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Fulbright at USF: Building a culture of global engagement
When the University of South Florida sent its first Fulbright U.S. Scholar abroad in 1962, few could have predicted the role the program would come to play in shaping the university's global identity.
October 16, 2026Events, Faculty & Staff, Scholars
USF celebrates Fulbright scholars and international academic engagement
USF leaders, faculty members, international scholars and the wider community gathered Sept. 24 to celebrate the university’s longstanding global engagement through the Fulbright Scholars Program.
At USF, postdocs power research and bring a global perspective to discovery
Any great global research university will acknowledge that postdocs are a powerhouse of contributions in scientific research, innovation and academic discovery. At USF, more than 300 postdocs are being celebrated for the vital role they play in the research enterprise.
Anthropologist studying history of alcohol awarded rare, multi-country Fulbright
Several years back, anthropologist John W. Arthur wrote a book tracing the history of beer. Now, through a Fulbright award, he is traveling to Spain and Greece to expand on this work in countries with some of the earliest known evidence of alcohol production.
September 9, 2026Scholars
Five USF students honored as 2026 Fulbright U.S. Student Program recipients
From teaching English in Taiwan to collecting and studying oral histories in Sri Lanka, the University of South Florida’s Fulbright U.S. Student Program recipients plan to dive deep into the cultures of their host communities during their time abroad.
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
Twenty international students at USF earn one of its highest honors
Twenty USF international students were named King O’Neal Scholars at recent spring commencement ceremonies, one of the university’s highest honors reserved for those who demonstrate exceptional academic excellence.
Spring 2026 Gilman Scholars join tradition of success at USF
Twelve new Gilman Scholarship recipients have been announced and are already beginning their summer journeys abroad. These students are advancing the Gilman mission: equipping young Americans with the professional skills and global experience needed for successful careers.
May 21, 2026Scholars
Indigenous scientist seeks to integrate traditional and academic knowledge
Doctoral candidate Claudia Barón-Aguilar is an Indigenous scientist from Colombia whose work brings together remote sensing, community engagement, and traditional ecological knowledge.
April 2, 2026Scholars
USF named 25-year top producer of Gilman Scholars
The University of South Florida was recognized as one of the top 25 producers of Gilman Scholars in the United States, highlighting the university’s commitment to access, experiential learning and global opportunities for students.
CGS student and scholar recognized at USF’s Fulbright celebration
Dean Philippidis greets the new USF President Limayem at the Fulbright Breakfast, where PCGS student and Fulbright scholar Tasnim Diana was recognized.
USF celebrates faculty and international scholars at Fulbright Breakfast
The University of South Florida celebrated its Fulbright faculty, administrators, and international scholars at the 2026 Fulbright Awards & Celebration at the Judy Genshaft Honors College. The ceremony not only recognized the vital role international exchange plays in shaping global learning and deepening cross-cultural understanding.
March 4, 2026Events, Faculty & Staff, Scholars