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2024 News

Spring

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢World’s Sash Ceremony Draws Packed House to Celebrate Graduation
May 7, 2024 -- More than 1,000 international students from more than 70 different countries were among USF’s spring 2024 graduates: 30 new PhDs, 602 students earning master’s degrees and 388 earning bachelor’s degrees. The sash ceremony on May 1 at the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Marshall Center’s Oval Theater drew a capacity crowd. Read all about the event here.

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Celebrates 31 Years of Partnership with Universidad del Norte in Colombia
May 2, 2024 -- This year marks the 31^st anniversary of the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅϢ’s academic partnership with the Universidad del Norte (UniNorte) in Barranquilla, Colombia. Barranquilla is Tampa’s oldest sister city, dating back to 1966, and both cities have worked together on projects related to civic engagement, art, culture, and education. Read to discover more about the projects and programs that аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢and UniNorte have shared over the years.

Students Can Earn Academic Credit Almost Anywhere with USF's Study Abroad Programs
May 1, 2024 -- Studying abroad has long been one of the best ways a student can become multilingual and enhance their academic career while gaining new life experiences, but did you know education abroad is not just about learning new languages? Read more about the adventures ahead for two аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢students and others traveling abroad this Summer.

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Patel College of Global Sustainability Attracts Top Talent from Around the World
April 25, 2024 -- Rida Ahmed, Daniel Bianco, and Julia Pastorek agree: the Patel College of Global Sustainability (PCGS) has offered them the opportunity to develop careers that can make a real difference in the world. Read more about how these three international students are engaged in innovative class projects and team research that showcases their commitment to applied sustainability.

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢International Business Forum Puts a Global Spotlight on Tampa Bay Region
April 15, 2024 -- In a daylong event on April 10, more than 200 people came together at the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢International Business Forum to take stock of the region’s potential as a gateway to the global economy. Hosted by аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢World, the Muma College of Business, and the new Office of University Community Partnerships, read about how the inaugural forum put a spotlight on a globally-focused economic ecosystem that’s on the rise.

International Visiting Scholar Research Showcase Highlights Academic Stars
April 1, 2024 -- аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢hosted the inaugural International Visiting Scholar Research Showcase on March 22 at the Marshall Student Center on the Tampa campus. Visiting Scholars from around the world showcased their research and/or teaching accomlishments and gave them a chance to make connections with both students and other scholars. Read more about the event here.

USF’s Peace Corps Week Highlights Optimism in Action
March 25, 2024 -- The Peace Corps works in 58 countries around the world with programs in agriculture, community economic development, education, environment, health, and youth. Every year this non-profit organization commemorates its founding on March 1, 1961, with a week of student-oriented activities and recruitment efforts on campuses across the country. Click to read more about the events that аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢hosted to celebrate Peace Corps Week.

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Women’s Basketball Coach Highlights Star Power of International Athletes
March 7, 2024 -- Of the 15 athletes on the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢women’s basketball team, 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 аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢athletic teams. Read on to learn about how attracting international talent is an intentional recruiting strategy by Coach Fernandez.

Students and Alumni Meet through Global Network Virtual Meetings
February 27, 2024 -- Virtual meetings offer global network members the incredible opportunity to meet across international borders and time zones. This February, аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢World hosted online meetings for all seven networks and welcomed аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢students and alumni from countries all around the world. Learn about what our alumni are doing around the world!

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢World Offers Solutions to International Students Navigating NCAA NIL Guidelines
February 27, 2024 -- More than 2 years after the announcement that the NCAA will allow college athletes to take advantage of name, image, and likeness opportunities, there is still no guidance on how to advise international students. Read more about how аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢World works with local businesses to help bridge the gap.

Celebrating International Study Abroad Day, Seeking to Expand Scholarship Opportunities
February 13, 2024 -- International Study Abroad Day highlights the global impact and benefits of studying overseas. As a high impact practice, study abroad creates a pathway for student engagement as well as enhances their academic experiences, preparing them for a globally competitive work environment. Read more about the efforts of аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢World to keep study abroad affordable and accessible to all students.

The аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ Is Once Again Among the Nation’s Top Producers of Fulbright Scholars
February 13, 2024 -- The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has recognized the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ (USF) as a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars. Read more about the achievement and how аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢values its global connections and supports the fulbright aspirations of the campus community.

Canada-Florida Chamber of Commerce Visits аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Tampa, Coinciding with the Launch of Network Canada
February 13, 2024 -- In early February, аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢World hosted the Canada-Florida Chamber of Commerce Health Tech trade mission delegation at the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Research Park, where members of the team presented the extraordinary resources available to entrepreneurs in the medical technology sectors. The visit included tours of the office space and research labs at the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Research Park, аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Connect, and a trip to the university’s Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS) in downtown Tampa, where they experienced аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Health’s state-of-the-art facilities firsthand. аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢World is using this opportunity to announce the launch of Network Canada.

The Salty Science Team Take the Atlantic Ocean by Row
February 1, 2024 -- Read all about how Integrative Biology Professor of Instruction, Dr. Chantale Bégin, led her team − Salty Science − across the Atlantic to compete in the World’s Toughest Row-Atlantic. Dr. Begin also leads education abroad opportunities in the Caribbean over the summer.

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Forges Strong Ties Across India
January 11, 2024 -- India is a key market for international student recruitment – especially for high demand STEM fields. Indian students constitute more than 25% of the over one million foreign students studying in the United States, according to the 2023 Open Doors Report (ODR) prepared by the State Department in collaboration with the Institute of International Education (IIE). Read more about how аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢has made a strategic investment in India with the object of understanding market for students, the higher education landscape, and the opportunities for all.

Bulls in India's Capital: Catching Up with аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Alumni in Delhi
January 11, 2024 -- Over the course of seven days, аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢World’s India Country Advisor, Aruna Dasgupta, and Vanessa Martinez, assistant director of international community relations, traversed the Indian capital meeting with аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢alumni from across Delhi's cultural, political, and professional spectrum. Click to discover who she met with and what our Indian alumni have been doing since graduation.

Provost Enjoys Dinner with Prominent аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Alumni in Hyderabad
January 11, 2024 -- Many of USF’s international student alumni living and working in India are based in and around the city of Hyderabad. Hyderabad is the capital of southern India's Telangana state and is a major center for technology and financial industries. USF Provost Mohapatra and аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢World Vice President Kiki Caruson had the good fortune of meeting with a group of аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢alumni last October 2023 during their visit to India.