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USF’s virtual global learning programs get a boost in new partnership

USF World is joining the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Institute for Virtual Exchange/Collaborative Online International Learning effort to create a Center of Excellence that expands opportunities for students to learn more about the world without leaving home.

September 29, 2025Faculty & Staff, Global Networks, Students

Jackson Anderson and Facundo Pereyra-Kluser collecting a water sample from a constructed wetland. (Photo by Nancy Romero-Daza)

When anthropology meets engineering: A fresh solution to wastewater

Nancy Romero-Daza and David Himmelgreen completed an interdisciplinary project that trains anthropology and engineering students in anthropological and environmental engineering methods in Costa Rica.

September 29, 2025Faculty & Staff, Students

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USF celebrates Fulbright scholars and visiting international researchers

The University of South Florida honored its expanding contingent of Fulbright scholars and welcomed visiting international researchers in a celebration of the iconic international exchange program that’s made a global impact for generations.

September 25, 2025Faculty & Staff, Scholars, Students

Asmitha Darapaneni and Sakshi Wagh

Social work interdisciplinary research lab students awarded United Nations Millennium Fellowship

Asmitha Darapaneni and Sakshi Wagh, mentored by Manisha Joshi, PhD, are addressing intimate partner violence through the Global Leadership Program.

September 15, 2025Students

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USF builds national security talent pipeline through innovative program

As global security needs continue to rise, USF is preparing to meet the demand with a transformative program that offers students hands-on national security training, certifications and career opportunities.

September 15, 2025Students

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Students from around the world drawn to study cybersecurity at USF

When Eduarda Koop was growing up in Brazil, she used to joke that she wanted to be a hacker. She never imagined that it could actually become a career path.

September 15, 2025Students

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USF achieves record cohort of 15 United Nations Millennium Fellows

The University of South Florida reached a new milestone with 15 students selected for the 2025 United Nations Millennium Fellowship, where they will receive leadership training and carry out social impact projects addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals.

September 10, 2025Students

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From vaccine policy to school lunches: USF students study health in Japan

MPH student Luisa Fernanda Montano recently completed an international applied experience at the Health Administration Center of Gifu University in Japan, where she worked with faculty, staff and peers on projects that connected research with public health practice.

September 5, 2025Students

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10 years of exploring public health in London

For a group of COPH students, a month-long summer program in London offered more than just stamps in their passports; it provided a deep dive into global health issues through immersive, real-world experiences.

September 5, 2025Students

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Panama partnerships give USF students real-world experience

For three USF students, summer meant stepping outside the classroom and into Panama’s vibrant culture and global health landscape. Guided by their faculty mentor Dr. Arlene Calvo, the students partnered with local organizations, government agencies and research institutes to address public health challenges ranging from food and water safety to community development.

September 5, 2025Students

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USF hosts hurricane preparedness for international students to gain storm savvy

The start of the academic year coincides with the historic peak of hurricane season, making hurricane awareness and preparation a unique challenge for international students unaccustomed to dealing with tropical storms. That’s why USF World’s International Student Services team set out to empower students with information, tips and supplies to stay safe in a storm.

September 4, 2025Faculty & Staff, Students

C. Jordan Howell, Caitlyn Muniz, and Katie Smith

Criminology faculty and students present at international conference

Research presentations were held in Athens, Greece at the 25th Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology.

September 3, 2025Faculty & Staff, Students

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