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USF Gates Cambridge Alumni Push Boundaries to Inspire Next Generation of Scholars

Michael Calzadilla and Shahriar Zamani both completed graduate study at the University of Cambridge as Gates Cambridge Scholars. The two Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumni are now hoping to encourage a new generation of students to take advantage of prestigious scholarships.

April 9, 2025Alumni

Four USF 2025 Goldwater Scholars standing in Judy Genshaft Honors College Atrium

USF Achieves All-time High with Four Students Named Goldwater Scholars

USF juniors Abdul-Malik Zekri, Benjamin Barrera-Altuna, Peter Alspaugh, and Taylor Rand were selected for the Goldwater Scholarship, making USF the leader in Florida for the nation’s highest honor in undergraduate STEM research.

April 4, 2025Recipients

A group of students pose with Fulbright Program Advisor, Lauren Chambers.

USF Faculty Fulbright Scholars Mentor Next Generation of Student Applicants

Â鶹ÊÓƵ faculty and staff who have received a Fulbright grant play a key role in reviewing applications for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Led by the Office of National Scholars (ONS), this small group of staff, professors, and community members provides essential feedback to help students achieve success.

March 17, 2025Mentorship, Staff Stories

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USF Gilman Scholar Selected for International Relations Study Tour in Brussels

While studying abroad for the semester, USF student Kavi Ackloo was selected for an organized study tour for Gilman Scholarship recipients in Brussels, Belgium. Designed for students interested in international relations studying abroad in Europe, the trip featured an impactful itinerary of networking and site visits.

January 14, 2025Recipients

 USF student Avani Sanghvi sits in a modern-design chair, focused on a laptop resting on her lap.

USF Student Explores Art and Humanity in the Public Space After Fulbright UK Summer Institute

USF student Avani Sanghvi explored creativity 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.

December 4, 2024Recipients

USF Applied Linguistic students Molly Schilling and Larry Grullon-Polanco smile for a photo.

USF Linguistics Graduate Students Selected for Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship

Larry Grullon-Polanco and Molly Schillig were selected by the Fulbright U.S. Student program to teach English in Taiwan and South Korea, an opportunity they first learned about through their USF linguistics courses.

November 25, 2024Mentorship, Recipients

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USF Office of National Scholars Hosts Panels on National and Global Security Careers

The Office of National Scholars recently partnered with USF’s Global and National Security Institute for a multi-panel and networking event geared toward students interested in national and global security careers.

November 8, 2024Mentorship, Staff Stories

USF Provost Prasant Mohapatra, Professor Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan, and President Rhea Law pose in front of a Â鶹ÊÓƵ step and repeat

USF Professor Scourfield McLauchlan’s Mentorship Inspired Honors Student Towards Fulbright

USF Professor Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan, a three-time Fulbright Scholar Award recipient, made a lasting impact on Honors student Taylor Herman through their class work. Now a U.S. Student Fulbright recipient herself, Herman reflects on Scourfield McLauchlan’s mentorship, which first motivated her to apply for the grant.

October 24, 2024Mentorship, Staff Stories

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Thirteen USF Students Selected for 2024 Millennium Fellowship

Thirteen undergraduate students were selected for their innovative projects aimed at addressing one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Chosen from over 52,000 applicants, these students will collaborate on initiatives focused on creating meaningful social impact.

August 29, 2024Mentorship, Recipients

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USF Invited to Join Prestigious Churchill Scholarship Program

The Winston Churchill Foundation elected the Â鶹ÊÓƵ (USF) to become a participant institution of the Churchill Scholarship Program.

August 19, 2024Recipients, Staff Stories

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SIGS student Taylor Herman earns English Teaching Assistant Fulbright to Moldova

Taylor Herman, a student at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ St. Petersburg campus, has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) scholarship to Moldova. This esteemed recognition is the culmination of years of dedication to academics and involvement in research initiatives in international relations.

August 1, 2024Recipients

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First-Year USF Student Selected for Fulbright UK Summer Institute Program

Avani Sanghvi has been selected for the Arts, Activism, and Social Justice Institute at the University of Bristol this summer as part of the Fulbright UK Summer Institute Program.

May 22, 2024Recipients

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