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A USF alumna’s international journey in public health
USF’s College of Public Health alumna Morgan Brown has built her career around using data and evidence to advance maternal and child health, with a focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights around the world.
September 25, 2026Alumni
“Ecosystem of Empowerment:” USF alumna Grace Smith and nonprofit founder Vanessa Martinez team up for Girl Report’s global impact
Recent graduate Grace Smith is leaving USF with a master’s in mass communications, a passion for research, and a motivation to empower women around the world.
September 22, 2026Alumni
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.
A legacy of support continues with inaugural Kathleen M. Heide Criminology Scholarship recipient
Rithy Rung Rith reflects on his journey from Cambodia to USF and how the scholarship is helping him pursue a future centered on service and giving back.
September 18, 2026Students
The professor in the green jacket: A chance encounter that changed the life of a USF alum
Vivek Mankar almost didn’t attend a USF information session that changed the trajectory of his career. Years later, he shares how deeply that experience shaped who he is today.
September 15, 2026Alumni
From the Classroom to Ghana: USF Patel College Student Puts Water Sustainability into Practice
USF graduate student Cassidy Ezzi traveled to Ghana to conduct research on water quality, sanitation, and sea-level rise. Working with researchers, she collected and analyzed water samples while examining community challenges.
August 26, 2026Students
From Tampa to Taiwan: USF Alum Tyler Nusbaum takes on role as international recruiter
As USF's Assistant Director of International Recruitment based in Taipei, Tyler Nusbaum helps connect prospective students with opportunities at his alma mater.
August 25, 2026Alumni, Faculty & Staff
Catching up with Reni Poston-Hymel and her study abroad experience in the Bahamas
From snorkeling in the Bahamas to protecting Florida's marine ecosystems, Honors alum Reni Poston-Hymel shares how experiential learning at the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College launched her career in marine biology.
August 6, 2026Alumni
USF global alumnus Giacomo La Rosa '99: An entrepreneurial journey
From Italy to USF, Giacomo La Rosa reflects on the impact of USF on his career path. After graduating, he launched his first business, an international business advisory and strategic consulting firm, Graphitarget, in Tampa.
August 4, 2026Alumni, Global Networks
Collaboration in learning: USF instructor Margarita Altuna recognized as a SUNY COIL ambassador for Virtual Global Exchange Project
As a USF Instructor and champion of virtual global exchange (VGE), Margarita Altuna is helping connect students across the globe from inside her classroom.
August 3, 2026Faculty & Staff
Catching up with honors alum Sy-Woei Hao
From her start as a biology and psychology major at the University of South Florida to her current pursuit of a PhD in educational psychology at her alma mater, Sy-Woei Hao’s academic journey has been motivated by her compassion for others and desire to find meaningful ways to make an impact. She currently invests in the next generation of law students at Stetson University College of Law as Assistant Director of Dispute Resolution and works as a practicing attorney.
July 20, 2026Alumni
“Getting out into the natural world:” Professor Lynn Martin on biology, mentorship and global research collaboration
The house sparrow is so common that most people hardly notice it. But for USF Professor Lynn Martin, the small brown bird has become the center of a global scientific collaboration spanning numerous countries and offering new insights for animals — and perhaps humans.
July 2, 2026Faculty & Staff