/ons/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSun, 06 Apr 2025 01:37:33 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/ons/news/2025/four-usf-students-named-2025-goldwater-scholars.aspx91ÊÓƵjuniors Abdul Malik-Zekri, Benjamin Barrera-Altuna, Peter Alspaugh, and Taylor Rand were selected for the Goldwater Scholarship, making 91ÊÓƵthe leader in Florida for the nation’s highest honor in undergraduate STEM research.Fri, 04 Apr 2025 08:37:22 91ÊÓƵAchieves All-time High with Four Students Named Goldwater Scholars91ÊÓƵjuniors Abdul Malik-Zekri, Benjamin Barrera-Altuna, Peter Alspaugh, and Taylor Rand were selected for the Goldwater Scholarship, making 91ÊÓƵthe leader in Florida for the nation’s highest honor in undergraduate STEM research.Four 91ÊÓƵ2025 Goldwater Scholars standing in Judy Genshaft Honors College Atrium/ons/news/2025/four-usf-students-named-2025-goldwater-scholars.aspxRecipients/ons/news/2025/usf-faculty-fulbright-scholars-mentors-next-generation-of-student-applicants.aspxUniversity of 91ÊÓƵ faculty and staff who have received a Fulbright grant play a key role in reviewing applications for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Led by the Office of National Scholars (ONS), this small group of staff, professors, and community members provides essential feedback to help students achieve success.Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:31:03 91ÊÓƵFaculty Fulbright Scholars Mentor Next Generation of Student ApplicantsUniversity of 91ÊÓƵ faculty and staff who have received a Fulbright grant play a key role in reviewing applications for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Led by the Office of National Scholars (ONS), this small group of staff, professors, and community members provides essential feedback to help students achieve success.A group of students pose with Fulbright Program Advisor, Lauren Chambers./ons/news/2025/usf-faculty-fulbright-scholars-mentors-next-generation-of-student-applicants.aspxMentorship,Staff Stories/ons/news/2025/usf-gilman-scholar-selected-brussels-study-tour.aspxWhile studying abroad for the semester, 91ÊÓƵstudent Kavi Ackloo was selected for an organized study tour for Gilman Scholarship recipients in Brussels, Belgium. Designed for students interested in international relations studying abroad in Europe, the trip featured an impactful itinerary of networking and site visits.Tue, 14 Jan 2025 09:38:34 91ÊÓƵGilman Scholar Selected for International Relations Study Tour in BrusselsWhile studying abroad for the semester, 91ÊÓƵstudent Kavi Ackloo was selected for an organized study tour for Gilman Scholarship recipients in Brussels, Belgium. Designed for students interested in international relations studying abroad in Europe, the trip featured an impactful itinerary of networking and site visits.Kavi Ackloo standing in front of American and European Union flags/ons/news/2025/usf-gilman-scholar-selected-brussels-study-tour.aspxRecipients/ons/news/2024/usf-student-explores-through-fulbright-uk-summer-institute.aspx91ÊÓƵstudent Avani Sanghvi explored creativity and cultural connections during the Fulbright UK Summer Institute at the University of Bristol. Her experience inspired new perspectives on art, identity, and the power of authentic storytelling.Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:43:42 91ÊÓƵStudent Explores Art and Humanity in the Public Space After Fulbright UK Summer Institute91ÊÓƵstudent Avani Sanghvi explored creativity and cultural connections during the Fulbright UK Summer Institute at the University of Bristol. Her experience inspired new perspectives on art, identity, and the power of authentic storytelling. 91ÊÓƵstudent Avani Sanghvi sits in a modern-design chair, focused on a laptop resting on her lap./ons/news/2024/usf-student-explores-through-fulbright-uk-summer-institute.aspxRecipients/ons/news/2024/linguistics-grad-students-teach-english-abroad-.aspxLarry Grullon-Polanco and Molly Schillig were selected by the Fulbright U.S. Student program to teach English in Taiwan and South Korea, an opportunity they first learned about through their 91ÊÓƵlinguistics courses.Jay AjaMon, 25 Nov 2024 10:53:23 91ÊÓƵLinguistics Graduate Students Selected for Fulbright English Teaching AssistantshipLarry Grullon-Polanco and Molly Schillig were selected by the Fulbright U.S. Student program to teach English in Taiwan and South Korea, an opportunity they first learned about through their 91ÊÓƵlinguistics courses.91ÊÓƵApplied Linguistic students Molly Schilling and Larry Grullon-Polanco smile for a photo. /ons/news/2024/linguistics-grad-students-teach-english-abroad-.aspxMentorship,Recipients/ons/news/2024/global-security-careers-panel-recap-2024.aspxThe Office of National Scholars recently partnered with USF’s Global and National Security Institute for a multi-panel and networking event geared toward students interested in national and global security careers.Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:24:09 91ÊÓƵOffice of National Scholars Hosts Panels on National and Global Security CareersThe Office of National Scholars recently partnered with USF’s Global and National Security Institute for a multi-panel and networking event geared toward students interested in national and global security careers.Four GNSI panelists sit in a row while addressing students about their national and international security careers./ons/news/2024/global-security-careers-panel-recap-2024.aspxMentorship,Staff Stories/ons/news/2024/professor-scourfield-mclauchlan-inspired-usf-student-towards-fulbright.aspx91ÊÓƵProfessor Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan, a three-time Fulbright Scholar Award recipient, made a lasting impact on Honors student Taylor Herman through their class work. Now a U.S. Student Fulbright recipient herself, Herman reflects on Scourfield McLauchlan’s mentorship, which first motivated her to apply for the grant.Jay AjaThu, 24 Oct 2024 16:13:34 91ÊÓƵProfessor Scourfield McLauchlan’s Mentorship Inspired Honors Student Towards Fulbright91ÊÓƵProfessor Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan, a three-time Fulbright Scholar Award recipient, made a lasting impact on Honors student Taylor Herman through their class work. Now a U.S. Student Fulbright recipient herself, Herman reflects on Scourfield McLauchlan’s mentorship, which first motivated her to apply for the grant.91ÊÓƵProvost Prasant Mohapatra, Professor Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan, and President Rhea Law pose in front of a University of 91ÊÓƵ step and repeat/ons/news/2024/professor-scourfield-mclauchlan-inspired-usf-student-towards-fulbright.aspxMentorship,Staff Stories/ons/news/2024/thirteen-usf-students-selected-for-2024-millennium-fellowship.aspxThirteen undergraduate students were selected for their innovative projects aimed at addressing one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Chosen from over 52,000 applicants, these students will collaborate on initiatives focused on creating meaningful social impact.Thu, 29 Aug 2024 18:25:32 Thirteen 91ÊÓƵStudents Selected for 2024 Millennium FellowshipThirteen undergraduate students were selected for their innovative projects aimed at addressing one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Chosen from over 52,000 applicants, these students will collaborate on initiatives focused on creating meaningful social impact.Six panel image feature the Millennium Fellowship logo and 2024 91ÊÓƵMillennium Fellows/ons/news/2024/thirteen-usf-students-selected-for-2024-millennium-fellowship.aspxMentorship,Recipients/ons/news/2024/usf-joins-churchill-scholarship-program.aspxThe Winston Churchill Foundation elected the University of 91ÊÓƵ (USF) to become a participant institution of the Churchill Scholarship Program.Mon, 19 Aug 2024 15:41:52 91ÊÓƵInvited to Join Prestigious Churchill Scholarship ProgramThe Winston Churchill Foundation elected the University of 91ÊÓƵ (USF) to become a participant institution of the Churchill Scholarship Program.Kings College at the University of Cambridge/ons/news/2024/usf-joins-churchill-scholarship-program.aspxRecipients,Staff Stories/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/sigs-student-taylor-herman-earns-english-teaching-assistant-fulbright-to-moldova.aspxTaylor Herman, a student at the University of 91ÊÓƵ St. Petersburg campus, has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) scholarship to Moldova. This esteemed recognition is the culmination of years of dedication to academics and involvement in research initiatives in international relations.External ArticleThu, 01 Aug 2024 00:49:32 SIGS student Taylor Herman earns English Teaching Assistant Fulbright to MoldovaTaylor Herman, a student at the University of 91ÊÓƵ St. Petersburg campus, has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) scholarship to Moldova. This esteemed recognition is the culmination of years of dedication to academics and involvement in research initiatives in international relations.Taylor Herman headshot/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/sigs-student-taylor-herman-earns-english-teaching-assistant-fulbright-to-moldova.aspxRecipients/honors/news/2024/avani-sanghvi-fulbright-uk.aspxAvani Sanghvi has been selected for the Arts, Activism, and Social Justice Institute at the University of Bristol this summer as part of the Fulbright UK Summer Institute Program.External ArticleWed, 22 May 2024 00:45:44 First-Year 91ÊÓƵStudent Selected for Fulbright UK Summer Institute ProgramAvani Sanghvi has been selected for the Arts, Activism, and Social Justice Institute at the University of Bristol this summer as part of the Fulbright UK Summer Institute Program.Avani Sanghvi headshot/honors/news/2024/avani-sanghvi-fulbright-uk.aspxRecipients/ons/news/2024/fulbright-recipients-2024.aspxThis fall, four University of 91ÊÓƵ (USF) students will travel across the world to participate in academic and professional advancement and cross-cultural conversation through global exchange as part of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.Mon, 06 May 2024 00:38:38 Four 91ÊÓƵStudents Selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student ProgramThis fall, four University of 91ÊÓƵ (USF) students will travel across the world to participate in academic and professional advancement and cross-cultural conversation through global exchange as part of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.Three Fulbright recipients holding flags/ons/news/2024/fulbright-recipients-2024.aspxRecipients/ons/news/2024/phi-beta-kappa-public-service-scholarship.aspxThe work Christopher (Chris) Oueis has done since in pursuit of his goals to promote development and reduce conflict around the world has earned him selection as a 2024 Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) Key Into Public Service Scholar.Mon, 06 May 2024 00:34:47 91ÊÓƵJunior Awarded Prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Key Into Public Service Scholarship: Changing the Course of International Development with Big DataThe work Christopher (Chris) Oueis has done since in pursuit of his goals to promote development and reduce conflict around the world has earned him selection as a 2024 Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) Key Into Public Service Scholar.Christopher (Chris) Oueis headshot/ons/news/2024/phi-beta-kappa-public-service-scholarship.aspxRecipients/arts/news/2023-24-news/20240502-jackson-haborak-receives-fulbright-award.aspxThe University of 91ÊÓƵ’s College of The Arts is pleased to announce that Jackson Haborak has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to study for a Master of Arts in Contemporary Theatre and Dance Dramaturgy at Utrecht University in the Netherlands starting next fall.External ArticleFri, 03 May 2024 00:24:04 Jackson Haborak Receives Fulbright AwardThe University of 91ÊÓƵ’s College of The Arts is pleased to announce that Jackson Haborak has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to study for a Master of Arts in Contemporary Theatre and Dance Dramaturgy at Utrecht University in the Netherlands starting next fall.Jackson Haborak headshot./arts/news/2023-24-news/20240502-jackson-haborak-receives-fulbright-award.aspxRecipients/ons/news/2024/hollings-scholars-24.aspxThree University of 91ÊÓƵ (USF) sophomores have been selected as 2024 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings Scholars. Anna Soltys, Bradley Boyadjiev, and Coen McGarrah will all participate in a research internship with NOAA in summer 2025.Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:18:57 Three 91ÊÓƵStudents Selected as Hollings Scholars to Perform Research with NOAAThree University of 91ÊÓƵ (USF) sophomores have been selected as 2024 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings Scholars. Anna Soltys, Bradley Boyadjiev, and Coen McGarrah will all participate in a research internship with NOAA in summer 2025.Hollings recipient headshots/ons/news/2024/hollings-scholars-24.aspxRecipients/ons/news/2024/non-traditional-students-goldwater-scholars.aspxKeegan and Daniela, both juniors, are among 438 scholars chosen out of over 1,300 applicants from 446 US institutions this year. Their accomplishments as 2024 Goldwater scholarship recipients are made even more remarkable by their respective journeys.Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:03:12 Two Non-Traditional Students Achieve First for 91ÊÓƵCollege of Engineering as 2024 Barry M. Goldwater ScholarsKeegan and Daniela, both juniors, are among 438 scholars chosen out of over 1,300 applicants from 446 US institutions this year. Their accomplishments as 2024 Goldwater scholarship recipients are made even more remarkable by their respective journeys.Keegan and Daniela smiling at the camera/ons/news/2024/non-traditional-students-goldwater-scholars.aspxRecipients/ons/news/2024/gilman-top-producer-21-22.aspxThe University of 91ÊÓƵ (USF) continues to increase the availability of high-impact educational experiences to support student success and recently celebrated its status as the number one producer of Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship recipients among large institutions nationally for the 2021-22 academic year.Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:14:23 91ÊÓƵTop Producer of Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program Recipients for Academic Year 2021-2022The University of 91ÊÓƵ (USF) continues to increase the availability of high-impact educational experiences to support student success and recently celebrated its status as the number one producer of Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship recipients among large institutions nationally for the 2021-22 academic year.Person looking at art/ons/news/2024/gilman-top-producer-21-22.aspxRecipients/ons/news/2023/fulbright-uk.aspxJoseph Ambrosino, a junior majoring in political science and history at the University of 91ÊÓƵ (USF), was selected as one of three recipients to participate in the 2023 University of Bristol Black Humanities Summer Institute Program as part of the Fulbright UK Summer Institute Program.Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:08:24 Joseph Ambrosino Embraces History and Heritage Through Fulbright UK JourneyJoseph Ambrosino, a junior majoring in political science and history at the University of 91ÊÓƵ (USF), was selected as one of three recipients to participate in the 2023 University of Bristol Black Humanities Summer Institute Program as part of the Fulbright UK Summer Institute Program.Joseph Ambrosino headshot/ons/news/2023/fulbright-uk.aspxRecipients/ons/news/2023/hertog-foundation-summer-fellowship.aspxSamuel Rechek, a Spring 2023 91ÊÓƵgraduate and King O’Neal Scholar from the University of 91ÊÓƵ (USF) Judy Genshaft Honors College, has been awarded a 2023 Summer Fellowship from the Hertog Foundation in its political studies program — a first for USF.Mon, 03 Jul 2023 16:03:31 Recent Graduate is USF’s First to Win a Prestigious Hertog Foundation Summer FellowshipSamuel Rechek, a Spring 2023 91ÊÓƵgraduate and King O’Neal Scholar from the University of 91ÊÓƵ (USF) Judy Genshaft Honors College, has been awarded a 2023 Summer Fellowship from the Hertog Foundation in its political studies program — a first for USF.Samuel Rechek listing/ons/news/2023/hertog-foundation-summer-fellowship.aspxRecipients/ons/news/2023/six-fulbright-awards.aspxSix University of 91ÊÓƵ (USF) students have been awarded grants from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program to spend the 2023-2024 academic year abroad undertaking an advanced research project or teaching English.Tue, 27 Jun 2023 15:57:35 Six 91ÊÓƵGraduate Students Receive Fulbright U.S. Student Program AwardsSix University of 91ÊÓƵ (USF) students have been awarded grants from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program to spend the 2023-2024 academic year abroad undertaking an advanced research project or teaching English.Four Fulbright recipients smile at the camera/ons/news/2023/six-fulbright-awards.aspxRecipients/ons/news/2023/2023-governors-washington-dc-fellowship-award.aspxUniversity of 91ÊÓƵ alumna Keerthana Kallarackal has been selected for the 2023 Governor’s Washington, D.C. Fellowship Award for Outstanding Leadership.Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:50:41 91ÊÓƵAlumna Selected for the 2023 Governor’s Washington, D.C. Fellowship Award for Outstanding LeadershipUniversity of 91ÊÓƵ alumna Keerthana Kallarackal has been selected for the 2023 Governor’s Washington, D.C. Fellowship Award for Outstanding Leadership.Keerthana Kallarackal headshot/ons/news/2023/2023-governors-washington-dc-fellowship-award.aspxRecipients/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/anthropology-doctoral-candidate-selected-as-usf-first-student-veteran-recipient-of-the-fulbright-us-student-program.aspxNow, as a PhD candidate in anthropology, Jonathan Rodriguez has been named a recipient of a 2023-2024 Fulbright U.S. Student Program Research Grant to Dominica.External ArticleFri, 26 May 2023 15:40:29 Anthropology doctoral candidate selected as USF’s first student veteran recipient of the Fulbright U.S. Student ProgramNow, as a PhD candidate in anthropology, Jonathan Rodriguez has been named a recipient of a 2023-2024 Fulbright U.S. Student Program Research Grant to Dominica.Jonathan Rodriguez headshot/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/anthropology-doctoral-candidate-selected-as-usf-first-student-veteran-recipient-of-the-fulbright-us-student-program.aspxRecipientshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/providing-new-insight-into-floridas-earliest-resident-usf-doctoral-student-wins-fulbright-to-study-in-spain.aspxToday, Sanderson is earning her doctorate in History, and her efforts to uncover and document the lives of early Florida’s colonial residents are being rewarded with a Fulbright U.S. Student Program Research Grant.External ArticleFri, 19 May 2023 15:24:55 Providing new insight into Florida’s earliest residents: 91ÊÓƵdoctoral student wins Fulbright to study in SpainToday, Sanderson is earning her doctorate in History, and her efforts to uncover and document the lives of early Florida’s colonial residents are being rewarded with a Fulbright U.S. Student Program Research Grant.Rachel Sanderson headshothttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/providing-new-insight-into-floridas-earliest-resident-usf-doctoral-student-wins-fulbright-to-study-in-spain.aspxRecipients/ons/news/2023/phi-beta-kappa-storytelling.aspxAudra Nikolajski, a rising senior in the Judy Genshaft Honors College (JGHC), was recently selected as one of 20 students nationwide to the 2023 cohort of Key into Public Service Scholars by Phi Beta Kappa (PBK), the nation’s most prestigious honor society.Mon, 01 May 2023 15:16:22 Newest 91ÊÓƵPhi Beta Kappa Key Into Public Service Scholar Encourages Education Through StorytellingAudra Nikolajski, a rising senior in the Judy Genshaft Honors College (JGHC), was recently selected as one of 20 students nationwide to the 2023 cohort of Key into Public Service Scholars by Phi Beta Kappa (PBK), the nation’s most prestigious honor society.Audra Nikolajski headshot/ons/news/2023/phi-beta-kappa-storytelling.aspxRecipients/ons/news/2023/journey-foreign-service.aspxMabel was recently selected for the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program, which provides graduate funding and an opportunity for direct entrance into the Foreign Service upon completion.Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:09:01 91ÊÓƵStudent Journey to the Foreign ServiceMabel was recently selected for the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program, which provides graduate funding and an opportunity for direct entrance into the Foreign Service upon completion.Mabel Proenza headshot/ons/news/2023/journey-foreign-service.aspxRecipients/ons/news/2023/2023-hollings-scholar.aspxAnother 91ÊÓƵsophomore, Audrey Brandt, was selected this year for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship Program. Audrey is a marine biology major with a minor in anthropology at the 91ÊÓƵSt. Petersburg campus and is a member of the Judy Genshaft Honors College.Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:42:17 91ÊÓƵStudent Named 2023 Hollings ScholarAnother 91ÊÓƵsophomore, Audrey Brandt, was selected this year for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship Program. Audrey is a marine biology major with a minor in anthropology at the 91ÊÓƵSt. Petersburg campus and is a member of the Judy Genshaft Honors College.Audrey Brandt helping a student on the beach/ons/news/2023/2023-hollings-scholar.aspxRecipients/ons/news/2023/usf-earns-fulbright-description.aspxThe University of 91ÊÓƵ’s boundless commitment to student success has been nationally recognized as 91ÊÓƵhas been named a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. students in a ranking published by The Chronicle of Higher Education.Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:23:32 91ÊÓƵEarns Distinction as Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. StudentsThe University of 91ÊÓƵ’s boundless commitment to student success has been nationally recognized as 91ÊÓƵhas been named a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. students in a ranking published by The Chronicle of Higher Education.Top Producer logo/ons/news/2023/usf-earns-fulbright-description.aspxRecipients