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Q&A with USF Alum Yunus Khan: A 2017 mechanical engineering graduate rises in career as Senior Lean Program Manager for Siemens

USF 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.

October 29, 2024Alumni, Global Networks

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Breaking through health and professional barriers: Q&A with USF Alum Chaitra Gopalappa

Chaitra Gopalappa received her PhD from USF in industrial engineering in 2010 and is now an associate professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a guest researcher with the Centers for Disease Control. Read more about the alum's experiences at USF.

October 24, 2024Alumni, Global Networks

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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.

October 23, 2024Alumni, Global Networks

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From Cuba to Tampa, this alumna's path always led to health care

Originally 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.

October 3, 2024Alumni

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Team led by USF alum discovers seamount, new species along Nazca Ridge

Marine 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.

September 9, 2024Alumni, Global Networks

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From graduation to Germany: A new USF alum and WLP scholar joins a U.S. State Department cultural exchange

Olga 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.

August 28, 2024Alumni, Global Networks

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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

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Q&A with Nirmita Roy, a STEM graduate’s work in wearable electronics

Follow the Q&A with Nirmita Roy who recently graduated with her STEM doctorate at USF.

August 19, 2024Alumni, Global Networks

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2023-2024 USF World engagement in India

USF 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.

August 9, 2024Alumni, Faculty & Staff, Global Networks, Students

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USF alum is preserving Saudi history through film

Alabdullah 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.

August 1, 2024Alumni, Global Networks

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Jakub Mikulik: Success is built from taking every opportunity, big or small

Jakub Mikulik’s passion for hockey is shown both through his enthusiasm and career since graduating from the Vinik Sport and Entertainment Management Program in the Muma College of Business in 2018. Read more about his journey.

August 1, 2024Alumni

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

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