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Stronger ties: USF visits Seoul in joint research conference with Sungkyunkwan University

The trip solidified the partnership between the two academic institutions, which began in 2025, as well as USF’s growing international research collaborations and global engagement efforts.

July 1, 2026Events

Catching up with honors alum Carla Irizarry-Delgado

From starting her first year as a PhD student this fall to educating others on health-related research, Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Carla Irizarry-Delgado is quickly turning her passion for public health education into a career in epidemiology research.

June 30, 2026Alumni

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USF Physical Education faculty recognized at 2026 AIESEP World Congress

USF faculty strengthened the university’s global reputation in physical education through award-winning scholarship, international collaboration and research presentations in Taipei, Taiwan.

June 23, 2026Events, Faculty & 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

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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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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

Claudia Barón-Aguilar, a doctoral candidate, is an Indigenous scientist whose work brings together remote sensing, community engagement, and traditional ecological knowledge.

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

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Linking ice melt to life in the Weddell Sea

Margaret Mars Brisbin ventured to Antarctica to understand how changing ice conditions impact microbial life in the region.

March 26, 2026Faculty & Staff

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Ancient Bolivia settlement reveals early trade and boat use on Lake Titicaca

A new study led by Charles Stanish of the University of South Florida and published in Latin American Antiquity used modern radiocarbon testing on materials that were first excavated around 30 years ago.

March 22, 2026Faculty & Staff

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