Arts & Sciences
2024 Stories
One More Time: How a USF alumna’s tribute to her mother earned a prestigious Murrow Award
When a USF alumna’s life changed with the unexpected passing of her mother, she channeled her grief into an award-winning story about love, loss, and dance.
October 28, 2024Alumni
Mass communications alumna Tamsen Fadal named recipient of USF’s Distinguished Alumni Award
Tamsen Fadal, College of Arts and Sciences Mass Communications alumna, multi-Emmy Award winning journalist, menopause advocate, documentary filmmaker, and author is among this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award recipients.
October 28, 2024Alumni
USF rallies to support community through Hurricane Milton recovery efforts
USF is stepping up to support the Tampa Bay community in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Through initiatives such as the Tampa Bay Strong campaign, the USF Medical Response Unit and the Community Emergency Response Team, USF is helping residents recover and rebuild.
October 22, 2024Community Engagement
Taking stock of the damage after Hurricane Milton
Dr. Judith Bryant, chair of the Department of Psychology, joined other USF colleagues on WUSF’s Florida Matters for a discussion of the life-changing impacts of Hurricane Milton.
October 11, 2024Community Engagement
Democracy and Citizenship Series explores how to stand out as a trusted source in a world of digital misinformation this election season
As the nation prepares for Election Day, the latest Democracy and Citizenship Speakers Series event explored how emerging technologies pose both challenges and opportunities for the integrity of American elections, emphasizing the importance of equipping yourself with reliable information to cast informed votes that align with your values.
September 25, 2024Community Engagement, Events
Dr. Davide Tanasi shares impact of 3D digitization on archaeological heritage and global knowledge
Dr. Davide Tanasi shared insights from his recent work in Sicily to 3D digitize and reassess one of the largest villas in Roman history.
September 24, 2024Community Engagement
23 CAS alumni shine at this year’s Fast 56 Awards Ceremony
USF’s Fast 56 celebrates the entrepreneurial success of alumni and creates a platform to share insights with the next generation of leaders. This year, 23 of the 56 honorees were alumni from the College of Arts and Sciences.
September 20, 2024Alumni, Community Engagement
New field station in Idaho enriches student experiences in geosciences
The School of Geosciences has broken new ground in offering students hands-on learning experiences at its recently opened field site in Idaho, made possible through donor funding.
September 20, 2024Community Engagement
Interdisciplinary field school research in Costa Rica examines wastewater management systems and aims to address sanitation issues
Dr. David Himmelgreen and Dr. Nancy Romero-Daza of the Department of Anthropology are co-leading an interdisciplinary field school in Costa Rica examining wastewater management systems and associated sanitation issues.
September 20, 2024Alumni, Community Engagement
Partnership with Poynter Institute to deepen hands-on learning and community involvement for journalism students
This year, students are getting the opportunity to work with an internationally known non-profit that trains many of the world’s best journalists to develop the skills needed to thrive in a changing media environment.
September 12, 2024Community Engagement
Dr. Deby Cassill’s research career aims to shine a light on the ‘secrets’ of animal behavior
Dr. Deby Cassill, associate professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, has focused her research career on better understanding the “secrets” of animal behavior and the insights it provides to human nature.
August 29, 2024Community Engagement
PIACCART students gain interdisciplinary research experience on climate change
Ten undergraduate students took part in the Program in Interdisciplinary Approaches to Climate Change Adaptation Research and Training (PIACCART) this summer. The program provided them with the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research focused on the impacts of climate change.
August 29, 2024Community Engagement