CAS Chronicles
New DeBartolo chair will advance medieval Spanish research and Florida history
The College of Arts and Sciences named David Arbesú the 2026-2028 Edward DeBartolo Endowed Chair, recognizing the tenured professor of medieval and golden age Spanish for his active scholarship and engaged teaching.
April 6, 2026Research
CAS awards record-breaking $1 million in scholarships
The College of Arts and Sciences awarded a record-breaking $1 million in scholarships to students during the 2024-25 academic year. For many, these funds can provide the boost they need to finish their degree and pursue their goals.
April 6, 2026Featured
USF Blue Humanities program sets sail with spring symposium
On Feb. 12, USF’s Blue Humanities program will launch its spring 2026 symposium, “Keywords in Blue Humanities,” with an event on the St. Petersburg campus.
February 9, 2026Community Engagement, Events
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.
January 28, 2026Featured
In the ground and on the line: Inside USF’s forensic anthropology “Buried Bodies” workshops
Two hours north of USF’s Tampa campus, USF‑FORT hosts the Florida Institute for Forensic Anthropology & Applied Science’s "Buried Bodies” workshops, where investigators learn to excavate real human remains in the Florida woods. It’s real‑world training that draws professionals from across the country, but now, with the land‑use agreement ending, the program that makes it possible faces an uncertain future.
January 29, 2026Community Engagement, Research
Alumni Spotlight: CAS alumna celebrates more than 60 years of impact at USF
Liana Fernandez Fox, a fourth generation Tampanian, professor emeritus and proud College of Arts and Sciences alumnus, has permanently shaped USF’s past, present and future.