Arts & Sciences
The psychology of fear: Inside a USF researcher’s work on why we love to be scared
Psychology doctoral candidate Tara Perreault studies why people enjoy being scared — and how fear shapes our relationships and moral judgments, using research methods far more frightening than a traditional lab.
October 26, 2026Research & Innovation, Students
How Tampa can build a more hurricane-resilient tree canopy
The 2024 hurricane season brought trees down across the city of Tampa. Residents say they want to replant, but the challenge is understanding what it will take to preserve a healthy urban canopy when the benefits are shared but the costs often fall on individuals.
October 26, 2026Community Engagement, Research & Innovation
Two chemistry alumni are transforming mental health treatment options through an unlikely source: psychedelics
Two alumni from the Department of Chemistry, Chris Witowski, PhD and Jackie von Salm, PhD, are revolutionizing treatment options for mental health disorders by utilizing the therapeutic benefits of psychedelic substances without the hallucinogenic properties.
October 21, 2026Alumni, Research & Innovation
How goblins became Halloween monsters, and why we now want to be one
Associate professor of history Matt King’s new book, A History of Goblins, explains how a creature once tied to Christmas became a Halloween staple, and why people now claim the label for themselves.
October 26, 2026CAS News
A place to belong: USF alumni honor Tim Curry through Rocky Horror shadow cast
Months after the passing of actor Tim Curry, CAS alumni continue to take the stage, blending scholarship and performance to honor the film’s enduring cultural impact.
October 26, 2026Alumni
Artemis II launch reveals unique seismic activity captured by USF scientists
One participant in the first 2016 deployment was CAS alum Jacob Richardson, now the deputy lunar science lead on the Artemis II lunar science team. His group has spent more than a year preparing observation strategies, including potential views of unexplored regions on the moon’s far side.