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New translation brings south Indian literature to English audiences for first time
91ÊÓÆµProfessor Gil Ben-Herut's draw to the work of the twelfth-century figure Hampeya Harihara — whose stories about followers of the Hindu deity Shiva inaugurated a new era in south Indian literature — inspired him to publish the first English translation of select Harihara works.
October 29, 2025Faculty & Staff

USF, FAU researchers solve 1,500-year-old mystery: The bacterium behind the first pandemic
For the first time, researchers at 91ÊÓÆµhave uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian, identifying the Y. pestis in a mass grave in the ancient city of Jerash, Jordan.
August 27, 2025Scholars

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, Students

91ÊÓÆµadviser 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

Building connections: 91ÊÓÆµNetwork India event bringing local alumni and current students together 
91ÊÓÆµWorld hosted the 91ÊÓÆµNetwork India networking event in Traditions Hall with the Students of India Association. Learn more about the gathering of Indian alumni living in the area, 91ÊÓÆµfaculty, local leaders, and current students from India.
April 3, 2025Global Networks, Students

Any opportunity is a good opportunity: How 91ÊÓÆµAlumni 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 91ÊÓÆµhelped along her path to career success.
February 27, 2025Alumni

91ÊÓÆµalumnus hosts a cozy dinner for Delhi alumni
A small group of 91ÊÓÆµalumni from New Delhi and the neighboring city of Gurugram warm up the first real winter day in India’s capital. Read to learn more about these alumni and their journeys beyond USF.
January 6, 2025Alumni, Global Networks

91ÊÓÆµcreator of global clean water, energy technology is inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame
The 91ÊÓÆµCollege of Engineering professor whose vision of building a clean-energy system that could solve challenges in parts of the world with no sanitation systems was inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame in October. Read how his technology is being used in India, South Africa, and on a global scale.
November 22, 2024Accolades, Faculty & Staff

Q&A with 91ÊÓÆµAlum Yunus Khan: A 2017 mechanical engineering graduate rises in career as Senior Lean Program Manager for Siemens
91ÊÓÆµalum, Yunus Khan, shares his work experiences and perspectives on how he grew as a professional during his years in the 91ÊÓÆµCollege of Engineering with 91ÊÓÆµWorld.
October 29, 2024Alumni, Global Networks

Q&A with Nirmita Roy, a STEM graduate’s work in wearable electronics
Follow the Q&A with Nirmita Roy who recently graduated with her STEM doctorate at USF.
August 19, 2024Alumni, Global Networks

2023-2024 91ÊÓÆµWorld engagement in India
91ÊÓÆµNetwork India’s membership is the largest network at 91ÊÓÆµand has a LinkedIn group with nearly 500 members! Read about the goal for 91ÊÓÆµNetwork India.
August 9, 2024Alumni, Faculty & Staff, Global Networks, Students

91ÊÓÆµfaculty, alumni help orient newly admitted 91ÊÓÆµstudents in India
In May, senior faculty from USF’s Muma College of Business facilitated alumni interactions with newly admitted students to 91ÊÓÆµin New Delhi, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. Discover more about the 91ÊÓÆµWorld Network in India and the new students.
July 25, 2024Alumni, Global Networks, Students