USF World News
2022 News
Summer
USF World Crosses New Frontiers in Global Learning Via Virtual Global Exchange
August 4, 2022 -- Studying abroad is a powerful vehicle for the exchange of ideas, cultures, and perspectives.
While it has been a consistent front-runner in the formative experiences of young
college students, a new, more inclusive opportunity is blazing trails and easily avoiding
many of the roadblocks that limit participation in education abroad.
Interdisciplinary USF Team is Awarded U.S. Embassy Grant for Collaborative Tourism
Research in Florida and Serbia
July 27, 2022 -- USF hospitality and tourism faculty and students will travel to Serbia in the
fall of 2022 as part of a $98,000 U.S. Embassy University Partnership grant awarded
to an interdisciplinary team of USF researchers from the Patel College for Global
Sustainability, the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, the Muma College
of Business, and the Access 3D Lab.
Spring
Listen to Dr. Kiki Caruson discuss what the university is doing to help students affected
by the war in Ukraine on Inside USF: The Podcast
May 4, 2022 -- Worried about their families and friends back home, Ukrainian students attending
USF are also facing uncertainty about housing and financial support as they remain
in Tampa Bay for the summer. Kiki Caruson, interim vice president of USF World, discusses
what the university is doing to help.
Times Higher Ed Impact Rankings place USF in the top five overall in the U.S. for
its sustainable development
April 27, 2022 -- The newly released Times Higher Education Impact Rankings place USF in the top five overall in the U.S. for its sustainable
development, also leading for its efforts to end poverty, protect oceans and to strengthen
partnerships throughout the world. These initiatives are in alignment with the university’s
new strategic plan, continuing to build on its commitment to solving consequential
global problems and addressing Florida’s most significant challenges.
How to support international students and allies
March 9, 2022 -- When global events affect students, staff, and faculty at home, USF World often
receives questions about where people can donate or otherwise offer their assistance.
This page is designed to help those in the greater Tampa Bay area identify vetted organizations
and funds that offer resources to those who are most affected by unexpected natural
disasters, armed conflict, and disease outbreak.
USF ranks in the top 10 for Fulbright scholars
March 1, 2022 -- According to the U.S. Department of State, the University of South Florida is
tied for seventh nationally for the number of Fulbright scholars for the 2021-2022
period. The ranking, first published by The Chronicle of Higher Education, shows no other Florida university produced more Fulbright scholars than USF. This
is the eighth consecutive year that USF ranks among the top university sponsors of
Faculty Fulbright Awards nationally.
USF makes statement in support of our students, faculty, and staff in response to
the conflict in Ukraine
February 25, 2022 -- Over the last several weeks, we have watched the events unfolding in Ukraine with
deep concern and we continue to closely monitor the latest developments. USF recognizes
that members of the university community may be affected by this situation in different
ways. Whether you are a student, faculty or staff member, it’s important to know
that USF offers several resources for those who feel impacted. Please click above
to read more.