https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/Recent posts from CAS Chroniclesen-usSat, 05 Sep 2026 05:13:33 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/aug-26/cas-around-the-world-study-abroad-program.aspxCAS 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.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:33:35 CAS around the world: How global learning and interdisciplinary problem‑solving shape students’ experienceCAS 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.CAS students in Kyoto, Japan during a study abroad programhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/aug-26/cas-around-the-world-study-abroad-program.aspxCAS News,Studentshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/aug-26/understanding-intelligence-essential-with-ai-everywhere.aspxArtificial 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.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:55:49 When AI is everywhere, understanding intelligence becomes essentialArtificial 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.USF's Dr. Dayane Reis of the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computinghttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/aug-26/understanding-intelligence-essential-with-ai-everywhere.aspxCAS News,Research & Innovationhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-office-of-graduate-studies.aspxDerek 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.External ArticleThu, 30 Jul 2026 13:24:57 CAS alumna's gift creates endowment for undergraduate researchDerek 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.Derek Wildman the new dean for the Office of Graduate Studieshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-office-of-graduate-studies.aspxCAS Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/professor-travels-america-250yr-milestone.aspxUSF 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.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:00:00 Traveling the nation to understand it: A USF professor’s America250 milestoneUSF 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.USF professor Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan standing in room with America250 memorabiliahttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/professor-travels-america-250yr-milestone.aspxCAS News,Community Engagementhttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/usf-student-advances-to-global-finals-of-red-bull-basement-competition.aspxUSF 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.External ArticleTue, 23 Jun 2026 09:32:34 USF Student Advances to Global Finals of Red Bull Basement CompetitionUSF 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.Sahasra Upputuru speaks on stage at Red Bull Basement finalshttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/usf-student-advances-to-global-finals-of-red-bull-basement-competition.aspxCAS News,Community Engagement,Honors & Awards,Studentshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/longtime-usf-stpetersburg-professors-book-catchingsight-reveals-what-it-means-to-be-seen.aspxLongtime 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.External ArticleWed, 10 Jun 2026 13:46:48 Longtime USF St. Petersburg professor’s book, Catching Sight, reveals what it means to be seenLongtime 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.Dr. Deni Elliott and her guide doghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/longtime-usf-stpetersburg-professors-book-catchingsight-reveals-what-it-means-to-be-seen.aspxCAS News,Research & Innovationhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/saw-palm-celebrates-20-years-of-florida-literature-and-art.aspxManaged 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.Tue, 12 May 2026 14:35:08 'Strongest' issue yet: 'Saw Palm' celebrates 20 years of Florida literature and artManaged 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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/saw-palm-celebrates-20-years-of-florida-literature-and-art.aspxCAS News,Community Engagementhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/internship-grant-opens-doors-for-humanities-students.aspxArielle Kessler grew up hearing stories about her great-grandmother’s experiences in Nazi-occupied Europe. When the history major came across an opportunity to intern at the Florida Holocaust Museum, she saw it as a chance to honor the many millions of people who did not survive the genocide.Tue, 12 May 2026 13:55:57 Internship grant opens doors for humanities studentsArielle Kessler grew up hearing stories about her great-grandmother’s experiences in Nazi-occupied Europe. When the history major came across an opportunity to intern at the Florida Holocaust Museum, she saw it as a chance to honor the many millions of people who did not survive the genocide.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/internship-grant-opens-doors-for-humanities-students.aspxCAS News,Community Engagement,Studentshttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/uk-florida-innovation-corridor-babc.aspxDepartment 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.External ArticleTue, 12 May 2026 09:49:43 With life sciences solutions in high demand, U.K.-Florida Innovation Corridor is thrivingDepartment 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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/uk-florida-innovation-corridor-babc.aspxCAS News,Community Engagementhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-to-confer-more-than-8000-degrees-during-commencement-ceremonies-may-7-10.aspxThis semester’s youngest graduate and oldest graduate both earned degrees from the College of Arts and Sciences.External ArticleMon, 11 May 2026 15:16:49 USF confers more than 8,000 degrees during commencement ceremoniesThis semester’s youngest graduate and oldest graduate both earned degrees from the College of Arts and Sciences.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-to-confer-more-than-8000-degrees-during-commencement-ceremonies-may-7-10.aspxAlumni,CAS Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/new-books-by-cas-faculty-and-alumni.aspxFrom reverent poetry and epic novels to thought-provoking nonfiction, faculty and alumni alike have contributed compelling titles that deserve a spot on your summer reading list. Whether you’re lounging by the pool, traveling, or simply enjoying a quiet afternoon, these books offer a chance to explore new ideas while celebrating the creative and scholarly impact of the USF community.Thu, 07 May 2026 13:42:26 Hot off the press: Add these new books by CAS faculty and alumni to your summer reading listFrom reverent poetry and epic novels to thought-provoking nonfiction, faculty and alumni alike have contributed compelling titles that deserve a spot on your summer reading list. Whether you’re lounging by the pool, traveling, or simply enjoying a quiet afternoon, these books offer a chance to explore new ideas while celebrating the creative and scholarly impact of the USF community.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/new-books-by-cas-faculty-and-alumni.aspxCAS Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/usf-blue-humanities-program-sets-sail-with-spring-symposium.aspxOn Feb. 12, USF’s Blue Humanities program will launch its spring 2026 symposium, “Keywords in Blue Humanities,” with an event on the St. Petersburg campus.Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:52:53 USF Blue Humanities program sets sail with spring symposiumOn Feb. 12, USF’s Blue Humanities program will launch its spring 2026 symposium, “Keywords in Blue Humanities,” with an event on the St. Petersburg campus.The blue humanities explore our relationship with water through the humanities. 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