CAS Chronicles
2024 Stories
State of Florida prosecutor Nicholas B. Cox shares career insights for Bulls in Action alumni speaker series
State prosecutor, Nicholas B. Cox, presented to USF students at the Bulls in Action event inspiring those pursuing a career in law.
Communication senior empowers local community through a fundraising cooking competition
Communication senior, Alyssa Edridge, partnered with Healthy 22nd Street to organize a successful fundraising event, create a cookbook, and leverage personal connections for donations.
April 19, 2024Community Engagement
IDEx director shares archaeological discoveries from ancient Sicily at the Italian Club of Tampa
Dr. Davide Tanasi conducted a three-part lecture series at the Italian Club of Tampa, focusing on the history of ancient Sicily and digital archaeology projects at USF.
DSLS alumna Samantha Holland Hughes attributes career success in public administration to opportunities at USF
Samantha Holland Hughes reflects on how DSLS opportunities played a pivotal role in shaping her career journey, culminating in her current role, while emphasizing the significance of seizing every opportunity for personal and professional growth.
April 19, 2024Alumni
Four USF faculty among the 150th anniversary class of Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Contributions range in the fields of metabolic engineering and biomanufacturing, to pioneering advances in molecular medicine, integrating biomass and algae technologies to reduce society's carbon footprint and leadership in geoscience education.
April 18, 2024Accomplishments
USF experts ready to contribute to hurricane- and storm-related coverage
Experts around the world are predicting the 2024 hurricane season will be very active and the University of South Florida offers a variety of experts to discuss related topics and new trends.
April 17, 2024Research
Tremendous turnout demonstrates USF’s growth in undergraduate research
The annual research conference witnessed a notable 16% increase in student participation this year, reflecting the university's commitment to fostering collaborative discovery.
April 16, 2024Research
5 ways the ECORE System shows the Earth love
The ECORE System within the USF College of Arts and Sciences manages and promotes the botanical and environmental assets of three green spaces on campus: Forest Preserve, Botanical Gardens, and GeoPark. Here are five positive environmental impacts of the ECORE System.
April 12, 2024Community Engagement, Events, Research
Nearly two dozen graduate programs at USF considered among the best in America
According to new rankings released by U.S. News & World Report, USF is home to nearly two dozen graduate programs considered to be the best in America.
April 9, 2024Accomplishments
USF researcher reveals the hidden story behind one of St. Augustine’s most famous attractions
David Arbesú tediously pieced together the life of one of Florida’s founding fathers, whose believed to be the first priest in the United States and is still honored today in St. Augustine.
April 9, 2024Research
25 years later, astronomy professor gets second chance to witness total solar eclipse
Kevin MacKay is determined to make his road trip to see a total solar eclipse better than the one he took with students in 1999. Moments before the big event, clouds rolled in, obstructing their view. On April 8, MacKay will get a second chance, informing his classroom about the phenomenon in the process.
April 4, 2024Research
Anthropology professor bridges gap in scientific communication through the integration of red tide research and music
Dr. Heather O'Leary leverages her expertise in anthropology and red tide research to bridge gaps in scientific communication through a new music-based initiative, CRESCENDO.
March 28, 2024Research