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A foundation for the future: How the College of Arts and Sciences helped USF take shape

As USF celebrates 70 years since its founding, the College of Arts and Sciences is reflecting on the role it played in shaping USF’s past, present and future as one of the most research-intensive universities in the nation, a leader in innovation and a catalyst for prosperity across Tampa Bay and the state of Florida.

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USF's Dr. Dayane Reis of the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing

When AI is everywhere, understanding intelligence becomes essential

08/24/26 — Artificial intelligence now shapes decisions across work and daily life. A new interdisciplinary Cognitive Science major offered by the USF College of Arts and Sciences asks what happens when machine capability meets human attention, language, trust and judgment.

Mark Clennon behind the scenes on his photoshoot with LeBron James

The creative rise of CAS alum Mark Clennon

08/20/26 — Clennon, a celebrated photographer and director, graduated from the Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications in 2010. His recent work can be found on the cover of Time magazine.

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Paid Internship Opportunities for USF Humanities Students

USF humanities students may apply for paid internships thanks to a $4.8 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The five-year Mellon Internship program will support up to 900 undergraduate students each year, providing valuable hands-on experience across a wide range of fields.

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