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Dr. Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan receives Leadership Excellence Award during Western Balkans political study visit
McLauchlan received the award during a political study visit to the Western Balkans, where she met with various government officials, organization leaders, and scholars to discuss academic collaboration and the future of shared research.
November 8, 2023Accomplishments
Dr. Davide Tanasi earns Italian American of the Year award
Dr. Davide Tanasi has been named the Gulf Coast Italian Culture and Society’s 2023 Italian American of the Year for his achievements in the field of Mediterranean archaeology.
November 6, 2023Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Research
Professor Jody McBrien’s ‘global citizen’ experience sparks unprecedented research
USF Sarasota-Manatee scholar seeks to uncover what drives women living and working far from home.
November 1, 2023Research
USF grant funds exploration of innovative solutions to a 33,480-ton problem
Interdisciplinary research team studies byproducts of the brewing process — and how it might be reused to minimize waste and improve efficiency.
November 1, 2023Research
Randhawa Family Scholarship to boost undergraduate molecular biosciences research
A proud USF alumnus and his wife make a gift designed to help College of Arts and Sciences students eyeing medical school.
October 30, 2023Alumni
CJRP showcases student research and honors community members ‘making an impact’ in the justice system
The University of South Florida’s Center for Justice Research and Policy (CJRP) hosted a research and policy showcase to highlight student research related to issues in the justice system and also recognize and honor those working in the field.
October 25, 2023Community Engagement, Events, Research
New study results show high rate of mental health problems and political extremism in pandemic-era firearm buyers
In a groundbreaking new study, researchers from the University of Michigan, the University of South Florida, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and Michigan State University have shed light on the concerning consequences of pandemic-era firearm purchases.
October 25, 2023Research
Podcast series teams up Tampa Bay Times reporters with aspiring journalists
A vital way to learn journalism is by doing journalism. That’s the spirit that imbues a new podcast series created by USF St. Petersburg’s journalism program and the Tampa Bay Times.
October 25, 2023Community Engagement, Research
USF alumna investigates the erasure of Indigenous identity in schools and society
An engaging exploration of USF alumna Rebecca Campbell-Montalvo’s new book, “The Latinization of Indigenous Students: Erasing Identity and Restricting Opportunity at School,” shedding light on how institutionalized school systems affect Indigenous communities.
CAS alumna Colleen Chappell receives Women in Leadership and Philanthropy’s Lifetime Achievement award
WLP recognizes Colleen Chappell's contributions to the USF community and beyond, through its Lifetime Achievement Award.
October 24, 2023Accomplishments, Alumni, Events
Dr. Elizabeth Aranda joins fellowship focused on Puerto Rico in post-disaster settings
Dr. Elizabeth Aranda, professor of sociology and director of the Im/migrant Well-Being Research Center, will focus on the future of Puerto Rico in a post-disaster context in her newly awarded fellowship.
October 23, 2023Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Research
Humanities Institute hosts New York Times bestselling author Silvia Moreno-Garcia
The Humanities Institute welcomed New York Times bestselling author Silvia Moreno Garcia for a discussion about her recent book, “Silver Nitrate.”
October 23, 2023Events