/arts-sciences/chronicles/Recent posts from CAS Chroniclesen-usSat, 14 Jun 2025 20:55:15 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2025/usf-student-helping-shape-the-future-of-national-security.aspxFor May Birch, national security isn’t just a field of study—it’s a calling rooted in family, shaped by mentors and propelled by student leadership.External ArticleMon, 09 Jun 2025 13:41:17 From classroom to command: USF student helping shape the future of national securityFor May Birch, national security isn’t just a field of study—it’s a calling rooted in family, shaped by mentors and propelled by student leadership.May Birch Boundless Bulls hero/news/2025/usf-student-helping-shape-the-future-of-national-security.aspxAccomplishments/research-innovation/news/2025/medimirror-quantum-silicon-clock-and-early-stroke-detection-awarded-brag-grants.aspxThe ɫɫ�о��� Foundation and the USF Research Foundation have awarded Foundation Bull Ring Accelerator Grants to three early-stage start-ups affiliated with the Tampa Bay Technology Incubator.External ArticleMon, 09 Jun 2025 13:37:27 MediMirror, silicon atomic clock and early stroke detection device awarded BRAG grants for further developmentThe ɫɫ�о��� Foundation and the USF Research Foundation have awarded Foundation Bull Ring Accelerator Grants to three early-stage start-ups affiliated with the Tampa Bay Technology Incubator.medical equipment attached to patient/research-innovation/news/2025/medimirror-quantum-silicon-clock-and-early-stroke-detection-awarded-brag-grants.aspxResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-expertise-helps-battle-beach-erosion-protect-coastal-communities.aspxA beachfront community in southeastern Belize is seeking help from researchers in addressing severe beach erosion. It is one of several sites, including Biscayne Bay in Miami and the U.S. Virgin Islands, where USF’s expertise in making Tampa Bay’s coastline more resilient is helping others.External ArticleMon, 09 Jun 2025 10:51:28 USF expertise helps battle beach erosion and protect coastal communitiesA beachfront community in southeastern Belize is seeking help from researchers in addressing severe beach erosion. It is one of several sites, including Biscayne Bay in Miami and the U.S. Virgin Islands, where USF’s expertise in making Tampa Bay’s coastline more resilient is helping others.USF graduate students Libby Royer and Lara Novalvos Hernandes (right) set up equipment to study beach erosion on a reef island near Placencia, Belize.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-expertise-helps-battle-beach-erosion-protect-coastal-communities.aspxResearchhttps://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/tampa-bay-prepares-to-celebrate-world-oceans-day-this-weekendExternal ArticleFri, 06 Jun 2025 15:37:00 ABC Action News: Tampa Bay prepares to celebrate World Oceans Day this weekendtablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/tampa-bay-prepares-to-celebrate-world-oceans-day-this-weekendCAS in the Newshttps://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2025/06/05/tampa-based-battery-company-is-bringing-manufacturing-back-to-the-us-External ArticleThu, 05 Jun 2025 15:40:10 Spectrum News 9: Tampa-based battery company bringing its manufacturing back to the U.S.tablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2025/06/05/tampa-based-battery-company-is-bringing-manufacturing-back-to-the-us-CAS in the Newshttps://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/floridians-now-more-serious-about-hurricane-preparedness-according-to-emergency-response-expertExternal ArticleThu, 05 Jun 2025 15:37:00 ABC Action News: Floridians now more serious about hurricane preparedness, according to emergency response experttablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/floridians-now-more-serious-about-hurricane-preparedness-according-to-emergency-response-expertCAS in the News/honors/news/2025/dr-bailee-olliff-practices-medicine-with-purpose.aspxFrom pre-med student at USF's Judy Genshaft Honors College to trauma medical director, 2025 USF Outstanding Young Alumni recipient Dr. Bailee Olliff has built a career grounded in purpose — making an impact through mentorship, community service, and a strong support system.External ArticleThu, 05 Jun 2025 14:47:40 2025 USF Outstanding Young Alumni Award Recipient Dr. Bailee Olliff Practices Medicine With PurposeFrom pre-med student at USF's Judy Genshaft Honors College to trauma medical director, 2025 USF Outstanding Young Alumni recipient Dr. Bailee Olliff has built a career grounded in purpose — making an impact through mentorship, community service, and a strong support system.Dr. Bailee Olliff/honors/news/2025/dr-bailee-olliff-practices-medicine-with-purpose.aspxAccomplishments,Alumni/news/2025/how-social-media-is-shifting-the-spread-of-hurricane-information.aspxIt wasn’t long ago that people relied on news broadcasts for hurricane updates. Today, they can easily swipe through social media platforms for the latest information. A USF expert and local influencers weigh in on how that’s reshaping public safety and what you should watch out for this hurricane season.External ArticleThu, 05 Jun 2025 10:00:31 How social media is shifting the spread of hurricane informationIt wasn’t long ago that people relied on news broadcasts for hurricane updates. Today, they can easily swipe through social media platforms for the latest information. A USF expert and local influencers weigh in on how that’s reshaping public safety and what you should watch out for this hurricane season.satellite view of hurricane/news/2025/how-social-media-is-shifting-the-spread-of-hurricane-information.aspxResearchhttps://www.tampabay.com/opinion/2025/06/05/what-recent-survey-results-tell-us-about-cyberchondria-among-floridians-column/External ArticleWed, 04 Jun 2025 15:43:26 Tampa Bay Times: What recent survey results tell us about Cyberchondria among Floridianstablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://www.tampabay.com/opinion/2025/06/05/what-recent-survey-results-tell-us-about-cyberchondria-among-floridians-column/CAS in the Newshttps://www.wmnf.org/a-recent-survey-reports-on-ai-and-mental-health-among-floridians/External ArticleMon, 02 Jun 2025 15:43:26 WMNF: A recent survey reports on AI and mental health among Floridianstablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://www.wmnf.org/a-recent-survey-reports-on-ai-and-mental-health-among-floridians/CAS in the Newshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/hurricane-oral-history-project-to-collect-stories-of-loss-transformation-and-hope.aspxThe Hurricane Histories project will feature the experiences of those impacted by the 2024 historic hurricane season, providing a rich account of the natural disasters.External ArticleMon, 02 Jun 2025 09:50:34 Hurricane oral history project to preserve stories of loss, transformation and hopeThe Hurricane Histories project will feature the experiences of those impacted by the 2024 historic hurricane season, providing a rich account of the natural disasters.Recording an oral history for the Hurricane Histories project at Jungle Prada archaeological site in St. Petersburg.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/hurricane-oral-history-project-to-collect-stories-of-loss-transformation-and-hope.aspxCommunity Engagement,Researchhttps://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-hillsborough/usf-researchers-need-your-help-to-better-prepare-for-future-hurricanesExternal ArticleFri, 30 May 2025 10:44:41 ABC Action News: USF researchers need your help to better prepare Tampa Bay for future hurricanestablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-hillsborough/usf-researchers-need-your-help-to-better-prepare-for-future-hurricanesCAS in the News/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/what-do-you-mean-you-hate-jazz.aspxWhen it comes to hating jazz, Andrew Berish, who teaches courses on jazz and civil rights, has heard it all. Chaotic. Boring. Formless. Difficult to dance to. Not melodic. Aimless. Self-indulgent. Too serious. Like eating spinach. In his new book, Berish explores the complex and often polarizing emotions the music evokes.Thu, 29 May 2025 09:23:34 'What do you mean you hate jazz?’ This associate professor of humanities and cultural studies would like to knowWhen it comes to hating jazz, Andrew Berish, who teaches courses on jazz and civil rights, has heard it all. Chaotic. Boring. Formless. Difficult to dance to. Not melodic. Aimless. Self-indulgent. Too serious. Like eating spinach. In his new book, Berish explores the complex and often polarizing emotions the music evokes.Trumpet player/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/what-do-you-mean-you-hate-jazz.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/grant-will-fund-research-to-improve-disaster-resilience-preparedness-among-migrant-farmworkers.aspxThe three-year, collaborative grant will expand on disaster resilience research by Robin Ersing, director of the School of Public Affairs, and Christa Remington, an assistant professor in the same school. Ersing and Remington will work with Miranda Dally of the University of Colorado to collect data in Citrus, Collier, Hernando, Miami-Dade and Sumter counties on the mental health impacts of climate change.Thu, 29 May 2025 09:22:05 $1M grant will fund research to improve disaster resilience and preparedness among migrant farmworkersThe three-year, collaborative grant will expand on disaster resilience research by Robin Ersing, director of the School of Public Affairs, and Christa Remington, an assistant professor in the same school. Ersing and Remington will work with Miranda Dally of the University of Colorado to collect data in Citrus, Collier, Hernando, Miami-Dade and Sumter counties on the mental health impacts of climate change.Farm work/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/grant-will-fund-research-to-improve-disaster-resilience-preparedness-among-migrant-farmworkers.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/enhancing-mental-health-services-in-low-resource-settings-usf-anthropologists-impact.aspxElena Lesley, an anthropology professor at USF, is researching how digital mental health care—especially telehealth—is transforming access to treatment in Cambodia. Her work explores how digital tools can bridge gaps in mental health services, offering new possibilities for care in post-conflict communities. Through her research, she aims to highlight innovative strategies that could improve mental health care in low-resource settings worldwide.Thu, 29 May 2025 08:59:44 Enhancing mental health services in low-resource settings: A USF anthropologist’s impactElena Lesley, an anthropology professor at USF, is researching how digital mental health care—especially telehealth—is transforming access to treatment in Cambodia. Her work explores how digital tools can bridge gaps in mental health services, offering new possibilities for care in post-conflict communities. Through her research, she aims to highlight innovative strategies that could improve mental health care in low-resource settings worldwide.For anthropology professor Elena Lesley, what started as an interest in political systems soon evolved into a deep commitment to understanding how trauma and mental health care intersect in post-conflict societies./arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/enhancing-mental-health-services-in-low-resource-settings-usf-anthropologists-impact.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/distinguished-professor-of-psychology-earns-national-recognition.aspxDistinguished Professor Tammy Allen of the Department of Psychology has been recognized for her career-long work advancing the science of industrial-organizational psychology—the study of human behavior in workplaces and organizations.Wed, 28 May 2025 10:29:01 Distinguished professor of psychology earns national recognitionDistinguished Professor Tammy Allen of the Department of Psychology has been recognized for her career-long work advancing the science of industrial-organizational psychology—the study of human behavior in workplaces and organizations.Tammy Allen stands in front of US Capitol building/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/distinguished-professor-of-psychology-earns-national-recognition.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/school-of-interdisciplinary-global-sciences-professor-recognized-for-exceptional-teaching-and-mentorship.aspxArturo Jimenez-Bacardi, an associate professor of instruction in the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies, was awarded this year’s CAS Liberal Arts and Sciences Teaching Award.Wed, 28 May 2025 10:16:24 School of Interdisciplinary Global Sciences professor recognized for exceptional teaching and mentorshipArturo Jimenez-Bacardi, an associate professor of instruction in the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies, was awarded this year’s CAS Liberal Arts and Sciences Teaching Award.Jimenez-Bacardi teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in American foreign policy, international law, introduction to international affairs, the United States intelligence community and world conflict. (Photo courtesy of Arturo Jimenez-Bacardi)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/school-of-interdisciplinary-global-sciences-professor-recognized-for-exceptional-teaching-and-mentorship.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/three-hundred-fifty-poison-dart-frogs-hop-into-a-lab.aspxStepping into Yang Lab is like stepping into a sauna, thanks to the many temperature-controlled terrariums that line the walls. Inside, frogs glitter like gemstones — ruby, emerald, sapphire — on mossy beds. The frogs' vibrant and diverse colors are what drew Yang to study them in the first place.Wed, 28 May 2025 09:24:52 350 poison dart frogs walk into a labStepping into Yang Lab is like stepping into a sauna, thanks to the many temperature-controlled terrariums that line the walls. Inside, frogs glitter like gemstones — ruby, emerald, sapphire — on mossy beds. The frogs' vibrant and diverse colors are what drew Yang to study them in the first place.Frog/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/three-hundred-fifty-poison-dart-frogs-hop-into-a-lab.aspxAlumni,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/school-of-public-affairs-presents-gladfelter-award-to-local-nonprofit-rebuilding-together-greater-florida.aspxEvery year, the School of Public Affairs presents the Gladfelter Award to an organization that addresses quality of life issues for the direct benefit of those who live, work and play in greater Tampa Bay.Tue, 27 May 2025 15:16:58 Power in partnership: School of Public Affairs presents Gladfelter Award to local nonprofit, Rebuilding Together Greater FloridaEvery year, the School of Public Affairs presents the Gladfelter Award to an organization that addresses quality of life issues for the direct benefit of those who live, work and play in greater Tampa Bay.The Gladfelter Award was presented to Jose Garcia, the CEO of Rebuilding Together Greater Florida. (Photo courtesy of Kiley Mallard)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/school-of-public-affairs-presents-gladfelter-award-to-local-nonprofit-rebuilding-together-greater-florida.aspxCommunity Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/successful-cas-alumni-offer-time-and-insight-to-students.aspxTwo CAS graduates and Outstanding Young Alumni recipients answered questions about their academic and career paths, sharing guidance with eager students.Tue, 27 May 2025 14:54:00 Successful CAS alumni offer time and insight to studentsTwo CAS graduates and Outstanding Young Alumni recipients answered questions about their academic and career paths, sharing guidance with eager students.Nearly every seat in the room was filled with students who were eager to hear how Marc and Rios achieved so much professional success in the 12 years or less since their graduation. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/successful-cas-alumni-offer-time-and-insight-to-students.aspxAlumni/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/alumna-creates-community-impact-by-putting-anthropology-in-action.aspxAria Garling credits USF for influencing her nonprofit work and helping her design meaningful, intergenerational programs.Tue, 27 May 2025 14:06:10 Alumna creates community impact by putting anthropology in actionAria Garling credits USF for influencing her nonprofit work and helping her design meaningful, intergenerational programs.During her time with Seniors in Service, Garling has helped develop and improve programs to better serve the community. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/alumna-creates-community-impact-by-putting-anthropology-in-action.aspxAlumni,Community Engagement/news/2025/how-do-floridians-perceive-ai-in-mental-health-and-health-care.aspxThe multidisciplinary team from USF developed a platform that addresses critical gaps in cancer care – improving medication adherence, enhancing patient education and supporting symptom management.External ArticleWed, 21 May 2025 00:29:20 How do Floridians perceive AI in mental health and health care?The multidisciplinary team from USF developed a platform that addresses critical gaps in cancer care – improving medication adherence, enhancing patient education and supporting symptom management.screenshot of survey/news/2025/how-do-floridians-perceive-ai-in-mental-health-and-health-care.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/in-times-agent-pocket-worlds-earn-philip-k-dick-award.aspxIn Brenda Peynado's "Time's Agent," pocket worlds exist, but they don’t hold the key to the universe’s mysteries like the characters once hoped. Instead, each pocket world — a geographically small, hidden offshoot of reality — is controlled by a corporation intent on turning a profit.Tue, 20 May 2025 09:34:57 In ‘Time’s Agent,’ pocket worlds reveal deep truths — and earn USF faculty a Philip K. Dick awardIn Brenda Peynado's "Time's Agent," pocket worlds exist, but they don’t hold the key to the universe’s mysteries like the characters once hoped. Instead, each pocket world — a geographically small, hidden offshoot of reality — is controlled by a corporation intent on turning a profit.ɫɫ�о���: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/in-times-agent-pocket-worlds-earn-philip-k-dick-award.aspxAccomplishments,Research/news/2025/how-usf-hurricane-experts-are-helping-improve-evacuation-procedures-across-tampa-ba.aspxAs hurricane season approaches, researchers at the ɫɫ�о��� are turning to the public to help government agencies improve emergency communication and evacuation strategies. They want to know how residents heeded warnings ahead of hurricanes Helene and Milton.External ArticleMon, 19 May 2025 11:16:11 How USF hurricane experts are helping improve evacuation procedures across Tampa BayAs hurricane season approaches, researchers at the ɫɫ�о��� are turning to the public to help government agencies improve emergency communication and evacuation strategies. They want to know how residents heeded warnings ahead of hurricanes Helene and Milton.destruction of home on beach from hurricane/news/2025/how-usf-hurricane-experts-are-helping-improve-evacuation-procedures-across-tampa-ba.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/anthropology-professor-earns-national-recognition-for-contributions-to-field-of-biological-anthropology.aspxAnthropology professor Lorena Madrigal received the Gabriel W. Lasker Service Award for her pioneering work in the field of biological anthropology.Mon, 19 May 2025 00:59:13 Professor's contributions to the field of biological anthropology earn national honorAnthropology professor Lorena Madrigal received the Gabriel W. Lasker Service Award for her pioneering work in the field of biological anthropology.Lorena Madrigal, professor, (left) with Jonathan Bethard, associate professor, (right) — who nominated her — during the American Association of Biological Anthropologists awards ceremony in March 2025. (Photo courtesy of Lorena Madrigal)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/anthropology-professor-earns-national-recognition-for-contributions-to-field-of-biological-anthropology.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement,Researchhttps://www.newsweek.com/horror-botfly-larvae-yard-home-viral-reddit-2069158#:~:text=Deby%20Cassill%2C%20an%20integrative%20biologist,or%20entering%20the%20digestive%20tract.%22External ArticleWed, 07 May 2025 13:21:25 Newsweek: Horror at What's Found Moving Around in Yard: 'That Thing Is Huge'News placeholder graphic - laptop displaying News pagehttps://www.newsweek.com/horror-botfly-larvae-yard-home-viral-reddit-2069158#:~:text=Deby%20Cassill%2C%20an%20integrative%20biologist,or%20entering%20the%20digestive%20tract.%22CAS in the Newshttps://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-tampa/mother-and-son-graduate-from-university-of-south-florida-in-same-weekExternal ArticleWed, 07 May 2025 00:49:35 ABC Action News: Mother and son graduate from ɫɫ�о��� in same weekNews placeholder graphic - laptop displaying News pagehttps://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-tampa/mother-and-son-graduate-from-university-of-south-florida-in-same-weekCAS in the News/news/2025/usf-to-confer-more-than-7700-degrees-during-commencement-ceremonie-may-8-11.aspxGraduates include a mother and son earning their degrees, a cancer survivor who never gave up on her educational goal and twin sisters who created thriving startups, winning awards along the way to fuel their entrepreneurial journeys.External ArticleMon, 05 May 2025 16:22:19 USF to confer more than 7,700 degrees during commencement ceremonies May 8-11Graduates include a mother and son earning their degrees, a cancer survivor who never gave up on her educational goal and twin sisters who created thriving startups, winning awards along the way to fuel their entrepreneurial journeys.graduates in caps and gowns standing below USF seal/news/2025/usf-to-confer-more-than-7700-degrees-during-commencement-ceremonie-may-8-11.aspxCommunity Engagement/news/2025/tammy-and-bennett-moscato.aspxMother and son Tammy and Bennett Moscato attended USF together. Now, they are both graduating this spring.External ArticleFri, 02 May 2025 16:26:14 Tammy and Bennett MoscatoMother and son Tammy and Bennett Moscato attended USF together. Now, they are both graduating this spring.Tammy and Bennett Moscato [Photo courtesy of Tammy Moscato]/news/2025/tammy-and-bennett-moscato.aspxAccomplishments/ons/news/2025/critical-language-scholarship-opens-door-arabic-study-in-jordan.aspxThird-year ɫɫ�о��� student Ashley Parow, a history and political science double major, was selected for the 2025 Critical Language Scholarship Program to study Arabic language and culture in Amman, Jordan.External ArticleFri, 02 May 2025 09:05:49 Critical Language Scholarship Opens Door for USF Student to Study Arabic in JordanThird-year ɫɫ�о��� student Ashley Parow, a history and political science double major, was selected for the 2025 Critical Language Scholarship Program to study Arabic language and culture in Amman, Jordan.Ashley Parow/ons/news/2025/critical-language-scholarship-opens-door-arabic-study-in-jordan.aspxAccomplishments/news/2025/could-the-last-of-us-really-happen-usf-mycology-expert-breaks-down-the-fungus-behind-the-fiction.aspxHBO’s The Last of Us might be a dystopian thrill ride, but how real is its core concept that a fungus could hijack the human brain? A USF microbiology professor explains what’s fact and what’s fiction.External ArticleThu, 01 May 2025 11:02:19 Could 'The Last of Us' really happen? USF mycology expert breaks down the fungus behind the fictionHBO’s The Last of Us might be a dystopian thrill ride, but how real is its core concept that a fungus could hijack the human brain? A USF microbiology professor explains what’s fact and what’s fiction.The Last of Us is loosely based on a genus of real fungi called Ophiocordyceps, which infects a few animal species, including ants and spiders, and hijacks their behavior. | Video by: Torie Doll/news/2025/could-the-last-of-us-really-happen-usf-mycology-expert-breaks-down-the-fungus-behind-the-fiction.aspxResearch/innovative-education/news/2025/2025-innovation-in-online-design-and-teaching-award-highlights-transformative-faculty-approaches.aspxAssociate professor of instruction in the Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Brian Turnbull, is a finalist for the Innovation in Online Design and Teaching Award, presented by USF Innovative Education and the Office of the Provost.External ArticleWed, 30 Apr 2025 10:32:19 2025 Innovation in Online Design and Teaching Award Highlights Transformative Faculty ApproachesAssociate professor of instruction in the Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Brian Turnbull, is a finalist for the Innovation in Online Design and Teaching Award, presented by USF Innovative Education and the Office of the Provost.Brian Turnbull, Ph.D./innovative-education/news/2025/2025-innovation-in-online-design-and-teaching-award-highlights-transformative-faculty-approaches.aspxAccomplishments/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.ɫɫ�о���: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/st-petersburg-poet-laureate-and-usf-alumna-publishes-debut-novel.aspxAccomplishments,Alumni,Events/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.ɫɫ�о���: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-students-make-directorial-debut.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement,Events/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/undergraduate-students-hone-research-presentation-skills-at-national-humanities-research-symposium.aspxTen students from USF’s College of Arts and Sciences were selected to attend the Richard Macksey National Undergraduate Humanities Research Symposium at Johns Hopkins University in March.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:02:10 Undergraduate students hone research presentation skills at national humanities research symposiumTen students from USF’s College of Arts and Sciences were selected to attend the Richard Macksey National Undergraduate Humanities Research Symposium at Johns Hopkins University in March.Students present in panels alongside others with intersecting topics. (Photo courtesy of Anna Alieva)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/undergraduate-students-hone-research-presentation-skills-at-national-humanities-research-symposium.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-psychological-services-center-filling-mental-health-services-gap-for-community.aspxAt the USF Psychological Services Center, anyone in the community has access to evidence-based therapy and assessments on a sliding scale.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:38:02 USF Psychological Services Center filling mental health services gap for communityAt the USF Psychological Services Center, anyone in the community has access to evidence-based therapy and assessments on a sliding scale.Graduate students work with patients under the oversight of the clinic’s supervisors and directors. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-psychological-services-center-filling-mental-health-services-gap-for-community.aspxCommunity Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-student-revolutionizes-forensic-anthropology-with-3d-scanning-technology.aspxAnthropology student Aiden Eylward is pioneering innovation in forensic science by using 3D technology to study cancer-induced bone lesions. Through collaborations with IDEx and IFAAS, Eylward is developing new methods to document these complex skeletal changes and transforming how anthropologists tackle challenges in forensic research.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 11:43:26 USF student revolutionizes forensic anthropology with 3D-scanning technologyAnthropology student Aiden Eylward is pioneering innovation in forensic science by using 3D technology to study cancer-induced bone lesions. Through collaborations with IDEx and IFAAS, Eylward is developing new methods to document these complex skeletal changes and transforming how anthropologists tackle challenges in forensic research.Eylward’s interdisciplinary approach to analyzing skeletal remains harnesses innovative technology as well as traditional, hands-on methods. (Photo courtesy of Aiden Eylward)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-student-revolutionizes-forensic-anthropology-with-3d-scanning-technology.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/study-reveals-how-invasive-plants-thrive-in-new-environments.aspxChristina Richards, associate professor of integrative biology, co-led an international study exploring how the highly invasive Japanese knotweed has adapted across continents, uncovering evolutionary insights into the plant’s success in new environments.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 11:05:18 Study reveals how invasive plants thrive in new environmentsChristina Richards, associate professor of integrative biology, co-led an international study exploring how the highly invasive Japanese knotweed has adapted across continents, uncovering evolutionary insights into the plant’s success in new environments.Field collection of invasive knotweed in the U.S. (Photo courtesy of Christina Richards)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/study-reveals-how-invasive-plants-thrive-in-new-environments.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/anthropology-in-action-phd-candidate-abby-vidmar-helps-a-town-tell-its-story.aspxAbby Vidmar, an applied environmental anthropology PhD candidate, is documenting the powerful grassroots movement in Port St. Joe, Fla., as residents unite to protect their hometown. Through her work, Vidmar blends research with advocacy, capturing stories of resilience and inspiring efforts to protect communities and ecosystems for generations to come.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:58:47 Anthropology in action: PhD candidate Abby Vidmar helps a town tell its storyAbby Vidmar, an applied environmental anthropology PhD candidate, is documenting the powerful grassroots movement in Port St. Joe, Fla., as residents unite to protect their hometown. Through her work, Vidmar blends research with advocacy, capturing stories of resilience and inspiring efforts to protect communities and ecosystems for generations to come.Abby Vidmar in Port St. Joe, Fla., where her research takes place. (Photo courtesy of Abby Vidmar)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/anthropology-in-action-phd-candidate-abby-vidmar-helps-a-town-tell-its-story.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/two-cas-faculty-honored-with-research-excellence-awards.aspxEach year, Women in Leadership & Philanthropy recognizes faculty research excellence throughout USF with six award categories and an accompanying $5,000 research grant.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:10:41 Two CAS faculty honored with research excellence awardsEach year, Women in Leadership & Philanthropy recognizes faculty research excellence throughout USF with six award categories and an accompanying $5,000 research grant.At this year’s Women in Leadership & Philanthropy Faculty Excellence Awards, two out of six of the recipients are from the College of Arts and Sciences. (Photo courtesy of WLP)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/two-cas-faculty-honored-with-research-excellence-awards.aspxAccomplishments,Research/world/news/2025/hiram-alumni-award.aspxCAS alumnus Hiram Ríos Hernández was one of 10 other alumni aged 35 or under recognized for creative innovation and career success. From Puerto Rico to U.S. embassies around the world, he inspires students with his career journey and commitment to national impact.External ArticleMon, 28 Apr 2025 11:07:55 “Communication is your currency:” USF global alumni Hiram Ríos Hernández awarded the Outstanding Young Alumni AwardCAS alumnus Hiram Ríos Hernández was one of 10 other alumni aged 35 or under recognized for creative innovation and career success. From Puerto Rico to U.S. embassies around the world, he inspires students with his career journey and commitment to national impact.Hiram Ríos Hernández poses with Wilcox Scholars, Dean Charles Adams, and Dr. Ralph Wilcox after a wonderful conversation at “Breakfast with a Diplomat” in the Judy Genshaft Honors College/world/news/2025/hiram-alumni-award.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2025/apr/27/rattlesnake-venom-evolves-studyExternal ArticleSun, 27 Apr 2025 14:18:36 The Guardian: Rattlesnake venom evolves and adapts to specific prey, study findsNews placeholder graphic - laptop displaying News pagehttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2025/apr/27/rattlesnake-venom-evolves-studyCAS in the Newshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/five-years-strong-usf-students-improving-health-outcomes-and-reducing-isolation-among-older-adults.aspxAt the height of the pandemic, two programs launched to connect people across generations. Five years later, Health Buddies and TelePals have connected hundreds of older adults with USF students, reducing loneliness and increasing access to health information.External ArticleFri, 25 Apr 2025 11:19:23 Five years strong: USF students improving health outcomes and reducing isolation among older adultsAt the height of the pandemic, two programs launched to connect people across generations. Five years later, Health Buddies and TelePals have connected hundreds of older adults with USF students, reducing loneliness and increasing access to health information.Members of the Health Buddies at USF club meet with dietitian and nutritionist Wendy Wesley (center, front row) during a training session for the program.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/five-years-strong-usf-students-improving-health-outcomes-and-reducing-isolation-among-older-adults.aspxCommunity Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/college-of-arts-and-sciences-graduate-programs-shine-in-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxSix of the more than 30 graduate programs considered the best in the country, according to new rankings released by U.S. News & World Report, are housed within USF’s College of Arts and Sciences.Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:44:06 College of Arts and Sciences graduate programs shine in U.S. News and World Report rankingsSix of the more than 30 graduate programs considered the best in the country, according to new rankings released by U.S. News & World Report, are housed within USF’s College of Arts and Sciences.graduate in cap and gown stands in front of USF seal/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/college-of-arts-and-sciences-graduate-programs-shine-in-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxAccomplishments/world/news/2025/global-excellence-awards.aspxUSF World honored six College of Arts and Sciences faculty for their innovative global impact.External ArticleThu, 24 Apr 2025 10:43:39 USF World honors nine Global Excellence AwardeesUSF World honored six College of Arts and Sciences faculty for their innovative global impact.2025 Global Excellence Awards banner/world/news/2025/global-excellence-awards.aspxAccomplishments/news/2025/usf-study-finds-opioid-control-policies-may-reduce-domestic-violence.aspxThe research suggests a correlation between opioid misuse and domestic violence, offering broader public health implications beyond addiction.External ArticleWed, 23 Apr 2025 00:23:15 USF study finds opioid control policies may reduce domestic violenceThe research suggests a correlation between opioid misuse and domestic violence, offering broader public health implications beyond addiction.spilled prescription bottle with pills/news/2025/usf-study-finds-opioid-control-policies-may-reduce-domestic-violence.aspxResearch/news/2025/what-rattlesnake-venom-can-teach-us-about-evolution.aspxUSF researchers find that island snakes adapt their venom in surprising ways, offering new clues about how animals evolve in changing environments.External ArticleWed, 23 Apr 2025 00:18:32 What rattlesnake venom can teach us about evolutionUSF researchers find that island snakes adapt their venom in surprising ways, offering new clues about how animals evolve in changing environments.Rattlesnake curled up | Photo credit: Ricardo Ramírez Chaparro /news/2025/what-rattlesnake-venom-can-teach-us-about-evolution.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-poets-bring-home-gold-silver-and-bronze-book-awards.aspxAjibola Tolase, an assistant professor in the Department of English, won a gold medal from the Florida Book for his poetry collection “2000 Blacks.” He joins colleagues Heather Sellers, who received a bronze medal in the poetry category in 2022 for her collection, “Field Notes from the Flood Zone,” and Julia Koets, who received a silver award in the poetry category in 2021 for her collection, “Pine.”Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:22:51 USF poets bring home gold, silver and bronze book awardsAjibola Tolase, an assistant professor in the Department of English, won a gold medal from the Florida Book for his poetry collection “2000 Blacks.” He joins colleagues Heather Sellers, who received a bronze medal in the poetry category in 2022 for her collection, “Field Notes from the Flood Zone,” and Julia Koets, who received a silver award in the poetry category in 2021 for her collection, “Pine.”Ajibola Tolase (center left) and Aracelis Gonzalez Asendorf (center right) attend the Florida Book Awards ceremony/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-poets-bring-home-gold-silver-and-bronze-book-awards.aspxAccomplishments,Eventshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/composting-initiative-to-reduce-food-waste-and-support-urban-agriculture-in-st-petersburg.aspxA new partnership between USF and the city of St. Petersburg will bring an industrial-sized composter to campus, with the goal of reducing tons of food waste from landfills and creating compost for community gardens and urban farms.External ArticleMon, 21 Apr 2025 00:09:18 Composting initiative to reduce food waste and support urban agriculture in St. PetersburgA new partnership between USF and the city of St. Petersburg will bring an industrial-sized composter to campus, with the goal of reducing tons of food waste from landfills and creating compost for community gardens and urban farms.person's gloved hands sifting through mulchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/composting-initiative-to-reduce-food-waste-and-support-urban-agriculture-in-st-petersburg.aspxCommunity Engagementhttps://www.fox4now.com/north-fort-myers/to-stay-or-go-usf-looks-into-social-science-of-hurricane-evacuationsExternal ArticleThu, 17 Apr 2025 14:25:04 Fox 4: To stay or Go? USF researchers look into social science of hurricane evacuationsNews placeholder graphic - laptop displaying News pagehttps://www.fox4now.com/north-fort-myers/to-stay-or-go-usf-looks-into-social-science-of-hurricane-evacuationsCAS in the News