CAS Chronicles

Graduate student, T.W., visualizes stem cell cultures under a microscope. Morphology is often checked to ensure that the stem cells maintain good health and, in the case of differentiation to microglia, are changing into the expected shape of the target cells. (Photo courtesy of Stanley Stevens)

Exposing the molecular damage of alcohol on the brain

Dr. Stanley Stevens, professor in the Department of Molecular Biosciences, is leading a first-of-its-kind study examining the cellular and molecular impact of alcohol consumption on the brain.

February 20, 2025Research

More than 600 Hillsborough County Public School students competed in this year’s event. (Photo by Corey Lepak)

Competition plus collaboration equals success for annual ‘Math Bowl’

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics helped bring more than 600 Hillsborough County Public School students to campus for a competitive commemoration celebrating both the expression and power of the mathematics field.

February 24, 2025Community Engagement, Events

Escalando Nuestro Futuro's 2024 Cohort. (Photo courtesy of Madison Pollino)

Department of Communication professor Madison Pollino empowers marginalized youth through public speaking mentorship

When Tampa’s Hispanic Services Council reached out to Madison Pollino about helping them with a community mentorship program for middle school students from marginalized Hispanic communities, she seized the opportunity to bridge the gap between her work in higher education and the community.

February 24, 2025Community Engagement

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Alumni Spotlight

Alicia Thompson, full-time writer and bestselling author, studied her craft in USF’s College of Arts and Sciences.

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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.