https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usTue, 21 Apr 2026 22:18:30 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/scholarship-funding-at-usf-stpetersburg-surpasses-one-million-milestone.aspxFor the first time in its history, the St. Petersburg campus has awarded over $1 million in student scholarships. The milestone marks a 20% increase from the previous year and reflects a shared commitment to reducing student debt while supporting education goals. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:17:21 Scholarship funding at USF St. Petersburg surpasses $1 million milestoneFor the first time in its history, the St. Petersburg campus has awarded over $1 million in student scholarships. The milestone marks a 20% increase from the previous year and reflects a shared commitment to reducing student debt while supporting education goals. One million scholarships awardedhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/scholarship-funding-at-usf-stpetersburg-surpasses-one-million-milestone.aspxCampus NewsAlumni,Sarah Sell,Scholarships,Student Success,Study Abroadhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/honors-students-explore-sustainability-culture-on-study-away-trip-hawaii.aspxTen USF students recently returned from an unforgettable educational adventure on Hawaii's Big Island, where they hiked lava fields, made chocolate from fresh cacao pods and learned about environmental restoration in a cloud forest. As part of the Judy Genshaft Honors College's study away program, they explored the island's natural beauty and cultural history.Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:55:30 Honors students explore sustainability and culture on study away trip to HawaiiTen USF students recently returned from an unforgettable educational adventure on Hawaii's Big Island, where they hiked lava fields, made chocolate from fresh cacao pods and learned about environmental restoration in a cloud forest. As part of the Judy Genshaft Honors College's study away program, they explored the island's natural beauty and cultural history.Volcano National Parkhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/honors-students-explore-sustainability-culture-on-study-away-trip-hawaii.aspxCampus News,SustainabilityHonors,Hospitality,Sarah Sell,Study Abroadhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-london-study-abroad-trip.aspxMore than 125 students from the St. Petersburg and Tampa campuses embarked on a four-week study-abroad trip to London. The group immersed themselves in British culture, took classes and navigated their way around one of the most diverse and vibrant cities in Europe.Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:29:43 USF students back home after unforgettable London adventureMore than 125 students from the St. Petersburg and Tampa campuses embarked on a four-week study-abroad trip to London. The group immersed themselves in British culture, took classes and navigated their way around one of the most diverse and vibrant cities in Europe.University of South Florida students mudlarking on River Thameshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-london-study-abroad-trip.aspxCampus NewsAccounting,Alumni,Business,Criminology,English,Global Business,Honors,Marketing,Psychology,Sarah Sell,Study Abroadhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/taylor-herman-commencement-fulbright.aspxTaylor Herman wasn't sure what she wanted to do for a career until coming to USF St. Pete in 2021. During her four years on campus, she met other students, faculty and staff who inspired her to pursue studies in government and international relations. Her hard work led to a prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistant scholarship in Moldova.Wed, 31 Jul 2024 14:24:35 Summer graduate wins Fulbright award to teach in MoldovaTaylor Herman wasn't sure what she wanted to do for a career until coming to USF St. Pete in 2021. During her four years on campus, she met other students, faculty and staff who inspired her to pursue studies in government and international relations. Her hard work led to a prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistant scholarship in Moldova.Taylor Herman in graduation gown.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/taylor-herman-commencement-fulbright.aspxCampus NewsCivics,Commencement,English,Government,Honors,Politics,Sarah Sell,Scholarships,Student Success,Study Abroadhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/giving-week-funds-to-help-students-study-internationally.aspxDuring Giving Week, when the USF community and beyond raises funds for a variety of initiatives, officials from the St. Petersburg campus hope to give more students impactful international experiences through a new study abroad scholarship program.USF St. PetersburgMon, 08 Apr 2024 08:36:12 Giving Week funds to help USF St. Petersburg students study internationallyDuring Giving Week, when the USF community and beyond raises funds for a variety of initiatives, officials from the St. Petersburg campus hope to give more students impactful international experiences through a new study abroad scholarship program.2024 Giving Week drive.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/giving-week-funds-to-help-students-study-internationally.aspxCampus News,Student LifeMatthew Cimitile,Scholarships,Student Success,Study Abroadhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/holocaust-honors-trip-europe.aspxEighteen students who took an educational abroad trip to Europe focusing on the Holocaust came back with a deeper understanding of one of the darkest periods in history.Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 Educational trip to Europe provides impactful experience, teaches significance of the HolocaustEighteen students who took an educational abroad trip to Europe focusing on the Holocaust came back with a deeper understanding of one of the darkest periods in history.USF Honors College students visit Europe to learn about Holocausthttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/holocaust-honors-trip-europe.aspxCampus NewsHonors,Sarah Sell,Study Abroadhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/africa-trip-students-solar-technology.aspxSeveral USF students got to experience the trip of a lifetime as they helped bring portable solar/thermal technology to nomadic tribes in Africa.Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 USF students bring portable solar/thermal technology to AfricaSeveral USF students got to experience the trip of a lifetime as they helped bring portable solar/thermal technology to nomadic tribes in Africa.USF students trip to Africahttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/africa-trip-students-solar-technology.aspxCampus NewsPsychology,Science,Study Abroadhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2019/students-explore-china-and-connect-with-peers-across-the-world-during-winter-break.aspxFor 12 students in the Honors Program, this winter break provided them with the opportunity to fly across the world and immerse themselves in the history and daily life of China.Rocky D. BullMon, 14 Jan 2019 00:00:00 Students Explore China and Connect with Peers Across the World During Winter BreakFor 12 students in the Honors Program, this winter break provided them with the opportunity to fly across the world and immerse themselves in the history and daily life of China.USF St. Petersburg students in chinahttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2019/students-explore-china-and-connect-with-peers-across-the-world-during-winter-break.aspxStudent LifeGlobal Affairs,Study Abroadhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2018/education-abroad-in-vietnam-provides-students-deep-cultural-immersion.aspxEmma Roberson wasn’t sure what to expect when she began studying Vietnam as part of an immersive education abroad program offered to USF St. Petersburg students.Rocky D. BullThu, 09 Aug 2018 00:00:00 Education Abroad in Vietnam Provides Students Deep Cultural ImmersionEmma Roberson wasn’t sure what to expect when she began studying Vietnam as part of an immersive education abroad program offered to USF St. Petersburg students.Emma Roberson and Minh Anh Nguyen take part in the opening ceremony for the education abroad program in Vietnam. https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2018/education-abroad-in-vietnam-provides-students-deep-cultural-immersion.aspxStudent LifeGlobal Affairs,Study Abroad