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The Humanities Institute celebrates its growth both in a newly renovated space and for the future
The Humanities Institute welcomed the USF community to its newly renovated space through an open house.
May 29, 2024Community Engagement, Events
Psychology alumna Rachel Gilmore ties Dungeons & Dragons to therapy at the USF Counseling Center
USF alumna Rachel Gilmore has navigated a fulfilling career journey from her undergraduate research days to her current role at the USF Counseling Center, integrating her passions for psychology, group therapy, and self-care advocacy.
May 28, 2024Alumni, Community Engagement
The Research Experience for Undergraduates program gives students the research skills needed for graduate school and future careers. More than 40 students from across the country are spending their summer at USF St. Pete, immersing themselves in research focused on oceanography, weather, climate change and science communication.
May 23, 2024Community Engagement, Research
Dr. Philip Levy's book on George Washington earns Society for Historical Archaeology recognition
Department of History's Dr. Philip Levy has been named the 2024 recipient of the James Deetz Book Award from the Society for Historical Archaeology for his book, 鈥淭he Permanent Resident: Excavations and Explorations of George Washington鈥檚 Life.鈥
May 23, 2024Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Research
USF names new dean for the College of Arts and Sciences
The 最新天美传媒 today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Spiller as the new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Spiller has more than 10 years of experience as an academic leader, having served most recently as the executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
May 21, 2024Community Engagement
English student polishes technical writing skills interning with local software development company Oyova
English student John Michael Kilgore put his professional and technical communication skills to the test in his recent internship with a Florida-based software development company.
May 20, 2024Accomplishments, Community Engagement
CAS students shared their lived experiences with mental illness for 鈥楾his Is My Brave鈥
Three College of Arts and Sciences students participated in 'This Is My Brave' to share their lived experiences of coping with mental illness in an effort to eliminate stigma among college students.
May 20, 2024Community Engagement, Events
The gift from Honey Rand, a USF alumna, local public relations practitioner and author, will establish a creative writing retreat in the college鈥檚 Humanities Institute and support students who are studying writing and communication.
May 8, 2024Community Engagement
When Aidan Cawley came to USF St. Petersburg, he never expected to be involved in so many campus activities. Or have the chance to become Rocky. But as time passed, the environmental science major became more outgoing and confident. Three years later, his e-mail signature looks like a resume.
May 1, 2024Community Engagement
Interdisciplinary CAS team helps identify new urban tree canopy locations in Tampa
Dr. Shawn Landry and Dr. Rebecca Zarger are two USF College of Arts and Sciences faculty contributing to the City of Tampa鈥檚 tree canopy study. Landry and Zarger are tasked with identifying specific tree planting locations throughout the city and conducting outreach with residents in priority locations.
April 26, 2024Community Engagement, Research
The Michael Kuperman Memorial Poetry Library: Fostering community, craft, and a sense of self
When MFA student Michael Kuperman passed away in 2006, his family donated his beloved poetry collection to the USF English Department, creating the foundation of the space located on the third floor of Cooper Hall now known as the Michael Kuperman Memorial Poetry Library. Now, the director of the space wants to see it become a haven for creatives across our campuses.
April 25, 2024Community Engagement
Institute for the Study of Latin America and the Caribbean (ISLAC) hosts its first global symposium
The Institute for the Study of Latin America and the Caribbean held its inaugural Global Symposium bringing together global experts who addressed contemporary issues faced by Latin American and Caribbean communities across the world.
April 24, 2024Community Engagement, Events, Research