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'Strongest' issue yet: 'Saw Palm' celebrates 20 years of Florida literature and art
Managed and edited by students in USFs creative writing MFA program, Saw Palm is both a literary journal with global reach and a hands-on learning laboratory that offers students direct experience with the publishing process from soliciting submissions to evaluating and selecting work for publication.
May 12, 2026CAS News, Community Engagement
Internship grant opens doors for humanities students
Arielle Kessler grew up hearing stories about her great-grandmothers experiences in Nazi-occupied Europe. When the history major came across an opportunity to intern at the Florida Holocaust Museum, she saw it as a chance to honor the many millions of people who did not survive the genocide.
May 12, 2026CAS News, Community Engagement, Students
With life sciences solutions in high demand, U.K.-Florida Innovation Corridor is thriving
Department of Molecular Biosciences Chair Marcus Cooke highlighted the importance of universities and research institutions in supporting life science companies, noting that strong academic partnerships create opportunities for commercialization, workforce development and scientific advancement.
May 12, 2026CAS News, Community Engagement
Building tomorrows strategists: Global and National Security Institute empowers CAS students through real-world experience
CAS students in the Future Strategist Program took the lead at this years International Security Experience, organizing a full day of panels with experts from the CIA, NATO and top universities. Their work offered handson experience in planning, strategy and communication while showcasing the growing impact of GNSI across campus.
USF confers more than 8,000 degrees during commencement ceremonies
This semesters youngest graduate and oldest graduate both earned degrees from the College of Arts and Sciences.
Hot off the press: Add these new books by CAS faculty and alumni to your summer reading list
From reverent poetry and epic novels to thought-provoking nonfiction, faculty and alumni alike have contributed compelling titles that deserve a spot on your summer reading list. Whether youre lounging by the pool, traveling, or simply enjoying a quiet afternoon, these books offer a chance to explore new ideas while celebrating the creative and scholarly impact of the USF community.
May 7, 2026CAS News
Student Voices: How I gained confidence and career readiness through the Mellon Humanities Internship Program
This internship helped me strengthen my resume by providing an experience that extends beyond the classroom. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities the Mellon Humanities Internship Program has given me, and I highly recommend it to students who are looking to build professional skills and stand out before graduating.
May 4, 2026Students
CAS students are helping to catalogue artifacts, correspondence, photographs and other material that will lead to a permanent museum exhibition on the life, works and teachings of the Nobel Peace Prize recipient.
April 30, 2026Community Engagement, Students
CAS student selected as NOAA Hollings Scholar
Second-year USF College of Arts and Sciences student Mckenzie Newbern will intern with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in summer 2027 after building a solid foundation working on oyster restoration projects in the Tampa Bay region.
April 23, 2026Honors & Awards, Students
Professor of mathematics receives outstanding research achievement award
Jean-Fran癟ois Biasse is celebrated for his substantial contributions to the development of cryptographic schemes capable of resisting attacks from quantum computers.
April 16, 2026Honors & Awards
Artemis II launch reveals unique seismic activity captured by USF scientists
One participant in the first 2016 deployment was CAS alum Jacob Richardson, now the deputy lunar science lead on the Artemis II lunar science team. His group has spent more than a year preparing observation strategies, including potential views of unexplored regions on the moons far side.
April 13, 2026Research & Innovation
Chemistry professor receives highest professional distinction accorded to medical, biological engineers
The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) inducted Distinguished University Professor Bill Baker of the Department of Chemistry to its College of Fellows during a formal ceremony held in Arlington, Va. on April 13.
April 13, 2026Honors & Awards