https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/Recent posts from CAS Chroniclesen-usSun, 12 Apr 2026 18:13:22 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/cas-makes-clean-sweep-at-2026-outstanding-young-alumni-awards.aspxAll six of this year’s Outstanding Young Alumni award recipients hold a degree from the College of Arts and Sciences, showcasing the college’s ability to produce innovative and creative alumni who achieve career success under the age of 36. The awards ceremony will take place in the Sam and Martha Gibbons Alumni Center on April 9.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:16:47 CAS makes clean sweep at 2026 Outstanding Young Alumni AwardsAll six of this year’s Outstanding Young Alumni award recipients hold a degree from the College of Arts and Sciences, showcasing the college’s ability to produce innovative and creative alumni who achieve career success under the age of 36. The awards ceremony will take place in the Sam and Martha Gibbons Alumni Center on April 9.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/cas-makes-clean-sweep-at-2026-outstanding-young-alumni-awards.aspxAlumnihttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2026/usf-named-25-year-top-producer-of-gilman-scholars.aspxThe University of South Florida was recognized as one of the top 25 producers of Gilman Scholars in the United States, highlighting the university’s commitment to access, experiential learning and global opportunities for students.External ArticleTue, 31 Mar 2026 00:03:29 USF named top producer of Gilman ScholarsThe University of South Florida was recognized as one of the top 25 producers of Gilman Scholars in the United States, highlighting the university’s commitment to access, experiential learning and global opportunities for students.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2026/usf-named-25-year-top-producer-of-gilman-scholars.aspxAlumnihttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/graduate-finds-success-on-and-off-campus.aspxA few months after he graduated from USF with degrees from the Department of Economics, the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies and the Judy Genshaft Honors College, Matheus Ivanesciuc stepped boldly into a career over 6,000 miles from his childhood home in Sao Paulo, Brazil.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:06:16 2025 CAS graduate finds success on and off campusA few months after he graduated from USF with degrees from the Department of Economics, the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies and the Judy Genshaft Honors College, Matheus Ivanesciuc stepped boldly into a career over 6,000 miles from his childhood home in Sao Paulo, Brazil.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/graduate-finds-success-on-and-off-campus.aspxAlumnihttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/catching-up-with-honors-alum-christopher-johnson.aspxFrom the Peace Corps to classrooms across Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe, University of South Florida Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Christopher Johnson has built a career rooted in international education.External ArticleMon, 16 Feb 2026 09:26:23 Catching Up With Honors Alum Christopher JohnsonFrom the Peace Corps to classrooms across Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe, University of South Florida Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Christopher Johnson has built a career rooted in international education.Christopher Johnsonhttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/catching-up-with-honors-alum-christopher-johnson.aspxAlumnihttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/cas-alumna-celebrates-more-than-60-years-of-impact-at-usf.aspxLiana 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.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:15:31 CAS alumna celebrates more than 60 years of impact at USFLiana 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.Liana Fernandez Fox (right) graduated from USF with her master’s degree in 1980 and later earned her PhD in 1998.https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/cas-alumna-celebrates-more-than-60-years-of-impact-at-usf.aspxAlumnihttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/communication-alum-uses-passion-and-skills-for-good.aspxDyma AbuOleim, a 2002 graduate from the Department of Communication, has combined her passion for service with the skills she learned at USF to found a nonprofit organization that’s making an impact in Tampa and beyond.Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:40:37 Communication alum uses passion and skills for goodDyma AbuOleim, a 2002 graduate from the Department of Communication, has combined her passion for service with the skills she learned at USF to found a nonprofit organization that’s making an impact in Tampa and beyond.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/communication-alum-uses-passion-and-skills-for-good.aspxAlumnihttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/urban-planning-alum-and-us-military-veteran-leads-growth-in-pasco-county.aspxWilliam Vermillion, a recent graduate from the Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) program in the School of Public Affairs, has a passion for community that has driven his success as the senior planner for Pasco County.Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:44:21 Urban planning alum and U.S. military veteran leads growth in Pasco CountyWilliam Vermillion, a recent graduate from the Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) program in the School of Public Affairs, has a passion for community that has driven his success as the senior planner for Pasco County.Vermillion served as a communications chief in the 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment. (Photo courtesy of William Vermillion)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/urban-planning-alum-and-us-military-veteran-leads-growth-in-pasco-county.aspxAlumnihttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/society-of-wetland-scientists-professional-certification-program-guarantees-certification-for-usf-grads.aspxThe new agreement serves as a guarantee from the Society for Wetland Scientists Professional Certification Program that the suite of classes commonly taken by environmental science and policy majors at USF meets industry standards.Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:00:35 Society of Wetland Scientists Professional Certification Program streamlines certification for USF gradsThe new agreement serves as a guarantee from the Society for Wetland Scientists Professional Certification Program that the suite of classes commonly taken by environmental science and policy majors at USF meets industry standards.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/society-of-wetland-scientists-professional-certification-program-guarantees-certification-for-usf-grads.aspxAlumni,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/two-college-of-arts-and-sciences-alumni-earn-distinguished-alumni-status.aspxOf this year’s three Distinguished Alumni recipients, two of them hail from the College of Arts and Sciences.Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:24:00 Two College of Arts and Sciences alumni earn ‘Distinguished Alumni’ statusOf this year’s three Distinguished Alumni recipients, two of them hail from the College of Arts and Sciences.2025 CAS Honorees banner with Rick Brandt and Gigi Fernandezhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/two-college-of-arts-and-sciences-alumni-earn-distinguished-alumni-status.aspxAccomplishments,Alumnihttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2025/usf-alum-yarah-elshaer-receives-fulbright-grant-to-teach-english-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina.aspxUSF alum Yarah Elshaer has been named a Fulbright U.S. Student Program English Teaching Assistant to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Guided by her passion for using education to uplift communities and strengthen national identity, she continues to pursue ambitious goals that create lasting impact.External ArticleThu, 11 Sep 2025 00:54:19 USF Alum Yarah Elshaer Receives Fulbright Grant to Teach English in Bosnia and HerzegovinaUSF alum Yarah Elshaer has been named a Fulbright U.S. Student Program English Teaching Assistant to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Guided by her passion for using education to uplift communities and strengthen national identity, she continues to pursue ambitious goals that create lasting impact.USF alum Yarah Elshaerhttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2025/usf-alum-yarah-elshaer-receives-fulbright-grant-to-teach-english-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina.aspxAccomplishments,Alumnihttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/cas-alumnas-experiences-fuel-passion-for-mentorship.aspxGabriella Boykin, a first-generation college student and recent graduate from the College of Arts and Sciences, is dedicated to working with students and supporting their academic journeys.Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:34:09 CAS alumna’s experiences fuel passion for mentorshipGabriella Boykin, a first-generation college student and recent graduate from the College of Arts and Sciences, is dedicated to working with students and supporting their academic journeys.Boykin graduated with her undergraduate degree in communication in August and is returning this fall to begin her master’s degree in counselor education. (Photo by Corey Lepak)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/cas-alumnas-experiences-fuel-passion-for-mentorship.aspxAlumnihttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/elevating-educators-usf-celebrates-next-generation-stem-teacher-leaders.aspxLeadership from USF, the Coalition for Science Literacy and HCPS welcomed the recipients of the 2025 Noyce Master Teaching Fellowship and celebrated the accomplishments of the 2024 cohort, who earned their master of education in curriculum and instruction from USF this summer and completed a professional development series in mechatronic principles.Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:02:53 Elevating Educators: USF celebrates next generation of STEM teacher leadersLeadership from USF, the Coalition for Science Literacy and HCPS welcomed the recipients of the 2025 Noyce Master Teaching Fellowship and celebrated the accomplishments of the 2024 cohort, who earned their master of education in curriculum and instruction from USF this summer and completed a professional development series in mechatronic principles.Noyce Master Teaching Fellowshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/elevating-educators-usf-celebrates-next-generation-stem-teacher-leaders.aspxAccomplishments,Alumni,Community Engagement,Events,Research