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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
Thirty new faculty are poised to advance strategic priorities
The new hires are experts in everything from chemistry and psychology to global studies and communications — and they are here to reinforce the college’s strategic priorities with research that supports global and national security, integrates behavioral dynamics with machine learning and advances understandings of health and disease.
September 21, 2026CAS News
Advertising mogul Jordan Zimmerman talks sacrifice, AI and being a dreamer at USF fireside chat
Over 100 USF business students, most eager to get a foothold into the competitive marketing and advertising world, flocked to the event to hear from the industry icon.
September 14, 2026CAS News
CAS around the world: How global learning and interdisciplinary problem‑solving shape students’ experience
CAS students spent the summer learning across coral reefs, ancient ruins, misty mountains, and global cities — discovering how place transforms learning and shapes the scholars, researchers, and leaders they’re becoming.
When AI is everywhere, understanding intelligence becomes essential
Artificial intelligence now shapes decisions across work and daily life. A new interdisciplinary Cognitive Science major offered by the USF College of Arts and Sciences asks what happens when machine capability meets human attention, language, trust and judgment.
August 24, 2026CAS News, Research & Innovation
CAS alumna's gift creates endowment for undergraduate research
Derek Wildman is an internationally recognized scholar, researcher and academic leader who has advanced scientific discovery and student success through his work in genomics, public health and graduate education.
July 30, 2026CAS News
Traveling the nation to understand it: A USF professor’s America250 milestone
USF professor Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan marked America250 in a unique way: by standing in her 50th and final state. Her cross‑country milestone became a reflection on the founding ideals that continue to shape the nation.
July 3, 2026CAS News, Community Engagement
USF Student Advances to Global Finals of Red Bull Basement Competition
USF cybersecurity and political science student Sahasra Upputuru placed among the top three competitors nationally and advanced to the Red Bull Basement World Final in San Francisco, pitching SafeStep Secure, an app she built to help protect people from scam calls and digital fraud.
June 23, 2026CAS News, Community Engagement, Honors & Awards, Students
Longtime USF St. Petersburg professor’s book, Catching Sight, reveals what it means to be seen
Longtime USF St. Petersburg ethics professor Deni Elliott has written her first memoir, Catching Sight, about low vision, guide dogs, and what it means to be truly seen.
June 10, 2026CAS News, Research & Innovation
'Strongest' issue yet: 'Saw Palm' celebrates 20 years of Florida literature and art
Managed and edited by students in USF’s creative writing MFA program, “Saw Palm” is both a literary journal with global reach and a hands-on learning laboratory that offers students direct experience with the publishing process — from soliciting submissions to evaluating and selecting work for publication.
May 12, 2026CAS News, Community Engagement
With life sciences solutions in high demand, U.K.-Florida Innovation Corridor is thriving
Department of Molecular Biosciences Chair Marcus Cooke highlighted the importance of universities and research institutions in supporting life science companies, noting that strong academic partnerships create opportunities for commercialization, workforce development and scientific advancement.
May 12, 2026CAS News, Community Engagement
USF confers more than 8,000 degrees during commencement ceremonies
This semester’s youngest graduate and oldest graduate both earned degrees from the College of Arts and Sciences.