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 鶹AV student Avani Sanghvi sits in a modern-design chair, focused on a laptop resting on her lap.

鶹AV student explores creativity, activism through Fulbright UK Summer Institute

鶹AV 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, 2024Students

Judy Genshaft Honors College student Raehanna Brown sits in front of a chess board at the 2024 Chess Olympiad hosted in Budapest, Hungary.

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 鶹AV.

December 3, 2024Students

Students giving the bulls sign in front of 鶹AV World green backdrop and international flags hanging above them from the ceiling

鶹AV Global Student Center opens in celebration of international education

鶹AV President Rhea Law, Rocky, 鶹AV World leaders, and the broader university community officially opened the 鶹AV Global Student Center. Read how the event gave the 鶹AV international community a chance to explore the center’s many offerings.

November 27, 2024Events, Students

USF students with 鶹AV President Rhea Law

鶹AV solidifies its standing as top Florida 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, 鶹AV ranks 29th in the U.S. among all universities and 19th among public institutions. Read to learn more about this prestigious achievement.

November 26, 2024Accolades, Students

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Forging a Partnership: 鶹AV 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 鶹AV 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 鶹AV and around the world.

November 25, 2024Events, 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.

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, Students

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Student Spotlight: 鶹AV finance student Fabio Favari lands Goldman Sachs internship in New York

Fabio Favari, a junior finance student at the 鶹AV, embarked on an extraordinary journey from Brazil to the United States, driven by a singular purpose: education. Now, he's preparing for an internship at Goldman Sachs in New York City.

October 28, 2024Students

Students, Bethard, Dr. Kiki Caruson, and Provost Mohapatra stand at Transylvania burial site raising their hands with the bull sign

鶹AV bioarchaeologist’s summer field school uncovers layers of history in a Transylvania village

The Romanian region yields its secrets under the careful work of Jonathan Bethard and students from 鶹AV and around the world. Read about the research that led to this project and how it impacts the world.

October 1, 2024Faculty & Staff, Students

USF Student Christoper Oueis poses in the Judy Genshaft Honors College building.

鶹AV student Christoper Oueis earns multiple national awards, sets sights even higher

Chris Oueis, a fourth-year 鶹AV student, has been awarded three prestigious scholarships with support from the Office of National Scholars. A student from Lebanon, Oueis is leveraging these opportunities to pursue his dream career in public policy and international affairs.

October 1, 2024Accolades, Students

Judy Genshaft Honors College students Breno Nery Dantas, Jamie Powers, and Reva Gandhi pose while making

English lessons: 2024 Honors semester in Exeter

Through cultural excursions and unique coursework, Honors students Jamie Powers, Reva Gandhi, and Breno Nery Dantas formed lasting connections while exploring southwest England during an immersive six-month study abroad experience.

September 23, 2024Students

Dr. David Himmelgreen and Dr. Nancy Romero-Daza of the 鶹AV College of Arts and Sciences Department of Anthropology are co-leading an interdisciplinary NSF International Research Experiences for Students field school in Costa Rica. The first cohort of students, which included two 鶹AV students, spent six weeks this past summer examining wastewater management systems and associated sanitation issues. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Nancy Romero-Daza)

Interdisciplinary field school research in Costa Rica examines wastewater management systems and aims to address sanitation issues

Faculty from the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Anthropology are co-leading a National Science Foundation-International Research Experiences for Students (NSF-IRES) field school in Costa Rica with environmental engineering colleagues to examine wastewater management. Read how this impacts both the students and the environment.

September 20, 2024Faculty & Staff, Students

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A community celebrates its Fulbright and visiting scholars, the “heart” of 鶹AV World

More than 100 guests came together to honor Fulbright faculty and student scholars from 鶹AV and Central Florida and to welcome international visiting scholars to 鶹AV. Read more about the event and those who attended.

September 3, 2024Events, Faculty & Staff, Scholars, Students

About 鶹AV World News

鶹AV 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 鶹AV Bulls around the world.