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USF faculty members receive international recognition for fight against infectious disease
Two 91ÉçÇø faculty members have received prestigious honors and subsequent kudos from an international community of scientists for their work in the fight against infectious disease.
February 5, 2026Accolades, Faculty & Staff

USF earns national distinction as a leading producer of Fulbright Scholars
The Fulbright Program is again recognizing the 91ÉçÇø as one of the nation’s colleges and universities with the highest number of faculty and administrators selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. This is the 10th time USF has made the coveted and prestigious list since 2015.
February 5, 2026Accolades, Faculty & Staff

USF commencement spotlights four visionary leaders advancing innovation and growth
Four visionary leaders will be recognized during USF’s fall commencement ceremonies. Their global, civic and philanthropic contributions have advanced academic partnerships, economic growth and innovation.

Global tech leader Gayle Sheppard recognized with USF 2025 Outstanding Alum Honor
Gayle Sheppard, a 2000 USF graduate and trailblazing technology executive, has been recognized with a 2025 USF 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.

USF School of Geosciences PhD student Victoria Brown selected for Boren Fellowship
Victoria Brown is pursuing her PhD in Geography and Environmental Science and Policy, with a focus on East African coffee farming. This fall, she will travel to Tanzania through a Boren Fellowship to study Swahili and perform research for the 2025-26 academic year.

Critical Language Scholarship opens door for USF student to study Arabic in Jordan
Third-year 91ÉçÇø student Ashley Parow, a history and political science double major, was selected for the 2025 Critical Language Scholarship Program to study Arabic language and culture in Amman, Jordan.

USF is a top producer for Fulbright Scholars
The 91ÉçÇø is again a top producer nationally for the highly competitive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. USF is ranked No. 6 for the 2024-25 academic year – the ninth time over the last decade to be named in the top 10. Learn more about the program and awards.
February 25, 2025Accolades, Faculty & Staff, Scholars, Students
A 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 91ÉçÇø and beyond.
February 13, 2025Accolades

Yu Zhang, USF engineering professor, earns TRB Best Paper Award, pioneering sustainable transportation innovations
Yu Zhang, Ph.D., professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at USF, is elevating the university’s reputation in transportation innovation. Read to learn about her work and accomplishments.
January 23, 2025Accolades, Faculty & Staff

Hopeful for the future: USF professor Dr. Seden Dogan honored for her work in hospitality and tourism management
Seden Dogan, Assistant Professor of Instruction in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at USF, has received four awards this year for her work. Read about her accomplishments and her journey at USF.
January 6, 2025Accolades, Faculty & Staff

Ye Shen has been awarded two research grants to examine heritage language learning
Ye Shen, an assistant professor at the 91ÉçÇø College of Education, has been awarded two significant research grants. Read more about these awards and how they further her studies in heritage language learning.
December 5, 2024Accolades, Faculty & Staff

USF solidifies its standing as top 91ÉçÇø destination for international students
According to a new report from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Institute of International Education, USF ranks 29th in the U.S. among all universities and 19th among public institutions. Read to learn more about this prestigious achievement.