/arts-sciences/chronicles/Recent posts from CAS Chroniclesen-usThu, 27 Feb 2025 05:31:58 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/institute-for-digital-exploration-makes-history-tangible.aspxFor ��ܽ��Ƶapps involved in the Institute for Digital Exploration, learning extends oceans beyond the traditional classroom.Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:03:24 Institute for Digital Exploration makes history tangibleFor ��ܽ��Ƶapps involved in the Institute for Digital Exploration, learning extends oceans beyond the traditional classroom.Participants come from all around the world to work on the dig sites, making the experience a wonderful opportunity for international collaboration. (Photo courtesy of Davide Tanasi)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/institute-for-digital-exploration-makes-history-tangible.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/department-of-communication-��ܽ��Ƶapp-madison-pollino-empowers-youth-through-public-speaking-mentorship.aspxWhen Tampa’s Hispanic Services Council reached out to Madison Pollino about helping them with a community mentorship program for middle school ��ܽ��Ƶapps from marginalized Hispanic communities, she seized the opportunity to bridge the gap between her work in higher education and the community.Mon, 24 Feb 2025 15:45:06 Department of Communication ��ܽ��Ƶapp Madison Pollino empowers youth through public speaking mentorshipWhen Tampa’s Hispanic Services Council reached out to Madison Pollino about helping them with a community mentorship program for middle school ��ܽ��Ƶapps from marginalized Hispanic communities, she seized the opportunity to bridge the gap between her work in higher education and the community.Escalando Nuestro Futuro's 2024 Cohort. (Photo courtesy of Madison Pollino)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/department-of-communication-��ܽ��Ƶapp-madison-pollino-empowers-youth-through-public-speaking-mentorship.aspxCommunity Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/competition-plus-collaboration-equals-success-for-annual-math-bowl.aspxThe Department of Mathematics and Statistics helped bring more than 600 Hillsborough County Public School ��ܽ��Ƶapps to campus for a competitive commemoration celebrating both the expression and power of the mathematics field.Mon, 24 Feb 2025 14:53:01 Competition plus collaboration equals success for annual ‘Math Bowl’The Department of Mathematics and Statistics helped bring more than 600 Hillsborough County Public School ��ܽ��Ƶapps to campus for a competitive commemoration celebrating both the expression and power of the mathematics field.More than 600 Hillsborough County Public School ��ܽ��Ƶapps competed in this year’s event. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/competition-plus-collaboration-equals-success-for-annual-math-bowl.aspxCommunity Engagement,Events/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/critics-fall-in-love-with-romance-novels-penned-by-usf-alumna.aspxAlicia Thompson, full-time writer and bestselling author, studied her craft in USF’s College of Arts and Sciences.Kellie Britch, USF College of Arts and SciencesMon, 24 Feb 2025 14:24:39 Critics fall in love with romance novels penned by USF alumnaAlicia Thompson, full-time writer and bestselling author, studied her craft in USF’s College of Arts and Sciences.open book with pages folded to make a heart shape/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/critics-fall-in-love-with-romance-novels-penned-by-usf-alumna.aspxAlumni/research-innovation/news/2025/two-usf-faculty-members-elected-fellows-of-american-academy-of-microbiology.aspx��ܽ��Ƶapp Professors Christian Bréchot, MD, PhD, and Lindsey Shaw, PhD, have been elected fellows of the 2025 class of the American Academy of Microbiology.External ArticleMon, 24 Feb 2025 13:56:26 Two USF faculty members elected fellows of American Academy of Microbiology��ܽ��Ƶapp Professors Christian Bréchot, MD, PhD, and Lindsey Shaw, PhD, have been elected fellows of the 2025 class of the American Academy of Microbiology.Lindsay Shaw, PhD and Christian Bréchot, MD, PhD/research-innovation/news/2025/two-usf-faculty-members-elected-fellows-of-american-academy-of-microbiology.aspxAccomplishments,Research/news/2025/why-shallow-water-at-the-beach-is-more-important-than-you-might-realize.aspxHabitats along the coastline provide immense ecological and socioeconomic benefits, but face increasing threats that may put fish populations and fisheries at risk.External ArticleMon, 24 Feb 2025 10:26:33 Why shallow water at the beach is more important than you might realizeHabitats along the coastline provide immense ecological and socioeconomic benefits, but face increasing threats that may put fish populations and fisheries at risk.causeway between small islands surrounded by shallow water/news/2025/why-shallow-water-at-the-beach-is-more-important-than-you-might-realize.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/school-of-informations-amelia-anderson-honored-for-research-excellence-in-public-library-services-for-adults.aspxAmelia Anderson, School of Information assistant ��ܽ��Ƶapp, earned the prestigious Association for Library and Information Science Education Connie Van Fleet Award for her success in research about public library services for adults.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesThu, 20 Feb 2025 15:40:12 School of Information’s Amelia Anderson honored for research excellence in public library services for adultsAmelia Anderson, School of Information assistant ��ܽ��Ƶapp, earned the prestigious Association for Library and Information Science Education Connie Van Fleet Award for her success in research about public library services for adults.One of Anderson’s current projects includes studying experiences and barriers in the public library makerspace for adults with disabilities. (Photo source: Adobe Stock)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/school-of-informations-amelia-anderson-honored-for-research-excellence-in-public-library-services-for-adults.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/exposing-the-molecular-damage-of-alcohol-on-the-brain.aspxDr. Stanley Stevens, ��ܽ��Ƶapp in the Department of Molecular Biosciences, is leading a first-of-its-kind study examining the cellular and molecular impact of alcohol consumption on the brain.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesThu, 20 Feb 2025 14:07:18 Exposing the molecular damage of alcohol on the brainDr. Stanley Stevens, ��ܽ��Ƶapp in the Department of Molecular Biosciences, is leading a first-of-its-kind study examining the cellular and molecular impact of alcohol consumption on the brain.Graduate ��ܽ��Ƶapp, T.W., visualizes stem cell cultures under a microscope. Morphology is often checked to ensure that the stem cells maintain good health and, in the case of differentiation to microglia, are changing into the expected shape of the target cells. (Photo courtesy of Stanley Stevens)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/exposing-the-molecular-damage-of-alcohol-on-the-brain.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/undergraduate-humanities-conference-encourages-professional-and-personal-growth.aspxNearly 100 ��ܽ��Ƶapps participated in this year’s Undergraduate Humanities Conference, an event providing real-life experience for future academic, professional and personal challenges.Kellie Britch, USF College of Arts and SciencesThu, 20 Feb 2025 13:53:42 Undergraduate Humanities Conference encourages professional and personal growthNearly 100 ��ܽ��Ƶapps participated in this year’s Undergraduate Humanities Conference, an event providing real-life experience for future academic, professional and personal challenges.Aside from practicing their professionalism and presentation skills, ��ܽ��Ƶapps are encouraged to make connections with new people. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/undergraduate-humanities-conference-encourages-professional-and-personal-growth.aspxAccomplishments,Events,Research/research-innovation/news/2025/nine-usf-faculty-named-senior-members-of-national-academy-of-inventors.aspxThe National Academy of Inventors has named nine ��ܽ��Ƶapp faculty members to its class of 2025 Senior Members.External ArticleThu, 20 Feb 2025 10:22:50 Nine USF faculty named senior members of National Academy of InventorsThe National Academy of Inventors has named nine ��ܽ��Ƶapp faculty members to its class of 2025 Senior Members.Collage of faculty members/research-innovation/news/2025/nine-usf-faculty-named-senior-members-of-national-academy-of-inventors.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/aisha-durham-explores-connection-between-place-possessions.aspxAisha Durham researches the relationship between media representation, personal identity and interpersonal interaction.Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:43:25 Professor of communication explores connection between perceived and personal identityAisha Durham researches the relationship between media representation, personal identity and interpersonal interaction.Aisha Durham/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/aisha-durham-explores-connection-between-place-possessions.aspxResearch/news/2025/seeing-beyond-sight-a-usf-blind-��ܽ��Ƶapps-journey-into-broadcasting.aspxA senior at USF majoring in mass communications with a concentration in broadcast program and production, Trent Ferguson has not allowed blindness to become an obstacle in pursuit of his dream of becoming a sports radio broadcaster.External ArticleMon, 17 Feb 2025 11:30:34 Seeing beyond sight: A USF blind ��ܽ��Ƶapp’s journey into broadcastingA senior at USF majoring in mass communications with a concentration in broadcast program and production, Trent Ferguson has not allowed blindness to become an obstacle in pursuit of his dream of becoming a sports radio broadcaster.Trent Ferguson, Boundless Bulls/news/2025/seeing-beyond-sight-a-usf-blind-��ܽ��Ƶapps-journey-into-broadcasting.aspxAlumni/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/national-science-foundation-names-usf-faculty-ocean-decade-champions.aspxThe award will provide supplemental support to an ongoing project, a large interdisciplinary endeavor linking multiple U.S. universities and conservation and marine science organizations called “Strong Coasts,” which seeks to reduce risks from hazards like storm surge, confront environmental degradation, enhance communities' adaptive capacities and advance public and private investment in disaster risk prevention and reduction. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:26:12 National Science Foundation names two USF faculty ‘Ocean Decade Champions’The award will provide supplemental support to an ongoing project, a large interdisciplinary endeavor linking multiple U.S. universities and conservation and marine science organizations called “Strong Coasts,” which seeks to reduce risks from hazards like storm surge, confront environmental degradation, enhance communities' adaptive capacities and advance public and private investment in disaster risk prevention and reduction. Mangrove restoration workshop/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/national-science-foundation-names-usf-faculty-ocean-decade-champions.aspxCommunity Engagement,Researchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/faculty-win-gold-from-program-that-celebrates-the-states-best-literature.aspxA book on the geology, history and current state of Florida springs and a biography on the civil rights icon John Lewis were awarded top honors by the Florida Book Awards.External ArticleWed, 12 Feb 2025 11:23:59 Faculty win gold from program that celebrates the state’s best literatureA book on the geology, history and current state of Florida springs and a biography on the civil rights icon John Lewis were awarded top honors by the Florida Book Awards.Florida Springs and John Lewis book covershttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/faculty-win-gold-from-program-that-celebrates-the-states-best-literature.aspxAccomplishments/news/2025/usf-womens-lacrosse-to-make-historic-debut-with-��ܽ��Ƶapp-athletes-studying-to-become-lawyers-chemists-and-more.aspxUSF women’s lacrosse dominated its debut game in front of more than 2,000 fans at Corbett Stadium. As the inaugural team, the players are well aware that they will forever be a part of USF history and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.External ArticleMon, 10 Feb 2025 13:38:22 USF women’s lacrosse makes historic debut with ��ܽ��Ƶapp-athletes studying to become lawyers, chemists and moreUSF women’s lacrosse dominated its debut game in front of more than 2,000 fans at Corbett Stadium. As the inaugural team, the players are well aware that they will forever be a part of USF history and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.The USF women’s lacrosse team celebrates a victory in their inaugural game. [Photo courtesy of USF Athletics]/news/2025/usf-womens-lacrosse-to-make-historic-debut-with-��ܽ��Ƶapp-athletes-studying-to-become-lawyers-chemists-and-more.aspxCommunity Engagement/news/2025/from-ballet-to-brain-injury-advocacy-meet-usf-��ܽ��Ƶapp-and-miss-tampa-alexandra-de-roos.aspxAfter a concussion ended her dream of professional ballet, Alexandra de Roos enrolled at USF as a double major in biomedical sciences and psychology with the goal of becoming a neuropsychiatrist. She was also recently crowned Miss Tampa and plans to use her pulpit to promote brain trauma awareness.External ArticleThu, 06 Feb 2025 13:33:18 From ballet to brain injury advocacy: Meet USF ��ܽ��Ƶapp and Miss Tampa Alexandra de RoosAfter a concussion ended her dream of professional ballet, Alexandra de Roos enrolled at USF as a double major in biomedical sciences and psychology with the goal of becoming a neuropsychiatrist. She was also recently crowned Miss Tampa and plans to use her pulpit to promote brain trauma awareness.Alexandra de Roos, Boundless Bulls/news/2025/from-ballet-to-brain-injury-advocacy-meet-usf-��ܽ��Ƶapp-and-miss-tampa-alexandra-de-roos.aspxCommunity Engagementhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/��ܽ��Ƶapp-who-conducts-research-into-dementia-prevention-selected-as-finalist-for-uk-alumni-award.aspxPsychology Professor Jennifer O’Brien is being recognized on the global stage for her contributions to science and impacting her field.External ArticleWed, 05 Feb 2025 11:16:27 Professor who conducts research into dementia prevention selected as finalist for UK Alumni AwardsPsychology Professor Jennifer O’Brien is being recognized on the global stage for her contributions to science and impacting her field.Professor Jennifer O'Brien working with a participant enrolled in the Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training (PACT) study. [Photo by Cliff McBride].https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/��ܽ��Ƶapp-who-conducts-research-into-dementia-prevention-selected-as-finalist-for-uk-alumni-award.aspxResearch/news/2025/usf-historians-bring-tampas-lunch-counter-sit-ins-to-the-stage.aspxUSF has played to have a central role in ensuring future generations know that civil rights story of the sit-ins that desegregated Tampa lunch counters in the 1960s, doing so through a historic marker, books and now a play and documentary.External ArticleMon, 03 Feb 2025 11:13:24 USF historians bring Tampa’s lunch counter sit-ins to the stageUSF has played to have a central role in ensuring future generations know that civil rights story of the sit-ins that desegregated Tampa lunch counters in the 1960s, doing so through a historic marker, books and now a play and documentary.Stageworks Theatre's “When the Righteous Triumph” tells the story of the sit-ins that desegregated Tampa lunch counters. [Photo courtesy of Stageworks Theatre]/news/2025/usf-historians-bring-tampas-lunch-counter-sit-ins-to-the-stage.aspxCommunity Engagement,Events/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/graphic-novel-aims-to-break-breast-cancers-female-disease-myth-and-educate-men-on-risks.aspxMarleah Dean Kruzel and research colleagues aim to debunk myths surrounding breast cancer and educate men about their risk through a new graphic novel.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesMon, 03 Feb 2025 10:35:39 Graphic novel aims to break breast cancer’s ‘female disease’ myth and educate men on risksMarleah Dean Kruzel and research colleagues aim to debunk myths surrounding breast cancer and educate men about their risk through a new graphic novel.doctor talking to male patient in office/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/graphic-novel-aims-to-break-breast-cancers-female-disease-myth-and-educate-men-on-risks.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/celebrating-the-power-of-words-world-renowned-poets-visit-college-of-arts-and-sciences-for-poetry-series.aspxA new partnership between the USF Humanities Institute and the Michael Kuperman Memorial Library will welcome world-renowned poets to campus to bring ��ܽ��Ƶapps and the community together and empower audiences to pursue their craft.Dakota Galvin, USF College of Arts and SciencesWed, 29 Jan 2025 14:44:56 Celebrating the power of words: World-renowned poets visit the College of Arts and Sciences for poetry seriesA new partnership between the USF Humanities Institute and the Michael Kuperman Memorial Library will welcome world-renowned poets to campus to bring ��ܽ��Ƶapps and the community together and empower audiences to pursue their craft.Humanities Institute director Elizabeth Kicak (left) with poet Ocean Vuong (right) during the Institute's latest poetry reading in November. Photo by Corey Lepak./arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/celebrating-the-power-of-words-world-renowned-poets-visit-college-of-arts-and-sciences-for-poetry-series.aspxCommunity Engagement,Events/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/steven-wilson-celebrates-distinguished-scholar-recognition-by-national-communication-association.aspxDepartment of Communication ��ܽ��Ƶapp Steven Wilson earns national recognition as a ‘Distinguished Scholar’ by the National Communication Association.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesMon, 27 Jan 2025 09:24:02 Department of Communication’s Steven Wilson celebrates ‘Distinguished Scholar’ recognition by National Communication AssociationDepartment of Communication ��ܽ��Ƶapp Steven Wilson earns national recognition as a ‘Distinguished Scholar’ by the National Communication Association.Steven Wilson (left) was formally recognized at an awards ceremony at the National Communication Association (NCA) annual meeting in New Orleans this past November (2024). Wilson is pictured with Dr. Marnel Niles Goins, NCA President and Dean of the School of Communication at American ��ܽ��Ƶapp. The Distinguished Scholar Award is the highest award given by NCA. Wilson delivered a short talk about his career at the meeting and thanked those who have mentored and supported him over the years. “I look forward to continuing to pass that on to the graduate ��ܽ��Ƶapps I work with now,” he said. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Kai Kuang)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/steven-wilson-celebrates-distinguished-scholar-recognition-by-national-communication-association.aspxAccomplishments/news/2025/usf-partners-on-15m-grant-to-revitalize-underserved-hillsborough-county-community-with-jobs-and-clean-water.aspxThe ��ܽ��Ƶapp is collaborating with the ��ܽ��Ƶapp Area Community Development Corp. to bring transformative changes, including workforce development and clean water, to the underserved ��ܽ��Ƶapp Area neighborhood.External ArticleMon, 27 Jan 2025 08:56:32 USF partners on $15M grant to revitalize underserved Hillsborough County community with jobs and clean waterThe ��ܽ��Ƶapp is collaborating with the ��ܽ��Ƶapp Area Community Development Corp. to bring transformative changes, including workforce development and clean water, to the underserved ��ܽ��Ƶapp Area neighborhood.muddy tracks through land with bulldozer in background/news/2025/usf-partners-on-15m-grant-to-revitalize-underserved-hillsborough-county-community-with-jobs-and-clean-water.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/anthropological-research-by-usf-��ܽ��Ƶapp-will-support-jimmy-carter-national-historical-park.aspxAntoinette Jackson spent time in Georgia as part of her work with the National Park Service to interpret Carter’s life and presidency with the local environment, and to preserve the resources associated with that story.Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:29:51 Anthropological research by USF ��ܽ��Ƶapp will support Jimmy Carter National Historical ParkAntoinette Jackson spent time in Georgia as part of her work with the National Park Service to interpret Carter’s life and presidency with the local environment, and to preserve the resources associated with that story.��ܽ��Ƶapp: A Preeminent Research ��ܽ��Ƶapp/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/anthropological-research-by-usf-��ܽ��Ƶapp-will-support-jimmy-carter-national-historical-park.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/taste-of-italy-culinary-event-strengthens-global-ties.aspxUSF joined over 50 universities across the U.S. — and more than 100 countries around the world — for the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World on Nov. 20. The event brought various engagement opportunities to USF and the Tampa Bay area.Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:35:20 Taste of Italy: Culinary event strengthens global tiesUSF joined over 50 universities across the U.S. — and more than 100 countries around the world — for the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World on Nov. 20. The event brought various engagement opportunities to USF and the Tampa Bay area.Patrizia LaTrecchia/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/taste-of-italy-culinary-event-strengthens-global-ties.aspxCommunity Engagement/marine-science/news/2025/usf-scientists-deploy-tsunami-sensing-buoy-aiding-future-warning-system.aspxThe Shallow Underwater Buoy for Geodesy (SUBGEO) system is a research partnership between the USF School of Geosciences, the College of Marine Science, and international collaborators.External ArticleThu, 23 Jan 2025 11:53:11 USF scientists deploy tsunami-sensing buoy, aiding future warning systemThe Shallow Underwater Buoy for Geodesy (SUBGEO) system is a research partnership between the USF School of Geosciences, the College of Marine Science, and international collaborators.The Shallow Underwater Buoy for Geodesy (SUBGEO) buoy system will test advanced tsunami forecasting techniques by measuring changes in seafloor movements. Photo credit: Samantha D’Angelo/marine-science/news/2025/usf-scientists-deploy-tsunami-sensing-buoy-aiding-future-warning-system.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/three-usf-��ܽ��Ƶapps-partner-with-communities-to-make-local-national-and-global-impact.aspxUSF ��ܽ��Ƶapps Will Schanbacher, Heather O’Leary and Christian Wells, are sharing their time, expertise and resources with communities to “build capacity for positive change.”Kellie Britch, USF College of Arts and SciencesWed, 22 Jan 2025 00:22:24 Three USF ��ܽ��Ƶapps partner with communities to make a local, national and global impactUSF ��ܽ��Ƶapps Will Schanbacher, Heather O’Leary and Christian Wells, are sharing their time, expertise and resources with communities to “build capacity for positive change.”From left to right: William Schanbacher; Heather O’Leary and; Christian Wells/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/three-usf-��ܽ��Ƶapps-partner-with-communities-to-make-local-national-and-global-impact.aspxCommunity Engagement,Events/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/research-��ܽ��Ƶapp-and-biochemical-oncologist-advances-cancer-cell-research-and-��ܽ��Ƶapp-success.aspxResearch Professor Mildred Acevedo-Duncan, whose work is fueled by personal experience and a passion for mentorship, aims to find a cure for cancer.Kellie Britch, USF College of Arts and SciencesFri, 17 Jan 2025 09:16:43 Research ��ܽ��Ƶapp and biochemical oncologist advances cancer cell research and ��ܽ��Ƶapp successResearch Professor Mildred Acevedo-Duncan, whose work is fueled by personal experience and a passion for mentorship, aims to find a cure for cancer.Acevedo-Duncan brings over 40 years of cancer cell research experience to this endeavor./arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/research-��ܽ��Ƶapp-and-biochemical-oncologist-advances-cancer-cell-research-and-��ܽ��Ƶapp-success.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/religious-studies-��ܽ��Ƶapps-receive-grant-to-provide-religious-literacy-to-health-professionals.aspxFour of USF’s religious studies ��ܽ��Ƶapps received a $60,000 grant, placing USF in the forefront for providing religious and cultural competency to health ��ܽ��Ƶapps and professionals.Kellie Britch, USF College of Arts and SciencesThu, 16 Jan 2025 13:54:59 Religious studies ��ܽ��Ƶapps receive grant to provide religious literacy to health professionalsFour of USF’s religious studies ��ܽ��Ƶapps received a $60,000 grant, placing USF in the forefront for providing religious and cultural competency to health ��ܽ��Ƶapps and professionals.physician's hand comforting patient/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/religious-studies-��ܽ��Ƶapps-receive-grant-to-provide-religious-literacy-to-health-professionals.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/lesley-miller-dedicated-civil-servant-reflects-on-lasting-impact-usf-had-on-his-life-and-career.aspxLesley “Les” Miller, Jr., USF College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) alumnus and civil servant, reflects on the unexpected ways that his time at USF prepared him for his career.Kellie Britch, USF College of Arts and SciencesThu, 16 Jan 2025 11:22:07 Lesley Miller, Jr., dedicated civil servant, reflects on lasting impact USF had on his life and careerLesley “Les” Miller, Jr., USF College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) alumnus and civil servant, reflects on the unexpected ways that his time at USF prepared him for his career.Miller being sworn in as County Commissioner in 2010./arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/lesley-miller-dedicated-civil-servant-reflects-on-lasting-impact-usf-had-on-his-life-and-career.aspxAlumnihttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/celebrating-inauguration-day-a-conversation-about-the-american-tradition.aspxInauguration Day has changed dramatically over the years while maintaining some key traditions for a ceremony that ushers in a new American president. Learn more about the history of Inauguration Day and its importance today.External ArticleThu, 16 Jan 2025 08:02:17 Celebrating Inauguration Day: A conversation about the American tradition, then and nowInauguration Day has changed dramatically over the years while maintaining some key traditions for a ceremony that ushers in a new American president. Learn more about the history of Inauguration Day and its importance today.US capitol building with flags and crowdhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/celebrating-inauguration-day-a-conversation-about-the-american-tradition.aspxCommunity Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/4.8m-mellon-foundation-grant-opens-internship-opportunities-for-usf-humanities-��ܽ��Ƶapps.aspxFor the first time, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation — the nation’s largest supporter of the arts and humanities — invited the ��ܽ��Ƶapp to submit a proposal last spring for one of its humanities internship grants. The foundation awarded the college a five-year, $4.8 million grant that will support up to 900 ��ܽ��Ƶapps each year in otherwise unpaid internships. The beneficiaries will be undergraduate ��ܽ��Ƶapps majoring in humanities.Kiley MallardWed, 15 Jan 2025 08:15:37 $4.8M Mellon Foundation grant opens internship opportunities for USF humanities ��ܽ��ƵappsFor the first time, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation — the nation’s largest supporter of the arts and humanities — invited the ��ܽ��Ƶapp to submit a proposal last spring for one of its humanities internship grants. The foundation awarded the college a five-year, $4.8 million grant that will support up to 900 ��ܽ��Ƶapps each year in otherwise unpaid internships. The beneficiaries will be undergraduate ��ܽ��Ƶapps majoring in humanities.From left: Lauren Arrington, chair of the Department of English and principal investigator for the grant; Elizabeth Spiller, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; and Addye Buckley-Burnell, associate vice president and executive director of the Center for Career and Professional Development and co-principal investigator of the grant./arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/4.8m-mellon-foundation-grant-opens-internship-opportunities-for-usf-humanities-��ܽ��Ƶapps.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement,Featured/news/2025/usf-memorializes-former-president-jimmy-carter-with-3d-virtual-tour-of-boyhood-farm.aspxPrior to his death, USF’s Center for Digital Heritage and Geospatial Information partnered with President Jimmy Carter and the National Park Service to create virtual tours of his boyhood farm, high school he attended and railroad depot that served as campaign headquarters for Carter’s successful 1976 presidential bid. Check out the interactive tours available to the public.External ArticleThu, 09 Jan 2025 08:20:42 USF memorializes former President Jimmy Carter with 3D virtual tour of boyhood farmPrior to his death, USF’s Center for Digital Heritage and Geospatial Information partnered with President Jimmy Carter and the National Park Service to create virtual tours of his boyhood farm, high school he attended and railroad depot that served as campaign headquarters for Carter’s successful 1976 presidential bid. Check out the interactive tours available to the public.USF’s Benjamin Mittler and Denise Wright work to capture 360 terrains at the Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm. [Photo courtesy: Frank Rodriquez]/news/2025/usf-memorializes-former-president-jimmy-carter-with-3d-virtual-tour-of-boyhood-farm.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research/news/2025/your-work-habits-may-be-threatening-your-sleep-usf-led-study-shows.aspxPeople whose jobs are highly sedentary – an estimated 80% of the modern workforce – experience a much higher risk of insomnia symptoms.External ArticleTue, 07 Jan 2025 10:24:40 Your work habits may be threatening your sleep, USF-led study showsPeople whose jobs are highly sedentary – an estimated 80% of the modern workforce – experience a much higher risk of insomnia symptoms.man asleep at his desk/news/2025/your-work-habits-may-be-threatening-your-sleep-usf-led-study-shows.aspxResearch/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 ��ܽ��Ƶapp 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 Kumar/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-faculty-named-nai-fellows.aspxAccomplishments/news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspxThe milestone comes during USF’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.External ArticleTue, 10 Dec 2024 14:41:21 USF sets new record with $738 million in research fundingThe milestone comes during USF’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.Neda Latifi, assistant ��ܽ��Ƶapp of medical engineering, works with undergraduate ��ܽ��Ƶapp Russel Kramer [Photo by Torie Doll, ��ܽ��Ƶapp Communications and Marketing]/news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspxResearch/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 gowns/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-3900-degrees-during-fall-commencement-ceremonies.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/new-book-on-immigration-and-belonging.aspxWhen Heide Castañeda, a ��ܽ��Ƶapp of anthropology at the ��ܽ��Ƶapp, 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 ��ܽ��Ƶapp 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 ��ܽ��Ƶapp of anthropology at the ��ܽ��Ƶapp, 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 ��ܽ��Ƶapp Press.Heide Castañeda (second from left) poses with the Amazigh flag on a recent trip to Morocco/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/new-book-on-immigration-and-belonging.aspxAccomplishments,Research/news/2024/gandy-bridge.aspxWhen built 100 years ago, the Gandy Bridge helped create the Tampa Bay area that consists of Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. That story is told through the archives stored in USF Special Collections.External ArticleMon, 25 Nov 2024 10:47:44 Gandy Bridge turns 100, how USF is preserving its historyWhen built 100 years ago, the Gandy Bridge helped create the Tampa Bay area that consists of Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. That story is told through the archives stored in USF Special Collections.Workers build the original Gandy Bridge, which opened in 1924. [Photo courtesy of USF Special Collections]/news/2024/gandy-bridge.aspxCommunity Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/english-��ܽ��Ƶapp-natalie-scenters-zapico-featured-in-best-american-poetry.aspxNatalie Scenters-Zapico, an award-winning poet and assistant ��ܽ��Ƶapp 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 ��ܽ��Ƶapp featured in 'Best American Poetry'Natalie Scenters-Zapico, an award-winning poet and assistant ��ܽ��Ƶapp 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-Zapico/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/english-��ܽ��Ƶapp-natalie-scenters-zapico-featured-in-best-american-poetry.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/latin-american-film-studies-scholar-wins-prestigious-early-career-award.aspxThe Latin American Studies Association awarded Olivia Cosentino, an assistant ��ܽ��Ƶapp 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 ��ܽ��Ƶapp 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 ��ܽ��Ƶapp in the Department of Humanities and Cultural Studies, received the Early Career Award 2024 for her outstanding scholarship on Mexican cinema./arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/latin-american-film-studies-scholar-wins-prestigious-early-career-award.aspxAccomplishments,Research/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 Merlo/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/aspiring-surgeon-receives-support-from-women-in-leadership-and-philanthropy.aspxAccomplishments,Alumni,Community Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/anthropology-��ܽ��Ƶapp-honored-for-transformative-work-in-university-area-community.aspxDr. Christian Wells from the Department of Anthropology has recently earned the ��ܽ��Ƶapp Area Community Development Corporation (UACDC) Advocate Award for the eight years of impactful community work he and his ��ܽ��Ƶapps have conducted.Dakota Galvin, USF College of Arts and SciencesThu, 21 Nov 2024 11:20:07 Anthropology ��ܽ��Ƶapp honored for transformative work in ��ܽ��Ƶapp Area CommunityDr. Christian Wells from the Department of Anthropology has recently earned the ��ܽ��Ƶapp Area Community Development Corporation (UACDC) Advocate Award for the eight years of impactful community work he and his ��ܽ��Ƶapps have conducted.Dr. Christian Wells at the ��ܽ��Ƶapp Area CDC’s Award Ceremony with his newly received Advocate Award. Photo courtesy of Christian Wells./arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/anthropology-��ܽ��Ƶapp-honored-for-transformative-work-in-university-area-community.aspxAccomplishments/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 ��ܽ��Ƶapp 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 ��ܽ��Ƶapp 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 ��ܽ��Ƶapp at Florida Atlantic ��ܽ��Ƶapp, 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)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/fellowship-school-of-public-affairs-ratna-dougherty-share-maui-wildfire-research-at-public-policy-management-conference.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement,Research/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./arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/cas-sweeps-outstanding-graduate-faculty-mentor-and-outstanding-thesis-dissertation-awards.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-loni-hagens-fulbright-award-will-foster-research-and-international-academic-relationships.aspxLoni Hagen, an associate ��ܽ��Ƶapp 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 ��ܽ��Ƶapp of Tsukuba and the ��ܽ��Ƶapp.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 ��ܽ��Ƶapp 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 ��ܽ��Ƶapp of Tsukuba and the ��ܽ��Ƶapp.Dr. Loni Hagen receiving her Fulbright Award in Kyoto, Japan. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Loni Hagen)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-loni-hagens-fulbright-award-will-foster-research-and-international-academic-relationships.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/cas-awards-emergency-funding-to-��ܽ��Ƶapps-impacted-by-hurricanes-helene-and-milton.aspxAfter Hurricanes Helene and Milton brought devastating rainfall, winds and a surge of water to the Tampa Bay area, leadership in the USF College of Arts and Sciences decided to use the Student Success Fund to support ��ܽ��Ƶapps in the college impacted by the storms.Kellie Britch, USF College of Arts and SciencesWed, 20 Nov 2024 10:54:42 USF College of Arts and Sciences awards emergency funding to ��ܽ��Ƶapps impacted by hurricanes Helene and MiltonAfter Hurricanes Helene and Milton brought devastating rainfall, winds and a surge of water to the Tampa Bay area, leadership in the USF College of Arts and Sciences decided to use the Student Success Fund to support ��ܽ��Ƶapps in the college impacted by the storms.Hurricane Milton campus cleanup./arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/cas-awards-emergency-funding-to-��ܽ��Ƶapps-impacted-by-hurricanes-helene-and-milton.aspxCommunity Engagement/news/2024/manatee-study.aspxManatees are undoubtedly a part of Florida culture. But they might also be relatively new residents in the Sunshine State, according to a research paper written by Thomas Pluckhahn, a ��ܽ��Ƶapp of anthropology at the ��ܽ��Ƶapp.External ArticleWed, 20 Nov 2024 10:42:39 Why manatees are likely not Florida nativesManatees are undoubtedly a part of Florida culture. But they might also be relatively new residents in the Sunshine State, according to a research paper written by Thomas Pluckhahn, a ��ܽ��Ƶapp of anthropology at the ��ܽ��Ƶapp.manatee in the water/news/2024/manatee-study.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/veteran-kyle-mcintyre-reflects-on-a-career-in-public-service-with-roots-at-usf.aspxUSF College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) alumnus, and recipient of the 2024 USF Outstanding Young Alumni Award, Kyle McIntyre attributes his time as a CAS ��ܽ��Ƶapp to setting the foundation for his career in public service.Kellie Britch, USF College of Arts and SciencesWed, 20 Nov 2024 09:39:20 Veteran Kyle McIntyre reflects on a career in public service with roots at USFUSF College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) alumnus, and recipient of the 2024 USF Outstanding Young Alumni Award, Kyle McIntyre attributes his time as a CAS ��ܽ��Ƶapp to setting the foundation for his career in public service.Kyle McIntyre (right) receiving the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal from then acting Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, Mr. John Fedrigo (left), while serving as Fedrigo’s Chief of Staff (2022). (Photo courtesy of Kyle McIntyre)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/veteran-kyle-mcintyre-reflects-on-a-career-in-public-service-with-roots-at-usf.aspxAlumni/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/going-green-teaching-lab-earns-certification-for-sustainability-efforts.aspxThe USF Sarasota Manatee teaching lab has earned My Green Lab Certification, joining a growing community of laboratories certified for implementing more sustainable practices to dramatically reduce environmental impact.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesWed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:47 Going green: Teaching lab earns certification for sustainability effortsThe USF Sarasota Manatee teaching lab has earned My Green Lab Certification, joining a growing community of laboratories certified for implementing more sustainable practices to dramatically reduce environmental impact.Student worker Abigail Pal refills pipette tip boxes by hand instead of buying replacement racks, greatly reducing the lab’s plastic waste. (Photo courtesy of Victoria Ramiez)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/going-green-teaching-lab-earns-certification-for-sustainability-efforts.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement,Featured/news/2024/usf-research-explores-volcanic-caves-advancing-the-search-for-life-on-mars.aspxAn international research team led by ��ܽ��Ƶapp ��ܽ��Ƶapp Bogdan P. Onac has uncovered preserved biosignatures in Spain’s lava tubes, providing insights into Earth’s ancient environments that could guide the search for past microbial life on Mars.External ArticleMon, 18 Nov 2024 11:36:50 How volcanic cave research is advancing the search for life on MarsAn international research team led by ��ܽ��Ƶapp ��ܽ��Ƶapp Bogdan P. Onac has uncovered preserved biosignatures in Spain’s lava tubes, providing insights into Earth’s ancient environments that could guide the search for past microbial life on Mars.A view into the La Corona lava tube system in Lanzarote, Spain, where there is massive accumulations of gypsum and other sulfates./news/2024/usf-research-explores-volcanic-caves-advancing-the-search-for-life-on-mars.aspxResearch