CAS Chronicles
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CAS alumna plans more accessible future for Tampa Bay
Amanda Harig, an alumna from the School of Public Affairs, credits her already impressive career to the hands-on experiences and mentorship she received during her time at USF.
March 27, 2025Alumni
Critics fall in love with romance novels penned by USF alumna
Alicia Thompson, full-time writer and bestselling author, studied her craft in USF’s College of Arts and Sciences.
February 24, 2025Alumni
Seeing beyond sight: A USF blind student’s journey into broadcasting
A senior at USF majoring in mass communications with a concentration in broadcast program and production, Trent Ferguson has not allowed blindness to become an obstacle in pursuit of his dream of becoming a sports radio broadcaster.
February 17, 2025Alumni
Lesley Miller, Jr., dedicated civil servant, reflects on lasting impact USF had on his life and career
Lesley “Les” Miller, Jr., USF College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) alumnus and civil servant, reflects on the unexpected ways that his time at USF prepared him for his career.
January 16, 2025Alumni
‘Once you’re in it, you’re in it for life.’ Aspiring surgeon receives wraparound support from Women in Leadership & Philanthropy program
The Women in Leadership & Philanthropy program has invested thousands of dedicated mentoring hours and more than $4 million in grants, scholarships and programmatic funding to more than 700 scholars like Merlo, who received $1,000 to support her studies this year.
November 21, 2024Accomplishments, Alumni, Community Engagement
Veteran Kyle McIntyre reflects on a career in public service with roots at USF
USF College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) alumnus, and recipient of the 2024 USF Outstanding Young Alumni Award, Kyle McIntyre attributes his time as a CAS student to setting the foundation for his career in public service.
November 20, 2024Alumni
One More Time: How a USF alumna’s tribute to her mother earned a prestigious Murrow Award
When a USF alumna’s life changed with the unexpected passing of her mother, she channeled her grief into an award-winning story about love, loss, and dance.
October 28, 2024Accomplishments, Alumni
Mass communications alumna Tamsen Fadal named recipient of USF’s Distinguished Alumni Award
Tamsen Fadal, College of Arts and Sciences Mass Communications alumna, multi-Emmy Award winning journalist, menopause advocate, documentary filmmaker, and author is among this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award recipients.
October 28, 2024Accomplishments, Alumni
23 CAS alumni shine at this year’s Fast 56 Awards Ceremony
USF’s Fast 56 celebrates the entrepreneurial success of alumni and creates a platform to share insights with the next generation of leaders. This year, 23 of the 56 honorees were alumni from the College of Arts and Sciences.
September 20, 2024Accomplishments, Alumni, Community Engagement
Interdisciplinary field school research in Costa Rica examines wastewater management systems and aims to address sanitation issues
Dr. David Himmelgreen and Dr. Nancy Romero-Daza of the Department of Anthropology are co-leading an interdisciplinary field school in Costa Rica examining wastewater management systems and associated sanitation issues.
September 20, 2024Alumni, Community Engagement, Featured, Research
Alumnus Dr. Nolan Kline uses anthropology to ‘see the big picture’ in health career
Alumnus Dr. Nolan Kline credits his time as a student in the Department of Anthropology for developing his ability to ‘see the big picture’ in his current health career.
August 27, 2024Alumni, Community Engagement
Summer graduate wins Fulbright award to teach in Moldova
Taylor Herman wasn't sure what she wanted to do for a career until coming to USF St. Pete in 2021. During her four years on campus, she met other students, faculty and staff who inspired her to pursue studies in government and international relations. Her hard work led to a prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistant scholarship in Moldova.
July 31, 2024Accomplishments, Alumni