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Roberta O'Malley presents research on cybercrime in Copenhagen

O'Malley used latent class analysis to examine patterns of cyber-offending and identify distinctions among offenders.

September 16, 2025Faculty & Staff

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USF professor focuses Fulbright award on fighting cancer in Ethiopia

The professor of biostatistics in USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) just won a Fulbright Scholarship to share his expertise, a coveted award that will help him train graduate students at Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia over a 10-month period.

September 5, 2025Faculty & Staff

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USF hosts hurricane preparedness for international students to gain storm savvy

The start of the academic year coincides with the historic peak of hurricane season, making hurricane awareness and preparation a unique challenge for international students unaccustomed to dealing with tropical storms. That’s why USF World’s International Student Services team set out to empower students with information, tips and supplies to stay safe in a storm.

September 4, 2025Faculty & Staff, Students

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Criminology faculty and students present at international conference

Research presentations were held in Athens, Greece at the 25th Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology.

September 3, 2025Faculty & Staff, Students

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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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Inaugural ‘Gael Scoil USF’ event shares Irish traditions with the Tampa Bay community

This summer, the University of South Florida introduced Tampa Bay youth to Irish heritage through its inaugural ‘Gael Scoil USF’ event, inviting grade schoolers to engage with Irish culture firsthand through baking, dancing, sports, storytelling, and other immersive experiences.

August 13, 2025Events, Faculty & Staff

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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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