/world/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSat, 21 Dec 2024 22:54:52 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/world/news/2024/fall-sash-ceremony.aspxThe Fall Sash Ceremony draws students from 67 countries to the ballroom of the Marshall Student Center. Hundreds of the graduates’ family members accompanied them, nearly filling the cavernous ballroom at the Marshall Student Center. Read about the ceremony its significance in the lives of international students at USF.Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:52:53 In a USF tradition, international students celebrate graduation with a symbol of their home countriesThe Fall Sash Ceremony draws students from 67 countries to the ballroom of the Marshall Student Center. Hundreds of the graduates’ family members accompanied them, nearly filling the cavernous ballroom at the Marshall Student Center. Read about the ceremony its significance in the lives of international students at USF.A group of students with different colored sashes raising their hands with bull sign, Rocky the Bull USF mascot is standing in front of the group holding up the bull sign/world/news/2024/fall-sash-ceremony.aspxEvents,Global Networks/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 �鶹��Ƶ Corporate Training Security Training Collaborative certificate program on Dec. 13 at USF 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 USF Sarasota-ManateeSixteen first responders from Aramco, the national oil company of Saudi Arabia, recently celebrated the completion of a �鶹��Ƶ Corporate Training Security Training Collaborative certificate program on Dec. 13 at USF 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 USF entities including USF 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 USF entities including USF World and more.Three people standing at a booth that has the USF bulls logo and they are making the "bulls sign" with their hands/world/news/2024/nato-edge-partnership.aspxEventsCommunity,Partnerships/education/blog/2024/ye-shen-grants-2024.aspxYe Shen, an assistant professor at the �鶹��Ƶ 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.External ArticleThu, 05 Dec 2024 14:54:23 Ye Shen has been awarded two research grants to examine heritage language learningYe Shen, an assistant professor at the �鶹��Ƶ 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.Headshot of Ye Shen./education/blog/2024/ye-shen-grants-2024.aspxAccolades,Faculty & StaffResearch/ons/news/2024/usf-student-explores-through-fulbright-uk-summer-institute.aspxUSF student Avani Sanghvi explored creativity, activism, and cultural connections during the Fulbright UK Summer Institute at the University of Bristol. Her experience inspired new perspectives on art, identity, and the power of authentic storytelling.External ArticleWed, 04 Dec 2024 14:32:34 USF student explores creativity, activism through Fulbright UK Summer InstituteUSF student Avani Sanghvi explored creativity, activism, and cultural connections during the Fulbright UK Summer Institute at the University of Bristol. Her experience inspired new perspectives on art, identity, and the power of authentic storytelling. USF student Avani Sanghvi sits in a modern-design chair, focused on a laptop resting on her lap./ons/news/2024/usf-student-explores-through-fulbright-uk-summer-institute.aspxStudentsFulbright,Spotlight,United Kingdom/honors/news/2024/honors-student-raehanna-brown-represents-jamaica-at-2024-chess-olympiad.aspxFreshman Judy Genshaft Honors College student Raehanna Brown competed with her team from Jamaica in the 2024 Chess Olympiad hosted in Budapest, Hungary. Brown followed in her older sister’s footsteps in playing chess competitively and pursuing her education at USF.External ArticleTue, 03 Dec 2024 16:59:56 Honors student Raehanna Brown represents Jamaica at 2024 Chess OlympiadFreshman Judy Genshaft Honors College student Raehanna Brown competed with her team from Jamaica in the 2024 Chess Olympiad hosted in Budapest, Hungary. Brown followed in her older sister’s footsteps in playing chess competitively and pursuing her education at USF.Judy Genshaft Honors College student Raehanna Brown sits in front of a chess board at the 2024 Chess Olympiad hosted in Budapest, Hungary./honors/news/2024/honors-student-raehanna-brown-represents-jamaica-at-2024-chess-olympiad.aspxStudentsJamaica,Student Success,USF Health/world/news/2024/french-business-forum-2024.aspxAt USF’s inaugural French Business Forum in November, participants discovered a natural synergy between emerging technologies, which are shaping both the �鶹��Ƶ’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 USF World forum is first step toward a new French connectionAt USF’s inaugural French Business Forum in November, participants discovered a natural synergy between emerging technologies, which are shaping both the �鶹��Ƶ’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,USF Health/world/news/2024/global-student-center-grand-opening.aspxUSF President Rhea Law, Rocky, USF World leaders, and the broader university community officially opened the USF Global Student Center. Read how the event gave the USF international community a chance to explore the center’s many offerings.Katrina SandeferWed, 27 Nov 2024 08:01:48 USF Global Student Center opens in celebration of international educationUSF President Rhea Law, Rocky, USF World leaders, and the broader university community officially opened the USF Global Student Center. Read how the event gave the USF international community a chance to explore the center’s many offerings.Students giving the bulls sign in front of USF World green backdrop and international flags hanging above them from the ceiling/world/news/2024/global-student-center-grand-opening.aspxEvents,StudentsCommunity/world/news/2024/accolade-usf-world-ranking.aspxAccording 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.Vickie ChachereTue, 26 Nov 2024 09:59:17 USF solidifies its standing as top Florida destination for international studentsAccording 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.USF students with USF President Rhea Law/world/news/2024/accolade-usf-world-ranking.aspxAccolades,Students/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/new-book-on-immigration-and-belonging.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26amp;amp;utm_medium=email%26amp;amp;utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+November+2024+-+Alumni+and+Donors%26amp;amp;utm_content=New+book+on+immigration+and+belonging+will+illuminate+indigenous+peoples+and+languages+of+North+AfricaHeide Castañeda, a professor of anthropology at the �鶹��Ƶ, travels to Morocco to study and understand the indigenous Amazigh people — the focal point of her new book.External ArticleMon, 25 Nov 2024 15:34:30 New book on immigration and belonging will illuminate indigenous peoples and languages of North AfricaHeide Castañeda, a professor of anthropology at the �鶹��Ƶ, travels to Morocco to study and understand the indigenous Amazigh people — the focal point of her new book.Heide Castañeda (second from left) poses with the Amazigh flag on a recent trip to Morocco/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/new-book-on-immigration-and-belonging.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26amp;amp;utm_medium=email%26amp;amp;utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+November+2024+-+Alumni+and+Donors%26amp;amp;utm_content=New+book+on+immigration+and+belonging+will+illuminate+indigenous+peoples+and+languages+of+North+AfricaFaculty & Staff,ScholarsAfrica,Research/world/news/2024/constitution-day-moldova-partnership.aspxSix campuses and five cities from two continents united at the USF 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 USF and around the world.Katrina SandeferMon, 25 Nov 2024 15:11:43 Forging a Partnership: USF 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 USF 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 USF and around the world.A group of college students standing in a classroom/world/news/2024/constitution-day-moldova-partnership.aspxEvents,StudentsMoldova,Partnerships/health/public-health/news/2024/stefania.aspxFollow Stefania Alastre Arcusa's journey to USF College of Public Health (COPH) and ultimately to her work as a genetic counselor at Moffitt Cancer Center. Her story is one of perseverance, shaped by her experiences as an immigrant, student, and advocate for underserved communities.External ArticleMon, 25 Nov 2024 14:37:04 The journey of one alumna defined by perseverance and purposeFollow Stefania Alastre Arcusa's journey to USF College of Public Health (COPH) and ultimately to her work as a genetic counselor at Moffitt Cancer Center. Her story is one of perseverance, shaped by her experiences as an immigrant, student, and advocate for underserved communities.a headshot of a woman/health/public-health/news/2024/stefania.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksUSF Health,Venezuela/world/news/2024/daniel-yeh-spotlight-india.aspxThe USF College of Engineering professor whose vision of building a clean-energy system that could solve challenges in parts of the world with no sanitation systems was inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame in October. Read how his technology is being used in India, South Africa, and on a global scale.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:07:25 USF creator of global clean water, energy technology is inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of FameThe USF College of Engineering professor whose vision of building a clean-energy system that could solve challenges in parts of the world with no sanitation systems was inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame in October. Read how his technology is being used in India, South Africa, and on a global scale.Daniel Yeh with two other people/world/news/2024/daniel-yeh-spotlight-india.aspxAccolades,Faculty & StaffCommunity,India,Research,Spotlight/honors/news/2024/former-first-minister-of-scotland-inspires-honors-students.aspxFrom professional footballer to First Minister of Scotland, the Right Honorable Henry McLeish’s journey is one of transformation, resilience, and dedication to public service. Now, as a Judy Genshaft Honors College visiting professor of practice, McLeish shares his rich experience with students, inspiring them to think globally and reconsider the impact of civic engagement.External ArticleFri, 22 Nov 2024 10:35:31 Public service and leadership: Former first minister of Scotland inspires honors studentsFrom professional footballer to First Minister of Scotland, the Right Honorable Henry McLeish’s journey is one of transformation, resilience, and dedication to public service. Now, as a Judy Genshaft Honors College visiting professor of practice, McLeish shares his rich experience with students, inspiring them to think globally and reconsider the impact of civic engagement.From professional footballer to First Minister of Scotland, the Right Honorable Henry McLeish’s journey is one of transformation, resilience, and dedication to public service. Now, as a Judy Genshaft Honors College visiting professor of practice, McLeish shares his rich experience with students, inspiring them to think globally and reconsider the impact of civic engagement./honors/news/2024/former-first-minister-of-scotland-inspires-honors-students.aspxFaculty & Staff,Scholars,StudentsScotland/world/news/2024/immigrant-research-center-community.aspxFlorida is one of three states where half of the immigrant population in the U.S. lives. The goal of the USF center is to enhance the socioeconomic success and well-being of immigrant communities. Read how they plan to do this and more.Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:42:12 As uncertainty abounds, USF's Im/migrant Well-Being Research Center forges community tiesFlorida is one of three states where half of the immigrant population in the U.S. lives. The goal of the USF center is to enhance the socioeconomic success and well-being of immigrant communities. Read how they plan to do this and more.Cielo Gomez with her mom and another person smiling with a green usf Bulls background/world/news/2024/immigrant-research-center-community.aspxAlumni,Events,Faculty & StaffCommunity,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-loni-hagens-fulbright-award-will-foster-research-and-international-academic-relationships.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+November+2024+-+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=Loni+Hagen%e2%80%99s+Fulbright+Award+is+fostering+research+and+international+relationshipsLoni Hagen, an associate professor in the School of Information, received the Fulbright Study/Research Award, a grant that allows her to develop new research projects and collaborative opportunities between the University of Tsukuba and the �鶹��Ƶ.External ArticleWed, 20 Nov 2024 14:57:50 Dr. Loni Hagen’s Fulbright Award will foster research and international, academic relationshipsLoni Hagen, an associate professor in the School of Information, received the Fulbright Study/Research Award, a grant that allows her to develop new research projects and collaborative opportunities between the University of Tsukuba and the �鶹��Ƶ.Dr. Loni Hagen receiving her Fulbright Award in Kyoto, Japan. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Loni Hagen)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-loni-hagens-fulbright-award-will-foster-research-and-international-academic-relationships.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+November+2024+-+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=Loni+Hagen%e2%80%99s+Fulbright+Award+is+fostering+research+and+international+relationshipsAccolades,Faculty & StaffFulbright,Research/news/2024/usf-research-explores-volcanic-caves-advancing-the-search-for-life-on-mars.aspxAn international research team led by �鶹��Ƶ professor Bogdan P. Onac has uncovered preserved biosignatures in Spain’s lava tubes, providing insights into Earth’s ancient environments that could guide the search for past microbial life on Mars.External ArticleMon, 18 Nov 2024 16:26:54 How volcanic cave research is advancing the search for life on MarsAn international research team led by �鶹��Ƶ professor Bogdan P. Onac has uncovered preserved biosignatures in Spain’s lava tubes, providing insights into Earth’s ancient environments that could guide the search for past microbial life on Mars.A man with protective helmet and light is looking into a cave/news/2024/usf-research-explores-volcanic-caves-advancing-the-search-for-life-on-mars.aspxFaculty & StaffResearch/business/about/bios/brooke-hansen-kimberly.aspxCongratulations to Kimberly Brooke Hansen for being awarded a 2024 Fulbright Specialist Award to Serbia. She will begin her three-year program next month at the University of Belgrade.External ArticleFri, 15 Nov 2024 15:18:47 Kimberly Brooke Hansen named Fulbright SpecialistCongratulations to Kimberly Brooke Hansen for being awarded a 2024 Fulbright Specialist Award to Serbia. She will begin her three-year program next month at the University of Belgrade.Kimberly Brooke Hansen on a boat with tourists/business/about/bios/brooke-hansen-kimberly.aspxAccolades,Faculty & StaffFulbright,Research/news/2024/usf-professor-confirms-egyptians-drank-hallucinogenic-cocktails-in-ancient-rituals.aspxThrough advanced chemical analyses on an Egyptian vase at the Tampa Museum of Art, Davide Tanasi confirmed the vase last held a cocktail of psychedelic drugs, likely for a magical ritual. Read more about his findings.External ArticleThu, 14 Nov 2024 16:40:54 USF professor confirms Egyptians drank hallucinogenic cocktails in ancient ritualsThrough advanced chemical analyses on an Egyptian vase at the Tampa Museum of Art, Davide Tanasi confirmed the vase last held a cocktail of psychedelic drugs, likely for a magical ritual. Read more about his findings.Davide holding the 3D printed replica of the mug/news/2024/usf-professor-confirms-egyptians-drank-hallucinogenic-cocktails-in-ancient-rituals.aspxFaculty & StaffEgypt,Research/education/blog/2024/rise-caribbean-2024.aspxThis initiative, which began in 2021 when Patriann Smith, a then assistant professor in Literacy Studies at the USF 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 USF Patel Center for Global Solutions in 2023.External ArticleTue, 12 Nov 2024 00:20:46 USF 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 USF 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 USF Patel Center for Global Solutions in 2023.Group photo at the RISE Caribbean Educational Research Conference/education/blog/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/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/bill-bakers-career-of-merging-the-world-of-marine-organisms-and-medicine.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+October+2024+-+CAS+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=Dr.+Bill+Baker%26amp%3b%23x27%3bs+career+of+merging+the+world+of+marine+organisms+and+medicineUSF College of Arts and Sciences professor Dr. Bill Baker has dedicated his research career to the creation of live-saving human therapeutics using marine invertebrates.External ArticleTue, 29 Oct 2024 14:58:08 Dr. Bill Baker's career of merging the world of marine organisms and medicineUSF College of Arts and Sciences professor Dr. Bill Baker has dedicated his research career to the creation of live-saving human therapeutics using marine invertebrates.Team member Margaret Amsler scouts the diverse and abundant Antarctic sea floor for interesting marine organisms to collect. (Photo courtesy of Bill Baker)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/bill-bakers-career-of-merging-the-world-of-marine-organisms-and-medicine.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+October+2024+-+CAS+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=Dr.+Bill+Baker%26amp%3b%23x27%3bs+career+of+merging+the+world+of+marine+organisms+and+medicineFaculty & StaffResearch,Spotlight/world/news/2024/khan-spotlight-india.aspxUSF alum, Yunus Khan, shares his work experiences and perspectives on how he grew as a professional during his years in the USF College of Engineering with USF World.Aruna DasguptaTue, 29 Oct 2024 00:31:12 Q&A with USF Alum Yunus Khan: A 2017 mechanical engineering graduate rises in career as Senior Lean Program Manager for SiemensUSF alum, Yunus Khan, shares his work experiences and perspectives on how he grew as a professional during his years in the USF College of Engineering with USF World.A group of people wearing safety gear in a large warehouse/world/news/2024/khan-spotlight-india.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksIndia,Spotlight/business/news/2024/11-01-fabio-favari.aspxFabio Favari, a junior finance student at the �鶹��Ƶ, embarked on an extraordinary journey from Brazil to the United States, driven by a singular purpose: education. Now, he's preparing for an internship at Goldman Sachs in New York City.External ArticleMon, 28 Oct 2024 16:05:24 Student Spotlight: USF finance student Fabio Favari lands Goldman Sachs internship in New YorkFabio Favari, a junior finance student at the �鶹��Ƶ, embarked on an extraordinary journey from Brazil to the United States, driven by a singular purpose: education. Now, he's preparing for an internship at Goldman Sachs in New York City.Fabio Favari headshot/business/news/2024/11-01-fabio-favari.aspxStudentsBrazil,Spotlight,Student Success/health/public-health/news/2024/dugat.aspxDr. Vickie Dugat is a USF 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 USF 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,USF Health/engineering/news/2024/yazuz-usf-cse-nsf-grant-300k-satuq.aspxDr. Attila A. Yavuz of USF’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 USF’s Engineering Computer Science Department for SATUQ ProjectDr. Attila A. Yavuz of USF’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.�鶹��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/2024/yazuz-usf-cse-nsf-grant-300k-satuq.aspxFaculty & StaffPartnerships,Switzerland/world/news/2024/martin-cooper-spotlight-united-kingdom.aspxAfter attending USF in 2000-2001 as an international exchange student from Queen Mary University of London, U.K. resident Martin Cooper has built a successful career as a social entrepreneur. Read how USF impacted his life and career after college.Katrina SandeferWed, 23 Oct 2024 13:50:01 Long term impacts: alumni Martin Cooper looks back on USF as a major turning point in his life  After attending USF in 2000-2001 as an international exchange student from Queen Mary University of London, U.K. resident Martin Cooper has built a successful career as a social entrepreneur. Read how USF impacted his life and career after college.a student standing in front of a USF building/world/news/2024/martin-cooper-spotlight-united-kingdom.aspxAlumni,Global NetworksSpotlight,Study Abroad,United Kingdom/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/health/public-health/news/2024/hhm.aspxOriginally born in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba, USF College of Public Health (COPH) alumna Alicia Gomez Fuego grew up in a small town outside of the city called San Luis on a small farm where large quantities of tobacco were planted and livestock raised.External ArticleThu, 03 Oct 2024 16:48:41 From Cuba to Tampa, this alumna's path always led to health careOriginally born in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba, USF College of Public Health (COPH) alumna Alicia Gomez Fuego grew up in a small town outside of the city called San Luis on a small farm where large quantities of tobacco were planted and livestock raised.A headshot of a professional/health/public-health/news/2024/hhm.aspxAlumniCuba,Spotlight,USF Health/world/news/2024/bethard-bioarchaeologist-transylvania.aspxThe Romanian region yields its secrets under the careful work of Jonathan Bethard and students from USF and around the world. Read about the research that led to this project and how it impacts the world.Vickie ChachereTue, 01 Oct 2024 16:23:35 USF bioarchaeologist’s summer field school uncovers layers of history in a Transylvania villageThe Romanian region yields its secrets under the careful work of Jonathan Bethard and students from USF and around the world. Read about the research that led to this project and how it impacts the world.Students, Bethard, Dr. Kiki Caruson, and Provost Mohapatra stand at Transylvania burial site raising their hands with the bull sign/world/news/2024/bethard-bioarchaeologist-transylvania.aspxFaculty & Staff,StudentsProvost Mohapatra,Research,Study Abroad/honors/news/2024/usf-student-christoper-oueis-earns-multiple-national-awards-sets-sights-even-higher.aspxChris Oueis, a fourth-year USF student, has been awarded three prestigious scholarships with support from the Office of National Scholars. A student from Lebanon, Oueis is leveraging these opportunities to pursue his dream career in public policy and international affairs.External ArticleTue, 01 Oct 2024 08:43:09 USF student Christoper Oueis earns multiple national awards, sets sights even higherChris Oueis, a fourth-year USF student, has been awarded three prestigious scholarships with support from the Office of National Scholars. A student from Lebanon, Oueis is leveraging these opportunities to pursue his dream career in public policy and international affairs.USF Student Christoper Oueis poses in the Judy Genshaft Honors College building./honors/news/2024/usf-student-christoper-oueis-earns-multiple-national-awards-sets-sights-even-higher.aspxAccolades,StudentsLebanon,Spotlight,Student Successhttps://lib.usf.edu/news/usf-libraries-curator-awarded-150000-national-science-foundation-research-grant/Christoper Kiahtipes, Ph.D., curator of the USF Libraries’ Florida Environment & Natural History (FLENH) collections and co-principal investigator with Gregory Herbert from the USF School of Geosciences are investigating long-term changes and environmental resilience in coastal fisheries. Read to learn how this impacts our world.External ArticleTue, 01 Oct 2024 08:28:06 USF libraries curator awarded $150,000 National Science Foundation Research GrantChristoper Kiahtipes, Ph.D., curator of the USF Libraries’ Florida Environment & Natural History (FLENH) collections and co-principal investigator with Gregory Herbert from the USF School of Geosciences are investigating long-term changes and environmental resilience in coastal fisheries. Read to learn how this impacts our world.Three men smile at the camera while standing in a forested area with cracked earth under their feet and green tress in the backgroundhttps://lib.usf.edu/news/usf-libraries-curator-awarded-150000-national-science-foundation-research-grant/Accolades,Faculty & StaffHonduras,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 USF 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,USF Health,United Kingdom/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-davide-tanasi-shares-impact-of-3d-digitization-on-archaeological-heritage-and-global-knowledge.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+September+2024+-+CAS+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=Dr.+Davide+Tanasi+shares+impact+of+3D+digitization+on+archaeological+heritage+and+global+knowledgeDr. Davide Tanasi shared insights from his recent work in Sicily to 3D digitize and reassess one of the largest villas in Roman history.External ArticleTue, 24 Sep 2024 13:33:24 Dr. Davide Tanasi shares impact of 3D digitization on archaeological heritage and global knowledgeDr. Davide Tanasi shared insights from his recent work in Sicily to 3D digitize and reassess one of the largest villas in Roman history.Terrestrial laser-scanning mapping of a room with mosaic floor at the Villa del Casale./arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-davide-tanasi-shares-impact-of-3d-digitization-on-archaeological-heritage-and-global-knowledge.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+September+2024+-+CAS+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=Dr.+Davide+Tanasi+shares+impact+of+3D+digitization+on+archaeological+heritage+and+global+knowledgeFaculty & StaffResearch/honors/news/2024/honors-semester-in-exeter-2024.aspxThrough cultural excursions and unique coursework, Honors students Jamie Powers, Reva Gandhi, and Breno Nery Dantas formed lasting connections while exploring southwest England during an immersive six-month study abroad experience.External ArticleMon, 23 Sep 2024 10:26:35 English lessons: 2024 Honors semester in ExeterThrough cultural excursions and unique coursework, Honors students Jamie Powers, Reva Gandhi, and Breno Nery Dantas formed lasting connections while exploring southwest England during an immersive six-month study abroad experience.Judy Genshaft Honors College students Breno Nery Dantas, Jamie Powers, and Reva Gandhi pose while making "Go Bulls" hand signs inside of the Honors College building./honors/news/2024/honors-semester-in-exeter-2024.aspxStudentsStudy Abroad/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/research-in-costa-rica-examines-wastewater-management-systems-and-aims-to-address-sanitation-issues.aspxFaculty from the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Anthropology are co-leading a National Science Foundation-International Research Experiences for Students (NSF-IRES) field school in Costa Rica with environmental engineering colleagues to examine wastewater management. Read how this impacts both the students and the environment.External ArticleFri, 20 Sep 2024 10:12:55 Interdisciplinary field school research in Costa Rica examines wastewater management systems and aims to address sanitation issuesFaculty from the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Anthropology are co-leading a National Science Foundation-International Research Experiences for Students (NSF-IRES) field school in Costa Rica with environmental engineering colleagues to examine wastewater management. Read how this impacts both the students and the environment.Dr. David Himmelgreen and Dr. Nancy Romero-Daza of the USF College of Arts and Sciences Department of Anthropology are co-leading an interdisciplinary NSF International Research Experiences for Students field school in Costa Rica. The first cohort of students, which included two USF students, spent six weeks this past summer examining wastewater management systems and associated sanitation issues. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Nancy Romero-Daza)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/research-in-costa-rica-examines-wastewater-management-systems-and-aims-to-address-sanitation-issues.aspxFaculty & Staff,StudentsCosta Rica,Research/marine-science/news/2024/deep-sea-discovery-shines-light-on-life-in-the-twilight-zone.aspxA GEOTRACES expedition in the Pacific Ocean revealed low levels of iron in the ocean’s twilight zone. A paper detailing the unexpected findings was published this week in Nature.External ArticleThu, 19 Sep 2024 10:29:08 Deep-sea discovery shines light on life in the twilight zoneA GEOTRACES expedition in the Pacific Ocean revealed low levels of iron in the ocean’s twilight zone. A paper detailing the unexpected findings was published this week in Nature.A conductivity, temperature, and depth (CTD) rosette used to sample water from the ocean’s twilight zone during a GEOTRACES expedition in the Pacific Ocean. Credit: Alex Fox./marine-science/news/2024/deep-sea-discovery-shines-light-on-life-in-the-twilight-zone.aspxFaculty & StaffResearch/marine-science/news/2024/revealed-by-satellites-long-term-trends-of-coastal-water-quality-in-qatar.aspxIn a recent article, members of the Optical Oceanography Lab used satellite observations to track changes to coastal water quality in Qatar, where a fast-growing economy comes with environmental challenges.External ArticleMon, 16 Sep 2024 10:32:03 Revealed by satellites: Long-term trends of coastal water quality in QatarIn a recent article, members of the Optical Oceanography Lab used satellite observations to track changes to coastal water quality in Qatar, where a fast-growing economy comes with environmental challenges.Cheng Xue, a postdoctoral scholar in the Optical Oceanography Lab at USF CMS, is the lead author on a recent article published in the IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing. The figure above shows satellite images of Qatari coastal waters (left) and the floating algae scums of 2017 (right). Courtesy of Cheng Xue./marine-science/news/2024/revealed-by-satellites-long-term-trends-of-coastal-water-quality-in-qatar.aspxScholarsResearch/marine-science/news/2024/an-invasive-marine-organism-has-become-an-economic-resource-in-the-eastern-mediterranean.aspxA recent paper on foraminifera in the eastern Mediterranean offers a unique perspective on the complex interactions between humans and marine environments.External ArticleThu, 12 Sep 2024 08:49:24 An “invasive” marine organism has become an economic resource in the eastern MediterraneanA recent paper on foraminifera in the eastern Mediterranean offers a unique perspective on the complex interactions between humans and marine environments.Skeletons and shells from an invasive species of foraminifera are helping build beaches like this one in the eastern Mediterranean Sea./marine-science/news/2024/an-invasive-marine-organism-has-become-an-economic-resource-in-the-eastern-mediterranean.aspxFaculty & StaffMediterranean,Research/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.�鶹��Ƶ: 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/fulbright-event-fall-2024.aspxMore than 100 guests came together to honor Fulbright faculty and student scholars from USF and Central Florida and to welcome international visiting scholars to USF. Read more about the event and those who attended.Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:42:04 A community celebrates its Fulbright and visiting scholars, the “heart” of USF WorldMore than 100 guests came together to honor Fulbright faculty and student scholars from USF and Central Florida and to welcome international visiting scholars to USF. Read more about the event and those who attended.Two people standing by a green map of the world that has "USF World" on the bottom left corner/world/news/2024/fulbright-event-fall-2024.aspxEvents,Faculty & Staff,Scholars,StudentsResearch,Student Success,Study Abroad/world/news/2024/international-student-welcome.aspxUSF 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 USF World welcomes over one thousand international students at redesigned global student centerUSF 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 USF 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 USF 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 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/globull-ambassador-study-abroad-event.aspxAfter studying across the globe, over seventy-five students came together on a Saturday to be inducted into the GloBull Ambassador Program here at USF. Learn more about the program and the event that took place.Katrina SandeferWed, 28 Aug 2024 15:12:55 GloBull Ambassadors enthusiastic to promote study abroad programs across campusAfter studying across the globe, over seventy-five students came together on a Saturday to be inducted into the GloBull Ambassador Program here at USF. Learn more about the program and the event that took place.Two students talking to each other/world/news/2024/globull-ambassador-study-abroad-event.aspxEvents,StudentsStudy Abroad/news/2024/new-study-among-viking-societies-norway-was-much-more-violent-than-denmark.aspxRates of violence in Viking Age Norway and Denmark were long believed to be comparable. Read how a team of researchers including USF sociologist David Jacobson challenges that assumption.External ArticleWed, 28 Aug 2024 14:47:46 New study: Among Viking societies, Norway was much more violent than DenmarkRates of violence in Viking Age Norway and Denmark were long believed to be comparable. Read how a team of researchers including USF sociologist David Jacobson challenges that assumption.Archaeological setting with a skull /news/2024/new-study-among-viking-societies-norway-was-much-more-violent-than-denmark.aspxFaculty & StaffResearch/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/lauri-wright-ghana-spotlight.aspxUSF College of Public Health Associate Professor Lauri Wright has been going to Ghana for seven years now to work with dietitians to prevent and treat malnutrition. But for the first time this summer, she brought a group of five USF graduate students as interns. Read about their experiences on the journey.Katrina SandeferFri, 23 Aug 2024 16:35:27 USF Professor, interns travel to Ghana to learn about malnutrition and provide careUSF College of Public Health Associate Professor Lauri Wright has been going to Ghana for seven years now to work with dietitians to prevent and treat malnutrition. But for the first time this summer, she brought a group of five USF graduate students as interns. Read about their experiences on the journey.Lauri Wright and Interns at the University of Ghana Medical Center /world/news/2024/lauri-wright-ghana-spotlight.aspxFaculty & Staff,StudentsGhana,Partnerships,Spotlight,Student Success,Study Abroad,USF Health/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