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![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
![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
![This is My Brave participants take a final bow at the conclusion of the performances and story sharing. (Photo by Laura Lyon Photography)](/arts-sciences/chronicles/images/2024/may/brave-490x328.jpg)
CAS students shared their lived experiences with mental illness for ‘This Is My Brave’
Three College of Arts and Sciences students participated in 'This Is My Brave' to share their lived experiences of coping with mental illness in an effort to eliminate stigma among college students.
May 20, 2024Community Engagement, Events
![Honey Rand, PhD '00, (right) speaks at a USF Humanities Conference alongside the Humanities Institute's Liz Kicak.](/arts-sciences/chronicles/images/2024/may/honey-listing.png)
Her life has been a page-turner; her gift will launch a new chapter
The gift from Honey Rand, a USF alumna, local public relations practitioner and author, will establish a creative writing retreat in the college’s Humanities Institute and support students who are studying writing and communication.
May 8, 2024Community Engagement
![Aidan Cawley partially revealed himself as Rocky during the Rocky Awards on April 18, 2024.](/arts-sciences/chronicles/images/2024/may/aidanrocky490x327.jpg)
Graduate involved in campus life also took on secret role as mascot
When Aidan Cawley came to USF St. Petersburg, he never expected to be involved in so many campus activities. Or have the chance to become Rocky. But as time passed, the environmental science major became more outgoing and confident. Three years later, his e-mail signature looks like a resume.
May 1, 2024Community Engagement
![Urban tree canopy in Robles Park, located in Tampa, Fla. (Photo courtesy of Rebecca Zarger)](/arts-sciences/chronicles/images/2024/april/tree-canopy-490x328.jpg)
Interdisciplinary CAS team helps identify new urban tree canopy locations in Tampa
Dr. Shawn Landry and Dr. Rebecca Zarger are two USF College of Arts and Sciences faculty contributing to the City of Tampa’s tree canopy study. Landry and Zarger are tasked with identifying specific tree planting locations throughout the city and conducting outreach with residents in priority locations.
April 26, 2024Community Engagement, Research
![University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University](/arts-sciences/chronicles/images/2024/april/mkm-poetry-490x328.jpg)
The Michael Kuperman Memorial Poetry Library: Fostering community, craft, and a sense of self
When MFA student Michael Kuperman passed away in 2006, his family donated his beloved poetry collection to the USF English Department, creating the foundation of the space located on the third floor of Cooper Hall now known as the Michael Kuperman Memorial Poetry Library. Now, the director of the space wants to see it become a haven for creatives across our campuses.
April 25, 2024Community Engagement
![(From left) Dr. Angela Vergara, University of Central Florida, Beatriz Padilla, director of ISLAC, and Angelina Cotler, Johns Hopkins University, shared their insights during the first panel discussion. (Photo by Corey Lepak)](/arts-sciences/chronicles/images/2024/april/islac-recap-490x328.jpg)
Institute for the Study of Latin America and the Caribbean (ISLAC) hosts its first global symposium
The Institute for the Study of Latin America and the Caribbean held its inaugural Global Symposium bringing together global experts who addressed contemporary issues faced by Latin American and Caribbean communities across the world.
April 24, 2024Community Engagement, Events, Research