https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/Recent posts from CAS Chroniclesen-usWed, 22 Jul 2026 13:49:47 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-faculty-named-nai-fellows.aspxThe USF researchers are being recognized for their groundbreaking discoveries and innovations in chemical engineering to treat cancer and other challenging diseases and nanomaterials engineering for multifunctional manufacturing applications.External ArticleWed, 11 Dec 2024 08:52:40 Two University of South Florida faculty members named NAI fellowsThe USF researchers are being recognized for their groundbreaking discoveries and innovations in chemical engineering to treat cancer and other challenging diseases and nanomaterials engineering for multifunctional manufacturing applications.Jianfeng Cai and Ashok Kumarhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-faculty-named-nai-fellows.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-3900-degrees-during-fall-commencement-ceremonies.aspxThis graduating class includes a 16-year-old, a 70-year-old grandmother of four and an electrical engineer seeking to revolutionize the medical, space exploration and military industries.External ArticleMon, 09 Dec 2024 11:58:26 USF to confer nearly 4,000 degrees during fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 13-14This graduating class includes a 16-year-old, a 70-year-old grandmother of four and an electrical engineer seeking to revolutionize the medical, space exploration and military industries.3 graduates wearing caps and gownshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-3900-degrees-during-fall-commencement-ceremonies.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/new-book-on-immigration-and-belonging.aspxWhen Heide Castañeda, a professor of anthropology at the University of South Florida, travels to Morocco it isn’t to visit Africa’s largest mosque or one of the historical kasbahs. Castañeda, a migration scholar, is there to study and understand the experience of the indigenous Amazigh people — the focal point of her new book, forthcoming from New York University Press.Mon, 25 Nov 2024 22:09:09 New book on immigration and belonging will illuminate indigenous peoples and languages of North AfricaWhen Heide Castañeda, a professor of anthropology at the University of South Florida, travels to Morocco it isn’t to visit Africa’s largest mosque or one of the historical kasbahs. Castañeda, a migration scholar, is there to study and understand the experience of the indigenous Amazigh people — the focal point of her new book, forthcoming from New York University Press.Heide Castañeda (second from left) poses with the Amazigh flag on a recent trip to Moroccohttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/new-book-on-immigration-and-belonging.aspxAccomplishments,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/english-professor-natalie-scenters-zapico-featured-in-best-american-poetry.aspxNatalie Scenters-Zapico, an award-winning poet and assistant professor in the Department of English, is gaining global recognition. Scenters-Zapico, who shapes the local literary community as director of the Michael Kuperman Memorial Poetry Library, has a poem in the prestigious “Best American Poetry” anthology, cementing her work as essential reading at USF and for audiences across the country.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:51:38 English professor featured in 'Best American Poetry'Natalie Scenters-Zapico, an award-winning poet and assistant professor in the Department of English, is gaining global recognition. Scenters-Zapico, who shapes the local literary community as director of the Michael Kuperman Memorial Poetry Library, has a poem in the prestigious “Best American Poetry” anthology, cementing her work as essential reading at USF and for audiences across the country.Natalie Scenters-Zapicohttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/english-professor-natalie-scenters-zapico-featured-in-best-american-poetry.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/latin-american-film-studies-scholar-wins-prestigious-early-career-award.aspxThe Latin American Studies Association awarded Olivia Cosentino, an assistant professor of film and new media studies in the Department of Humanities and Cultural Studies, the Early Career Award 2024 for her outstanding scholarship on Mexican cinema.Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:20:04 Latin American Film Studies scholar wins prestigious early career awardThe Latin American Studies Association awarded Olivia Cosentino, an assistant professor of film and new media studies in the Department of Humanities and Cultural Studies, the Early Career Award 2024 for her outstanding scholarship on Mexican cinema.Olivia Cosentino, an assistant professor in the Department of Humanities and Cultural Studies, received the Early Career Award 2024 for her outstanding scholarship on Mexican cinema.https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/latin-american-film-studies-scholar-wins-prestigious-early-career-award.aspxAccomplishments,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/aspiring-surgeon-receives-support-from-women-in-leadership-and-philanthropy.aspxThe Women in Leadership & Philanthropy program has invested thousands of dedicated mentoring hours and more than $4 million in grants, scholarships and programmatic funding to more than 700 scholars like Merlo, who received $1,000 to support her studies this year.Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:20:41 ‘Once you’re in it, you’re in it for life.’ Aspiring surgeon receives wraparound support from Women in Leadership & Philanthropy programThe Women in Leadership & Philanthropy program has invested thousands of dedicated mentoring hours and more than $4 million in grants, scholarships and programmatic funding to more than 700 scholars like Merlo, who received $1,000 to support her studies this year.Gabi Merlohttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/aspiring-surgeon-receives-support-from-women-in-leadership-and-philanthropy.aspxAccomplishments,Alumni,Community Engagementhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/anthropology-professor-honored-for-transformative-work-in-university-area-community.aspxDr. Christian Wells from the Department of Anthropology has recently earned the University Area Community Development Corporation (UACDC) Advocate Award for the eight years of impactful community work he and his students have conducted.Dakota Galvin, USF College of Arts and SciencesThu, 21 Nov 2024 11:20:07 Anthropology professor honored for transformative work in University Area CommunityDr. Christian Wells from the Department of Anthropology has recently earned the University Area Community Development Corporation (UACDC) Advocate Award for the eight years of impactful community work he and his students have conducted.Dr. Christian Wells at the University Area CDC’s Award Ceremony with his newly received Advocate Award. Photo courtesy of Christian Wells.https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/anthropology-professor-honored-for-transformative-work-in-university-area-community.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/fellowship-school-of-public-affairs-ratna-dougherty-share-maui-wildfire-research-at-public-policy-management-conference.aspxThe Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management has awarded Ratna B. Dougherty, an assistant professor in the School of Public Affairs, with a competitive national fellowship allowing her to highlight her work with socially vulnerable populations affected by wildfires in Maui.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesThu, 21 Nov 2024 10:52:02 Fellowship allows School of Public Affairs’ Ratna Dougherty to share Maui wildfire research at national public policy and management conferenceThe Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management has awarded Ratna B. Dougherty, an assistant professor in the School of Public Affairs, with a competitive national fellowship allowing her to highlight her work with socially vulnerable populations affected by wildfires in Maui.Dougherty (left) and Kaila Witkowski, an assistant professor at Florida Atlantic University, at the black sand beach with Maui Strong sweatshirts that they purchased from Brown Kross Hui (BKH), a grassroots organization. The funds from these shirts go directly to support BKH's efforts to get displaced families’ furnishings in the homes they have been able to obtain. (Photo courtesy of Ratna B. Dougherty)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/fellowship-school-of-public-affairs-ratna-dougherty-share-maui-wildfire-research-at-public-policy-management-conference.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/cas-sweeps-outstanding-graduate-faculty-mentor-and-outstanding-thesis-dissertation-awards.aspxThe College of Arts and Sciences is home not only to this year’s Outstanding Faculty Mentor and an honorable mention, but to three out of the four Outstanding Thesis and Dissertation Award recipients as well.Kellie Britch, USF College of Arts and SciencesWed, 20 Nov 2024 13:13:18 CAS sweeps Outstanding Graduate Faculty Mentor and Outstanding Thesis & Dissertation awardsThe College of Arts and Sciences is home not only to this year’s Outstanding Faculty Mentor and an honorable mention, but to three out of the four Outstanding Thesis and Dissertation Award recipients as well.The CAS winners of the Outstanding Thesis and Dissertation Award and the Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award (left to right): Janine DeBiasi, Noah Schulz, Alexandria Choate, Patrice Buzzanell and Travis Bell.https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/cas-sweeps-outstanding-graduate-faculty-mentor-and-outstanding-thesis-dissertation-awards.aspxAccomplishments,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-loni-hagens-fulbright-award-will-foster-research-and-international-academic-relationships.aspxLoni Hagen, an associate professor in the School of Information, received the Fulbright Study/Research Award, a grant that allows her to develop new research projects and collaborative opportunities between the University of Tsukuba and the University of South Florida.Kellie Britch, USF College of Arts and SciencesWed, 20 Nov 2024 11:16:19 Dr. Loni Hagen’s Fulbright Award will foster research and international, academic relationshipsLoni Hagen, an associate professor in the School of Information, received the Fulbright Study/Research Award, a grant that allows her to develop new research projects and collaborative opportunities between the University of Tsukuba and the University of South Florida.Dr. Loni Hagen receiving her Fulbright Award in Kyoto, Japan. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Loni Hagen)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-loni-hagens-fulbright-award-will-foster-research-and-international-academic-relationships.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2024/professor-kimmerle-honored-by-aha-for-distinguished-contributions-to-public-history.aspxErin Kimmerle, executive director of the Florida Institute for Forensic Anthropology & Applied Science at the University of South Florida, will be recognized for her multi-year interdisciplinary research investigation into unmarked burial grounds in Hillsborough County.External ArticleThu, 31 Oct 2024 09:16:05 Professor Kimmerle honored by AHA for distinguished contributions to public historyErin Kimmerle, executive director of the Florida Institute for Forensic Anthropology & Applied Science at the University of South Florida, will be recognized for her multi-year interdisciplinary research investigation into unmarked burial grounds in Hillsborough County.Associate Professor Erin Kimmerle speaks to media at the "What Lies Beneath" exhibition last fall. (Photo by Corey Lepak)https://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2024/professor-kimmerle-honored-by-aha-for-distinguished-contributions-to-public-history.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagementhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/graduate-students-participation-in-islac-leads-to-internship-opportunity-focused-on-migratory-experiences-across-americas.aspxAnabela Villach Vaquer, a master’s student in the Master in Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies program in the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies, participated in a unique internship experience with the Organization of American States—a Washington, DC based organization focused on fostering regional democracy, human rights, security, and development.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesTue, 29 Oct 2024 10:58:19 Graduate student’s participation in ISLAC leads to internship opportunity focused on migratory experiences across the AmericasAnabela Villach Vaquer, a master’s student in the Master in Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies program in the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies, participated in a unique internship experience with the Organization of American States—a Washington, DC based organization focused on fostering regional democracy, human rights, security, and development.Anabela Villach Vaquer at the special meeting of the Permanent Council that addressed the results of the electoral process in Venezuela held in the Liberator Simón Bolívar Room, House of the Americas at the Organization of American States in Washington, DC. (Photo courtesy of Anabela Villach Vaquer)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/graduate-students-participation-in-islac-leads-to-internship-opportunity-focused-on-migratory-experiences-across-americas.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement