/world/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usThu, 19 Sep 2024 12:37:29 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/marine-science/news/2024/team-led-by-usf-alum-discovers-seamount-new-species-along-nazca-ridge.aspxMarine sciences team, led by a USF alumna, 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 USF alum discovers seamount, new species along Nazca RidgeMarine sciences team, led by a USF alumna, discovered and captured the first live footage of the Promachoteuthis squid, a genus which had previously only been characterized from dead samples.��������: 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/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 USF 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/world/news/2024/olga-aranzabal-peru-spotlight.aspxOlga Aranzabal has a new master’s degree in public health and a dream of putting her education to work on an international scale. Read how the U.S. State Department’s Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) helped her with this aspiration.Vickie ChachereWed, 28 Aug 2024 14:30:36 From graduation to Germany: A new USF alum and WLP scholar joins a U.S. State Department cultural exchangeOlga Aranzabal has a new master’s degree in public health and a dream of putting her education to work on an international scale. Read how the U.S. State Department’s Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) helped her with this aspiration.Olga posing in front of a German flag hanging off the side of a boat and over the water/world/news/2024/olga-aranzabal-peru-spotlight.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksGermany,Peru,Spotlight,Study Abroad,USF Health/world/news/2024/jyotika-virmani-uk-spotlight.aspxJyotika Virmani, a USF alum has been named to the prestigious Forbes 50 Over 50 list of the most impactful women in the United States. Read how her achievements as head of the international ocean research and technology organization paved the way for this honor.Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:32:45 USF international alum named on Forbes List of Nation’s Most Impactful Women LeadersJyotika Virmani, a USF alum has been named to the prestigious Forbes 50 Over 50 list of the most impactful women in the United States. Read how her achievements as head of the international ocean research and technology organization paved the way for this honor.Jyotika Virmani headshot next to text "Forbes 50 > over 50 [know your value]"/world/news/2024/jyotika-virmani-uk-spotlight.aspxAccolades,Alumni,Global NetworksResearch,Spotlight,United Kingdom/world/news/2024/nirmita_roy_india_spotlight.aspxFollow the Q&A with Nirmita Roy who recently graduated with her STEM doctorate at USF.Aruna DasguptaMon, 19 Aug 2024 11:57:27 Q&A with Nirmita Roy, a STEM graduate’s work in wearable electronicsFollow the Q&A with Nirmita Roy who recently graduated with her STEM doctorate at USF.Nirmita standing by the USF bull statue/world/news/2024/nirmita_roy_india_spotlight.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksIndia,Research,Spotlight/world/news/2024/engagement-india-global-networks.aspxUSF Network India’s membership is the largest network at USF and has a LinkedIn group with nearly 500 members! Read about the goal for USF Network India.Fri, 09 Aug 2024 14:16:29 2023-2024 USF World engagement in IndiaUSF Network India’s membership is the largest network at USF and has a LinkedIn group with nearly 500 members! Read about the goal for USF Network India.A group of students from India at the Sash Ceremony put on by USF World/world/news/2024/engagement-india-global-networks.aspxAlumni,Faculty & Staff,Global Networks,StudentsIndia/health/nursing/news/2024/jamaica-partnership.aspxNearly half of Jamaica's healthcare workforce is leaving the island for opportunities abroad. Discover how USF is helping by partnering with the University Hospital of the West Indies.External ArticleWed, 07 Aug 2024 14:59:11 New USF Health partnership to combat severe health care shortage in JamaicaNearly half of Jamaica's healthcare workforce is leaving the island for opportunities abroad. Discover how USF is helping by partnering with the University Hospital of the West Indies.A blue sign in front of a hospital that reads "The UWI School of Nursing, Mona"/health/nursing/news/2024/jamaica-partnership.aspxGlobal NetworksJamaica,Partnerships,USF Health/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 USF alum 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/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/usfs-study-abroad-program-in-nice-provides-an-immersive-experience-in-french-language-and-culture.aspxUndergraduate student Lauryn Tanner recounts her experience with USF's study abroad program in Nice, France.External ArticleTue, 30 Jul 2024 10:13:46 USF’s study abroad program in Nice provides an immersive experience in French language and cultureUndergraduate student Lauryn Tanner recounts her experience with USF's study abroad program in Nice, France.Student Lauryn Tanner leans against a wall overlooking the harbor in Nice, France/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/usfs-study-abroad-program-in-nice-provides-an-immersive-experience-in-french-language-and-culture.aspxGlobal Networks,StudentsFrance,Study Abroad/world/news/2024/new-admits-india.aspxIn May, senior faculty from USF’s Muma College of Business facilitated alumni interactions with newly admitted students to USF in New Delhi, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. Discover more about the USF World Network in India and the new students.Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:15:41 USF faculty, alumni help orient newly admitted �������� students in IndiaIn May, senior faculty from USF’s Muma College of Business facilitated alumni interactions with newly admitted students to USF in New Delhi, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. Discover more about the USF World Network in India and the new students.Group of Indian students/world/news/2024/new-admits-india.aspxAlumni,Global Networks,StudentsIndia/world/news/2024/bits-pilani.aspxUSF is a proud partner of BITS Pilani, an engineering school in Rajasthan, India. As BITS Pilani celebrates its 60th anniversary in July, read how USF is highlighting the recent interactions binding the two universities.Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:50:44 USF and BITS Pilani: Meeting at the intersections of knowledgeUSF is a proud partner of BITS Pilani, an engineering school in Rajasthan, India. As BITS Pilani celebrates its 60th anniversary in July, read how USF is highlighting the recent interactions binding the two universities.BITS and USF members holding an official document in front of the BITS sign/world/news/2024/bits-pilani.aspxGlobal NetworksIndia,Partnerships/world/news/2024/union-island-caribbean-hurricane-beryl.aspxUSF Professor of Instruction, Dr. Bégin, and her study abroad group return to Union Island after Hurricane Beryl to witness the startling transformation of the island and its waters. Read about the students' encounters and learn how to help the local community.Vickie ChachereFri, 12 Jul 2024 09:09:16 Living classroom for �������� students devastated by Hurricane BerylUSF Professor of Instruction, Dr. Bégin, and her study abroad group return to Union Island after Hurricane Beryl to witness the startling transformation of the island and its waters. Read about the students' encounters and learn how to help the local community.Devastation rubble from hurricane Beryl at Union Island in the Caribbean/world/news/2024/union-island-caribbean-hurricane-beryl.aspxFaculty & Staff,Global Networks,StudentsCaribbean,Study Abroad/world/news/2024/jacopo-arpesani-united-kingdom-spotlight.aspxLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.Thu, 11 Jul 2024 16:26:15 Food for thought: USF MBA alum uses tech expertise to rewire how London eatsLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.arpesani posing in a warehouse with sacks of ingredients behind him/world/news/2024/jacopo-arpesani-united-kingdom-spotlight.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksSpotlight,United Kingdom/world/news/2024/kalam-update.aspxIn recognition of the ninth anniversary of President Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen (A.P.J.) Abdul Kalam’s passing on July 27, 2015, USF World reconnects with three USF Kalam Fellows now paying it forward in higher education!Thu, 11 Jul 2024 09:14:18 Catching up with USF's Kalam FellowsIn recognition of the ninth anniversary of President Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen (A.P.J.) Abdul Kalam’s passing on July 27, 2015, USF World reconnects with three USF Kalam Fellows now paying it forward in higher education!from left to right stand a young Indian male scholar, an older Caucasian gentleman in a suit, a young female Indian scholar, and another young male Indian scholar posing professionally for the camera/world/news/2024/kalam-update.aspxAccolades,Alumni,Global NetworksIndia/world/news/2024/nursing-uninorte-colombia.aspxUSF nursing students traveled to Barranquilla, Colombia to participate in a 10-day clinical program with USF’s partner of more than 30 years, Universidad del Norte. Read what they had to say.Barbara HoweThu, 27 Jun 2024 11:59:07 USF nursing students get clinical experience in Barranquilla, ColombiaUSF nursing students traveled to Barranquilla, Colombia to participate in a 10-day clinical program with USF’s partner of more than 30 years, Universidad del Norte. Read what they had to say.A group of USF nursing students in Colombia posing with a USF banner in front of a statue/world/news/2024/nursing-uninorte-colombia.aspxGlobal Networks,StudentsColombia,Study Abroad,USF Health/world/news/2024/united-kingdom-alumni-event.aspxUSF alumni and faculty gathered to kick off the USF in London program. Discover what happened at the welcome dinner filled with surprise reunions and guest speakers.Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:31:25 USF in London dinner celebrates USF alumni, students, and faculty in capital cityUSF alumni and faculty gathered to kick off the USF in London program. Discover what happened at the welcome dinner filled with surprise reunions and guest speakers.Large group of alumni smiling/world/news/2024/united-kingdom-alumni-event.aspxAlumni,Events,Global NetworksUnited Kingdom/world/news/2024/raquel-collazo-spotlight.aspxDive into the life of Raquel Collazo, a USF almnus, mother, and social media manager in the UK.Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:38:43 Life in London: A profile of USF alumna Raquel CollazoDive into the life of Raquel Collazo, a USF almnus, mother, and social media manager in the UK.collazo family taking a group selfie in front of the colosseum/world/news/2024/raquel-collazo-spotlight.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksSpotlight,United Kingdom/world/news/2024/spotlights-hernan-herrera.aspxGraduating from USF as an international student from Colombia, Hernan Herrera fondly recalls his time at USF in the Muma College of Business as well as his time abroad in Sweden. Read more about how these experiences led to his current entrepreneurial reality.Katrina SandeferMon, 24 Jun 2024 10:37:22 USF alum Hernan Herrera finds the world is his classroomGraduating from USF as an international student from Colombia, Hernan Herrera fondly recalls his time at USF in the Muma College of Business as well as his time abroad in Sweden. Read more about how these experiences led to his current entrepreneurial reality.USF alumnus, Hernan Hererra standing in front of his coffee roasting equipment while holding a green and white USF alumni banner /world/news/2024/spotlights-hernan-herrera.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksColombia,France,Spotlight,Study Abroad/world/news/2024/alexandra-garnier.aspxTravel back in time with French USF alumnus, Alexandra, as she recalls the impact USF had on her and her career.Katrina SandeferThu, 20 Jun 2024 11:15:58 Alexandra Garnier: Broadening academic experiences on a global scaleTravel back in time with French USF alumnus, Alexandra, as she recalls the impact USF had on her and her career.Alumnus Alexandra posing with Vanessa Martinez and both holding the green Bulls Alumni Banner/world/news/2024/alexandra-garnier.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksFrance,Spotlight/world/news/2024/laura-amador-spotlight.aspxFollow the journey of Laura Amador, a former exchange student from Universidad del Norte, who decided to stay and finish her undergraduate studies at USF.Katrina SandeferSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:09:53 Dreaming big in Barcelona: Alumna Laura Amador merges passions for sustainability and artFollow the journey of Laura Amador, a former exchange student from Universidad del Norte, who decided to stay and finish her undergraduate studies at USF.amador holding her art/world/news/2024/laura-amador-spotlight.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksColombia,Spain,Spotlight/world/news/2024/usf-health-abroad-dominican-republic.aspxFounded by two �������� students, Project World Health is a non-profit organization that provides acute and preventative care for thousands of people in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic. Learn more about the impact of this international organization.Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:26:25 USF Health students forge longstanding relationship with Dominican Republic communityFounded by two �������� students, Project World Health is a non-profit organization that provides acute and preventative care for thousands of people in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic. Learn more about the impact of this international organization.Smiling doctors and USF health students from World Project Health stand together in a rural outdoor treatment area in the Dominican Republic/world/news/2024/usf-health-abroad-dominican-republic.aspxGlobal Networks,StudentsCaribbean,USF Health/world/news/2024/uel-usf-uk-partnership.aspxDiscover how the University of East London and USF pledge to work together to foster innovation, enhance student opportunities, and drive impactful research.Tue, 07 May 2024 10:39:32 University of East London and �������� forge global partnershipDiscover how the University of East London and USF pledge to work together to foster innovation, enhance student opportunities, and drive impactful research.��������, University of East London, and Tampa Bay business people pose for a picture at the Academia Meets Practice conference - four older caucasian gentleman flank a middle-aged caucasian women in business professional dress/world/news/2024/uel-usf-uk-partnership.aspxAccolades,Events,Global NetworksPartnerships,United Kingdom/world/news/2024/31-years-uninorte.aspxThis year marks the 31st anniversary of the USF academic partnership with the Universidad del Norte (UniNorte) in Barranquilla, Colombia. Discover the projects and programs that USF and UniNorte have shared over the past 31 years.Thu, 02 May 2024 14:30:52 USF celebrates 31 years of partnership with Universidad del Norte in ColombiaThis year marks the 31st anniversary of the USF academic partnership with the Universidad del Norte (UniNorte) in Barranquilla, Colombia. Discover the projects and programs that USF and UniNorte have shared over the past 31 years.2 female world languages professors from UniNorte in Colombia and USF pose in front of the iconic USF bull with a male and female representative from USF World/world/news/2024/31-years-uninorte.aspxFaculty & Staff,Global Networks,StudentsColombia,Partnerships/world/news/2024/sharma-interview-spotlight.aspxUSF Alum Aditya Sharma balances a full-time career as a senior software engineer with another passion — endurance sports. Follow the Q&A to see how he accomplishes both.Thu, 02 May 2024 00:43:34 Indian alumnus excels in both business and endurance racesUSF Alum Aditya Sharma balances a full-time career as a senior software engineer with another passion — endurance sports. Follow the Q&A to see how he accomplishes both.Sharma is running down a stretch of pavement of the Ironman race/world/news/2024/sharma-interview-spotlight.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksIndia,Spotlight/world/news/2024/global-network-virtual-meetings.aspxThis February, USF World hosted online meetings for all seven networks and welcomed �������� students and alumni from countries all around the world. Learn about what our alumni are doing around the world!Katrina SandeferTue, 27 Feb 2024 13:54:08 Students and alumni meet through global network virtual meetingsThis February, USF World hosted online meetings for all seven networks and welcomed �������� students and alumni from countries all around the world. Learn about what our alumni are doing around the world!Virtual meeting with USF India Network/world/news/2024/global-network-virtual-meetings.aspxEvents,Global NetworksBrazil,Caribbean,France,India,Saudi Arabia,United Kingdom/world/news/2024/network-canada-launch.aspxRead about the launch of Network Canada during the Canada-Florida Chamber of Commerce Health Tech trade mission delegation.Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:17:33 Canada-Florida Chamber of Commerce visits USF Tampa and sets launch of Network Canada in motionRead about the launch of Network Canada during the Canada-Florida Chamber of Commerce Health Tech trade mission delegation.group shot of the Canada-Florida Chamber of Commerce with representatives from �������� standing in front of the USF Technology Incubator CONNECT wall/world/news/2024/network-canada-launch.aspxEvents,Global NetworksCanada/world/news/2024/koganti-ngis-interview.aspxFollow the Q&A with Sreekanth Koganti, USF Alumnus and Founder of Next Gen International Schools in Guntur, India, conducted by Aruna Dasgupta, USF World India Country Advisor.Wed, 17 Jan 2024 14:30:07 Touring USF alumnus Sreekanth Koganti’s Next Gen K-12 schoolFollow the Q&A with Sreekanth Koganti, USF Alumnus and Founder of Next Gen International Schools in Guntur, India, conducted by Aruna Dasgupta, USF World India Country Advisor.representatives from USF World, NextGen International School, and the Founder of the institution observing a classroom of pupils in India/world/news/2024/koganti-ngis-interview.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksIndia,Spotlight/world/news/2024/importance-higher-ed-india.aspxLearn about the agreements signed in India and how they foster greater cross-national collaboration.Fri, 12 Jan 2024 14:13:37 USF forges strong ties across IndiaLearn about the agreements signed in India and how they foster greater cross-national collaboration.BITS and USF members holding an official document in front of the BITS sign/world/news/2024/importance-higher-ed-india.aspxEvents,Faculty & Staff,Global NetworksIndia,Provost Mohapatra/world/news/2024/sehgal-sia-interview-spotlight.aspxRead the Q&A with Naman Sehgal, �������� Students of India Association President conducted by Aruna Dasgupta, USF World India Country Advisor.Fri, 12 Jan 2024 08:40:06 Students of India Association (SIA) president discusses campus impactRead the Q&A with Naman Sehgal, �������� Students of India Association President conducted by Aruna Dasgupta, USF World India Country Advisor.Group shot of all of the Officer Bearers of the Students of India Association stating in front of the ��������/world/news/2024/sehgal-sia-interview-spotlight.aspxGlobal Networks,StudentsIndia,Spotlight/world/news/2024/alumni-delhi.aspxUSF World’s India Country Advisor, Aruna Dasgupta, and Vanessa Martinez, Assistant Director of international community relations, traversed the Indian capital meeting with USF alumni. Discover more about USF's initiative to reach international alumni.Aruna DasguptaThu, 11 Jan 2024 14:00:12 Bulls in India's capital: Catching up with remarkable USF alumni in DelhiUSF World’s India Country Advisor, Aruna Dasgupta, and Vanessa Martinez, Assistant Director of international community relations, traversed the Indian capital meeting with USF alumni. Discover more about USF's initiative to reach international alumni.Entrepreneur and USF alumnus Ishan Mitra and Aruna Dasgupta proudly display a USF alumni banner/world/news/2024/alumni-delhi.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksIndia/world/news/2024/india-alumni-dinner-with-provost.aspxUSF Provost Mohapatra and USF World Vice President Kiki Caruson dined with USF alumni at the TC Kohenur Hotel in India last October 2023. Catch up with these graduates from India.Wed, 10 Jan 2024 09:50:15 Provost enjoys dinner with prominent USF alumni in HyderabadUSF Provost Mohapatra and USF World Vice President Kiki Caruson dined with USF alumni at the TC Kohenur Hotel in India last October 2023. Catch up with these graduates from India.Alumni are wearing USF hats. In the picture left to right: Front row – Anita Thippaiah (far left), Venkateswara Rao Mudunuru, Provost Prasant Mohapatra, Aruna Dasgupta, Karan Manocha (far right). Back row – Kiki Caruson, Sampath Kalluri, Nitish Setipalli, Lajpat Roy, S.V. Sudhirkashyap/world/news/2024/india-alumni-dinner-with-provost.aspxAlumni,Events,Global NetworksIndia,Provost Mohapatra/world/news/2024/singh-educerts-interview-spotlight.aspxFollow the interview with USF alumni and entrepreneur Ranvir Singh, as he shares his journey since leaving USF.Mon, 08 Jan 2024 16:47:18 Alumnus Ranvir Singh launches firm that facilitates international admissions globallyFollow the interview with USF alumni and entrepreneur Ranvir Singh, as he shares his journey since leaving USF.Alum Ranvir Singh poses with two women and holding a banner that says "Alumni"/world/news/2024/singh-educerts-interview-spotlight.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksIndia,Spotlight/world/news/2024/iifa-and-sustainability-revisited.aspxIn January of 2014, movie stars Anil Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra visited the �������� and participated in a tree-planting ceremony hosted by the Patel College of Global Sustainability. Learn more about the momentous event.Thu, 04 Jan 2024 10:44:47 Ten-year anniversary of Bollywood visit to the Patel College of Global SustainabilityIn January of 2014, movie stars Anil Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra visited the �������� and participated in a tree-planting ceremony hosted by the Patel College of Global Sustainability. Learn more about the momentous event.Two photos each showing the following in order from left to right: Indian actor Anil Kapoor posing for pictures with students and fans, Indian actress Priyanka Chopra/world/news/2024/iifa-and-sustainability-revisited.aspxEvents,Global NetworksIndia