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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.

April 28, 2025Alumni, Events

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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

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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

ƶijapp St. Petersburg Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Gabby Schwager poses while making a Go Bulls hand sign.

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

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Yu Zhang, ƶijapp engineering professor, earns TRB Best Paper Award, pioneering sustainable transportation innovations

Yu Zhang, Ph.D., professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at ƶijapp, is elevating the university’s reputation in transportation innovation. Read to learn about her work and accomplishments.

January 23, 2025Accolades, Faculty & Staff

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Three ƶijapp professors partner with communities to make a local, national and global impact

ƶijapp professors Will Schanbacher, Heather O’Leary and Christian Wells, are sharing their time, expertise and resources with communities to “build capacity for positive change.”

January 22, 2025Faculty & Staff

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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

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Hopeful for the future: ƶijapp professor Dr. Seden Dogan honored for her work in hospitality and tourism management

Seden Dogan, Assistant Professor of Instruction in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at ƶijapp, has received four awards this year for her work. Read about her accomplishments and her journey at ƶijapp.

January 6, 2025Accolades, Faculty & Staff

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ƶijapp student explores creativity, activism through Fulbright UK Summer Institute

ƶijapp student Avani Sanghvi explored creativity, activism, and cultural connections during the Fulbright UK Summer Institute at the University of Bristol. Her experience inspired new perspectives on art, identity, and the power of authentic storytelling.

December 4, 2024Students

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ƶijapp creator of global clean water, energy technology is inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame

The ƶijapp College 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

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Dr. Bill Baker's career of merging the world of marine organisms and medicine

ƶijapp College of Arts and Sciences professor Dr. Bill Baker has dedicated his research career to the creation of live-saving human therapeutics using marine invertebrates.

October 29, 2024Faculty & Staff

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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

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ƶijapp World is the university's gateway to global engagement. Whether it be sharing the achievements of our students and faculty on campus, our partnerships within the community, or what our alumni accomplish globally, we bring you the stories of ƶijapp Bulls around the world.