College of Arts and Sciences

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.

Arts and Sciences News

Innovating Red Tide Aid

A new light-activated material from USF researchers could help curb red tide and protect coastal ecosystems.

Reframing Cancer Risk

woman lying on MRI cot while tech stands beside the machine

A USF researcher is transforming how hereditary breast cancer risk is understood and improving communication about genetic testing challenges.

Unlocking Biodiversity

New discoveries are changing how scientists understand the Florida scrub millipede and its role in maintaining fragile scrub habitats.

CAS Chronicles

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

USF students heading to the FIFA World Cup

06/16/26 — From volunteering to scoring much-coveted tickets, USF students are finding ways to be part of the biggest sporting event in the world.

How eye movements and brain activity shape reading comprehension

06/15/26 — Reading seems like a straightforward process, but it’s not always that simple. Readers regularly skip words, sometimes without realizing it. New research from USF shows how the brain processes those skipped words using peripheral vision, even as the eyes move past them.

USF expedition to Antarctica advances research on potential melanoma treatment

06/15/26 — A remote Antarctic expedition has brought USF researchers back to a decades-old discovery: A tiny marine organism containing a compound that kills melanoma cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. Now, scientists are racing to unlock its potential for future cancer therapies.

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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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