/world/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSun, 06 Apr 2025 00:01:06 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/world/news/2025/network-india-connect.aspx91��ƵWorld hosted the 91��ƵNetwork India networking event in Traditions Hall with the Students of India Association. Learn more about the gathering of Indian alumni living in the area, 91��Ƶfaculty, local leaders, and current students from India.Katrina SandeferThu, 03 Apr 2025 08:31:32 Building connections: 91��ƵNetwork India event bringing local alumni and current students together 91��ƵWorld hosted the 91��ƵNetwork India networking event in Traditions Hall with the Students of India Association. Learn more about the gathering of Indian alumni living in the area, 91��Ƶfaculty, local leaders, and current students from India.Three smiling people holding up their hands in the bulls sign/world/news/2025/network-india-connect.aspxGlobal Networks,StudentsIndia,Student Success/honors/news/2024/honors-student-raehanna-brown-represents-jamaica-at-2024-chess-olympiad.aspxFreshman Judy Genshaft Honors College student Raehanna Brown competed with her team from Jamaica in the 2024 Chess Olympiad hosted in Budapest, Hungary. Brown followed in her older sister’s footsteps in playing chess competitively and pursuing her education at USF.External ArticleTue, 03 Dec 2024 16:59:56 Honors student Raehanna Brown represents Jamaica at 2024 Chess OlympiadFreshman Judy Genshaft Honors College student Raehanna Brown competed with her team from Jamaica in the 2024 Chess Olympiad hosted in Budapest, Hungary. Brown followed in her older sister’s footsteps in playing chess competitively and pursuing her education at USF.Judy Genshaft Honors College student Raehanna Brown sits in front of a chess board at the 2024 Chess Olympiad hosted in Budapest, Hungary./honors/news/2024/honors-student-raehanna-brown-represents-jamaica-at-2024-chess-olympiad.aspxStudentsJamaica,Student Success,91��ƵHealth/business/news/2024/11-01-fabio-favari.aspxFabio Favari, a junior finance student at the University of 91��Ƶ, embarked on an extraordinary journey from Brazil to the United States, driven by a singular purpose: education. Now, he's preparing for an internship at Goldman Sachs in New York City.External ArticleMon, 28 Oct 2024 16:05:24 Student Spotlight: 91��Ƶfinance student Fabio Favari lands Goldman Sachs internship in New YorkFabio Favari, a junior finance student at the University of 91��Ƶ, embarked on an extraordinary journey from Brazil to the United States, driven by a singular purpose: education. Now, he's preparing for an internship at Goldman Sachs in New York City.Fabio Favari headshot/business/news/2024/11-01-fabio-favari.aspxStudentsBrazil,Spotlight,Student Success/honors/news/2024/usf-student-christoper-oueis-earns-multiple-national-awards-sets-sights-even-higher.aspxChris Oueis, a fourth-year 91��Ƶstudent, has been awarded three prestigious scholarships with support from the Office of National Scholars. A student from Lebanon, Oueis is leveraging these opportunities to pursue his dream career in public policy and international affairs.External ArticleTue, 01 Oct 2024 08:43:09 91��Ƶstudent Christoper Oueis earns multiple national awards, sets sights even higherChris Oueis, a fourth-year 91��Ƶstudent, has been awarded three prestigious scholarships with support from the Office of National Scholars. A student from Lebanon, Oueis is leveraging these opportunities to pursue his dream career in public policy and international affairs.91��ƵStudent Christoper Oueis poses in the Judy Genshaft Honors College building./honors/news/2024/usf-student-christoper-oueis-earns-multiple-national-awards-sets-sights-even-higher.aspxAccolades,StudentsLebanon,Spotlight,Student Success/marine-science/news/2024/team-led-by-usf-alum-discovers-seamount-new-species-along-nazca-ridge.aspxMarine sciences team, led by a 91��Ƶalumna, discovered and captured the first live footage of the Promachoteuthis squid, a genus which had previously only been characterized from dead samples.External ArticleMon, 09 Sep 2024 10:28:42 Team led by 91��Ƶalum discovers seamount, new species along Nazca RidgeMarine sciences team, led by a 91��Ƶalumna, discovered and captured the first live footage of the Promachoteuthis squid, a genus which had previously only been characterized from dead samples.University of 91��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/marine-science/news/2024/team-led-by-usf-alum-discovers-seamount-new-species-along-nazca-ridge.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksResearch,Student Success,United Kingdom/world/news/2024/fulbright-event-fall-2024.aspxMore than 100 guests came together to honor Fulbright faculty and student scholars from 91��Ƶand Central Florida and to welcome international visiting scholars to USF. Read more about the event and those who attended.Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:42:04 A community celebrates its Fulbright and visiting scholars, the “heart” of 91��ƵWorldMore than 100 guests came together to honor Fulbright faculty and student scholars from 91��Ƶand Central Florida and to welcome international visiting scholars to USF. Read more about the event and those who attended.Two people standing by a green map of the world that has "91��ƵWorld" on the bottom left corner/world/news/2024/fulbright-event-fall-2024.aspxEvents,Faculty & Staff,Scholars,StudentsResearch,Student Success,Study Abroad/world/news/2024/international-student-welcome.aspx91��ƵWorld was thrilled to meet many of our new international students, along with a record number of parents, at our recent day-long welcome event. Read about the incredible event and how it supports international student success on campus.Katrina SandeferTue, 03 Sep 2024 09:47:39 91��ƵWorld welcomes over one thousand international students at redesigned global student center91��ƵWorld was thrilled to meet many of our new international students, along with a record number of parents, at our recent day-long welcome event. Read about the incredible event and how it supports international student success on campus.Flags of different countries hanging from ceiling/world/news/2024/international-student-welcome.aspxEvents,StudentsGlobal Networks,Partnerships,Student Success/world/news/2024/lauri-wright-ghana-spotlight.aspx91��ƵCollege of Public Health Associate Professor Lauri Wright has been going to Ghana for seven years now to work with dietitians to prevent and treat malnutrition. But for the first time this summer, she brought a group of five 91��Ƶgraduate students as interns. Read about their experiences on the journey.Katrina SandeferFri, 23 Aug 2024 16:35:27 91��ƵProfessor, interns travel to Ghana to learn about malnutrition and provide care91��ƵCollege of Public Health Associate Professor Lauri Wright has been going to Ghana for seven years now to work with dietitians to prevent and treat malnutrition. But for the first time this summer, she brought a group of five 91��Ƶgraduate students as interns. Read about their experiences on the journey.Lauri Wright and Interns at the University of Ghana Medical Center /world/news/2024/lauri-wright-ghana-spotlight.aspxFaculty & Staff,StudentsGhana,Partnerships,Spotlight,Student Success,Study Abroad,91��ƵHealth/world/news/2024/summer-sash-ceremony-2024.aspxThe Class of 2024 carries the distinction of being the one that started amid the pandemic. Hear from a graduating student about her experiences at USF.Vickie ChachereWed, 07 Aug 2024 17:10:17 International students celebrated at sash ceremony before summer 2024 commencement ceremoniesThe Class of 2024 carries the distinction of being the one that started amid the pandemic. Hear from a graduating student about her experiences at USF.a group of international graduating students with their international sashes on in an auditorium/world/news/2024/summer-sash-ceremony-2024.aspxEvents,StudentsStudent Success/world/news/2024/abdullah-alabdullah-spotlight.aspxAlabdullah has a passion for the preservation of audiovisuals, specifically of those that come from Saudi homes. Read more about Abdullah Alabdullah and how he realized his passion.Katrina SandeferThu, 01 Aug 2024 14:52:52 91��Ƶalum is preserving Saudi history through filmAlabdullah has a passion for the preservation of audiovisuals, specifically of those that come from Saudi homes. Read more about Abdullah Alabdullah and how he realized his passion.Abdullah Alabdullah holding a baseball and usf representative/world/news/2024/abdullah-alabdullah-spotlight.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksSaudi Arabia,Spotlight,Student Success/world/news/2024/jakub-mikulik-spotlight.aspxJakub Mikulik’s passion for hockey is shown both through his enthusiasm and career since graduating from the Vinik Sport and Entertainment Management Program in the Muma College of Business in 2018. Read more about his journey.Katrina SandeferThu, 01 Aug 2024 14:06:36 Jakub Mikulik: Success is built from taking every opportunity, big or smallJakub Mikulik’s passion for hockey is shown both through his enthusiasm and career since graduating from the Vinik Sport and Entertainment Management Program in the Muma College of Business in 2018. Read more about his journey.Jakub and a group of people in red and black shirts on a hockey ice rink/world/news/2024/jakub-mikulik-spotlight.aspxAlumniCzech Republic,Student Successhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/taylor-herman-commencement-fulbright.aspx91��ƵSt. Petersburg classes lead student down path of human rights and the receipt of a prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistant scholarship in Moldova.External ArticleWed, 31 Jul 2024 08:32:15 Summer graduate wins Fulbright award to teach in Moldova91��ƵSt. Petersburg classes lead student down path of human rights and the receipt of a prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistant scholarship in Moldova.Taylor Herman stands on her balcony in Moldova. Herman traveled to Europe for a 2-week study abroad trip and came back with a deeper understanding of the Holocaust.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/taylor-herman-commencement-fulbright.aspxAccolades,AlumniStudent Success,Study Abroad/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/phd-candidate-receives-john-freeman-scholarship-in-archaeology-to-advance-bioarcheological-research.aspxPresidential Fellow and PhD candidate in the Department of Anthropology Elizabeth Bews receives the John S. Freeman Scholarship in Public Archaeology to further her contributions to the growing field of bioarcheology and research in southwest Turkey.External ArticleMon, 29 Jul 2024 10:10:24 Empowering future discoveries: PhD candidate receives John S. Freeman Scholarship in Public Archaeology to advance bioarcheological researchPresidential Fellow and PhD candidate in the Department of Anthropology Elizabeth Bews receives the John S. Freeman Scholarship in Public Archaeology to further her contributions to the growing field of bioarcheology and research in southwest Turkey.Presidential Fellow and PhD candidate in the Department of Anthropology Elizabeth Bews shown at a dig site in Turkey/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/phd-candidate-receives-john-freeman-scholarship-in-archaeology-to-advance-bioarcheological-research.aspxAccolades,StudentsResearch,Student Success/world/news/2024/uwimana-eao-interview-spotlight.aspxAt 22, Yves Uwimana, a track and field star and 91��Ƶsenior is already a world traveler. Read about his experiences abroad and how they helped prepare him for graduation.Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:01:41 91��ƵEngineering major says education abroad provides skills for workplace successAt 22, Yves Uwimana, a track and field star and 91��Ƶsenior is already a world traveler. Read about his experiences abroad and how they helped prepare him for graduation.student standing on a cliff in Italy overlooking a forest and mountain view/world/news/2024/uwimana-eao-interview-spotlight.aspxStudentsSpotlight,Student Success,Study Abroad/world/news/2024/ramachandran-engineering-classroom.aspxAfter contributing a significant gift to the Industrial and Management Systems Engineering department, 91��Ƶgraduate Kumar Ramachandran, is honored. Read how this gift impacts the department and how 91��Ƶcommemorates Ramachandran.Wed, 10 Jan 2024 11:52:49 Room dedicated in the name of 91��ƵEngineering alumnus Kumar RamachandranAfter contributing a significant gift to the Industrial and Management Systems Engineering department, 91��Ƶgraduate Kumar Ramachandran, is honored. Read how this gift impacts the department and how 91��Ƶcommemorates Ramachandran.Former 91��ƵPresident, Judy Genshaft (left) and College of Engineering Dean, Bob Bishop (right) standing with distinguished alumnus Kumar Ramachandran (center)/world/news/2024/ramachandran-engineering-classroom.aspxAccolades,Faculty & StaffSpotlight,Student Success/world/news/2023/fall-fulbright-celebration.aspxThis year esteemed current and former 91��Ƶleaders supporting the Fulbright program attended the event at the new Honors College building. Read more about the event and those who attended.Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:15:49 Celebrating 91��ƵFulbright awardees in styleThis year esteemed current and former 91��Ƶleaders supporting the Fulbright program attended the event at the new Honors College building. Read more about the event and those who attended.group shot of recent Fulbright awardees at the University of 91��Ƶ/world/news/2023/fall-fulbright-celebration.aspxEvents,Faculty & Staff,Scholars,StudentsProvost Mohapatra,Student Success,Visiting Scholar/world/news/2023/issc-services.aspxApproximately 150 students attended the Hurricane Awareness event put on by the International Student Success team (ISS) in partnership with 91��ƵEmergency Management. Learn about how this event and many other events by ISS have impacted students.Thu, 26 Oct 2023 15:40:21 International Student Success team connects students to wellness and safety resourcesApproximately 150 students attended the Hurricane Awareness event put on by the International Student Success team (ISS) in partnership with 91��ƵEmergency Management. Learn about how this event and many other events by ISS have impacted students.Two students smiling while making bead bracelets/world/news/2023/issc-services.aspxEvents,StudentsStudent Success/world/news/2023/eao-lens.aspxStudents have a remarkable opportunity to broaden their horizons, both academically and personally by studying abroad with USF. Read about students who studied abroad and their experiences.Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:06:01 Exploring the world through the lens of 91��ƵBullsStudents have a remarkable opportunity to broaden their horizons, both academically and personally by studying abroad with USF. Read about students who studied abroad and their experiences.91��Ƶstudy abroad group shot posing in Costa Rica in the jungle/world/news/2023/eao-lens.aspxStudentsStudent Success,Study Abroad/world/news/2023/sean-schrader.aspxAt the World Bank Youth Summit, teams of youth participants were challenged to address issues affecting various regions of the world. Read about the competition and a participant who represented USF.Tue, 19 Sep 2023 11:35:58 "My experience representing 91��Ƶat the World Bank Youth Summit" — Sean SchraderAt the World Bank Youth Summit, teams of youth participants were challenged to address issues affecting various regions of the world. Read about the competition and a participant who represented USF.young white male standing in a dark suit on a stage infront of the welcome to the 10th edition of the World Bank Group Summit welcome sign/world/news/2023/sean-schrader.aspxEventsSpotlight,Student Success/world/news/2023/honors-college-cousins-india.aspxThe acceptance of two Indian cousins into the USFJudy Genshaft Honors College means dreams come true and much more. Read how this honor impacts these two students.Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:17:02 91��ƵJudy Genshaft Honors College makes dream come true for cousins Lavanya and Devanshi Pande from IndiaThe acceptance of two Indian cousins into the USFJudy Genshaft Honors College means dreams come true and much more. Read how this honor impacts these two students.Two people smiling in front of the Judy Genshaft Honors College/world/news/2023/honors-college-cousins-india.aspxGlobal Networks,StudentsIndia,Spotlight,Student Success/world/news/2023/iss-fall-welcome.aspx91��ƵWorld held a welcome event for incoming international students in the newly established International Student Success Center. Learn more about the event and what the International Student Success team offers.Thu, 07 Sep 2023 15:22:16 91��ƵWorld’s International Student Success Center welcomes fall 2023 international students91��ƵWorld held a welcome event for incoming international students in the newly established International Student Success Center. Learn more about the event and what the International Student Success team offers.Students smiling with gold and green balloons framing the background/world/news/2023/iss-fall-welcome.aspxStudentsStudent Success/world/news/2023/fall-scholar-fulbright-welcome.aspxFulbright and visiting scholars were warmly welcomed at a reception hosted by 91��ƵWorld, the Judy Genshaft Honors College, and the Mid-Florida Chapter of the Fulbright Association. Read about the event in which 100 guests registered, representing over two dozen countries.Thu, 07 Sep 2023 13:44:43 Here, there, everywhere all at once: Visiting and Fulbright scholars welcomed to USFFulbright and visiting scholars were warmly welcomed at a reception hosted by 91��ƵWorld, the Judy Genshaft Honors College, and the Mid-Florida Chapter of the Fulbright Association. Read about the event in which 100 guests registered, representing over two dozen countries.91��ƵFall Fulbright scholar pinning his home country on our world Fulbright map/world/news/2023/fall-scholar-fulbright-welcome.aspxAccolades,Events,ScholarsResearch,Student Success/world/news/2023/ojas-rawal-india.aspxDespite graduating from 91��Ƶfifteen years ago in 2008 with a degree in Biomedical Sciences, former Bull, and current Indian actor Ojas Rawal continues to be a passionate advocate for USF. Read about his time at 91��Ƶand how he encourages incoming students now.Thu, 22 Jun 2023 08:32:44 91��ƵAlumnus and actor serves as a valuable advocate abroad for international educationDespite graduating from 91��Ƶfifteen years ago in 2008 with a degree in Biomedical Sciences, former Bull, and current Indian actor Ojas Rawal continues to be a passionate advocate for USF. Read about his time at 91��Ƶand how he encourages incoming students now.91��Ƶalumnus and Indian actor, Ojas Rawal (right), speaks to incoming 91��ƵIndian students about what to expect this Fall./world/news/2023/ojas-rawal-india.aspxAlumni,Global Networks,StudentsIndia,Spotlight,Student Success/world/news/2023/dc-global-experience.aspxThe 91��ƵD.C. Global Experience Program is a new initiative that connects 91��Ƶstudents with career opportunities in the fields of diplomacy, national security, and international development. Read more about how this program promotes student success in these areas.Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:24:53 91��ƵD.C. Global Experience opens doors to careers in international affairs and diplomacyThe 91��ƵD.C. Global Experience Program is a new initiative that connects 91��Ƶstudents with career opportunities in the fields of diplomacy, national security, and international development. Read more about how this program promotes student success in these areas.A group of students holding up the "bulls" sign and standing in an official room with the U.S. and Florida flag in the background/world/news/2023/dc-global-experience.aspxStudentsPartnerships,Student Success/world/news/2023/sash-spring-2023.aspxNearly 400 undergraduate and graduate students gathered for the Spring 2023 International Sash Ceremony. Read how the Office of International Services honored the graduating students.Fri, 05 May 2023 10:30:25 Spring 2023 International Sash CeremonyNearly 400 undergraduate and graduate students gathered for the Spring 2023 International Sash Ceremony. Read how the Office of International Services honored the graduating students.A group of graduating international students looking up and smiling at camera from SMC lobby/world/news/2023/sash-spring-2023.aspxEvents,StudentsStudent Success/world/news/2022/open-doors-report.aspxAs universities across the United States recognize International Education Week Nov. 14-18, the University of 91��Ƶ community can celebrate maintaining its strong international student engagement footprint.Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:58:50 91��Ƶranked among top universities for global educationAs universities across the United States recognize International Education Week Nov. 14-18, the University of 91��Ƶ community can celebrate maintaining its strong international student engagement footprint.Three 91��Ƶstudy abroad students standing at the base of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France./world/news/2022/open-doors-report.aspxAccolades,StudentsStudent Success,Study Abroad