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A foundation for the future: How the College of Arts and Sciences helped USF take shape

As USF celebrates 70 years since its founding, the College of Arts and Sciences is reflecting on the role it played in shaping USF鈥檚 past, present and future as one of the most research-intensive universities in the nation, a leader in innovation and a catalyst for prosperity across Tampa Bay and the state of Florida.

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Innovating Red Tide Aid

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A new light-activated material from USF researchers could help curb red tide and protect coastal ecosystems.

Reframing Cancer Risk

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A USF researcher is transforming how hereditary breast cancer risk is understood and improving communication about genetic testing challenges.

New discoveries are changing how scientists understand the Florida scrub millipede and its role in maintaining fragile scrub habitats.

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Unraveling the web of brown recluse myths in Florida

03/09/26 — USF alum Louis Coticchio and Associate Professor Deby Cassill show the brown recluse spider shouldn鈥檛 be portrayed as a villain. Their newly published findings aim to change the narrative by debunking common myths.

03/09/26 — Along the seawall of Bayboro Harbor, a group of USF students and professors recently installed 3D-printed habitats they hope will soon house oysters that can filter thousands of gallons of water per day and improve both water quality and ecosystem health.

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Paid Internship Opportunities for USF Humanities Students

USF humanities students may apply for paid internships thanks to a $4.8 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The five-year Mellon Internship program will support up to 900 undergraduate students each year, providing valuable hands-on experience across a wide range of fields.

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