CAS Chronicles
2024 Stories
Partnership with Poynter Institute to deepen hands-on learning and community involvement for journalism students
This year, students are getting the opportunity to work with an internationally known non-profit that trains many of the world’s best journalists to develop the skills needed to thrive in a changing media environment.
September 12, 2024Community Engagement
A great grandmother inspired this student's research into dementia
Growing up, Dana Smith had a close relationship with her great grandmother. But Smith knew her mostly as a family member who suffered from dementia. That experience inspired Smith as a USF student to get involved with the Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training study.
September 10, 2024Research
Marine researcher part of expeditions discovering species and uncovering benefits of the deep sea
Using tools and technology that comb the ocean depths for new discoveries, USF Biology Professor Heather Judkins will explore the Gulf of Mexico as part of a research consortium that recently received more than $7.5 million in grant funding.
September 4, 2024Research
What a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlement
Led by a USF geologist, a team of researchers examined a submerged 25-foot bridge to tackle a long-lasting archaeological controversy: When humans settled on the islands in the western Mediterranean. This study narrows a historical gap between the settlement timelines of the eastern and western Mediterranean regions.
August 30, 2024Research
School of Public Affairs secures 7-year global reaccreditation for Master of Public Administration (MPA) program
The School of Public Affairs secured a seven-year global reaccreditation from the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) for its Master of Public Administration (MPA) program, recognizing the program’s excellence on an international scale.
August 29, 2024Accomplishments
Dr. Deby Cassill’s research career aims to shine a light on the ‘secrets’ of animal behavior
Dr. Deby Cassill, associate professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, has focused her research career on better understanding the “secrets” of animal behavior and the insights it provides to human nature.
August 29, 2024Community Engagement, Research
Zimmerman School faculty present research papers during International Communication Association conference
Four faculty members from the Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications recently presented research papers during the 74th Annual International Communication Association (ICA), which took place in June.
August 29, 2024Accomplishments, Research
Dr. Elizabeth Aranda receives 2024 Award for Public Sociology in International Migration
This award recognizes the work of an IM section member who addresses immigration and related issues in ways that apply scholarly knowledge directly in public work, generates such knowledge for public use, or otherwise contributes to improving the lives of migrants or refugees.
August 29, 2024Accomplishments, Research
Meet Dean Elizabeth Spiller
Dean Elizabeth Spiller joined USF in July. Learn more about her and why she’s excited to be Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
August 29, 2024Featured
Clinical psychology doctoral student Kendall Smith earns NSF fellowship
Doctoral student Kendall Smith’s National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship will provide her with a $37,000 stipend to devote time to her research of the criminal legal system, externalizing behaviors, and bias among system-involved populations.
August 29, 2024Accomplishments, Research
PIACCART students gain interdisciplinary research experience on climate change
Ten undergraduate students took part in the Program in Interdisciplinary Approaches to Climate Change Adaptation Research and Training (PIACCART) this summer. The program provided them with the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research focused on the impacts of climate change.
August 29, 2024Community Engagement, Research
USF, Florida High Tech Corridor partner to support advancement of innovations
AI literacy, bilingual educator training, immersive learning experiences and social and emotional learning curriculum will receive $100,000 boost.
August 29, 2024Research