CAS Chronicles Feed/arts-sciences/chronicles/Recent posts from CAS Chroniclesen-usMon, 07 Jul 2025 16:08:10 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)Times Higher Education: Have chatbots killed the student essay?https://www.timeshighereducation.com/depth/have-chatbots-killed-student-essayExternal ArticleMon, 07 Jul 2025 10:16:13 Times Higher Education: Have chatbots killed the student essay?tablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://www.timeshighereducation.com/depth/have-chatbots-killed-student-essayCAS in the NewsUnion Bulletin: Did the president drop an f-bomb? Yes, and Democrats are doing it toohttps://www.union-bulletin.com/news/national/did-the-president-drop-an-f-bomb-yes-and-democrats-are-doing-it-too/article_825cc198-33a1-540b-98fc-f0402b02c72d.htmlExternal ArticleSun, 06 Jul 2025 10:20:18 Union Bulletin: Did the president drop an f-bomb? Yes, and Democrats are doing it tootablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://www.union-bulletin.com/news/national/did-the-president-drop-an-f-bomb-yes-and-democrats-are-doing-it-too/article_825cc198-33a1-540b-98fc-f0402b02c72d.htmlCAS in the NewsThe Cipher Brief: Expert Q&A - Former CENTCOM Commander on U.S. Troops in the Middle Easthttps://www.thecipherbrief.com/us-forces-in-middle-eastExternal ArticleThu, 03 Jul 2025 10:14:19 The Cipher Brief: Expert Q&A - Former CENTCOM Commander on U.S. Troops in the Middle Easttablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://www.thecipherbrief.com/us-forces-in-middle-eastCAS in the NewsFlorida’s oyster crisis takes center stage in latest musical-science projecthttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/floridas-oyster-crisis-takes-center-stage-in-latest-musical-science-project.aspxA team of professors, musicians and students at USF is transforming complicated environmental data into powerful music compositions. After tackling critical issues like harmful algae blooms and red tide, the group has now composed music that highlights the environmental stressors affecting oysters in Florida.External ArticleWed, 02 Jul 2025 10:35:34 Florida’s oyster crisis takes center stage in latest musical-science projectA team of professors, musicians and students at USF is transforming complicated environmental data into powerful music compositions. After tackling critical issues like harmful algae blooms and red tide, the group has now composed music that highlights the environmental stressors affecting oysters in Florida.Oysters Ain't Safe music overlays image of person standing on coastlinehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/floridas-oyster-crisis-takes-center-stage-in-latest-musical-science-project.aspxCommunity EngagementSuncoast News: Commissioners, public ponder Hernando futurehttps://www.suncoastnews.com/news/commissioners-public-ponder-hernando-future/article_12d88b59-f23d-4fa7-b713-f449aeb08acf.htmlExternal ArticleMon, 30 Jun 2025 10:50:56 Suncoast News: Commissioners, public ponder Hernando futuretablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://www.suncoastnews.com/news/commissioners-public-ponder-hernando-future/article_12d88b59-f23d-4fa7-b713-f449aeb08acf.htmlCAS in the NewsFrom USF to the Foreign Service: Alum Hiram Rios Hernandez Recognized for Global Impact/honors/news/2025/alum-hiram-rios-hernandez-recognized-for-global-impact.aspxƵ Judy Genshaft Honors College alum and a recipient of the 2025 USF Outstanding Young Alumni Award Hiram Rios Hernandez is making a global impact as a Foreign Service officer with the U.S. Department of State. From studying abroad to organizing international summits, his academic and professional journey reflects the power of learning, language, and leadership.External ArticleMon, 30 Jun 2025 10:28:11 From USF to the Foreign Service: Alum Hiram Rios Hernandez Recognized for Global ImpactƵ Judy Genshaft Honors College alum and a recipient of the 2025 USF Outstanding Young Alumni Award Hiram Rios Hernandez is making a global impact as a Foreign Service officer with the U.S. Department of State. From studying abroad to organizing international summits, his academic and professional journey reflects the power of learning, language, and leadership.Hiram Rios Hernandez makes Bulls hand gesture/honors/news/2025/alum-hiram-rios-hernandez-recognized-for-global-impact.aspxAlumniTampa Bay Times: Should Democrats be excited about special election gains? Nope.https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/elections/2025/06/30/special-election-democrats-trump-midterms-voters/External ArticleMon, 30 Jun 2025 09:36:10 Tampa Bay Times: Should Democrats be excited about special election gains? Nope.tablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/elections/2025/06/30/special-election-democrats-trump-midterms-voters/CAS in the NewsNew York Times: New York City Pride March Arrives Amid Growing National Backlashhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/29/nyregion/nyc-pride-parade-march.htmlExternal ArticleSun, 29 Jun 2025 09:38:10 New York Times: New York City Pride March Arrives Amid Growing National Backlashtablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/29/nyregion/nyc-pride-parade-march.htmlCAS in the NewsNews Channel 3 Memphis: Civil rights activist fighting to preserve Cordova cemeteryhttps://wreg.com/news/civil-rights-leader-fighting-to-preserve-cordova-cemetery/External ArticleSat, 28 Jun 2025 09:34:31 News Channel 3 Memphis: Civil rights activist fighting to preserve Cordova cemeterytablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://wreg.com/news/civil-rights-leader-fighting-to-preserve-cordova-cemetery/CAS in the NewsUSA Today: Where do hot car deaths happen the most? Data reveals where (and when) it's most commonhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2025/06/27/child-hot-car-deaths-data/84355294007/External ArticleFri, 27 Jun 2025 10:19:18 USA Today: Where do hot car deaths happen the most? Data reveals where (and when) it's most commontablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2025/06/27/child-hot-car-deaths-data/84355294007/CAS in the NewsFrom Trade Languages to Snake Venom: Four USF Students Selected for 2025 Fulbright Research Grants/ons/news/2025/four-usf-students-selected-for-2025-fulbright-research-grants.aspxFour USF students have been awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants to conduct community-driven research in South Africa, Barbados, India, and the Dominican Republic. Their projects explore topics ranging from language and identity to disability studies and environmental change.External ArticleThu, 26 Jun 2025 10:23:09 From Trade Languages to Snake Venom: Four USF Students Selected for 2025 Fulbright Research GrantsFour USF students have been awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants to conduct community-driven research in South Africa, Barbados, India, and the Dominican Republic. Their projects explore topics ranging from language and identity to disability studies and environmental change.four students collage/ons/news/2025/four-usf-students-selected-for-2025-fulbright-research-grants.aspxAccomplishmentsTampa Bay Times: Phone bans may have limited effects on kids’ mental healthhttps://www.tampabay.com/opinion/2025/06/26/phone-bans-may-have-limited-effects-kids-mental-health-column/External ArticleThu, 26 Jun 2025 10:23:01 Tampa Bay Times: Phone bans may have limited effects on kids’ mental healthtablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://www.tampabay.com/opinion/2025/06/26/phone-bans-may-have-limited-effects-kids-mental-health-column/CAS in the NewsCampus Reform: 'Iran will never die': USF professor praises regime, blasts criticshttps://www.campusreform.org/article/iran-will-never-die-usf-professor-praises-regime-blasts-critics/28143External ArticleThu, 26 Jun 2025 09:32:15 Campus Reform: 'Iran will never die': USF professor praises regime, blasts criticstablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://www.campusreform.org/article/iran-will-never-die-usf-professor-praises-regime-blasts-critics/28143CAS in the NewsAs a kid growing up in Ghana, he raced rabbits — and WONhttps://usfalumni.org/stay-connected/new-usf-magazine-25/he-raced-rabbits-and-wonTrack and field junior sprinter and mass communications student Abdul-Rasheed Saminu has raced to a top finish in USF athletics history, setting a program record in the high-profile 100 meters, competing in last summer’s Olympic Games for his native Ghana and helping the Bulls to three conference championships (so far) while achieving All-American status.External ArticleMon, 23 Jun 2025 10:45:52 As a kid growing up in Ghana, he raced rabbits — and WONTrack and field junior sprinter and mass communications student Abdul-Rasheed Saminu has raced to a top finish in USF athletics history, setting a program record in the high-profile 100 meters, competing in last summer’s Olympic Games for his native Ghana and helping the Bulls to three conference championships (so far) while achieving All-American status.Abdul-Rasheed Saminu holds his Track and Field trophyhttps://usfalumni.org/stay-connected/new-usf-magazine-25/he-raced-rabbits-and-wonAccomplishmentsSpectrum News 9: Pinellas seniors worry about future of Social Securityhttps://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2025/06/23/social-security-and-medicare-fundsExternal ArticleMon, 23 Jun 2025 10:18:32 Spectrum News 9: Pinellas seniors worry about future of Social Securitytablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2025/06/23/social-security-and-medicare-fundsCAS in the NewsEarly-Stage Innovation Fund awards advance breakthrough technologies in healthcare, education and security/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-fht-announce-early-stage-innovation-fund-awards.aspxReflecting the breadth of innovation emerging across the university, these projects address critical global challenges — from advancing healthcare training and personalized education to revolutionizing diagnostic technologies, wearable rehabilitation, environmental monitoring and next-generation security solutions.External ArticleFri, 20 Jun 2025 10:44:14 Early-Stage Innovation Fund awards advance breakthrough technologies in healthcare, education and securityReflecting the breadth of innovation emerging across the university, these projects address critical global challenges — from advancing healthcare training and personalized education to revolutionizing diagnostic technologies, wearable rehabilitation, environmental monitoring and next-generation security solutions.limb device/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-fht-announce-early-stage-innovation-fund-awards.aspxResearchWUSF: USF and FAU researchers find Floridians hesitant to trust AI for mental health supporthttps://www.wusf.org/health-news-florida/2025-06-17/usf-fau-research-floridians-hesitant-trust-ai-mental-health-supportExternal ArticleTue, 17 Jun 2025 00:13:57 WUSF: USF and FAU researchers find Floridians hesitant to trust AI for mental health supporttablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://www.wusf.org/health-news-florida/2025-06-17/usf-fau-research-floridians-hesitant-trust-ai-mental-health-supportCAS in the NewsBulls In the Burg: June 2025 Community Relations Rounduphttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/bulls-in-the-burg-june-2025-community-relations-roundup.aspxThis community roundup series highlights the ways that USF St. Pete faculty, staff, students and administration are active in the community.External ArticleFri, 13 Jun 2025 11:33:35 Bulls In the Burg: June 2025 Community Relations RoundupThis community roundup series highlights the ways that USF St. Pete faculty, staff, students and administration are active in the community.From “She Draws” organized by STEMXposure and sponsored by Turner Construction, to USF Recreation’s Camp Rocky, or the USF Office of Youth Experience’s SAT Summer Institute to the Fantasy Fishing Camp, camp season has arrived at USF St. Petersburg.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/bulls-in-the-burg-june-2025-community-relations-roundup.aspxCommunity EngagementFox 13 Tampa Bay: USF researchers lean on Bay Area beach erosion lessons to help coastal ecosystems across the globehttps://www.fox13news.com/news/usf-researchers-lean-bay-area-beach-erosion-lessons-help-coastal-ecosystems-across-globeExternal ArticleFri, 13 Jun 2025 00:11:21 Fox 13 Tampa Bay: USF researchers lean on Bay Area beach erosion lessons to help coastal ecosystems across the globetablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://www.fox13news.com/news/usf-researchers-lean-bay-area-beach-erosion-lessons-help-coastal-ecosystems-across-globeCAS in the NewsFrom classroom to command: USF student helping shape the future of national security/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.aspxAccomplishmentsMediMirror, silicon atomic clock and early stroke detection device awarded BRAG grants for further development/research-innovation/news/2025/medimirror-quantum-silicon-clock-and-early-stroke-detection-awarded-brag-grants.aspxThe Ƶ 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 Ƶ 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.aspxResearchUSF expertise helps battle beach erosion and protect coastal communitieshttps://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.aspxResearchABC Action News: Tampa Bay prepares to celebrate World Oceans Day this weekendhttps://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 NewsSpectrum News 9: Tampa-based battery company bringing its manufacturing back to the U.S.https://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 NewsABC Action News: Floridians now more serious about hurricane preparedness, according to emergency response experthttps://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 News2025 USF Outstanding Young Alumni Award Recipient Dr. Bailee Olliff Practices Medicine With Purpose/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,AlumniHow social media is shifting the spread of hurricane information/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.aspxResearchTampa Bay Times: What recent survey results tell us about Cyberchondria among Floridianshttps://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 NewsWMNF: A recent survey reports on AI and mental health among Floridianshttps://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 NewsHurricane oral history project to preserve stories of loss, transformation and hopehttps://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,ResearchABC Action News: USF researchers need your help to better prepare Tampa Bay for future hurricaneshttps://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'What do you mean you hate jazz?’ This associate professor of humanities and cultural studies would like to know/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$1M grant will fund research to improve disaster resilience and preparedness among migrant farmworkers/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.aspxResearchEnhancing mental health services in low-resource settings: A USF anthropologist’s impact/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,ResearchDistinguished professor of psychology earns national recognition/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,ResearchSchool of Interdisciplinary Global Sciences professor recognized for exceptional teaching and mentorship/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.aspxAccomplishments350 poison dart frogs walk into a lab/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,ResearchPower in partnership: School of Public Affairs presents Gladfelter Award to local nonprofit, Rebuilding Together Greater Florida/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 EngagementSuccessful CAS alumni offer time and insight to students/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.aspxAlumniAlumna creates community impact by putting anthropology in action/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 EngagementHow do Floridians perceive AI in mental health and health care?/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.aspxResearchIn ‘Time’s Agent,’ pocket worlds reveal deep truths — and earn USF faculty a Philip K. Dick award/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.Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/in-times-agent-pocket-worlds-earn-philip-k-dick-award.aspxAccomplishments,ResearchHow USF hurricane experts are helping improve evacuation procedures across Tampa Bay/news/2025/how-usf-hurricane-experts-are-helping-improve-evacuation-procedures-across-tampa-ba.aspxAs hurricane season approaches, researchers at the Ƶ 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 Ƶ 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.aspxResearchProfessor's contributions to the field of biological anthropology earn national honor/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,ResearchNewsweek: Horror at What's Found Moving Around in Yard: 'That Thing Is Huge'https://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 NewsABC Action News: Mother and son graduate from Ƶ in same weekhttps://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 Ƶ 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 NewsUSF to confer more than 7,700 degrees during commencement ceremonies May 8-11/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 EngagementTammy and Bennett Moscato/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.aspxAccomplishmentsCritical Language Scholarship Opens Door for USF Student to Study Arabic in Jordan/ons/news/2025/critical-language-scholarship-opens-door-arabic-study-in-jordan.aspxThird-year Ƶ 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 Ƶ 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.aspxAccomplishmentsCould 'The Last of Us' really happen? USF mycology expert breaks down the fungus behind the fiction/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