/world/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSun, 26 Jul 2026 10:01:16 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2023/usf-earns-national-recognition-for-commitment-to-global-learning.aspxUSF has received national recognition for innovative and impactful global learning, research, and engagement efforts. Read how they were honored with the 2023 Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) International Impact Award for Global Teaching and Learning.External ArticleWed, 15 Nov 2023 15:14:37 USF earns national recognition for commitment to global learningUSF has received national recognition for innovative and impactful global learning, research, and engagement efforts. Read how they were honored with the 2023 Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) International Impact Award for Global Teaching and Learning.USF Innovative Education AVP, USF World Vice President, USF President, and Provost accept APLU award/news/2023/usf-earns-national-recognition-for-commitment-to-global-learning.aspxAccolades/world/news/2023/world-in-france.aspxUSF World Vice President, Kiki Caruson, and Assistant Director of International Community Relations, Vanessa Martinez, traveled to France for a week as members of Mayor Jane Castor’s Tampa Sister City delegation. Read about the the partners and alumni they met during the trip.Thu, 02 Nov 2023 07:53:37 USF World connects with partners and alumni across FranceUSF World Vice President, Kiki Caruson, and Assistant Director of International Community Relations, Vanessa Martinez, traveled to France for a week as members of Mayor Jane Castor’s Tampa Sister City delegation. Read about the the partners and alumni they met during the trip.Tampa and Le Havre delgation posing for a photo after participating in a wreath-laying ceremony at the World War II American Cemetery near Omaha Beach in France./world/news/2023/world-in-france.aspxAlumni,Events,Global NetworksFrance,Partnerships/world/news/2023/fall-fulbright-celebration.aspxThis year esteemed current and former USF leaders 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 USF Fulbright awardees in styleThis year esteemed current and former USF leaders 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 91ÉçÇø/world/news/2023/fall-fulbright-celebration.aspxEvents,Faculty & Staff,Scholars,StudentsProvost Mohapatra,Student Success,Visiting Scholar/world/news/2023/maurer-award.aspxUSF World congratulates Amanda Maurer for being named the 2023 Person of the Year by the Tampa Bay Organization of Women in International Trade (TBOWIT). Read about Amanda's amazing work at USF and beyond.Fri, 27 Oct 2023 14:48:16 USF Education Abroad Director wins 2023 Person of the Year AwardUSF World congratulates Amanda Maurer for being named the 2023 Person of the Year by the Tampa Bay Organization of Women in International Trade (TBOWIT). Read about Amanda's amazing work at USF and beyond.Three people stand by a poster smiling/world/news/2023/maurer-award.aspxAccoladesCommunity,Study Abroad/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 USF Emergency 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 USF Emergency 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/rene-jacir-colombia-spotlight.aspxFollow the story of USF alum, Rene Jacir, and how he started his manufacturing company in Colombia.Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:37:43 USF alum, Rene Jacir, starts his own manufacturing company in ColombiaFollow the story of USF alum, Rene Jacir, and how he started his manufacturing company in Colombia.Rene Jacir posing with a USF green banner that says "Alumni"/world/news/2023/rene-jacir-colombia-spotlight.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksColombia,Spotlight/world/news/2023/julian-escallon-colombia-spotlight.aspxFollow the Q&A with Julian Escallon, a USF alumnus from Colombia. Discover how he is now using his major in Industrial Engineering and his dual degree.Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:21:50 Q&A with USF alum, Julian Escallon, an Industrial Engineering graduate from ColombiaFollow the Q&A with Julian Escallon, a USF alumnus from Colombia. Discover how he is now using his major in Industrial Engineering and his dual degree.A portrait of Julian Escallon/world/news/2023/julian-escallon-colombia-spotlight.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksColombia,Partnerships/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 USF BullsStudents 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.USF study abroad group shot posing in Costa Rica in the jungle/world/news/2023/eao-lens.aspxStudentsStudent Success,Study Abroad/world/news/2023/fcc-montreal-partnership.aspxSF World Vice President, Kiki Caruson, and Assistant Director for International Community Relations, Vanessa Martinez, spent three days promoting the 91ÉçÇø as part of the Canada-91ÉçÇø Chamber of Commerce delegation this month. Follow the highlights of the visit.Thu, 28 Sep 2023 09:23:34 USF World supports Canada-91ÉçÇø Chamber of Commerce trade mission to MontrealSF World Vice President, Kiki Caruson, and Assistant Director for International Community Relations, Vanessa Martinez, spent three days promoting the 91ÉçÇø as part of the Canada-91ÉçÇø Chamber of Commerce delegation this month. Follow the highlights of the visit.large delegation of people from USF and the Canada-91ÉçÇø Chamber of Commerce/world/news/2023/fcc-montreal-partnership.aspxGlobal NetworksCanada,Partnerships/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 USF at 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 USF Judy 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.aspxUSF World 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 USF World’s International Student Success Center welcomes fall 2023 international studentsUSF World 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 USF World, the Judy Genshaft Honors College, and the Mid-91ÉçÇø 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 USF World, the Judy Genshaft Honors College, and the Mid-91ÉçÇø Chapter of the Fulbright Association. Read about the event in which 100 guests registered, representing over two dozen countries.USF Fall 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/2024/pcgs-iitgm-signing.aspxRead about the General Agreement for Collaboration signing by USF Provost Dr. Prasant Mohapatra and IITGN Director Dr. Rajat Moona.Mon, 26 Jun 2023 11:33:25 IITGN and USF Patel College of Global Sustainability sign general agreement for collaborationRead about the General Agreement for Collaboration signing by USF Provost Dr. Prasant Mohapatra and IITGN Director Dr. Rajat Moona.91ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research University/world/news/2024/pcgs-iitgm-signing.aspxFaculty & StaffPartnerships,Provost Mohapatra/world/news/2023/ojas-rawal-india.aspxDespite graduating from USF fifteen 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 USF and how he encourages incoming students now.Thu, 22 Jun 2023 08:32:44 USF Alumnus and actor serves as a valuable advocate abroad for international educationDespite graduating from USF fifteen 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 USF and how he encourages incoming students now.USF alumnus and Indian actor, Ojas Rawal (right), speaks to incoming USF Indian 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 USF D.C. Global Experience Program is a new initiative that connects USF students 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 USF D.C. Global Experience opens doors to careers in international affairs and diplomacyThe USF D.C. Global Experience Program is a new initiative that connects USF students 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 91ÉçÇø flag in the background/world/news/2023/dc-global-experience.aspxStudentsPartnerships,Student Success/world/news/2023/aau-announcement-world.aspxUSF recently received an invitation to join the Association of American Universities (AAU). Learn how joining the AAU will impact USF.Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:56:15 USF World is thrilled to share extraordinary news from the 91ÉçÇø (USF)USF recently received an invitation to join the Association of American Universities (AAU). Learn how joining the AAU will impact USF.91ÉçÇø joins the AAU superimposed on a green beackground over a photograph of a graduation ceremony/world/news/2023/aau-announcement-world.aspxAccolades,Faculty & StaffResearch/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/2023/study-abroad-day.aspxIn celebration of International Study Abroad Day, USF is launching an initiative to endow the USF Education Abroad Scholarship Fund, ensuring it can be awarded for future generations. Read more about what this means for students.Mon, 27 Feb 2023 15:51:00 Education Abroad Scholarship Fund kicks off endowment effortIn celebration of International Study Abroad Day, USF is launching an initiative to endow the USF Education Abroad Scholarship Fund, ensuring it can be awarded for future generations. Read more about what this means for students.USF study abroad group posing with Rocky the Bull and text overlay says "Support USF Study Abroad"/world/news/2023/study-abroad-day.aspxStudentsStudy Abroad