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New study: Among Viking societies, Norway was much more violent than Denmark

Rates 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.

August 28, 2024Faculty & Staff

Lauri Wright and Interns at the University of Ghana Medical Center

USF Professor, interns travel to Ghana to learn about malnutrition and provide care

USF 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.

August 23, 2024Faculty & Staff, Students

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NASA’s permanent presence on the moon could begin with USF-invented mapping technology

As NASA continues exploring the moon’s southern polar region to find ice, USF engineers are developing technology to make landing on the moon safer and less expensive. Read what this involves and how they plan to move forward.

August 13, 2024Faculty & Staff, Students

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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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Estuaries in South Florida are warming faster than the Gulf of Mexico and global ocean

In South Florida, estuaries have experienced rapid warming over the past two decades. These temperature changes have outpaced trends elsewhere in the ocean, according to a series of studies published by researchers at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science (CMS) and National Park Service.

August 7, 2024Faculty & Staff

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USF summer ventures span the globe with innovative research projects

From unlocking the secrets of ancient civilizations in Italy to developing cutting-edge technology in Africa, innovative efforts of USF student and faculty abroad this summer reflect USF’s commitment to enhancing the overall wellbeing of society by advancing research and supporting student success.

August 1, 2024Faculty & Staff, Students

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Living classroom for USF students devastated by Hurricane Beryl

USF Professor of Instruction, Dr. Bégin, and her study abroad group return to Union Island after Hurricane Beryl to witness the startling transformation of the island and its waters. Read about the students' encounters and learn how to help the local community.

July 12, 2024Faculty & Staff, Global Networks, Students

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An effort to use AI to diagnose Alzheimer’s brings a global team to Tampa

James Anibal, NIH/Oxford PhD student, is working with Professor Yaël Bensoussan to identify biomarkers of health from voice data and AI. Discover what this international team is accomplishing.

June 27, 2024Faculty & Staff, Students

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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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USF celebrates 31 years of partnership with Universidad del Norte in Colombia

This year marks the 31st anniversary of the USF academic partnership with the Universidad del Norte (UniNorte) in Barranquilla, Colombia. Discover the projects and programs that USF and UniNorte have shared over the past 31 years.

May 2, 2024Faculty & Staff, Global Networks, Students

2023-2024 Fulbright Scholar Top Producer badge

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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Salty Science Team takes the Atlantic Ocean by row

Discover how the Salty Science rowing team crossed the Atlantic to compete in the World’s Toughest Row-Atlantic.

February 1, 2024Alumni, Events, Faculty & Staff

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