 23, 2025Faculty & Staff, Global Networks

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USF World celebrates more than 1,100 international student spring graduates

Campus leaders, families worldwide, and scores of graduating USF students celebrated international students' uniquely challenging and resilient journeys during Spring 2025 commencement with the traditional sash ceremony.

May 21, 2025Events, Faculty & Staff, Students

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USF adviser Aruna Dasgupta bids farewell after 14 years in key India role

After 14 years serving as a bridge between India and USF, Dasgupta is stepping away from her role, leaving behind a legacy of cross-cultural connections that was celebrated during recent commencement events at the Tampa campus.  Read about her journey at USF.

May 21, 2025Faculty & Staff, Global Networks

USF World honors nine Global Excellence Awardees

Nine awardees from an array of disciplines were honored at the annual ceremony held on April 15, which celebrated achievements in internationally focused education, research, and innovation for 2023 and 2024. Read about the winners and their accomplishments.

April 24, 2025Events, Faculty & Staff

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