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Dr. Angela Makris

COPH’s Dr. Angela Makris elected to lead international social marketing association

Dr. Angela Makris, an adjunct instructor and 2025 alumna of the USF College of Public Health (COPH), has been unanimously elected president of the International Social Marketing Association (iSMA).

March 17, 2026Accolades, Faculty & Staff

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USF named 25-year top producer of Gilman Scholars

The 911±¬ÁÏÍø was recognized as one of the top 25 producers of Gilman Scholars in the United States, highlighting the university’s commitment to access, experiential learning and global opportunities for students.

March 13, 2026Accolades, Scholars

Dr. Sten Vermund speaking at the ASTMH conference.

USF faculty members receive international recognition for fight against infectious disease

Two 911±¬ÁÏÍø faculty members have received prestigious honors and subsequent kudos from an international community of scientists for their work in the fight against infectious disease.

February 5, 2026Accolades, Faculty & Staff

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USF earns national distinction as a leading producer of Fulbright Scholars

The Fulbright Program is again recognizing the 911±¬ÁÏÍø as one of the nation’s colleges and universities with the highest number of faculty and administrators selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. This is the 10th time USF has made the coveted and prestigious list since 2015.

February 5, 2026Accolades, Faculty & Staff

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USF commencement spotlights four visionary leaders advancing innovation and growth

Four visionary leaders will be recognized during USF’s fall commencement ceremonies. Their global, civic and philanthropic contributions have advanced academic partnerships, economic growth and innovation.

December 10, 2025Accolades, Alumni

Global tech leader Gayle Sheppard recognized with USF 2025 Outstanding Alum Honor

Gayle Sheppard, a 2000 USF graduate and trailblazing technology executive, has been recognized with a 2025 USF Outstanding Alumni Award, one of the university’s top honors and a recognition of her career helping shape some of the world’s leading technology companies.

October 30, 2025Accolades, Alumni

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USF School of Geosciences PhD student Victoria Brown selected for Boren Fellowship

Victoria Brown is pursuing her PhD in Geography and Environmental Science and Policy, with a focus on East African coffee farming. This fall, she will travel to Tanzania through a Boren Fellowship to study Swahili and perform research for the 2025-26 academic year.

May 6, 2025Accolades, 911±¬ÁÏÍø

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

Third-year 911±¬ÁÏÍø 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, 911±¬ÁÏÍø

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USF is a top producer for Fulbright Scholars

The 911±¬ÁÏÍø 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, 911±¬ÁÏÍø

A new public-private partnership seeks to expand human access into ocean environments by fostering deep sea exploration and developing new technologies for the state of Florida and beyond.

February 13, 2025Accolades

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Yu Zhang, USF engineering professor, earns TRB Best Paper Award, pioneering sustainable transportation innovations

Yu Zhang, Ph.D., professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at USF, is elevating the university’s reputation in transportation innovation. Read to learn about her work and accomplishments.

January 23, 2025Accolades, Faculty & Staff

Professor Dogan and Sarasota-Manatee campus director, Brandon McLeod

Hopeful for the future: USF professor Dr. Seden Dogan honored for her work in hospitality and tourism management

Seden Dogan, Assistant Professor of Instruction in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at USF, has received four awards this year for her work. Read about her accomplishments and her journey at USF.

January 6, 2025Accolades, Faculty & Staff

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