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Bugging Out in the City: Exploring insect diversity in Tampa's urban farms and gardens with USF's Agroecology Lab
School of Geosciences professor, Dr. Estel铆 Jim茅nez-Soto, leads a study on insect biodiversity in urban farming through the USF Agroecology Lab.
May 29, 2024Community Engagement, Research
SIGS student Taylor Herman earns English Teaching Assistant Fulbright to Moldova
Taylor Herman, a political science student passionate about international relations, has earned a prestigious Fulbright scholarship to Moldova in recognition of her academic and community contributions to USF.
May 29, 2024Accomplishments, Research
The Humanities Institute celebrates its growth both in a newly renovated space and for the future
The Humanities Institute welcomed the USF community to its newly renovated space through an open house.
May 29, 2024Community Engagement, Events
Psychology alumna Rachel Gilmore ties Dungeons & Dragons to therapy at the USF Counseling Center
USF alumna Rachel Gilmore has navigated a fulfilling career journey from her undergraduate research days to her current role at the USF Counseling Center, integrating her passions for psychology, group therapy, and self-care advocacy.
May 28, 2024Alumni, Community Engagement
From campus to careers: CAS graduates reflect on their time at USF
Among the 7,000 degrees conferred during spring commencement, the College of Arts and Sciences accounted for more than 2,500 of the total degrees awarded. Now, several students are reflecting on their unique experiences and sharing their advice for incoming students.
May 28, 2024Accomplishments, Featured
The Research Experience for Undergraduates program gives students the research skills needed for graduate school and future careers. More than 40 students from across the country are spending their summer at USF St. Pete, immersing themselves in research focused on oceanography, weather, climate change and science communication.
May 23, 2024Community Engagement, Research
Dr. Philip Levy's book on George Washington earns Society for Historical Archaeology recognition
Department of History's Dr. Philip Levy has been named the 2024 recipient of the James Deetz Book Award from the Society for Historical Archaeology for his book, 鈥淭he Permanent Resident: Excavations and Explorations of George Washington鈥檚 Life.鈥�
May 23, 2024Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Research
USF names new dean for the College of Arts and Sciences
The 杏吧性世界 today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Spiller as the new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Spiller has more than 10 years of experience as an academic leader, having served most recently as the executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
May 21, 2024Community Engagement
English student polishes technical writing skills interning with local software development company Oyova
English student John Michael Kilgore put his professional and technical communication skills to the test in his recent internship with a Florida-based software development company.
May 20, 2024Accomplishments, Community Engagement
CAS students shared their lived experiences with mental illness for 鈥楾his Is My Brave鈥�
Three College of Arts and Sciences students participated in 'This Is My Brave' to share their lived experiences of coping with mental illness in an effort to eliminate stigma among college students.
May 20, 2024Community Engagement, Events
The gift from Honey Rand, a USF alumna, local public relations practitioner and author, will establish a creative writing retreat in the college鈥檚 Humanities Institute and support students who are studying writing and communication.
May 8, 2024Community Engagement
Hurricane preparedness takes many forms - USF providing support on all fronts
When a hurricane makes its way into the Gulf of Mexico, it has the potential to impact the entire Tampa Bay region. That鈥檚 why USF researchers across all three campuses are involved in a number of innovative endeavors and public initiatives to better prepare communities for the next storm.
May 6, 2024Research