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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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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
°®¶¹´«Ã½ student explores creativity, activism through Fulbright UK Summer Institute
°®¶¹´«Ã½ 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, 2024°®¶¹´«Ã½
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 °®¶¹´«Ã½.
December 3, 2024°®¶¹´«Ã½
When Kalia Early, a psychology major at °®¶¹´«Ã½ Sarasota-Manatee set off for Salamanca, Spain, she had no idea how profound an impact the trip would have on her. Read about her experiences studying abroad.
December 1, 2024°®¶¹´«Ã½
°®¶¹´«Ã½ World forum is first step toward a new French connection
At °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s inaugural French Business Forum in November, participants discovered a natural synergy between emerging technologies, which are shaping both the University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™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
°®¶¹´«Ã½ Global Student Center opens in celebration of international education
°®¶¹´«Ã½ President Rhea Law, Rocky, °®¶¹´«Ã½ World leaders, and the broader university community officially opened the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Global Student Center. Read how the event gave the °®¶¹´«Ã½ international community a chance to explore the center’s many offerings.
°®¶¹´«Ã½ solidifies its standing as top °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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, °®¶¹´«Ã½ ranks 29th in the U.S. among all universities and 19th among public institutions. Read to learn more about this prestigious achievement.
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 °®¶¹´«Ã½, travels to Morocco to study and understand the indigenous Amazigh people — the focal point of her new book.
November 25, 2024Faculty & Staff, Scholars
Forging a Partnership: °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ and around the world.
The journey of one alumna defined by perseverance and purpose
Follow Stefania Alastre Arcusa's journey to °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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
°®¶¹´«Ã½ creator of global clean water, energy technology is inducted into the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Inventors Hall of Fame
The °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Engineering professor whose vision of building a clean-energy system that could solve challenges in parts of the world with no sanitation systems was inducted into the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Inventors Hall of Fame in October. Read how his technology is being used in India, South Africa, and on a global scale.
November 22, 2024Accolades, Faculty & Staff
Public service and leadership: Former first minister of Scotland inspires honors students
From professional footballer to First Minister of Scotland, the Right Honorable Henry McLeish’s journey is one of transformation, resilience, and dedication to public service. Now, as a Judy Genshaft Honors College visiting professor of practice, McLeish shares his rich experience with students, inspiring them to think globally and reconsider the impact of civic engagement.
November 22, 2024Faculty & Staff, Scholars, °®¶¹´«Ã½