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In a Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ tradition, international students celebrate graduation with a symbol of their home countries

The Fall Sash Ceremony draws students from 67 countries to the ballroom of the Marshall Student Center. Hundreds of the graduates’ family members accompanied them, nearly filling the cavernous ballroom at the Marshall Student Center. Read about the ceremony its significance in the lives of international students at Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬.

December 19, 2024Events, Global Networks

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911 emergency personnel from Saudi Arabia boost their skills at Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ Sarasota-Manatee

Sixteen first responders from Aramco, the national oil company of Saudi Arabia, recently celebrated the completion of a University of South Florida Corporate Training Security Training Collaborative certificate program on Dec. 13 at Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ Sarasota-Manatee, where they learned ways to improve their crisis response capabilities.

December 18, 2024Global Networks

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NATO Edge brings a historic partnership and its digital future to Tampa

NATO’s Communications and Information Agency, the cyber arm of the 75-year-old military alliance, held NATO Edge at the Tampa Convention Center, the first time the biennial technology conference and showcase has been held in the United States. Read how the event placed a global spotlight on Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ entities including Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ World and more.

December 11, 2024Events

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Ye Shen has been awarded two research grants to examine heritage language learning

Ye Shen, an assistant professor at the University of South Florida College of Education, has been awarded two significant research grants. Read more about these awards and how they further her studies in heritage language learning.

December 5, 2024Accolades, Faculty & Staff

 Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ student Avani Sanghvi sits in a modern-design chair, focused on a laptop resting on her lap.

Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ student explores creativity, activism through Fulbright UK Summer Institute

Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ student Avani Sanghvi explored creativity, activism, and cultural connections during the Fulbright UK Summer Institute at the University of Bristol. Her experience inspired new perspectives on art, identity, and the power of authentic storytelling.

December 4, 2024Students

Judy Genshaft Honors College student Raehanna Brown sits in front of a chess board at the 2024 Chess Olympiad hosted in Budapest, Hungary.

Honors student Raehanna Brown represents Jamaica at 2024 Chess Olympiad

Freshman Judy Genshaft Honors College student Raehanna Brown competed with her team from Jamaica in the 2024 Chess Olympiad hosted in Budapest, Hungary. Brown followed in her older sister’s footsteps in playing chess competitively and pursuing her education at Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬.

December 3, 2024Students

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Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ World forum is first step toward a new French connection

At Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬â€™s inaugural French Business Forum in November, participants discovered a natural synergy between emerging technologies, which are shaping both the University of South Florida’s status as a global research institution and France’s future economy. Read about those who came and how this event impacts the university locally and globally.

November 27, 2024Events, Global Networks

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Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ Global Student Center opens in celebration of international education

Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ President Rhea Law, Rocky, Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ World leaders, and the broader university community officially opened the Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ Global Student Center. Read how the event gave the Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ international community a chance to explore the center’s many offerings.

November 27, 2024Events, Students

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Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ solidifies its standing as top Florida destination for international students

According to a new report from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Institute of International Education, Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ ranks 29th in the U.S. among all universities and 19th among public institutions. Read to learn more about this prestigious achievement.

November 26, 2024Accolades, Students

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New book on immigration and belonging will illuminate indigenous peoples and languages of North Africa

Heide Castañeda, a professor of anthropology at the University of South Florida, travels to Morocco to study and understand the indigenous Amazigh people — the focal point of her new book.

November 25, 2024Faculty & Staff, Scholars

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Forging a Partnership: Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ St. Petersburg Center for Civic Engagement hosts Constitution Day Discussion on U.S., Moldova Elections 

Six campuses and five cities from two continents united at the Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ St. Petersburg Center for Civic Engagement recently hosted a Constitution Day Discussion with faculty and students in Moldova to discuss the elections in both countries this year. Read about this event and its impact on students at Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ and around the world.

November 25, 2024Events, Students

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The journey of one alumna defined by perseverance and purpose

Follow Stefania Alastre Arcusa's journey to Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ College of Public Health (COPH) and ultimately to her work as a genetic counselor at Moffitt Cancer Center. Her story is one of perseverance, shaped by her experiences as an immigrant, student, and advocate for underserved communities.

November 25, 2024Alumni, Global Networks

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Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ World is the university's gateway to global engagement. Whether it be sharing the achievements of our students and faculty on campus, our partnerships within the community, or what our alumni accomplish globally, we bring you the stories of Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ Bulls around the world.