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Yash Patel speaks four languages but believes a fifth should be added: accounting

Yash Patel's interest in accounting was born as a high schooler helping his grandmother run her Clearwater motel. He then started a vending machine business that funded his education, gaining real-world experience along the way.

August 4, 2025Global Networks, ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ

Chinaza Munonye jumpstarts her medical career through honors coursework

ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ Honors student Chinaza Munonye turned her passion for dermatology into practical research projects for her Honors coursework and beyond. Now, she’s preparing for medical school, ready to transform the field of dermatology.

July 29, 2025ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ

How a USF student’s personal battle with dengue helped develop mosquito-fighting AI

Farhat Azam is using artificial intelligence to help fight mosquito-borne illnesses. As a doctoral student at USF, she is helping develop a smart mosquito trap that can identify disease-carrying species and alert health officials in real time. Her work aims to protect communities from future outbreaks and save lives.

July 28, 2025ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ

Student spotlight: Dulcey Hunter, doctoral student and Women in Leadership and Philanthropy Scholar

Discover how Dulcey Hunter’s passion for education, travel, and personal growth is shaping her journey as a doctoral student—explore her Q&A.

July 22, 2025ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ

From USF to the pros: Meet grad student and soccer star Vivianne Bessette

While pursuing a master’s degree in exercise science at USF, Vivianne Bessette helped lead Tampa Bay Sun FC to a championship title as a standout defender in the team’s inaugural season.

July 1, 2025ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ

From prep to Panama: USF student Jackson Anderson will serve in Panama as a Peace Corps volunteer  

Jackson Anderson—studying geographic information sciences (GIS) and anthropology at USF—was accepted by the Peace Corps for a position in Panama, where he will volunteer within the environmental sector. Read more about Anderson's journey and how it led to the Peace Corps.

June 26, 2025ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ

From Iraq to USF: David Wright’s global journey to public health

From Iraq to Okinawa to the USF College of Public Health (COPH), David Wright’s path to public health has been defined by service, resilience, and relationships.

June 20, 2025ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ

Gaining real-world experience: International student Sara Lorca Garrido’s experience with the Global Career Accelerator 

Recently, over 100 students from a variety of majors decided to join a challenge offered by Wells Fargo through the Global Career Accelerator. Sara Lorca Garrido, a USF international student from Asturias, Spain, took on this challenge. Read to learn more about the program and the impact it has on students.

June 11, 2025ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ

The ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ track and field team delivered a historic performance at the NCAA East Preliminary Round, qualifying multiple athletes for the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon. The meet took place at Hodges Stadium on the campus of the University of North Florida, and it proved to be a record-breaking stage for the Bulls.

May 31, 2025ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ

Next stop, Sweden: USFSP student leader Kelsey Sherman wins prestigious scholarship to the University of Gothenburg

Kelsey Sherman will be leaving for Sweden, where she will be attending the University of Gothenburg, the third-oldest Swedish university. Read about her pursuit of a graduate degree in environmental policy and governance with the help of the prestigious Axel Adler Scholarship.

May 21, 2025Alumni

USF adviser Aruna Dasgupta bids farewell after 14 years in key India role

After 14 years serving as a bridge between India and USF, Dasgupta is stepping away from her role, leaving behind a legacy of cross-cultural connections that was celebrated during recent commencement events at the Tampa campus.  Read about her journey at USF.

May 21, 2025Faculty & Staff, Global Networks

Critical Language Scholarship opens door for USF student to study Arabic in Jordan

Third-year ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ student Ashley Parow, a history and political science double major, was selected for the 2025 Critical Language Scholarship Program to study Arabic language and culture in Amman, Jordan.

May 2, 2025Accolades, ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ