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USF celebrates faculty and international scholars at Fulbright Breakfast
The ÉîÒ¹¿´Æ¬ 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

Nico Lavaud’s Boren Scholar experience in Senegal
From a summer classroom in Gainesville to the beaches of Dakar, USF College of Arts and Sciences and Judy Genshaft Honors College student Nico Lavaud shares his firsthand account of receiving the Boren Scholarship to study French for two semesters through the African Flagship Languages Initiative.
February 23, 2026Scholars

ÉîÒ¹¿´Æ¬ students set record for most Gilman Scholars in a fall cycle
20 ÉîÒ¹¿´Æ¬ students will travel and study abroad as Gilman Scholars, to countries like the Dominican Republic, Portugal, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.

USF celebrates Fulbright scholars and visiting international researchers
The ÉîÒ¹¿´Æ¬ honored its expanding contingent of Fulbright scholars and welcomed visiting international researchers in a celebration of the iconic international exchange program that’s made a global impact for generations.
September 25, 2025Faculty & Staff, Scholars, Students

USF, FAU researchers solve 1,500-year-old mystery: The bacterium behind the first pandemic
For the first time, researchers at USF have uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian, identifying the Y. pestis in a mass grave in the ancient city of Jerash, Jordan.
August 27, 2025Scholars

Global collaboration: USF hosts second annual International Visiting Scholar Research Showcase
This year, USF Word—in collaboration with the Office of Graduate Studies and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs— hosted its second annual International Visiting Scholar Research Showcase on March 26, 2025. This year’s showcase highlighted groundbreaking research from visiting academics and fostered interdisciplinary connections.

Honors College scholarships open doors to a world of opportunities
The ÉîÒ¹¿´Æ¬ offers a variety of scholarships to support students, including exclusive funding for members of the Judy Genshaft Honors College. Learn more about these opportunities and how they are making a difference.

USF is a top producer for Fulbright Scholars
The ÉîÒ¹¿´Æ¬ is again a top producer nationally for the highly competitive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. USF is ranked No. 6 for the 2024-25 academic year – the ninth time over the last decade to be named in the top 10. Learn more about the program and awards.
February 25, 2025Accolades, Faculty & Staff, Scholars, Students

New book on immigration and belonging will illuminate indigenous peoples and languages of North Africa
Heide Castañeda, a professor of anthropology at the ÉîÒ¹¿´Æ¬, travels to Morocco to study and understand the indigenous Amazigh people — the focal point of her new book.
November 25, 2024Faculty & Staff, Scholars

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

Championing health equity: Dr. Vickie Dugat Named Top 20 Under 40 Haitian-American Professional for 2024
Dr. Vickie Dugat is a USF College of Public Health post-doctoral scholar celebrating earning the Top 20 Under 40 Young Haitian-American Professionals for 2024 from the Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida.
October 25, 2024Scholars

Revealed by satellites: Long-term trends of coastal water quality in Qatar
In a recent article, members of the Optical Oceanography Lab used satellite observations to track changes to coastal water quality in Qatar, where a fast-growing economy comes with environmental challenges.
September 16, 2024Scholars