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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 29, 2024Faculty & Staff

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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.

August 28, 2024Events, Students

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From graduation to Germany: A new USF alum and WLP scholar joins a U.S. State Department cultural exchange

Olga Aranzabal has a new master’s degree in public health and a dream of putting her education to work on an international scale. Read how the U.S. State Department’s Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) helped her with this aspiration.

August 28, 2024Alumni, Global Networks

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USF international alum named on Forbes List of Nation’s Most Impactful Women Leaders

Jyotika Virmani, a USF alum has been named to the prestigious Forbes 50 Over 50 list of the most impactful women in the United States. Read how her achievements as head of the international ocean research and technology organization paved the way for this honor.

August 26, 2024Accolades, Alumni, Global Networks

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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Q&A with Nirmita Roy, a STEM graduate’s work in wearable electronics

Follow the Q&A with Nirmita Roy who recently graduated with her STEM doctorate at USF.

August 19, 2024Alumni, Global Networks

A group of students from India at the Sash Ceremony put on by USF World

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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Ten-year anniversary of Bollywood visit to the Patel College of Global Sustainability

In January of 2014, movie stars Anil Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra visited the University of South Florida and participated in a tree-planting ceremony hosted by the Patel College of Global Sustainability. Learn more about the momentous event.

August 9, 2024Events, Global Networks

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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.

August 7, 2024Events, 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 alum is preserving Saudi history through film

Alabdullah has a passion for the preservation of audiovisuals, specifically of those that come from Saudi homes. Read more about Abdullah Alabdullah and how he realized his passion.

August 1, 2024Alumni, Global Networks

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Jakub Mikulik: Success is built from taking every opportunity, big or small

Jakub Mikulik’s passion for hockey is shown both through his enthusiasm and career since graduating from the Vinik Sport and Entertainment Management Program in the Muma College of Business in 2018. Read more about his journey.

August 1, 2024Alumni

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