https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/Recent posts from CAS Chroniclesen-usFri, 10 Jul 2026 16:30:06 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://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.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/how-florida-helped-shape-the-american-revolution.aspxAs the country marks 250 years of independence, USF St. Petersburg historian Erin Mauldin explains why Florida stayed loyal to Britain during the Revolution and how that loyalty still shaped the outcome of a global war.External ArticleMon, 29 Jun 2026 09:38:28 Not one of the original 13 colonies, how Florida helped shape the American RevolutionAs the country marks 250 years of independence, USF St. Petersburg historian Erin Mauldin explains why Florida stayed loyal to Britain during the Revolution and how that loyalty still shaped the outcome of a global war.18th-century engraving depicting a military siege with soldiers, cavalry, and an explosion at a fortificationhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/how-florida-helped-shape-the-american-revolution.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research & Innovationhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/cas-students-inaugural-dc-experience-with-gnsi.aspxThe GNSI DC Experience took CAS students beyond the classroom and into the heart of the nation’s capital. The insights — and connections — they brought home are shaping what comes next.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:15:28 Empowering future leaders: CAS students join GNSI’s inaugural D.C. experienceThe GNSI DC Experience took CAS students beyond the classroom and into the heart of the nation’s capital. The insights — and connections — they brought home are shaping what comes next.CAS students at The Pentagon Department of War in DChttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/cas-students-inaugural-dc-experience-with-gnsi.aspxCommunity Engagement,Honors & Awards,Studentshttps://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/usf-students-heading-to-the-fifa-world-cup.aspxFrom volunteering to scoring much-coveted tickets, USF students are finding ways to be part of the biggest sporting event in the world.External ArticleTue, 16 Jun 2026 14:03:25 USF students heading to the FIFA World CupFrom volunteering to scoring much-coveted tickets, USF students are finding ways to be part of the biggest sporting event in the world.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-students-heading-to-the-fifa-world-cup.aspxCommunity Engagement,Studentshttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2026/local-ecosystem-transforms-into-a-living-field-lab.aspxA four-phase, multi-year partnership between USF and Siesta Key Chapel combines student learning, environmental stewardship and community impact to restore a vital maritime hammock.External ArticleFri, 22 May 2026 13:12:09 Local ecosystem becomes living field laboratory for USF studentsA four-phase, multi-year partnership between USF and Siesta Key Chapel combines student learning, environmental stewardship and community impact to restore a vital maritime hammock.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2026/local-ecosystem-transforms-into-a-living-field-lab.aspxCommunity Engagement,Studentshttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/herman-fulbright.aspx?utm_source=ig%26utm_medium=social%26utm_content=link_in_bioPolitical science major and Fulbright recipient Taylor Herman spent a year in Moldova teaching English and fostering a classroom grounded in open conversation and curiosity.External ArticleTue, 19 May 2026 09:42:47 Building on Fulbright: Taylor Herman’s next chapter abroadPolitical science major and Fulbright recipient Taylor Herman spent a year in Moldova teaching English and fostering a classroom grounded in open conversation and curiosity.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/herman-fulbright.aspx?utm_source=ig%26utm_medium=social%26utm_content=link_in_bioAlumni,Community Engagement,Studentshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/memorial-funds-honor-usf-anthropologist-curtis-wienker-support-student-research.aspxCreated by his family, the funds support the biomedical anthropology program and establish the Curtis Wienker Viva Cuba Memorial Fund — each reflecting a distinct dimension of Wienker’s decades-long career as an educator, researcher and mentor.Wed, 13 May 2026 15:15:07 Memorial funds honor USF anthropologist Curtis Wienker, support student researchCreated by his family, the funds support the biomedical anthropology program and establish the Curtis Wienker Viva Cuba Memorial Fund — each reflecting a distinct dimension of Wienker’s decades-long career as an educator, researcher and mentor.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/memorial-funds-honor-usf-anthropologist-curtis-wienker-support-student-research.aspxCommunity Engagement,Studentshttps://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.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-students-working-with-fhm-to-create-exhibit-on-elie-wiesel.aspxCAS students are helping to catalogue artifacts, correspondence, photographs and other material that will lead to a permanent museum exhibition on the life, works and teachings of the Nobel Peace Prize recipient.External ArticleThu, 30 Apr 2026 15:37:51 History major working with Florida Holocaust Museum to create exhibit on Holocaust survivor, Nobel Laureate Elie WieselCAS students are helping to catalogue artifacts, correspondence, photographs and other material that will lead to a permanent museum exhibition on the life, works and teachings of the Nobel Peace Prize recipient.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-students-working-with-fhm-to-create-exhibit-on-elie-wiesel.aspxCommunity Engagement,Students