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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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USF supply chain expert on gas prices, shipping and the Strait of Hormuz

As tensions in the Middle East continue to make headlines, experts warn that disruptions thousands of miles away can quickly affect everyday life in the United States — especially when it comes to fuel prices, shipping costs and the price of consumer goods.

May 29, 2026Faculty & Staff

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Khalilah Caines is expanding social work education beyond borders

Through Virtual Global Exchange, Caines is connecting School of Social Work students with their peers in the Philippines.

May 13, 2026Faculty & Staff

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AUBG and University of South Florida launch pilot international virtual mentorship experience

Students at the Business Department of AUBG had the opportunity to participate in a unique mentorship program with graduate students from the USF Muma College of Business.

May 12, 2026Faculty & Staff

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Could a seasonal flu shot help protect against bird flu? International study points to a surprising possibility

An international systematic review of studies on avian influenza, or H5N1, shows that seasonal flu vaccine may offer some protection against H5N1. The study, published this month, included USF Health researchers.

April 28, 2026Faculty & Staff

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USF presents 2026 Global Excellence Awards honoring international impact

The University of South Florida recognized 13 faculty and staff members whose work expanded students’ learning opportunities and strengthened the university’s international reach at the 2026 Global Excellence Awards on April 14.

April 20, 2026Events, Faculty & Staff

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New DeBartolo chair will advance medieval Spanish research and Florida history

The College of Arts and Sciences named David Arbesú the 2026-2028 Edward DeBartolo Endowed Chair, recognizing the tenured professor of medieval and golden age Spanish for his active scholarship and engaged teaching.

April 6, 2026Faculty & Staff

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Breaking down global conflict: Arman Mahmoudian brings world politics to the honors classroom

From Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to the psychology behind political decision-making, Honors instructor Arman Mahmoudian helps students examine global conflict from new perspectives. His courses challenge students to critically engage with world events and the media narratives that shape them.

March 26, 2026Faculty & Staff

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