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![A group of students facing a speaker at the front of the classroom](/world/news/images/2024/del-norte-universidad-colombia-day-general-colombia-listing-490x328.png)
USF World welcomes Universidad del Norte students a day after Barranquilla, Colombia Day in Tampa
Tampa, Florida, celebrates Sister City Relationship with Barranquilla, Colombia. In recognition of this bond, Tampa's Mayor officially proclaimed August 23 as "Barranquilla, Colombia Day.” Read about the ceremony and the significance of this event.
August 29, 2024Events, Global Networks, Students
![the back of a group of students facing the front of a classroom](/world/news/images/2024/globull-study-abroad-event-listing-490x328.png)
GloBull Ambassadors enthusiastic to promote study abroad programs across campus
After studying across the globe, over seventy-five students came together on a Saturday to be inducted into the GloBull Ambassador Program here at USF. Learn more about the program and the event that took place.
![Lauri Wright and Interns at the University of Ghana Medical Center](/world/news/images/2024/lauri-wright-spotlight-ghana-listing-490x328.png)
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
![Large crane holding a rocket over a concrete platform](/world/news/images/2024/nasa-mapping-tech-general-moon-listing-490x328.png)
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
![A group of students from India at the Sash Ceremony put on by USF World](/world/news/images/2024/engagement-global-networks-india-listing-490x328.png)
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
![a group of international graduating students with their international sashes on in an auditorium](/world/news/images/2024/summer-sash-general-listing-490x328.png)
International students celebrated at sash ceremony before summer 2024 commencement ceremonies
The Class of 2024 carries the distinction of being the one that started amid the pandemic. Hear from a graduating student about her experiences at USF.
![USF students demonstrating the solar cell enhancements with BIU students.](/world/news/images/2024/2024-botswana-snippet.jpg)
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
![Student Lauryn Tanner leans against a wall overlooking the harbor in Nice, France](/world/news/images/2024/2024-lauren-tanner-nice-440x300.jpg)
USF’s study abroad program in Nice provides an immersive experience in French language and culture
Undergraduate student Lauryn Tanner recounts her experience with USF's study abroad program in Nice, France.
July 30, 2024Global Networks, Students
![Presidential Fellow and PhD candidate in the Department of Anthropology Elizabeth Bews shown at a dig site in Turkey](/world/news/images/2024/2024-elizabeth-bews-440x300.jpg)
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.
![Group of Indian students](/world/news/images/2024/new-admits-general-india-listing-490x328.png)
USF faculty, alumni help orient newly admitted USF students in India
In May, senior faculty from USF’s Muma College of Business facilitated alumni interactions with newly admitted students to USF in New Delhi, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. Discover more about the USF World Network in India and the new students.
July 25, 2024Alumni, Global Networks, Students
![athletic headshots of 5 international students at USF competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics](/world/news/images/2024/2024-bulls-paris-olympics-440x300.png)
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.
![Devastation rubble from hurricane Beryl at Union Island in the Caribbean](/world/news/images/2024/union-general-caribbean-listing-490x328.png)
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