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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
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
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
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
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
USF engineering professor Yogi Goswami headlines Cayman Islands sustainability conference
Distinguished University Professor and Florida Inventors Hall of Fame inductee Yogi Goswami is one of the world’s leading experts on clean energy and sustainability. Goswami was recently featured as the keynote speaker for the University College of the Cayman Islands symposium, highlighting efforts to create a more sustainable future.
April 24, 2025Events, Faculty & Staff
What rattlesnake venom can teach us about evolution
USF researchers find that island snakes adapt their venom in surprising ways, offering new clues about how animals evolve in changing environments.
April 23, 2025Faculty & Staff
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