https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usMon, 15 Jun 2026 06:47:41 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/st-petersburg-global-affairs-conference-explores-final-frontier-of-space.aspxDistinguished speakers from across the U.S. and beyond will convene at the largest global affairs conference in Florida to dig into the new space race. This year's St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs explores how countries and companies are collaborating and competing for resources outside Earth’s orbit.USF St. PetersburgMon, 09 Feb 2026 08:13:10 St. Petersburg global affairs conference explores the final frontier of spaceDistinguished speakers from across the U.S. and beyond will convene at the largest global affairs conference in Florida to dig into the new space race. This year's St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs explores how countries and companies are collaborating and competing for resources outside Earth’s orbit.Crowd at Conference World Affairshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/st-petersburg-global-affairs-conference-explores-final-frontier-of-space.aspxEventsGlobal Affairs,Government,Matthew Cimitilehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/conference-world-affairs-2024.aspxDistinguished speakers from around the world discussed issues related to international relations, business, culture and climate change through the lens of artificial intelligence at the largest conference on global affairs in the Tampa Bay region.Thu, 01 Feb 2024 09:45:21 Global affairs conference explored how artificial intelligence is changing the worldDistinguished speakers from around the world discussed issues related to international relations, business, culture and climate change through the lens of artificial intelligence at the largest conference on global affairs in the Tampa Bay region.Panel discussion during the St. Pete Conference on World Affairshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/conference-world-affairs-2024.aspxCommunity Partnerships,EventsArt,Business,Civics,Climate,Community,Economics,Global Affairs,Global Business,Government,Music,Sarah Sellhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/global-classroom-collaboration-with-moldova-wins-international-partnerships-award.aspxA global classroom experience that brought together USF students with peers in Moldova to conduct joint research while an international humanitarian crisis was unfolding nearby received the inaugural International Partnerships Award from two political science associations.USF St. PetersburgThu, 11 May 2023 08:00:00 Global classroom collaboration with Moldova wins international partnerships awardA global classroom experience that brought together USF students with peers in Moldova to conduct joint research while an international humanitarian crisis was unfolding nearby received the inaugural International Partnerships Award from two political science associations.Global classroom wins partnerships award.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/global-classroom-collaboration-with-moldova-wins-international-partnerships-award.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationGlobal Affairs,Government,Matthew Cimitile,Student Successhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/st-petersburg-conference-world-affairs-delves-into-use-of-power-and-those-seeking-empowerment.aspxDistinguished speakers from across the political spectrum and around the world will convene at the largest conference on global affairs in the Tampa Bay region to explore the global issues connected to power and empowerment.USF St. Petersburg campusMon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 The St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs delves into the use of power and those seeking empowermentDistinguished speakers from across the political spectrum and around the world will convene at the largest conference on global affairs in the Tampa Bay region to explore the global issues connected to power and empowerment.St. Pete Conference World Affairs 2023https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/st-petersburg-conference-world-affairs-delves-into-use-of-power-and-those-seeking-empowerment.aspxCommunity Partnerships,EventsGlobal Affairs,Global Business,Government,Matthew Cimitilehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/collaborating-with-peers-in-moldova-during-international-crisis.aspxIn the midst of war and with an international humanitarian crisis on their doorstep, law students from Moldova are collaborating on research with USF St. Petersburg campus students in an effort to form cultural bonds during a time of chaos.USF St. Petersburg campusTue, 19 Apr 2022 09:00:00 USF students collaborate with peers in Moldova during international crisisIn the midst of war and with an international humanitarian crisis on their doorstep, law students from Moldova are collaborating on research with USF St. Petersburg campus students in an effort to form cultural bonds during a time of chaos.Cultivating global citizenship.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/collaborating-with-peers-in-moldova-during-international-crisis.aspxResearch and InnovationGlobal Affairs,Government,Student Successhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/veteran-alumni-uses-polisci-background-understanding-international-security-operations.aspxWe spoke with alumnus and veteran Lance Guillory on his academic experience, service to the nation and how both impacted his career and led him to managing his own security firm today.USF St. Pete CampusMon, 08 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Veteran alumnus uses political science background for better understanding of international security operations, foreign affairs workWe spoke with alumnus and veteran Lance Guillory on his academic experience, service to the nation and how both impacted his career and led him to managing his own security firm today.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/veteran-alumni-uses-polisci-background-understanding-international-security-operations.aspxCampus NewsAlumni,Global Affairs,Governmenthttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/international-students-adjust-to-life-at-usf-despite-challenges.aspxWe talked with several international students on the St. Petersburg campus to hear about their experiences and what they overcame to study in America in the midst of a global pandemic.USF St. Pete campusTue, 05 Oct 2021 09:00:00 International students adjust to life at USF despite challenges posed by global pandemicWe talked with several international students on the St. Petersburg campus to hear about their experiences and what they overcame to study in America in the midst of a global pandemic.International students experience at USF St. Petehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/international-students-adjust-to-life-at-usf-despite-challenges.aspxStudent LifeAccess,Global Affairshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/professor-lends-perspective-on-long-shadow-of-september11.aspxThe unfolding crisis in Afghanistan and the return to power of the Taliban has brought renewed attention to the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and the events that unfolded in its aftermath.USF St. Pete campusTue, 07 Sep 2021 10:00:00 USF professor lends perspective on the long shadow of 9/11 in U.S. foreign policyThe unfolding crisis in Afghanistan and the return to power of the Taliban has brought renewed attention to the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and the events that unfolded in its aftermath.9/11 memorialhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/professor-lends-perspective-on-long-shadow-of-september11.aspxResearch and InnovationGlobal Affairs,Government,Politicshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2020/political-science-professor-explores-urbicide-and-redevelopment-of-kurdish-cities-in-turkey.aspxOver the past few years, political science professor Thomas Smith has analyzed satellite imagery of these Kurdish cities, studying the destruction of cities to understand the Turkish government’s attempts to level rebellious cities and rebuild them in its own image.Rocky D. BullThu, 11 Jun 2020 00:00:00 Political Science Professor Explores “Urbicide” and Redevelopment of Kurdish Cities in TurkeyOver the past few years, political science professor Thomas Smith has analyzed satellite imagery of these Kurdish cities, studying the destruction of cities to understand the Turkish government’s attempts to level rebellious cities and rebuild them in its own image.Townhouses under construction in the ancient walled district of Sur.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2020/political-science-professor-explores-urbicide-and-redevelopment-of-kurdish-cities-in-turkey.aspxResearch and InnovationGlobal Affairshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2020/st-petersburg-conference-on-world-affairs-to-once-again-bring-marketplace-of-ideas-to-campus.aspxDistinguished diplomats, military officials, academic experts, students and thousands of community members will convene for the 2020 St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs on the campus of USF St. Petersburg next week to discuss the international issues facing our increasingly globalized society.USF St. PetersburgTue, 11 Feb 2020 00:00:00 St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs to Once Again Bring Marketplace of Ideas to CampusDistinguished diplomats, military officials, academic experts, students and thousands of community members will convene for the 2020 St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs on the campus of USF St. Petersburg next week to discuss the international issues facing our increasingly globalized society.conference attendeeshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2020/st-petersburg-conference-on-world-affairs-to-once-again-bring-marketplace-of-ideas-to-campus.aspxEventsGlobal Affairshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2019/reflecting-on-life-changing-study-abroad-experiences.aspxUSFSP offers a variety of study abroad programs—from ethics studies in Greece, Italy and England to cultural, politics and history in China.USF St. PetersburgMon, 04 Nov 2019 00:00:00 Reflecting on Life-Changing Study Abroad ExperiencesUSFSP offers a variety of study abroad programs—from ethics studies in Greece, Italy and England to cultural, politics and history in China.Students from the Chancellor’s Leadership Council spent two weeks immersed in Chinese culture.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2019/reflecting-on-life-changing-study-abroad-experiences.aspxStudent LifeGlobal Affairshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2019/quick-pitch-competition-gives-students-direct-sales-exposure.aspxThe inaugural “Selling by the Bay” quick-pitch competition provided real-world sales experience for students from a variety of majors, such as marketing, health sciences and finance.USF St. PetersburgTue, 29 Oct 2019 00:00:00 Quick Pitch Competition Gives Students Direct Sales ExposureThe inaugural “Selling by the Bay” quick-pitch competition provided real-world sales experience for students from a variety of majors, such as marketing, health sciences and finance.People sitting in chairs at the competitionhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2019/quick-pitch-competition-gives-students-direct-sales-exposure.aspxResearch and Innovation,Student LifeGlobal Affairs