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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.

Transforming waste

person's gloved hands sifting through mulch

A new partnership between USF St. Petersburg and the City of St. Petersburg will bring an industrial-sized composter to campus to process food waste.

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.

CAS Chronicles

From classroom to command: USF student helping shape the future of national security

06/09/25 — For May Birch, national security isn’t just a field of study—it’s a calling rooted in family, shaped by mentors and propelled by student leadership.

MediMirror, silicon atomic clock and early stroke detection device awarded BRAG grants for further development

06/09/25 — The University of South Florida Foundation and the USF Research Foundation have awarded Foundation Bull Ring Accelerator Grants to three early-stage start-ups affiliated with the Tampa Bay Technology Incubator.

2025 USF Outstanding Young Alumni Award Recipient Dr. Bailee Olliff Practices Medicine With Purpose

06/05/25 — From pre-med student at USF's Judy Genshaft Honors College to trauma medical director, 2025 USF Outstanding Young Alumni recipient Dr. Bailee Olliff has built a career grounded in purpose — making an impact through mentorship, community service, and a strong support system.

How social media is shifting the spread of hurricane information

06/05/25 — It wasn’t long ago that people relied on news broadcasts for hurricane updates. Today, they can easily swipe through social media platforms for the latest information. A USF expert and local influencers weigh in on how that’s reshaping public safety and what you should watch out for this hurricane season.

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