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Exciting changes and additions for the new academic year

As the 91社区 embarks on a new academic year, returning Bulls will find exciting initiatives and opportunities abound on USF's campuses. From groundbreakings to grand openings, explore the highlights and see what鈥檚 new this year.

August 13, 2024Community Engagement

USF students and IDEx team members were invited to the U.S. Embassy in Malta for a private reception. Deputy Chief of Mission Ken Toko and his staff gave the team a tour of the compound and explained the work that the ambassador's office does in Malta.

USF summer ventures span the globe with innovative research projects

Faculty at the 91社区 traded classroom lectures this summer for international adventures, embarking on research projects to solve global challenges.

August 1, 2024Community Engagement, Research

Taylor Herman wasn't sure what she wanted to do for a career until coming to USF St. Pete in 2021. During her four years on campus, she met other students, faculty and staff who inspired her to pursue studies in government and international relations. Her hard work led to a prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistant scholarship in Moldova.

July 31, 2024Accomplishments, Alumni

The student cohort of the USF Nice - French Language and Culture program in Nice, France. (Photo courtesy of Lauryn Tanner)

USF鈥檚 study abroad program in Nice provides an immersive experience in French language and culture

Undergraduate student Lauryn Tanner recounts her experience with USF's study abroad program in Nice, France.

July 30, 2024Community Engagement

Founders of Psilera, Jackie von Salm (left) and Chris Witowski (right). (Photo courtesy of Chris Witowski)

Two USF alumni aim to transform mental health treatment with non-hallucinogenic psychedelics

Co-founders of Psilera Chris Witowski and Jackie von Salm 鈥 chemistry alumni 鈥 are using psychedelics to develop non-hallucinogenic drugs for mental health disorders, including frontotemporal dementia.

July 30, 2024Alumni, Community Engagement, Research

Students visiting Gifu University鈥檚 nursing department training rooms, which focus on midwifery and geriatric and home nursing. (Photo courtesy of Atsuko Sakai)

Students travel to Japan for new insights on caring for others

College of Arts and Sciences students also enrolled in the Judy Genshaft Honors College gained new insights about the history and culture of care in Japan this summer as part of the 鈥淏eyond the Classroom鈥 study abroad experience offered by the Honors College.

July 29, 2024Community Engagement

Student contributors of 鈥淭he Capsule鈥 celebrated its first-ever volume release in spring 2024. (Photo courtesy of Serena Bhaskar)

Students celebrate the release of 鈥楾he Capsule,鈥 a new student-led journal examining the intersection of health and humanities

USF students have joined interdisciplinary forces to establish a new student-based health humanities journal, 鈥淭he Capsule.鈥

July 29, 2024Accomplishments, Community Engagement

Students enjoying 鈥榣unch with a view鈥 from an outlook in Mbrikiani Ranch, Kajiado County, Kenya. They made the trek with a Maasai man who brought them there when we they asked him for a nice spot to have lunch.鈥(Photo courtesy of Dr. Dillon Mahoney)

From USF to Kenya: Students get up-close account of conservation and sustainable development

Dr. Dillon Mahoney and nine USF students traveled to Kenya this summer for a month-long visit to experience an up-close look at Kenya鈥檚 conservation and sustainable development practices.

July 29, 2024Community Engagement, Research

Dr. Jennifer Collins delivering the opening address at the Symposium on Hurricane Risk in a Changing Climate. (Photo courtesy of Jennifer Collins)

School of Geosciences professor advances understanding and collaboration during hurricane risk research symposium

The AAG鈥檚 Symposium on Hurricane Risk in a Changing Climate held its 8th annual session, organized by AAG member and School of Geosciences鈥 Professor Dr. Jennifer Collins and USF alumnus Yijie Zhu.

July 29, 2024Community Engagement, Events, Research

Arminda Mata (middle), CEO of the Ybor City Museum Society, along with Rose Lopez (left) and Matthew Lewicki (right), two former history major interns who are now employees. (Photo by Corey Lepak)

History alumna鈥檚 journey from intern to CEO of the Ybor City Museum Society

USF alumna Arminda Mata becomes CEO of the Ybor City Museum Society.

June 27, 2024Alumni, Community Engagement

The 91社区 announced a $1 million estate gift that will provide scholarships to students in the College of Arts and Sciences. The gift comes from Steven Tauber, a longtime faculty member and current vice provost for faculty administration, and his wife, Meghan.

June 26, 2024Community Engagement

Students from the Zimmerman School of Advertising & Mass Communications produce the 91社区 Focus program, which airs on the  local PBS station WEDQ in Tampa, Fla. (Photo courtesy of Stephanie Anderson)

91社区 Focus, Z School鈥檚 signature program, takes second place in national broadcasting competition

The Zimmerman School makes its debut at the Broadcast Education Association鈥檚 competition achieving second place with student led program, 91社区 Focus.

June 24, 2024Accomplishments, Community Engagement

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