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Professor Wayne Garcia recording an episode of By Conduct and Example. (Photo by Corey Lepak)

New podcast “By Conduct and Example” aims to decode what it means to be engaged in democracy

The Center for Sustainable Democracy recently launched the podcast “By Conduct and Example” to showcase its work, as well as highlight alumni, current faculty, students, and people affiliated with local, national, and international communities engaged in democracy-focused work.

August 27, 2024Community Engagement

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University of South Florida to extend recruitment for ground-breaking dementia prevention research through December 2024

The Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training study examines whether computerized brain training exercises can reduce the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease.

August 21, 2024Research

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USF welcomes accomplished group of nearly 300 new faculty

USF is bolstering its reputation as a top research university by welcoming 291 new faculty members—a 29% increase from last year—who join an already outstanding academic community, drawn by USF’s membership in the AAU.

August 14, 2024Research

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Exciting changes and additions for the new academic year

As the University of South Florida embarks on a new academic year, returning Bulls will find exciting initiatives and opportunities abound on USF's campuses. From groundbreakings to grand openings, explore the highlights and see what’s new this year.

August 13, 2024Community Engagement

USF students and IDEx team members were invited to the U.S. Embassy in Malta for a private reception. Deputy Chief of Mission Ken Toko and his staff gave the team a tour of the compound and explained the work that the ambassador's office does in Malta.

USF summer ventures span the globe with innovative research projects

Faculty at the University of South Florida traded classroom lectures this summer for international adventures, embarking on research projects to solve global challenges.

August 1, 2024Community Engagement, Research

Taylor will officially graduate in summer 2024, but attended the spring 2024 ceremony in Tampa where she celebrated with her family.

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

The student cohort of the USF Nice - French Language and Culture program in Nice, France. (Photo courtesy of Lauryn Tanner)

USF’s study abroad program in Nice provides an immersive experience in French language and culture

Undergraduate student Lauryn Tanner recounts her experience with USF's study abroad program in Nice, France.

July 30, 2024Community Engagement

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Dr. Marcus Cooke receives the Interdisciplinary Research Award to fund new state-of-the-art equipment for USF

Dr. Marcus Cooke received funding through USF’s Research and Development Institute for a state-of-the-art mass spectrometer to advance his research on the impact of major diseases.

July 30, 2024Accomplishments, Research

USF students demonstrating the solar cell enhancements with BIUST students. (Photo courtesy of Madison Orr)

Physics research team makes new progress on renewable energy project in Botswana

USF students interested in sustainable energy participated in an NSF-funded project in Botswana to implement a new concept to bring a new portable, renewable energy source to rural Africa.

July 30, 2024Featured, Research

Founders of Psilera, Jackie von Salm (left) and Chris Witowski (right). (Photo courtesy of Chris Witowski)

Two USF alumni aim to transform mental health treatment with non-hallucinogenic psychedelics

Co-founders of Psilera Chris Witowski and Jackie von Salm – chemistry alumni – are using psychedelics to develop non-hallucinogenic drugs for mental health disorders, including frontotemporal dementia.

July 30, 2024Alumni, Community Engagement, Research

Students visiting Gifu University’s nursing department training rooms, which focus on midwifery and geriatric and home nursing. (Photo courtesy of Atsuko Sakai)

Students travel to Japan for new insights on caring for others

College of Arts and Sciences students also enrolled in the Judy Genshaft Honors College gained new insights about the history and culture of care in Japan this summer as part of the “Beyond the Classroom” study abroad experience offered by the Honors College.

July 29, 2024Community Engagement

Student contributors of “The Capsule” celebrated its first-ever volume release in spring 2024. (Photo courtesy of Serena Bhaskar)

Students celebrate the release of ‘The Capsule,’ a new student-led journal examining the intersection of health and humanities

USF students have joined interdisciplinary forces to establish a new student-based health humanities journal, “The Capsule.”

July 29, 2024Accomplishments, Community Engagement

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CAS Chronicles is the monthly newsletter for the University of South Florida's College of Arts and Sciences, your source for the latest news, research, and events at CAS.