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Taylor will officially graduate in summer 2024, but attended the spring 2024 ceremony in Tampa where she celebrated with her family.

Summer graduate wins Fulbright award to teach in Moldova

Taylor Herman wasn't sure what she wanted to do for a career until coming to USF St. Pete in 2021. During her four years on campus, she met other students, faculty and staff who inspired her to pursue studies in government and international relations. Her hard work led to a prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistant scholarship in Moldova.

July 31, 2024Honors and Awards

Steven Tauber, a longtime faculty member and current vice provost for faculty administration, and his wife, Meghan.

USF to receive $1 million gift from longtime faculty member and his wife

The University of South Florida announced a $1 million estate gift that will provide scholarships to students in the College of Arts and Sciences. The gift comes from Steven Tauber, a longtime faculty member and current vice provost for faculty administration, and his wife, Meghan.

June 26, 2024Honors and Awards

Rocky the Bull made an appearance at the Student Success’ Celebration of Leadership award ceremony. (Photo courtesy of Student Success at USF)

CAS students shine as Golden Bull Awardees

This year 13 College of Arts and Sciences students were named winners of the Golden Bull Award, one of USF’s highest honors awarded to undergraduate and graduate students each year who “encompass the spirit of USF and have demonstrated its values.”

June 18, 2024Honors and Awards

Political science major and Fulbright ETA recipient, Taylor Herman. (Photo courtesy of Taylor Herman)

SIGS student Taylor Herman earns English Teaching Assistant Fulbright to Moldova

Taylor Herman, a political science student passionate about international relations, has earned a prestigious Fulbright scholarship to Moldova in recognition of her academic and community contributions to USF.

May 29, 2024Honors and Awards

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Dr. Cheryl Rodriguez earns Dr. Ira E. Harrison Legacy Award

Dr. Cheryl Rodriguez, professor and anthropologist in the USF College of Arts and Sciences School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies, has earned the Dr. Ira E. Harrison Legacy Award from the Association of Black Anthropologists (ABA).

February 19, 2024Honors and Awards

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Mark T. Orr Scholarship Awarded to two SIGS Students

Elizaveta Kuzmina and Giovana Oliveira, two SIGS seniors, received the annual Mark T. Orr International Studies award.

September 26, 2023Honors and Awards

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Dr. Kal Demerew Has Achieved Outstanding Success

Dr. Kal Demerew, a recent graduate from the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies (SIGS), has achieved outstanding success during his time at our institution. Recently, he was honored with the Northcutt Award.

Honors and Awards

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Dr. Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan received the 2021 Barbara Burch Award for Faculty Leadership in Civic Engagement, a national award.

SIGS associate professor of Political Science and founding director of the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE), Dr Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan, received the 2021 Barbara Burch Award for Faculty Leadership in Civic Engagement.

June 11, 2021Honors and Awards

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Grant Awarded to SIGS Professors Dr. Jolaosho and Dr. Ponton

Dr. Omotayo Jolaosho and Dr. David Ponton have been announced as the successful grant applicants for the Understanding and Addressing Blackness and Anti-Black Racism in our Local, National and International Communities Projects.

September 9, 2020Honors and Awards

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Florida Gubernatorial Fellow Wins Award

Political Science Undergraduate Student Ella Biggins received the Governor's Washington, DC Fellowship Award for Outstanding Leadership.

April 1, 2019Honors and Awards

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Camara Silver Receives Award

To conclude Black Heritage Month, Camara Silver was a recipient of the Black Faculty & Staff Award at the Sankofa Celebration.

February 28, 2019Honors and Awards

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