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“Communication is your currency:” ƶijapp global alumni Hiram Ríos Hernández awarded the Outstanding Young Alumni Award
This year, Hiram Ríos Hernández was one of 10 other alumni aged 35 or under who was recognized for his creative innovation and career success by The Outstanding Young Alumni Awards program on April 10th, 2025. Learn more about the program and Ríos Hernández's journey.

At World Expo in Japan, ƶijapp alum Sean Schrader builds skills in global diplomacy
After graduating a year ago with an MBA, ƶijapp alum Sean Schrader is nearly 7,500 miles and more than a dozen time zones away in Osaka, Japan, representing the United States globally at the World Expo.
April 24, 2025Alumni

ƶijapp Gates Cambridge alumni push boundaries to inspire next generation of scholars
Michael Calzadilla and Shahriar Zamani both completed graduate studies at the University of Cambridge as Gates Cambridge Scholars. The two ƶijapp alumni are now hoping to encourage a new generation of students to take advantage of prestigious scholarships.
April 9, 2025Alumni

From Ghana to Florida
Delaenam Akahoho, a proud double Bull alumna of ƶijapp’s College of Public Health (COPH), has charted a path from her childhood in Accra, Ghana, to a successful career in public health. Learn about how her experiences in Florida shaped her commitment to improving health outcomes for underserved populations.
March 7, 2025Alumni

Any opportunity is a good opportunity: How ƶijapp 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 ƶijapp helped along her path to career success.
February 27, 2025Alumni

From the Florida coast to the polar seas: Gabby Schwager dives deep into marine biology research
ƶijapp alum Gabby Schwager’s journey at ƶijapp 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

Living a dream: Recent ƶijapp alum Nicolas Castillo recalls how his time at ƶijapp has prepared him for a career in finance
Recent ƶijapp 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 ƶijapp allows him to make his dreams a reality.
February 18, 2025Alumni

On and off the court: ƶijapp graduate Yuri Mantilla recognized as a global business law expert
Before playing tennis internationally and being listed in the Lexology Index as a Global Elite Thought Leader for his accomplishments in the field, Mantilla was a student from Brazil coming to the U.S. to pursue his education. Read about his journey and where his experiences at ƶijapp led him.
January 7, 2025Alumni, Global Networks

ƶijapp alumnus hosts a cozy dinner for Delhi alumni
A small group of ƶijapp alumni 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 ƶijapp.
January 6, 2025Alumni, Global Networks

The journey of one alumna defined by perseverance and purpose
Follow Stefania Alastre Arcusa's journey to ƶijapp College of Public Health (COPH) and ultimately to her work as a genetic counselor at Moffitt Cancer Center. Her story is one of perseverance, shaped by her experiences as an immigrant, student, and advocate for underserved communities.
November 25, 2024Alumni, Global Networks

As uncertainty abounds, ƶijapp's Im/migrant Well-Being Research Center forges community ties
Florida is one of three states where half of the immigrant population in the U.S. lives. The goal of the ƶijapp center is to enhance the socioeconomic success and well-being of immigrant communities. Read how they plan to do this and more.
November 21, 2024Alumni, Events, Faculty & Staff

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