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USF Student Christoper Oueis poses in the Judy Genshaft Honors College building.

USF student Christoper Oueis earns multiple national awards, sets sights even higher

Chris 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.

October 1, 2024Accolades, Students

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USF libraries curator awarded $150,000 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.

October 1, 2024Accolades, Faculty & Staff

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USF international alum named on Forbes List of Nation’s Most Impactful Women Leaders

Jyotika 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.

August 26, 2024Accolades, Alumni, Global Networks

Taylor Herman stands on her balcony in Moldova. Herman traveled to Europe for a 2-week study abroad trip and came back with a deeper understanding of the Holocaust.

Summer graduate wins Fulbright award to teach in Moldova

USF St. Petersburg classes lead student down path of human rights and the receipt of a prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistant scholarship in Moldova.

July 31, 2024Accolades, Alumni

Presidential Fellow and PhD candidate in the Department of Anthropology Elizabeth Bews shown at a dig site in Turkey

Empowering future discoveries: PhD candidate receives John S. Freeman Scholarship in Public Archaeology to advance bioarcheological research

Presidential Fellow and PhD candidate in the Department of Anthropology Elizabeth Bews receives the John S. Freeman Scholarship in Public Archaeology to further her contributions to the growing field of bioarcheology and research in southwest Turkey.

July 29, 2024Accolades, Students

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Six Bulls set to compete in Paris 2024 Olympics

The student athletes are set to represent their home countries and the University of South Florida at the XXXIII Olympic Games. USF's five Olympians are the most among any school in the American Athletic Conference.

July 25, 2024Accolades, Students

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Catching up with USF's Kalam Fellows

In 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!

July 11, 2024Accolades, Alumni, Global Networks, Scholars

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U.S. Department of State funds new cybersecurity and AI study abroad program at USF

USF computer science and engineering students will soon have a unique study abroad opportunity in Zagreb, Croatia. Read more about how the U.S. Department of State is helping USF make this happen.

June 14, 2024Accolades, Faculty & Staff, Students

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University of East London and University of South Florida forge global partnership

Discover how the University of East London and USF pledge to work together to foster innovation, enhance student opportunities, and drive impactful research.

May 7, 2024Accolades, Events, Global Networks

Three international students: Rida, Daniel, and Julia

USF Patel College of Global Sustainability attracts top talent from around the world

The Patel College of Global Sustainability (PCGS) has offered the opportunity to develop careers that can make a real difference in the world. Read about its impact on three international students.

April 25, 2024Accolades, Students

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USF women’s basketball coach highlights star power of international athletes

Of the 15 USF women’s basketball athletes, 13 are international students. As the #1 destination in the State of Florida for international student enrollment, it’s no surprise to find students from around the world on USF athletic teams. Read how attracting international talent is an intentional recruiting strategy by Coach Fernandez.

March 6, 2024Accolades, Students

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The University of South Florida is once again among the nation’s top producers of Fulbright Scholars

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has recognized the University of South Florida (USF) as a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars. Read more about the achievement and how USF values its global connections and supports the fulbright aspirations of the campus community.

February 13, 2024Accolades, Faculty & Staff

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