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$4.8M Mellon Foundation grant opens internship opportunities for USF humanities students

For the first time, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation — the nation’s largest supporter of the arts and humanities — invited the University of South Florida to submit a proposal last spring for one of its humanities internship grants. The foundation awarded the college a five-year, $4.8 million grant that will support up to 900 students each year in otherwise unpaid internships. The beneficiaries will be undergraduate students majoring in humanities.

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Uncovering ocean tech

The Rising Tides Podcast” covers ocean research from space to the seafloor, including the use of buoys, satellites, and submersibles to advance marine science. Credit: Jay Law.

Designed for ocean experts and general audiences alike, “The Rising Tides Podcast” invites oceanographers to discuss their ground-breaking research.

Conserving a Key Species

USF Sarasota-Manatee students gain experience through research and habitat restoration to help protect a threatened keystone species on campus.

Shaping hurricane safety

As social media replaces traditional hurricane news, a USF expert and influencers explore its impact on public safety and what to expect this season.

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USF faculty and students partnered with community organizations to introduce Irish heritage to Tampa Bay youth. (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Ricketts-Jones)

Inaugural ‘Gael Scoil USF’ event shares Irish traditions with the Tampa Bay community

08/13/25 — This summer, the University of South Florida introduced Tampa Bay youth to Irish heritage through its inaugural ‘Gael Scoil USF’ event, inviting grade schoolers to engage with Irish culture firsthand through baking, dancing, sports, storytelling, and other immersive experiences.

Geosciences Field Station in Mackay, Idaho with mountains behind (Photo courtesy of Paul Wetmore)

A decade in the making: USF Geosciences Field Station celebrates grand opening with alumni reunion

08/11/25 — After a decade of collaboration between USF faculty, staff, and alumni, the Geosciences Field Station in Mackay, Idaho officially opened this summer. The launch was marked by a reunion of more than 30 alumni, representing four decades of shared experience and support for Geosciences students and their capstone work.

Seeing beyond sight: A USF blind student’s journey into broadcasting

08/04/25 — As a mass communications major, with a concentration in broadcast program and production, Trent Ferguson has not allowed blindness to become an obstacle in pursuit of his dream of becoming a sports radio broadcaster.

Jim Strange and a staff member excavating at Sepphoris in Israel, the site where he spent the bulk of his career. (Photo courtesy of Joanna Strange)

Late USF professor continues to impact students

07/31/25 — Seven years after his passing, James Strange’s legacy continues through the donation of his archaeological collection for student use.

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