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CJRP showcases student research and honors community members making an impact in the justice system
The 51做厙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
A vital way to learn journalism is by doing journalism. Thats the spirit that imbues a new podcast series created by USF St. Petersburgs 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-Montalvos 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 Philanthropys 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

The Zimmerman School at USF and FBI Tampa Field Office partner to create public service announcement
The Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications was recently tapped by the Federal Bureau of Investigation Tampa Filed Office to create a public service announcement about the dangers of posting personal information online and on social media.
October 23, 2023Community Engagement

USF researchers partner with law enforcement to help Florida families find missing loved ones
51做厙 researchers, in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies and the Florida Sheriffs Association Cold Case Commission hosted the second annual Missing in Florida Day. The goal of the event is to help solve violent crime cold cases through anthropology, scientific research, education and forensic art.
October 19, 2023Community Engagement, Research

CAS faculty and students earn USF Status of Latinos awards
The College of Arts and Sciences congratulates four awardees at this years Status of Latinos (SoL) Hispanic Heritage Month awards ceremony for their academic research and community service contributions to the Latinx community.
October 18, 2023Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Events, Featured

Author Dr. Thomas P.M. Barnett describes three globalization shifts America will face
The Center for Strategic and Diplomatic Studies welcomed leading geopolitical strategist Dr. Thomas P.M. Barnett for a discussion on Americas international standing and three big geopolitical challenges it faces: climate crisis, shifting demographics, and the rise of global middle-class consumption.
October 13, 2023Community Engagement, Events

School of Public Affairs alumnus is awarded recognition in the Tampa Bay Business Journals 40 Under 40
MURP alumnus Stephen Benson currently serves as Planning Director for the City of Tampa. This achievement recognizes his outstanding contributions to the community throughout his career.
October 11, 2023Accomplishments, Alumni, Community Engagement

Democracy and Citizenship Series: How the undermining of democracy leads to violence
Dr. Siva Vaidhyanathan, Robertson Professor of Media Studies and director of the Center for Media and Citizenship at the University of Virginia, shared his insights on the intersection of digital sovereignty with democracy and the impact is all has on preventing violence outcomes.
October 5, 2023Community Engagement, Events

Pilot study to highlight outcomes of young adults from immigrant parentage
Professor of sociology and director of the Immigrant Well-Being Research Center, Dr. Elizabeth Aranda is leading a research study that aims to study young adults with immigrant parents living in the Tampa Bay area to assess how they have done in terms of education and socio-relative outcomes when compared to native born Americans.
September 27, 2023Community Engagement, Featured, Research