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![USF student Avani Sanghvi sits in a modern-design chair, focused on a laptop resting on her lap.](/world/news/images/2024/avani-sanghvi-listing-490x328.png)
USF student explores creativity, activism through Fulbright UK Summer Institute
USF student Avani Sanghvi explored creativity, activism, and cultural connections during the Fulbright UK Summer Institute at the University of Bristol. Her experience inspired new perspectives on art, identity, and the power of authentic storytelling.
December 4, 2024Students
![Judy Genshaft Honors College student Raehanna Brown sits in front of a chess board at the 2024 Chess Olympiad hosted in Budapest, Hungary.](/world/news/images/2024/raehann-brown-2024-chess-olympiad-listing-490x328.png)
Honors student Raehanna Brown represents Jamaica at 2024 Chess Olympiad
Freshman Judy Genshaft Honors College student Raehanna Brown competed with her team from Jamaica in the 2024 Chess Olympiad hosted in Budapest, Hungary. Brown followed in her older sister’s footsteps in playing chess competitively and pursuing her education at USF.
December 3, 2024Students
![A student posing by the all of a castle](/world/news/images/2025/kalia-early-study-abroad-spain-listing-490x328.jpg)
Clyde G. Nixon Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship makes student’s first trip abroad possible
When Kalia Early, a psychology major at USF Sarasota-Manatee set off for Salamanca, Spain, she had no idea how profound an impact the trip would have on her. Read about her experiences studying abroad.
December 1, 2024Students
![Students giving the bulls sign in front of USF World green backdrop and international flags hanging above them from the ceiling](/world/news/images/2024/global-center-opening-listing-490x328.png)
USF Global Student Center opens in celebration of international education
USF President Rhea Law, Rocky, USF World leaders, and the broader university community officially opened the USF Global Student Center. Read how the event gave the USF international community a chance to explore the center’s many offerings.
![USF students with USF President Rhea Law](/world/news/images/2024/ranking-usf-world-accolade-listing-490x328.png)
USF solidifies its standing as top Florida destination for international students
According to a new report from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Institute of International Education, USF ranks 29th in the U.S. among all universities and 19th among public institutions. Read to learn more about this prestigious achievement.
![A group of college students standing in a classroom](/world/news/images/2024/election-partnership-moldova-listing-490x328.png)
Forging a Partnership: USF St. Petersburg Center for Civic Engagement hosts Constitution Day Discussion on U.S., Moldova Elections
Six campuses and five cities from two continents united at the USF St. Petersburg Center for Civic Engagement recently hosted a Constitution Day Discussion with faculty and students in Moldova to discuss the elections in both countries this year. Read about this event and its impact on students at USF and around the world.
![From professional footballer to First Minister of Scotland, the Right Honorable Henry McLeish’s journey is one of transformation, resilience, and dedication to public service. Now, as a Judy Genshaft Honors College visiting professor of practice, McLeish shares his rich experience with students, inspiring them to think globally and reconsider the impact of civic engagement.](/world/news/images/2024/first-minister-scotland-honors-listing-490x327px.jpg)
Public service and leadership: Former first minister of Scotland inspires honors students
From professional footballer to First Minister of Scotland, the Right Honorable Henry McLeish’s journey is one of transformation, resilience, and dedication to public service. Now, as a Judy Genshaft Honors College visiting professor of practice, McLeish shares his rich experience with students, inspiring them to think globally and reconsider the impact of civic engagement.
November 22, 2024Faculty & Staff, Scholars, Students
![Fabio Favari headshot](/world/news/images/2024/fabio-favari-spotlight-brazil-listing-490x328.png)
Student Spotlight: USF finance student Fabio Favari lands Goldman Sachs internship in New York
Fabio Favari, a junior finance student at the University of South Florida, embarked on an extraordinary journey from Brazil to the United States, driven by a singular purpose: education. Now, he's preparing for an internship at Goldman Sachs in New York City.
October 28, 2024Students
![Students, Bethard, Dr. Kiki Caruson, and Provost Mohapatra stand at Transylvania burial site raising their hands with the bull sign](/world/news/images/2024/bioarcheologist-bethard-general-transylvania-listing-490x328.png)
USF bioarchaeologist’s summer field school uncovers layers of history in a Transylvania village
The Romanian region yields its secrets under the careful work of Jonathan Bethard and students from USF and around the world. Read about the research that led to this project and how it impacts the world.
October 1, 2024Faculty & Staff, Students
![USF Student Christoper Oueis poses in the Judy Genshaft Honors College building.](/world/news/images/2024/chris-oueis-spotlight-listing-490x328.png)
USF student Christoper Oueis earns multiple national awards, sets sights even higher
Chris Oueis, a fourth-year USF student, has been awarded three prestigious scholarships with support from the Office of National Scholars. A student from Lebanon, Oueis is leveraging these opportunities to pursue his dream career in public policy and international affairs.
![Judy Genshaft Honors College students Breno Nery Dantas, Jamie Powers, and Reva Gandhi pose while making](/world/news/images/2024/semester-in-exeter-2024-listing-490x328.png)
English lessons: 2024 Honors semester in Exeter
Through cultural excursions and unique coursework, Honors students Jamie Powers, Reva Gandhi, and Breno Nery Dantas formed lasting connections while exploring southwest England during an immersive six-month study abroad experience.
September 23, 2024Students
![Dr. David Himmelgreen and Dr. Nancy Romero-Daza of the USF College of Arts and Sciences Department of Anthropology are co-leading an interdisciplinary NSF International Research Experiences for Students field school in Costa Rica. The first cohort of students, which included two USF students, spent six weeks this past summer examining wastewater management systems and associated sanitation issues. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Nancy Romero-Daza)](/world/news/images/2024/nsf-costa-rica-490x328.jpg)
Interdisciplinary field school research in Costa Rica examines wastewater management systems and aims to address sanitation issues
Faculty from the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Anthropology are co-leading a National Science Foundation-International Research Experiences for Students (NSF-IRES) field school in Costa Rica with environmental engineering colleagues to examine wastewater management. Read how this impacts both the students and the environment.
September 20, 2024Faculty & Staff, Students