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Any opportunity is a good opportunity: How ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Alumni Neha Surendranath’s journey led her to working at LinkedIn
Neha Surendranath’s path eventually led her to Core Engineering at LinkedIn began at Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology (Sir MVIT) in Bangaluru, India. Learn how her journey at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ helped along her path to career success.
February 27, 2025Alumni
New evidence now shows that humans lived in west Africa’s rainforests by at least 150 thousand years ago. Read more about the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ library's curator and their findings.
February 27, 2025Faculty & Staff

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ is a top producer for Fulbright Scholars
The University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ is again a top producer nationally for the highly competitive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ 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, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬

From the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ coast to the polar seas: Gabby Schwager dives deep into marine biology research
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ alum Gabby Schwager’s journey at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ St. Petersburg led her to discover a passion for marine biology research through hands-on fieldwork and immersive coursework. Read more about her studies and the unique opportunities the university offers to aspiring marine scientists.
February 25, 2025Alumni

Institute for Digital Exploration makes history tangible
For students involved in the Institute for Digital Exploration, learning extends oceans beyond the traditional classroom.
February 24, 2025Faculty & Staff, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬

Experts: The ‘megatrends’ of AI, supply chains and workforce will be shaping ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ for decades to come
Two experts dissected three megatrends in a recent gathering at the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ St. Petersburg sponsored by ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ World, uncovering new insights into ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s growing prominence in the global economy.
February 18, 2025Events

Living a dream: Recent ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ alum Nicolas Castillo recalls how his time at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ has prepared him for a career in finance
Recent ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ graduate Nicolas Castillo Rodriguez plans to obtain a Chartered Financial Analyst designation while pursuing a degree in Finance. Learn how his move from Colombia to ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ allows him to make his dreams a reality.
February 18, 2025Alumni

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Professor Ya-Hui Cheng honored for groundbreaking research in music
Music isn’t just something we listen to -- it is a living record of cultural evolution. Dr. Ya-Hui Cheng, Associate Professor of Music Theory at the College of Design, Art & Performance’s School of Music at the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬, has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field.
February 14, 2025Faculty & Staff
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 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ and beyond.
February 13, 2025Accolades

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ researchers publish new genetic map of essential targets to defeat malaria
Stopping the parasite that causes malaria has been the focus of a number of ongoing studies by researchers at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬. A comprehensive new paper sheds light on the unique challenges in how the organism adapted to survive.
February 7, 2025Faculty & Staff

Chuanmin Hu elected to 2025 class of Optica Fellows
Chuanmin Hu was honored for his significant contributions to ocean optics and remote sensing, particularly for innovative research in algorithms and applications on ocean algae.
February 5, 2025Faculty & Staff
Psychology Professor Jennifer O’Brien is being recognized on the global stage for her contributions to science and impacting her field.
February 5, 2025Faculty & Staff