https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/Recent posts from CAS Chroniclesen-usThu, 13 Aug 2026 11:58:31 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/is-nolans-odyssey-faithful-to-homer-usf-faculty-weigh-in.aspxAudiences have been divided over Nolan’s creative direction since Universal Pictures released the first promotional images last year.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:36:24 Is Nolan's 'Odyssey' faithful to Homer? USF faculty weigh inAudiences have been divided over Nolan’s creative direction since Universal Pictures released the first promotional images last year.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/is-nolans-odyssey-faithful-to-homer-usf-faculty-weigh-in.aspxCommunity Engagement,Eventshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/global-national-security-institute-empowers-students-through-experience.aspxCAS students in the Future Strategist Program took the lead at this year’s International Security Experience, organizing a full day of panels with experts from the CIA, NATO and top universities. Their work offered hands‑on experience in planning, strategy and communication while showcasing the growing impact of GNSI across campus.Mon, 11 May 2026 15:27:11 Building tomorrow’s strategists: Global and National Security Institute empowers CAS students through real-world experienceCAS students in the Future Strategist Program took the lead at this year’s International Security Experience, organizing a full day of panels with experts from the CIA, NATO and top universities. Their work offered hands‑on experience in planning, strategy and communication while showcasing the growing impact of GNSI across campus.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/global-national-security-institute-empowers-students-through-experience.aspxEvents,Studentshttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2026/usf-hosts-2026-math-bowls-for-hillsborough-countys-top-students.aspxNearly a thousand of Hillsborough County’s top young mathematicians competed at USF, showcasing their speed, accuracy and problem-solving skills.External ArticleFri, 27 Feb 2026 15:30:14 USF hosts 2026 math bowls for Hillsborough County’s top studentsNearly a thousand of Hillsborough County’s top young mathematicians competed at USF, showcasing their speed, accuracy and problem-solving skills.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2026/usf-hosts-2026-math-bowls-for-hillsborough-countys-top-students.aspxCommunity Engagement,Eventshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/st-petersburg-global-affairs-conference-explores-final-frontier-of-space.aspxDistinguished speakers from across the U.S. and beyond will convene at the largest global affairs conference in Florida to dig into the new space race. This year's St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs explores how countries and companies are collaborating and competing for resources outside Earth’s orbit.External ArticleMon, 09 Feb 2026 11:43:41 St. Petersburg global affairs conference explores the final frontier of spaceDistinguished speakers from across the U.S. and beyond will convene at the largest global affairs conference in Florida to dig into the new space race. This year's St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs explores how countries and companies are collaborating and competing for resources outside Earth’s orbit.For 14 years, the St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs has brought speakers from around the globe together with thousands of community members to discuss the most pressing problems facing the world.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/st-petersburg-global-affairs-conference-explores-final-frontier-of-space.aspxCommunity Engagement,Eventshttps://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. (Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock) https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/usf-blue-humanities-program-sets-sail-with-spring-symposium.aspxCAS News,Community Engagement,Eventshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/communication-professor-partners-with-cdc-to-shine-light-on-hereditary-breast-cancer-risk.aspxMarleah Dean Kruzel draws on her personal experience with hereditary breast cancer to spotlight the unique needs of “previvors,” emphasizing the importance of support, storytelling, and improved genetic risk communication in her CDC-invited presentation.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:46:34 Communication professor partners with CDC to shine light on hereditary breast cancer riskMarleah Dean Kruzel draws on her personal experience with hereditary breast cancer to spotlight the unique needs of “previvors,” emphasizing the importance of support, storytelling, and improved genetic risk communication in her CDC-invited presentation.person lays on MRI bed while technician operates MRI machinehttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/communication-professor-partners-with-cdc-to-shine-light-on-hereditary-breast-cancer-risk.aspxCommunity Engagement,Events,Research & Innovationhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-psychology-expo-marks-13-years-of-showcasing-student-research-and-opportunity.aspxThe Department of Psychology and its alumni proudly hosted the annual Psychology Expo — a premier celebration of student research and discovery. Through engaging posters, lab tours, and presentations, students showcased their achievements and inspired faculty, alumni, and campus partners alike.Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:32:47 USF Psychology Expo marks 13 years of showcasing student research and opportunityThe Department of Psychology and its alumni proudly hosted the annual Psychology Expo — a premier celebration of student research and discovery. Through engaging posters, lab tours, and presentations, students showcased their achievements and inspired faculty, alumni, and campus partners alike.USF Psychology Expo (Photo by Dakota Galvin)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-psychology-expo-marks-13-years-of-showcasing-student-research-and-opportunity.aspxEventshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-will-host-free-film-festival.aspxThe Tampa Bay community will have an opportunity to screen Spanish and Portuguese-language films from the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Spain, Brazil and Mexico during a month-long film festival coming to USF.Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:08:58 USF will host free, multinational film festivalThe Tampa Bay community will have an opportunity to screen Spanish and Portuguese-language films from the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Spain, Brazil and Mexico during a month-long film festival coming to USF.Boca Chicahttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-will-host-free-film-festival.aspxEventshttps://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.aspxAlumni,Community Engagement,Events,Research & Innovationhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/creative-writing-summer-camp-empowers-high-school-students.aspxThirty high school students visited USF’s Tampa campus this summer to explore various forms of creative writing — such as fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction — at the USF Creative Writing Summer Camp.Wed, 30 Jul 2025 11:43:37 Creative writing summer camp empowers high school students to bring their ideas to lifeThirty high school students visited USF’s Tampa campus this summer to explore various forms of creative writing — such as fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction — at the USF Creative Writing Summer Camp.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/creative-writing-summer-camp-empowers-high-school-students.aspxAlumni,Eventshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/st-petersburg-poet-laureate-and-usf-alumna-publishes-debut-novel.aspxIn Gloria Muñoz's debut novel, a genre-bending work of young adult climate fiction, Florida is crumbling under the weight of climate disaster, and seventeen-year-old Julieta Villarreal must decide whether to remain on Earth with her friends and family or to leave everything behind and embark on a mission to establish humanity’s first extraterrestrial settlement.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 22:53:50 St. Petersburg poet laureate and USF alumna publishes debut novelIn Gloria Muñoz's debut novel, a genre-bending work of young adult climate fiction, Florida is crumbling under the weight of climate disaster, and seventeen-year-old Julieta Villarreal must decide whether to remain on Earth with her friends and family or to leave everything behind and embark on a mission to establish humanity’s first extraterrestrial settlement.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/st-petersburg-poet-laureate-and-usf-alumna-publishes-debut-novel.aspxAlumni,Events,Honors & Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-students-make-directorial-debut.aspxWhen Hilda Sheridan-Hewlett moved from London, England to Tampa, Fla. to study literature and film, she was so swept away by the natural beauty of the local beaches that she decided to write and direct a short film. The final product, “Lost in the Current," has so far been screened at five film festivals.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 22:14:09 USF students make directorial debutWhen Hilda Sheridan-Hewlett moved from London, England to Tampa, Fla. to study literature and film, she was so swept away by the natural beauty of the local beaches that she decided to write and direct a short film. The final product, “Lost in the Current," has so far been screened at five film festivals.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-students-make-directorial-debut.aspxCommunity Engagement,Events,Honors & Awards