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Crews in The Ocean Race navigate state-of-the-art offshore sailing yachts around the world. Next year’s event includes a 12-day stopover in St. Petersburg-Clearwater. Credit: The Ocean Race

USF to host stopover for the iconic Ocean Race

For the first time, St. Pete-Clearwater will serve as a stopover for The Ocean Race, an elite sport that serves to advance marine science, education, and protection.

March 18, 2026Events

In 2018, USF historian J. Michael Francis uncovered that the first known celebration of St. Patrick took place not in New York City or Boston or even Ireland, but St. Augustine, Fla.

March 16, 2026Events

Leaders of USF and the Global Virus Network cutting the ceremonial ribbon.

Global Virus Network opens International Headquarters at °®ÎÛ´«Ã½

The GVN marked the opening of its International Headquarters at the USF Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation, formalizing a strategic partnership.

March 9, 2026Events

Dr. George Philippidis and Dr. Moez Limayem

CGS student and scholar recognized at USF’s Fulbright celebration

Dean Philippidis greets the new USF President Limayem at the Fulbright Breakfast, where PCGS student and Fulbright scholar Tasnim Diana was recognized.

March 5, 2026Events, Scholars

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USF celebrates faculty and international scholars at Fulbright Breakfast

The °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ celebrated its Fulbright faculty, administrators, and international scholars at the 2026 Fulbright Awards & Celebration at the Judy Genshaft Honors College. The ceremony not only recognized the vital role international exchange plays in shaping global learning and deepening cross-cultural understanding.

March 4, 2026Events, Faculty & Staff, Scholars

Sirinandini Amperayani and Sakshi Wagh in front of a poster board of research

SWIRL student scholars present at the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ Undergraduate Research Leadership Summit

Sirinandini Amperayani and Sakshi Wagh led a workshop on the experiences of South Asian immigrant survivors of intimate partner violence.

March 2, 2026Events, Students

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Continuing to prosper: International partnership between USF and Sungkyunkwan University flourishes after Joint Research Conference

Last month, the Muma College of Business hosted the USF and Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Joint Research Conference to great success. Faculty from both universities presented their research and discussed the future of fintech, a growing industry that has continued to progress rapidly.

February 3, 2026Events, Faculty & Staff

group of international students with Rocky the Bull, outgoing USF President Rhea Law, Student Body president, and Vice President of USF World

President Law celebrates international graduates in final stole ceremony

°®ÎÛ´«Ã½ leaders celebrated the achievements and global impact of the Class of 2025 during the university’s Fall Commencement Stole Ceremony, highlighting both student success and USF’s growth as it approaches its 70th anniversary.

December 17, 2025Events

collage of students in front of poster boards about traffic safety

Willingness to improve: Students eager to lower risks of the road

At the September Bicycle, Pedestrian, Auto, Scooter and Skateboard (BPASS) Safety event, the International Student Support Team collected survey results, which reflected ongoing risky traffic safety behaviors among a significant percentage of students.

December 17, 2025Events, Students

Betty Cappa, President of the French-American Business Council of West °®ÎÛ´«Ã½, led the panel featuring French Consul General in Miami Raphaël Trapp (center) and 15th Street Farm founder Emmanuel Roux.

USF French Business Forum explores food as medicine from a multitude of perspectives

At the recent Second Annual USF French Business Forum, experts looked both inward and outward into our relationship with food. Exploring how our individual health and well-being depend on the food we eat, the way we grow it, and how it’s distributed in the community.

November 26, 2025Events, Global Networks

Students in front of an international student club

Bringing the world to USF: Cultural Exchange event kicks off International Education Month

The FAO lobby was transformed into a lively showcase of global cultures during the annual Cultural Exchange Event on November 13th, the International Student Support (ISS) team at USF World kicking off International Education Month with a vibrant celebration.

November 25, 2025Events, Students

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USF leadership strengthens 32-year partnership with UniNorte during visit to Colombia

Recently, Universidad del Norte celebrated the 28th edition of Cátedra Europa (Global Forum), the most important academic and cultural event in the Colombian Caribbean and a key international networking event for universities in Colombia. USF proudly joined its partner in a vibrant celebration, where a delegation led by Provost Dr. Prasant Mohapatra came together to strengthen and advance their growing partnership.

October 23, 2025Events, Global Networks

°®ÎÛ´«Ã½ World News

USF 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 USF Bulls around the world.