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A full circle moment: USF senior Jaycee Cavero’s experience with the Global Career Accelerator becomes a post-graduation path

The beauty industry was not on Jaycee Cavero’s bingo card. However, the Global Career Accelerator program led Cavero to the L’Oreal Brandstorm Competition, one of the world’s leading youth innovation competitions.

November 2, 2026Students

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USF welcomes its first Peace Corps Campus Ambassadors

USF Peace Corps welcomed its first Peace Corps Campus Ambassadors this fall. The milestone is notable because only 151 universities in the United States offer Peace Corps Prep programs, and just 68 have Campus Ambassadors.

October 22, 2026Students

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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

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“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.

September 21, 2026Accolades, Scholars

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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

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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

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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

 USF staff and Tyler stand together in front of the U.S., FL, and USF flags

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

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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

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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

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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

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