/world/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSat, 08 Aug 2026 23:08:08 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/world/news/2026/pierce-uk-center-of-british-diplomacy.aspxDame Karen Pierce has built a reputation as one of the United Kingdom’s most influential international representatives. July at the British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, she spoke to a group of ���ϳԹ��� students enrolled in the ���ϳԹ��� in London summer program.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:02:50 In visit to the iconic center of British diplomacy, ���ϳԹ��� students hear life lessons from trailblazer Dame Karen PierceDame Karen Pierce has built a reputation as one of the United Kingdom’s most influential international representatives. July at the British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, she spoke to a group of ���ϳԹ��� students enrolled in the ���ϳԹ��� in London summer program.A group of smiling people in an ornate room/world/news/2026/pierce-uk-center-of-british-diplomacy.aspxEventsPartnerships,United Kingdom/business/news/2026/07-01-usf-skku-joint-conference.aspxThe trip solidified the partnership between the two academic institutions, which began in 2025, as well as ���ϳԹ���’s growing international research collaborations and global engagement efforts.External ArticleWed, 01 Jul 2026 16:02:19 Stronger ties: ���ϳԹ��� visits Seoul in joint research conference with Sungkyunkwan UniversityThe trip solidified the partnership between the two academic institutions, which began in 2025, as well as ���ϳԹ���’s growing international research collaborations and global engagement efforts.Person standing in front of a projector screen/business/news/2026/07-01-usf-skku-joint-conference.aspxEventsPartnerships,Research/education/news/2026/usf-physical-education-faculty-recognized-at-2026-aiesep.aspx���ϳԹ��� faculty strengthened the university’s global reputation in physical education through award-winning scholarship, international collaboration and research presentations in Taipei, Taiwan.External ArticleTue, 23 Jun 2026 16:05:57 ���ϳԹ��� Physical Education faculty recognized at 2026 AIESEP World Congress���ϳԹ��� faculty strengthened the university’s global reputation in physical education through award-winning scholarship, international collaboration and research presentations in Taipei, Taiwan.People in a stadium raising their hands and smiling/education/news/2026/usf-physical-education-faculty-recognized-at-2026-aiesep.aspxEvents,Faculty & StaffPartnerships,Research/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-welcomes-dominican-republic-higher-education-leaders-to-strengthen-international-partnerships.aspx���ϳԹ��� welcomed a delegation of higher education leaders from the Dominican Republic in May as part of NAFSA Partner Day, a program coordinated by ���ϳԹ��� World for international institutions attending the NAFSA Annual Conference in Orlando, Fla.External ArticleMon, 15 Jun 2026 13:48:12 ���ϳԹ��� welcomes Dominican Republic higher education leaders to strengthen international partnerships���ϳԹ��� welcomed a delegation of higher education leaders from the Dominican Republic in May as part of NAFSA Partner Day, a program coordinated by ���ϳԹ��� World for international institutions attending the NAFSA Annual Conference in Orlando, Fla.Group of people smiling, some standing and others sitting in chairs/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-welcomes-dominican-republic-higher-education-leaders-to-strengthen-international-partnerships.aspxEvents,Global NetworksPartnerships/world/news/2026/nafsa-partner-day.aspxMore than two dozen international education leaders from universities around the world tour ���ϳԹ��� after spending their week at the NAFSA: Association of International Educators conference.Vickie ChachereWed, 03 Jun 2026 11:36:32 Whirlwind ���ϳԹ��� World Tour: NAFSA attendees from around the globe get inside look at Tampa CampusMore than two dozen international education leaders from universities around the world tour ���ϳԹ��� after spending their week at the NAFSA: Association of International Educators conference.Group of people smiling in front of a large LED screen that portrays Florence Italy with an animated plane pulling a banner that says "Study Abroad" and small trailing clouds say "���ϳԹ��� World" above it/world/news/2026/nafsa-partner-day.aspxEvents,Global NetworksPartnershipshttps://www.aubg.edu/aubg-today/aubg-and-university-of-south-florida-launch-pilot-international-virtual-mentorship-experience/?region=bulgariaStudents at the Business Department of AUBG had the opportunity to participate in a unique mentorship program with graduate students from the ���ϳԹ��� Muma College of Business.External ArticleTue, 12 May 2026 14:42:57 AUBG and ���ϳԹ��� launch pilot international virtual mentorship experienceStudents at the Business Department of AUBG had the opportunity to participate in a unique mentorship program with graduate students from the ���ϳԹ��� Muma College of Business.screenshot of a group of people on a teams callhttps://www.aubg.edu/aubg-today/aubg-and-university-of-south-florida-launch-pilot-international-virtual-mentorship-experience/?region=bulgariaFaculty & StaffPartnerships/world/news/2026/uk-florida-innovation-corridor-babc.aspxOn April 30, the British American Business Council of Central Florida spotlighted a new facet of the historic trade relationship, which has intensified since a new memorandum of understanding was signed between Florida and the U.K. in 2023.Caitlin BreenTue, 05 May 2026 10:12:28 With life sciences solutions in high demand, U.K.-Florida Innovation Corridor is thrivingOn April 30, the British American Business Council of Central Florida spotlighted a new facet of the historic trade relationship, which has intensified since a new memorandum of understanding was signed between Florida and the U.K. in 2023.Group of people smiling in front of ���ϳԹ��� World step and repeat backdrop with BABC and ���ϳԹ��� World logo underneath on a green background/world/news/2026/uk-florida-innovation-corridor-babc.aspxEvents,Global NetworksPartnerships,United Kingdom/news/2026/usf-jabil-partnership-advances-next-generation-medical-technology.aspxA powerful partnership between the ���ϳԹ��� and Jabil is turning student ideas into real-world medical innovations – from classroom concepts to patent-pending technologies with the potential to improve patient care.External ArticleWed, 15 Apr 2026 14:22:34 ���ϳԹ���-Jabil partnership advances next-generation medical technologyA powerful partnership between the ���ϳԹ��� and Jabil is turning student ideas into real-world medical innovations – from classroom concepts to patent-pending technologies with the potential to improve patient care.Sophia Alonso/news/2026/usf-jabil-partnership-advances-next-generation-medical-technology.aspxStudentsPartnerships,Student Success/world/news/2026/international-business-forum-2026.aspxThe Tampa Bay region’s emergence as one of the nation’s fastest rising destinations for international business and foreign direct investment was on full display at the ���ϳԹ���’s Third Annual International Business Forum.Vickie ChachereThu, 09 Apr 2026 14:47:13 Global engagement takes center stage at ���ϳԹ��� International Business ForumThe Tampa Bay region’s emergence as one of the nation’s fastest rising destinations for international business and foreign direct investment was on full display at the ���ϳԹ���’s Third Annual International Business Forum.Group of people discussing in chairs before a crowd of people/world/news/2026/international-business-forum-2026.aspxEventsCommunity,Partnerships/world/news/2026/global-medical-brigades.aspxCounting down the days to August 2026, when ���ϳԹ��� Global Medical Brigades will be going to Guatemala to provide healthcare, medication, and sustainable support, the ���ϳԹ��� chapter is raising money and preparing for their week-long service trip.Katrina SandeferThu, 02 Apr 2026 13:59:19 Heightening global awareness through service: ���ϳԹ��� global medical brigades serving rural areas across the worldCounting down the days to August 2026, when ���ϳԹ��� Global Medical Brigades will be going to Guatemala to provide healthcare, medication, and sustainable support, the ���ϳԹ��� chapter is raising money and preparing for their week-long service trip.Large group of people standing on or below truck, someone holding a panama flag, while someone in the middle is holding a sign that says "Global Brigades"/world/news/2026/global-medical-brigades.aspxStudentsPartnerships,Study Abroad,���ϳԹ��� Health/marine-science/news/2026/usf-to-host-stopover-for-the-iconic-ocean-race.aspxFor the first time, St. Pete-Clearwater will serve as a stopover for The Ocean Race, an elite sport that serves to advance marine science, education, and protection.External ArticleWed, 18 Mar 2026 15:53:01 ���ϳԹ��� to host stopover for the iconic Ocean RaceFor the first time, St. Pete-Clearwater will serve as a stopover for The Ocean Race, an elite sport that serves to advance marine science, education, and protection.Crews in The Ocean Race navigate state-of-the-art offshore sailing yachts around the world. Next year’s event includes a 12-day stopover in St. Petersburg-Clearwater. Credit: The Ocean Race/marine-science/news/2026/usf-to-host-stopover-for-the-iconic-ocean-race.aspxEventsBrazil,Partnershipshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/discovery-of-first-st-patricks-day-leads-to-museum-exhibition-on-the-irish-in-florida.aspxIn 2018, ���ϳԹ��� historian J. Michael Francis uncovered that the first known celebration of St. Patrick took place not in New York City or Boston or even Ireland, but St. Augustine, Fla.External ArticleMon, 16 Mar 2026 09:55:18 First St. Patrick’s Day celebration dates back to 1600 in FloridaIn 2018, ���ϳԹ��� historian J. Michael Francis uncovered that the first known celebration of St. Patrick took place not in New York City or Boston or even Ireland, but St. Augustine, Fla.The Irish diaspora in Florida museum exhibitionhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/discovery-of-first-st-patricks-day-leads-to-museum-exhibition-on-the-irish-in-florida.aspxEventsCommunity,Partnerships,Research/pcgs/news/2026/dean-philippidis-greets-new-usf-president-limayem.aspxDean Philippidis greets the new ���ϳԹ��� President Limayem at the Fulbright Breakfast, where PCGS student and Fulbright scholar Tasnim Diana was recognized.External ArticleThu, 05 Mar 2026 15:34:30 CGS student and scholar recognized at ���ϳԹ���’s Fulbright celebrationDean Philippidis greets the new ���ϳԹ��� President Limayem at the Fulbright Breakfast, where PCGS student and Fulbright scholar Tasnim Diana was recognized.Dr. George Philippidis and Dr. Moez Limayem/pcgs/news/2026/dean-philippidis-greets-new-usf-president-limayem.aspxEvents,ScholarsFulbright,Partnerships/cbcs/news/2026/cbcs-faculty-visit-depression-program-pilot-in-lima-peru.aspxJerome Galea, PhD, and Amber Gum, PhD, conducted a site visit with the nonprofit organization Partners In Health, known locally as Socios En Salud.External ArticleThu, 19 Feb 2026 15:39:25 CBCS faculty visit mental health program pilot in Lima, PeruJerome Galea, PhD, and Amber Gum, PhD, conducted a site visit with the nonprofit organization Partners In Health, known locally as Socios En Salud.group of people smiling in front of a van/cbcs/news/2026/cbcs-faculty-visit-depression-program-pilot-in-lima-peru.aspxFaculty & StaffPartnerships,Peru,Research/world/news/2026/world-cup-vge-morocco.aspx���ϳԹ��� World continues to expand Virtual Global Exchange (VGE). For several semesters, Raja Benchekroun, an Arabic literature and culture instructor in the ���ϳԹ��� Judy Genshaft Honors College, has used VGE to connect students with partners in Morocco.Emily ParowThu, 12 Feb 2026 00:59:26 Virtual Global Exchange bridges ���ϳԹ��� and Morocco in World Cup–focused learning experience���ϳԹ��� World continues to expand Virtual Global Exchange (VGE). For several semesters, Raja Benchekroun, an Arabic literature and culture instructor in the ���ϳԹ��� Judy Genshaft Honors College, has used VGE to connect students with partners in Morocco.Four people smiling next to red flag with green star/world/news/2026/world-cup-vge-morocco.aspxFaculty & Staff,StudentsPartnerships/world/news/2026/skku-international-partnership.aspxLast month, the Muma College of Business hosted the ���ϳԹ��� and Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Joint Research Conference to great success. Faculty from both universities presented their research and discussed the future of fintech, a growing industry that has continued to progress rapidly.Katrina SandeferTue, 03 Feb 2026 13:17:55 Continuing to prosper: International partnership between ���ϳԹ��� and Sungkyunkwan University flourishes after Joint Research ConferenceLast month, the Muma College of Business hosted the ���ϳԹ��� and Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Joint Research Conference to great success. Faculty from both universities presented their research and discussed the future of fintech, a growing industry that has continued to progress rapidly.Group of people smiling/world/news/2026/skku-international-partnership.aspxEvents,Faculty & StaffPartnerships,Research/news/2025/usf-commencement-spotlights-four-visionary-leaders-advancing-innovation-and-growth.aspxFour visionary leaders will be recognized during ���ϳԹ���’s fall commencement ceremonies. Their global, civic and philanthropic contributions have advanced academic partnerships, economic growth and innovation.External ArticleWed, 10 Dec 2025 14:01:57 ���ϳԹ��� commencement spotlights four visionary leaders advancing innovation and growthFour visionary leaders will be recognized during ���ϳԹ���’s fall commencement ceremonies. Their global, civic and philanthropic contributions have advanced academic partnerships, economic growth and innovation.speaker in green graduate garb behind a podium/news/2025/usf-commencement-spotlights-four-visionary-leaders-advancing-innovation-and-growth.aspxAccolades,AlumniPartnerships,���ϳԹ��� Health/world/news/2025/french-business-forum.aspxAt the recent Second Annual ���ϳԹ��� French Business Forum, experts looked both inward and outward into our relationship with food. Exploring how our individual health and well-being depend on the food we eat, the way we grow it, and how it’s distributed in the community.Vickie ChachereWed, 26 Nov 2025 15:54:02 ���ϳԹ��� French Business Forum explores food as medicine from a multitude of perspectivesAt the recent Second Annual ���ϳԹ��� French Business Forum, experts looked both inward and outward into our relationship with food. Exploring how our individual health and well-being depend on the food we eat, the way we grow it, and how it’s distributed in the community.Betty Cappa, President of the French-American Business Council of West Florida, led the panel featuring French Consul General in Miami Raphaël Trapp (center) and 15th Street Farm founder Emmanuel Roux./world/news/2025/french-business-forum.aspxEvents,Global NetworksFrance,Partnerships,Research/world/news/2025/sheppard-outstanding-alum-honor.aspxGayle Sheppard, a 2000 ���ϳԹ��� graduate and trailblazing technology executive, has been recognized with a 2025 ���ϳԹ��� Outstanding Alumni Award, one of the university’s top honors and a recognition of her career helping shape some of the world’s leading technology companies.Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:30:50 Global tech leader Gayle Sheppard recognized with ���ϳԹ��� 2025 Outstanding Alum HonorGayle Sheppard, a 2000 ���ϳԹ��� graduate and trailblazing technology executive, has been recognized with a 2025 ���ϳԹ��� Outstanding Alumni Award, one of the university’s top honors and a recognition of her career helping shape some of the world’s leading technology companies."2025 Honorees ���ϳԹ��� Alumni Awards" with six people on a green background/world/news/2025/sheppard-outstanding-alum-honor.aspxAccolades,AlumniPartnerships/world/news/2025/32-years-uninorte.aspxRecently, Universidad del Norte celebrated the 28th edition of Cátedra Europa (Global Forum), the most important academic and cultural event in the Colombian Caribbean and a key international networking event for universities in Colombia. ���ϳԹ��� proudly joined its partner in a vibrant celebration, where a delegation led by Provost Dr. Prasant Mohapatra came together to strengthen and advance their growing partnership.Kyle RuddThu, 23 Oct 2025 14:52:43 ���ϳԹ��� leadership strengthens 32-year partnership with UniNorte during visit to ColombiaRecently, Universidad del Norte celebrated the 28th edition of Cátedra Europa (Global Forum), the most important academic and cultural event in the Colombian Caribbean and a key international networking event for universities in Colombia. ���ϳԹ��� proudly joined its partner in a vibrant celebration, where a delegation led by Provost Dr. Prasant Mohapatra came together to strengthen and advance their growing partnership.Group of people smiling with a colorful art background/world/news/2025/32-years-uninorte.aspxEvents,Global NetworksColombia,Partnerships,Provost Mohapatra/world/news/2025/vge-aacu.aspx���ϳԹ��� World is joining the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Institute for Virtual Exchange/Collaborative Online International Learning effort to create a Center of Excellence that expands opportunities for students to learn more about the world without leaving home.Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:16:30 ���ϳԹ���’s virtual global learning programs get a boost in new partnership���ϳԹ��� World is joining the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Institute for Virtual Exchange/Collaborative Online International Learning effort to create a Center of Excellence that expands opportunities for students to learn more about the world without leaving home.white world illustration with location pins on florida traveling to the northern tip of Africa/world/news/2025/vge-aacu.aspxFaculty & Staff,Global Networks,StudentsPartnerships/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/when-anthropology-meets-engineering-a-fresh-solution-to-wastewater.aspxNancy Romero-Daza and David Himmelgreen completed an interdisciplinary project that trains anthropology and engineering students in anthropological and environmental engineering methods in Costa Rica.External ArticleMon, 29 Sep 2025 10:27:43 When anthropology meets engineering: A fresh solution to wastewaterNancy Romero-Daza and David Himmelgreen completed an interdisciplinary project that trains anthropology and engineering students in anthropological and environmental engineering methods in Costa Rica.Jackson Anderson and Facundo Pereyra-Kluser collecting a water sample from a constructed wetland. (Photo by Nancy Romero-Daza)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/when-anthropology-meets-engineering-a-fresh-solution-to-wastewater.aspxFaculty & Staff,StudentsCosta Rica,Partnerships,Research/health/public-health/news/2025/panama-partnerships-give-usf-public-health-students-real-world-experience.aspxFor three ���ϳԹ��� students, summer meant stepping outside the classroom and into Panama’s vibrant culture and global health landscape. Guided by their faculty mentor Dr. Arlene Calvo, the students partnered with local organizations, government agencies and research institutes to address public health challenges ranging from food and water safety to community development.External ArticleFri, 05 Sep 2025 14:28:49 Panama partnerships give ���ϳԹ��� students real-world experienceFor three ���ϳԹ��� students, summer meant stepping outside the classroom and into Panama’s vibrant culture and global health landscape. Guided by their faculty mentor Dr. Arlene Calvo, the students partnered with local organizations, government agencies and research institutes to address public health challenges ranging from food and water safety to community development.Group of students in front of a mural/health/public-health/news/2025/panama-partnerships-give-usf-public-health-students-real-world-experience.aspxStudentsPartnerships,Student Success/world/news/2025/japan-tampa-visits.aspxJapan's Consul General and a delegation of business leaders, including ���ϳԹ��� leadership, visited the Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation. The connections between ���ϳԹ���, the larger Tampa Bay Region, and Japan grow stronger with their exchange.Vickie ChachereThu, 28 Aug 2025 15:31:11 Ties between Tampa Bay and Japan grow stronger with delegation visitsJapan's Consul General and a delegation of business leaders, including ���ϳԹ��� leadership, visited the Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation. The connections between ���ϳԹ���, the larger Tampa Bay Region, and Japan grow stronger with their exchange.Three leaders in formal business attire/world/news/2025/japan-tampa-visits.aspxEvents,Faculty & StaffPartnerships,Research/world/news/2025/vge.aspxThe Virtual Global Exchange Program (VGE) at ���ϳԹ��� is a wonderful way to facilitate professional development, networking opportunities, and deepen existing collaboration. Read to learn how this program connects classrooms on a global level.Katrina SandeferWed, 13 Aug 2025 16:25:15 “Bringing the world to students:” How Virtual Global Exchange (VGE) has become an international gateway in the ���ϳԹ��� classroomThe Virtual Global Exchange Program (VGE) at ���ϳԹ��� is a wonderful way to facilitate professional development, networking opportunities, and deepen existing collaboration. Read to learn how this program connects classrooms on a global level.Professor and students in classroom standing behind a poster and beside a projector screen with students from around the world on a video call/world/news/2025/vge.aspxFaculty & Staff,StudentsPartnerships,Study Abroad/honors/news/2025/usf-honors-college-strengthens-9-year-partnership-with-kerolle-initiative.aspxThe Judy Genshaft Honors College continues to build on a decade-long partnership with the Kerolle Initiative in the Dominican Republic, a local non-profit pop-up clinic that brings medical care and health education to rural populations. This year, Honors students expanded research beyond the trip, and the college recognized Dr. Reginald Kerolle as an official Honors “graduate.”External ArticleMon, 04 Aug 2025 13:57:51 ���ϳԹ��� Honors College strengthens 9-year partnership with Kerolle Initiative in Dominican RepublicThe Judy Genshaft Honors College continues to build on a decade-long partnership with the Kerolle Initiative in the Dominican Republic, a local non-profit pop-up clinic that brings medical care and health education to rural populations. This year, Honors students expanded research beyond the trip, and the college recognized Dr. Reginald Kerolle as an official Honors “graduate.”Dr. Cayla Lanier and Honors students pose in scrubs and hold up the Go Bulls hand sign in the Dominican Republic/honors/news/2025/usf-honors-college-strengthens-9-year-partnership-with-kerolle-initiative.aspxStudentsPartnerships,Research/world/news/2025/solomon-interview.aspx���ϳԹ��� World asks assistant professor Scott Solomon to reflect on the value of the ���ϳԹ��� in London Program just as the summer 2025 cohort of students arrives.Thu, 24 Jul 2025 08:48:37 A special relationship: ���ϳԹ��� in London creates a learning environment for the ages���ϳԹ��� World asks assistant professor Scott Solomon to reflect on the value of the ���ϳԹ��� in London Program just as the summer 2025 cohort of students arrives.Students smiling in front of a large building/world/news/2025/solomon-interview.aspxFaculty & Staff,Global NetworksPartnerships,Study Abroad,United Kingdomhttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/life-sciences-leaders-tampa-bay-region-japan-b8gde/?trackingId=afzKHzyZQIiO1%2BZD06fOJw%3D%3DA recent gathering with Japan's Consul General in Miami and a delegation of business leaders follows a recent journey from Florida's life sciences, academic and government leaders to Japan. The goal is for world-class health technologies and capabilities take root and grow in both countries.External ArticleWed, 23 Jul 2025 09:21:00 Life sciences leaders in Tampa Bay Region and Japan are building connections to advance innovation for the greater goodA recent gathering with Japan's Consul General in Miami and a delegation of business leaders follows a recent journey from Florida's life sciences, academic and government leaders to Japan. The goal is for world-class health technologies and capabilities take root and grow in both countries.People standing beside a medical dummyhttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/life-sciences-leaders-tampa-bay-region-japan-b8gde/?trackingId=afzKHzyZQIiO1%2BZD06fOJw%3D%3DGlobal NetworksCommunity,Partnerships,Research/health/public-health/news/2025/dean-vermund-honored-with-lifetime-achievement-award-for-advancing-us-japan-hiv-aids-research-collaboration.aspxThe U.S.-Japan Cooperative Medical Sciences Program has awarded COPH Dean Sten Vermund its 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his two decades of leadership and commitment to global health collaboration.External ArticleFri, 20 Jun 2025 15:04:30 Sten Vermund honored for two decades of leadership in global health collaborationThe U.S.-Japan Cooperative Medical Sciences Program has awarded COPH Dean Sten Vermund its 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his two decades of leadership and commitment to global health collaboration.Sten Vermund headshot/health/public-health/news/2025/dean-vermund-honored-with-lifetime-achievement-award-for-advancing-us-japan-hiv-aids-research-collaboration.aspxFaculty & StaffPartnerships,���ϳԹ��� Health/education/news/2025/usf-expands-global-reach-through-new-partnership-in-the-dominican-republic.aspxThrough a new partnership with Dominican universities, ���ϳԹ��� faculty are contributing to a U.S. Embassy-supported program aimed at enhancing international academic collaboration.External ArticleWed, 28 May 2025 13:07:14 ���ϳԹ��� expands global reach through new partnership in the Dominican RepublicThrough a new partnership with Dominican universities, ���ϳԹ��� faculty are contributing to a U.S. Embassy-supported program aimed at enhancing international academic collaboration.Manuel Colomé, Dinorah Martinez-Tyson, and Molly Hamm-Rodriguez (left to right) presenting at the launch event./education/news/2025/usf-expands-global-reach-through-new-partnership-in-the-dominican-republic.aspxGlobal NetworksPartnerships/health/news/2025/culturecoin-perez-colon.aspxElimarys Perez-Colon, MD, associate professor of Internal Medicine with the ���ϳԹ��� Health Morsani College of Medicine, was recently named a ���ϳԹ��� Health Culture Champion in recognition of her extraordinary commitment to global health, mentorship and service.External ArticleFri, 23 May 2025 15:33:08 ���ϳԹ��� Health recognizes Dr. Elimarys Perez-Colon with culture coin for leading medical mission in ColombiaElimarys Perez-Colon, MD, associate professor of Internal Medicine with the ���ϳԹ��� Health Morsani College of Medicine, was recently named a ���ϳԹ��� Health Culture Champion in recognition of her extraordinary commitment to global health, mentorship and service.Dr. Perez-Colon holding her Culture Coin/health/news/2025/culturecoin-perez-colon.aspxFaculty & Staff,Global NetworksColombia,Partnerships,Study Abroad,���ϳԹ��� Health/world/news/2025/cayman-islands-sustainability-conference.aspxDistinguished University Professor and Florida Inventors Hall of Fame inductee Yogi Goswami is one of the world’s leading experts on clean energy and sustainability. Goswami was recently featured as the keynote speaker for the University College of the Cayman Islands symposium, highlighting efforts to create a more sustainable future. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:55:59 ���ϳԹ��� engineering professor Yogi Goswami headlines Cayman Islands sustainability conference Distinguished University Professor and Florida Inventors Hall of Fame inductee Yogi Goswami is one of the world’s leading experts on clean energy and sustainability. Goswami was recently featured as the keynote speaker for the University College of the Cayman Islands symposium, highlighting efforts to create a more sustainable future. A person dressed in a suit in front of a mic with presentation behind him/world/news/2025/cayman-islands-sustainability-conference.aspxEvents,Faculty & StaffCaribbean,Partnerships,Research/world/news/2025/sarasota-perpignan-sister-city-partnership.aspxThe renewal of the Sister City bond between Sarasota, Florida, and Perpignan, France, has ushered in a new era of transatlantic collaboration, with the ���ϳԹ��� (���ϳԹ��� World) playing a pivotal role in deepening academic, cultural, and economic ties. Read about the event and partnership.Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:51:07 ���ϳԹ��� World celebrates renewed Sarasota-Perpignan Sister City partnershipThe renewal of the Sister City bond between Sarasota, Florida, and Perpignan, France, has ushered in a new era of transatlantic collaboration, with the ���ϳԹ��� (���ϳԹ��� World) playing a pivotal role in deepening academic, cultural, and economic ties. Read about the event and partnership.Group of officials and leaders standing together smiling/world/news/2025/sarasota-perpignan-sister-city-partnership.aspxEventsCommunity,France,Partnershipshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-florida-institute-of-oceanography-and-deep-forge-partnership-to-advance-marine-exploration.aspxA new public-private partnership seeks to expand human access into ocean environments by fostering deep sea exploration and developing new technologies for the state of Florida and beyond.External ArticleThu, 13 Feb 2025 15:20:38 ���ϳԹ���’s Florida Institute of Oceanography and DEEP forge partnership to advance marine explorationA new public-private partnership seeks to expand human access into ocean environments by fostering deep sea exploration and developing new technologies for the state of Florida and beyond.Marine exploration and researchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-florida-institute-of-oceanography-and-deep-forge-partnership-to-advance-marine-exploration.aspxAccoladesPartnerships,Research/world/news/2025/babc-tampa-bay-launch-network-uk.aspxThe new British America Business Council of Central Florida launched in Tampa Bay on Jan. 24, with British Consul General to Florida Rufus Drabble, ���ϳԹ��� President Rhea Law, and Tampa Mayor Jane Castor. Read more about this event where many business and innovation leaders, along with ���ϳԹ��� faculty, students, and staff joined.Katrina SandeferThu, 30 Jan 2025 14:10:08 ���ϳԹ��� Network UK presents: Launch of the British American Business Council in Tampa BayThe new British America Business Council of Central Florida launched in Tampa Bay on Jan. 24, with British Consul General to Florida Rufus Drabble, ���ϳԹ��� President Rhea Law, and Tampa Mayor Jane Castor. Read more about this event where many business and innovation leaders, along with ���ϳԹ��� faculty, students, and staff joined. A group of people smiling with the British and American flags on either side/world/news/2025/babc-tampa-bay-launch-network-uk.aspxEvents,Global NetworksPartnerships,United Kingdomhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/skku-partnership-fintech.aspxA group of South Korean students visited ���ϳԹ��� as part of a strategic new partnership between the Muma College of Business and SKKU. The partnership aims to expand ���ϳԹ���’s global presence and enrich the educational experience for students pursuing degrees in finance and fintech.External ArticleWed, 29 Jan 2025 17:12:03 New international partnership between ���ϳԹ��� and Sungkyunkwan University will prepare students for careers in fintechA group of South Korean students visited ���ϳԹ��� as part of a strategic new partnership between the Muma College of Business and SKKU. The partnership aims to expand ���ϳԹ���’s global presence and enrich the educational experience for students pursuing degrees in finance and fintech.SKKU students joined a discussion with Michael Wiemer, Amanda Reineke and Sam Tuffaha.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/skku-partnership-fintech.aspxFaculty & Staff,Global Networks,StudentsPartnerships,Study Abroad/marine-science/news/2025/usf-scientists-deploy-tsunami-sensing-buoy-aiding-future-warning-system.aspxThe Shallow Underwater Buoy for Geodesy (SUBGEO) system is a research partnership between the ���ϳԹ��� School of Geosciences, the College of Marine Science, and international collaborators.External ArticleThu, 23 Jan 2025 13:53:19 ���ϳԹ��� scientists deploy tsunami-sensing buoy, aiding future warning systemThe Shallow Underwater Buoy for Geodesy (SUBGEO) system is a research partnership between the ���ϳԹ��� School of Geosciences, the College of Marine Science, and international collaborators.The Shallow Underwater Buoy for Geodesy (SUBGEO) buoy system will test advanced tsunami forecasting techniques by measuring changes in seafloor movements. Photo credit: Samantha D’Angelo./marine-science/news/2025/usf-scientists-deploy-tsunami-sensing-buoy-aiding-future-warning-system.aspxFaculty & StaffPartnerships,Research/world/news/2024/911-dispatchers-aramco-saudi-arabia-sarasota-manatee-campus.aspxSixteen first responders from Aramco, the national oil company of Saudi Arabia, recently celebrated the completion of a ���ϳԹ��� Corporate Training Security Training Collaborative certificate program on Dec. 13 at ���ϳԹ��� Sarasota-Manatee, where they learned ways to improve their crisis response capabilities.Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:37:14 911 emergency personnel from Saudi Arabia boost their skills at ���ϳԹ��� Sarasota-ManateeSixteen first responders from Aramco, the national oil company of Saudi Arabia, recently celebrated the completion of a ���ϳԹ��� Corporate Training Security Training Collaborative certificate program on Dec. 13 at ���ϳԹ��� Sarasota-Manatee, where they learned ways to improve their crisis response capabilities.A group of people with President Rhea Law holding up the "bulls" sign/world/news/2024/911-dispatchers-aramco-saudi-arabia-sarasota-manatee-campus.aspxGlobal NetworksPartnerships,Saudi Arabia/world/news/2024/nato-edge-partnership.aspxNATO’s Communications and Information Agency, the cyber arm of the 75-year-old military alliance, held NATO Edge at the Tampa Convention Center, the first time the biennial technology conference and showcase has been held in the United States. Read how the event placed a global spotlight on ���ϳԹ��� entities including ���ϳԹ��� World and more.Vickie ChachereWed, 11 Dec 2024 10:02:54 NATO Edge brings a historic partnership and its digital future to TampaNATO’s Communications and Information Agency, the cyber arm of the 75-year-old military alliance, held NATO Edge at the Tampa Convention Center, the first time the biennial technology conference and showcase has been held in the United States. Read how the event placed a global spotlight on ���ϳԹ��� entities including ���ϳԹ��� World and more.Three people standing at a booth that has the ���ϳԹ��� bulls logo and they are making the "bulls sign" with their hands/world/news/2024/nato-edge-partnership.aspxEventsCommunity,Partnerships/world/news/2024/french-business-forum-2024.aspxAt ���ϳԹ���’s inaugural French Business Forum in November, participants discovered a natural synergy between emerging technologies, which are shaping both the ���ϳԹ���’s status as a global research institution and France’s future economy. Read about those who came and how this event impacts the university locally and globally.Vickie ChachereWed, 27 Nov 2024 08:37:08 ���ϳԹ��� World forum is first step toward a new French connectionAt ���ϳԹ���’s inaugural French Business Forum in November, participants discovered a natural synergy between emerging technologies, which are shaping both the ���ϳԹ���’s status as a global research institution and France’s future economy. Read about those who came and how this event impacts the university locally and globally.People in business attire standing smiling at camera/world/news/2024/french-business-forum-2024.aspxEvents,Global NetworksCommunity,France,Partnerships,Research,���ϳԹ��� Health/world/news/2024/constitution-day-moldova-partnership.aspxSix campuses and five cities from two continents united at the ���ϳԹ��� St. Petersburg Center for Civic Engagement recently hosted a Constitution Day Discussion with faculty and students in Moldova to discuss the elections in both countries this year. Read about this event and its impact on students at ���ϳԹ��� and around the world.Katrina SandeferMon, 25 Nov 2024 15:11:43 Forging a Partnership: ���ϳԹ��� St. Petersburg Center for Civic Engagement hosts Constitution Day Discussion on U.S., Moldova Elections Six campuses and five cities from two continents united at the ���ϳԹ��� St. Petersburg Center for Civic Engagement recently hosted a Constitution Day Discussion with faculty and students in Moldova to discuss the elections in both countries this year. Read about this event and its impact on students at ���ϳԹ��� and around the world.A group of college students standing in a classroom/world/news/2024/constitution-day-moldova-partnership.aspxEvents,StudentsMoldova,Partnerships/education/news/2024/rise-caribbean-2024.aspxThis initiative, which began in 2021 when Patriann Smith, a then assistant professor in Literacy Studies at the ���ϳԹ��� College of Education, along with international partners, secured a $3.6 million grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), culminated in a RISE Caribbean Conference held at the ���ϳԹ��� Patel Center for Global Solutions in 2023.External ArticleTue, 12 Nov 2024 00:20:46 ���ϳԹ��� College of Education faculty make international impact participating in RISE CaribbeanThis initiative, which began in 2021 when Patriann Smith, a then assistant professor in Literacy Studies at the ���ϳԹ��� College of Education, along with international partners, secured a $3.6 million grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), culminated in a RISE Caribbean Conference held at the ���ϳԹ��� Patel Center for Global Solutions in 2023.Group photo at the RISE Caribbean Educational Research Conference/education/news/2024/rise-caribbean-2024.aspxEvents,Faculty & StaffCaribbean,Partnerships,Research/pcgs/news/2024/uel-pcgs-symposium.aspxPatel College of Global Sustainability (PCGS) , University of East London (UEL) and the Royal Docklands Center for Sustainability held an online joint symposium to highlight applied sustainability projects.External ArticleWed, 30 Oct 2024 09:13:39 UEL Sustainability Research Institute joins PCGS for online Joint SymposiumPatel College of Global Sustainability (PCGS) , University of East London (UEL) and the Royal Docklands Center for Sustainability held an online joint symposium to highlight applied sustainability projects.A student scientist studying a plant in a greenhouse/pcgs/news/2024/uel-pcgs-symposium.aspxEventsPartnerships,Research/health/public-health/news/2024/dugat.aspxDr. Vickie Dugat is a ���ϳԹ��� College of Public Health post-doctoral scholar celebrating earning the Top 20 Under 40 Young Haitian-American Professionals for 2024 from the Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida.External ArticleFri, 25 Oct 2024 16:39:41 Championing health equity: Dr. Vickie Dugat Named Top 20 Under 40 Haitian-American Professional for 2024Dr. Vickie Dugat is a ���ϳԹ��� College of Public Health post-doctoral scholar celebrating earning the Top 20 Under 40 Young Haitian-American Professionals for 2024 from the Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida.A headshot of a professional/health/public-health/news/2024/dugat.aspxScholarsHaiti,Partnerships,Research,Spotlight,���ϳԹ��� Health/engineering/news/2024/yazuz-usf-cse-nsf-grant-300k-satuq.aspxDr. Attila A. Yavuz of ���ϳԹ���’s Computer Science and Engineering Department has been awarded a $364,117 NSF grant to advance cybersecurity for integrated satellite-terrestrial networks. His SATUQ project focuses on quantum-resistant cryptography and decentralized security to safeguard critical infrastructure and emerging tech like 6G.External ArticleFri, 25 Oct 2024 16:16:00 NSF Grant awarded to Dr. Yavuz of ���ϳԹ���’s Engineering Computer Science Department for SATUQ ProjectDr. Attila A. Yavuz of ���ϳԹ���’s Computer Science and Engineering Department has been awarded a $364,117 NSF grant to advance cybersecurity for integrated satellite-terrestrial networks. His SATUQ project focuses on quantum-resistant cryptography and decentralized security to safeguard critical infrastructure and emerging tech like 6G.���ϳԹ���: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/2024/yazuz-usf-cse-nsf-grant-300k-satuq.aspxFaculty & StaffPartnerships,Switzerland/research-innovation/news/2024/euraxess-presents-international-mobility-and-professional-development-opportunities-for-faculty-and-student-researchers.aspxDiscover the EURAXESS portal, which provides information about research funding and fellowship opportunities, and insights for researchers about living and working in Europe.External ArticleTue, 15 Oct 2024 08:16:33 EURAXESS presents international mobility and professional development opportunities for faculty and student researchersDiscover the EURAXESS portal, which provides information about research funding and fellowship opportunities, and insights for researchers about living and working in Europe.EURAXESS table/research-innovation/news/2024/euraxess-presents-international-mobility-and-professional-development-opportunities-for-faculty-and-student-researchers.aspxEvents,Faculty & StaffPartnerships,Research/world/news/2024/research-friendship-fl-uk.aspxThe United Kingdom long has been one of Florida’s most important global partners when it comes to trade, research, and academic engagement. Read how this friendship is getting a refresh.Vickie ChachereTue, 24 Sep 2024 15:03:04 ���ϳԹ��� students and researchers benefit from a new era of strengthened relations between Florida and the U.K.The United Kingdom long has been one of Florida’s most important global partners when it comes to trade, research, and academic engagement. Read how this friendship is getting a refresh.A group of people standing in front of a gray brick building with the logo of CAMLS on it/world/news/2024/research-friendship-fl-uk.aspxGlobal NetworksPartnerships,Provost Mohapatra,Research,���ϳԹ��� Health,United Kingdom/world/news/2024/international-student-welcome.aspx���ϳԹ��� World 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 ���ϳԹ��� World welcomes over one thousand international students at redesigned global student center���ϳԹ��� World 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/news/2024/what-a-submerged-ancient-bridge-discovered-in-a-spanish-cave-reveals-about-early-human-settlement.aspxA new study led by ���ϳԹ��� has shed light on the human colonization of the western Mediterranean, revealing that humans settled there much earlier than previously believed. Read more about the impact of these findings.External ArticleFri, 30 Aug 2024 00:29:47 What a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlementA new study led by ���ϳԹ��� has shed light on the human colonization of the western Mediterranean, revealing that humans settled there much earlier than previously believed. Read more about the impact of these findings.What a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlement/news/2024/what-a-submerged-ancient-bridge-discovered-in-a-spanish-cave-reveals-about-early-human-settlement.aspxFaculty & StaffPartnerships,Research,Spain/world/news/2024/colombia-day-universidad-del-norte.aspxTampa, Florida, celebrates Sister City Relationship with Barranquilla, Colombia. In recognition of this bond, Tampa's Mayor officially proclaimed August 23 as "Barranquilla, Colombia Day.” Read about the ceremony and the significance of this event.Katrina SandeferThu, 29 Aug 2024 15:39:05 ���ϳԹ��� World welcomes Universidad del Norte students a day after Barranquilla, Colombia Day in TampaTampa, Florida, celebrates Sister City Relationship with Barranquilla, Colombia. In recognition of this bond, Tampa's Mayor officially proclaimed August 23 as "Barranquilla, Colombia Day.” Read about the ceremony and the significance of this event.A group of students facing a speaker at the front of the classroom/world/news/2024/colombia-day-universidad-del-norte.aspxEvents,Global Networks,StudentsColombia,Partnerships