CAS Chronicles
2024 Stories
![Sofia Aris (left) engaged in excavation work. (Photo courtesy of Sofia Arias)](/arts-sciences/chronicles/images/2024/may/time-sifters-490x328.jpg)
Two CAS students awarded Time Sifters Archaeology Society research grants
CAS students Sarah Hassam and Sofia Arias have been awarded the Time Sifters Archaeology Society’s Cornelia Futor Memorial Student Research Grant, which will assist with their upcoming field research endeavors this summer.
May 30, 2024Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Research
![Dr. Cristopher Moore of the Santa Fe Institute was this year’s Nagle Lecture Series speaker. (Photo by Corey Lepak)](/arts-sciences/chronicles/images/2024/may/nagle-lecture-490x328.jpg)
Nagle Lecture Series welcomed Dr. Cristopher Moore of the Santa Fe Institute
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics' Nagle Lecture Series (NLS), held in honor of the late R. Kent Nagle, featured Dr. Cristopher Moore of the Santa Fe Institute, a professor specializing in the intersection of mathematics, physics, and computer science.
May 30, 2024Community Engagement, Events
![Dr. Jeffrey Ryan aboard the JOIDES Resolution extracting core samples for pore fluid analysis while working in a glove bag nitrogen atmosphere.](/arts-sciences/chronicles/images/2024/may/aaas-listing-490x328.jpg)
School of Geosciences professor is recognized as a fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Dr. Jeffrey Ryan from the School of Geosciences is among the 502 professionals inducted into the 2023 class of fellows by the AAAS organization.
May 30, 2024Accomplishments, Research
![A lubber grasshopper found resting on some vegetation at the Ybor St. Community Garden. (Photo by Corey Lepak)](/arts-sciences/chronicles/images/2024/may/bugging-out-490x328.jpg)
Bugging Out in the City: Exploring insect diversity in Tampa's urban farms and gardens with USF's Agroecology Lab
School of Geosciences professor, Dr. Estelí Jiménez-Soto, leads a study on insect biodiversity in urban farming through the USF Agroecology Lab.
May 29, 2024Community Engagement, Research
![Political science major and Fulbright ETA recipient, Taylor Herman. (Photo courtesy of Taylor Herman)](/arts-sciences/chronicles/images/2024/may/fulbright-moldova-490x328.jpg)
SIGS student Taylor Herman earns English Teaching Assistant Fulbright to Moldova
Taylor Herman, a political science student passionate about international relations, has earned a prestigious Fulbright scholarship to Moldova in recognition of her academic and community contributions to USF.
May 29, 2024Accomplishments, Research
![Attendees at the Humanities Institute open house event enjoying breakfast in the newly renovated office space. (Photo by Corey Lepak)](/arts-sciences/chronicles/images/2024/may/hi-open-house-490x328.jpg)
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
![Rachel Gilmore, an alumna of CAS, at her graduation ceremony in 2012. (Photo courtesy of Rachel Gilmore)](/arts-sciences/chronicles/images/2024/may/rachel-gilmore-490x328.jpg)
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
![Collage of 6 CAS graduates](/arts-sciences/chronicles/images/2024/may/grad-2024-490x328.jpg)
From campus to careers: CAS graduates reflect on their time at USF
Among the 7,000 degrees conferred during spring commencement, the College of Arts and Sciences accounted for more than 2,500 of the total degrees awarded. Now, several students are reflecting on their unique experiences and sharing their advice for incoming students.
May 28, 2024Accomplishments, Featured
![Xiomara Cruz and Juleika Vega Perez attend the University of Puerto Rico and are participating in the summer REU program at USF.](/arts-sciences/chronicles/images/2024/may/reustudent490x327.jpg)
Students from across the country will spend the summer at USF conducting ocean and weather research
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
![“Parson Weem’s Fable,” by Grant Wood depicting Washington chopping down his father’s cherry tree. (Photo source: General Public Domain)](/arts-sciences/chronicles/images/2024/may/levy-490x328.jpg)
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, “The Permanent Resident: Excavations and Explorations of George Washington’s Life.”
May 23, 2024Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Research
![Welcoming the new College of Arts and Sciences Dean Elizabeth Spiller graphic](/arts-sciences/chronicles/images/2024/may/prv24002-new-cas-dean-listing-homepage-490x328.jpg)
USF names new dean for the College of Arts and Sciences
The University of South Florida 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
![John Michael Kilgore, a senior majoring in professional and technical communication in the Department of English, completed an internship with Oyova. (Photo courtesy of Kilgore)University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University](/arts-sciences/chronicles/images/2024/may/internship-490x328.jpg)
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