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SWIRL student scholars present at the Florida Undergraduate Research Leadership Summit
Sirinandini Amperayani and Sakshi Wagh led a workshop on the experiences of South Asian immigrant survivors of intimate partner violence.
Dancing defiance: USFSM student Natalia Chersia brings WWII resistance fighter Nancy Wake to life on the stage
When dancer and USF Sarasota-Manatee student Natalia Chersia steps onto the stage as Nancy Wake in Women of Resistance, she takes on the life of a history-making woman who was shaped by war, courage, and loss.
February 26, 2026Students
USF Bellini student builds computing career after emigrating from Cuba
From coding games in PowerPoint without internet in Cuba to contributing to real-world research projects at USF, Bellini College senior Cristian Hernandez is turning curiosity into a computing career. After immigrating to Florida with no English skills, he persevered through school, discovered his passion for technology and now applies classroom learning through a hands-on internship shaping his future in innovation.
February 19, 2026Students
Virtual Global Exchange bridges USF and Morocco in World Cup–focused learning experience
USF World continues to expand Virtual Global Exchange (VGE). For several semesters, Raja Benchekroun, an Arabic literature and culture instructor in the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College, has used VGE to connect students with partners in Morocco.
February 12, 2026Faculty & Staff, Students
USF students collaborate on solar water heater prototype
Hot water is inaccessible to millions of displaced people worldwide — but two USF graduate students are working to change that.
February 5, 2026Students
Social work student awarded Gilman Scholarship for Paris study abroad program
Emily Hutchinson is just a couple of months away from boarding a plane to Paris — all because she took a chance on herself when applying for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to help fund her study abroad experience.
January 29, 2026Students
USF student-athlete navigates her own path in professional soccer and computing
USF student-athlete Sadie Sider-Echenberg is charting a dual path in professional soccer and computing. A standout midfielder and Outstanding Graduate from the Bellini College, she balanced elite athletics with a computer science degree. Now preparing to play professionally in Sweden, she’s pursuing her professional athletic dreams while keeping a future in tech firmly in sight.
January 26, 2026Students
Bellini computer science student pursues research-focused future in AI
Anelle Utegen’s journey from Kazakhstan to USF’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Computing reflects a growing passion for AI and machine learning research.
January 15, 2026Students
International basketball students shine at annual Los Toros game
USF women’s basketball continued their winning streak on Tuesday night in the Yuengling Center. A frequent face mentioned alongside USF’s program is a player from Puerto del Rosario, Spain, senior forward Carla Brito.
January 13, 2026Students
Student spotlight: Yukino Ushiyama lands two accounting internships and a full-time job offer before graduation
Yukino Ushiyama leaned on USF’s Bellini Center for Talent Development for one-on-one career guidance when she faced multiple offers and tough choices. “That personal support made a difference,” she said.
January 6, 2026Students
USF’s Virtual Global Exchange Program on the rise
USF’s Virtual Global Exchange (VGE) program is on the rise, rapidly growing its global partnerships and bringing new collaborative experiences into the classroom.
December 18, 2025Faculty & Staff, Students
Willingness to improve: Students eager to lower risks of the road
At the September Bicycle, Pedestrian, Auto, Scooter and Skateboard (BPASS) Safety event, the International Student Support Team collected survey results, which reflected ongoing risky traffic safety behaviors among a significant percentage of students.