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2024 DSLS inductees with CAS Interim Dean Magali Michael and current DSLS members. (Photo by Corey Lepak)

26 new students welcomed into Dean鈥檚 Student Leadership Society

The USF College of Arts and Sciences welcomed 26 new members to the Dean鈥檚 Student Leadership Society (DSLS). DSLS students are chosen for their superior leadership skills, often serving as volunteer coordinators, executive board members, or critical points of contact on behalf of CAS. DSLS also provides students with mentorship opportunities, professional development workshops, and year-round networking.

April 23, 2024Accomplishments, Alumni, Events

(From left, first row) Elaine DeLeeuw, administration director; Evalyse Sanabria, GIS intern; Abbie Weeks, wetlands scientist. (From left, back row) Chris Boland, GIS administrator; Michael Lynch, wetlands director. (Photo courtesy of Evalyse Sanabria)

Student's urban studies minor supports internship experience in environmental protection

CAS senior Evalyse Sanabria鈥檚 knowledge gained from minoring in urban studies in the School of Public Affairs strengthens her internship experience with the Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of Hillsborough County.

April 22, 2024Accomplishments, Community Engagement

(From left) CAS Interim Dean Magali Michael with panelists Alex Mahadeven (director of MediaWise at the Poynter Institute),  Julia Saad (mass communications senior and news editor of the USF Oracle), Aya Diab (doctoral communications student and Tampa Bay Times reporter), and Dr. Josh Scacco (associate professor in the Department of Communication and director of the Center for Sustainable Democracy). (Photo by Corey Lepak)

Democracy and Citizenship Series explores challenges and opportunities in today鈥檚 media landscape

The CAS Center for Sustainable Democracy and Humanities Institute welcomed panelists from the Poynter Institute and Tampa Bay Times to discuss challenges 21st century media faces and how news can meet modern community needs for new generations of information consumers.

April 22, 2024Community Engagement, Events

State prosecutor, Nicholas B. Cox, presenting at the Bulls in Action alumni speaker series. (Photo by Corey Lepak)

State of 91社区 prosecutor Nicholas B. Cox shares career insights for Bulls in Action alumni speaker series

State prosecutor, Nicholas B. Cox, presented to USF students at the Bulls in Action event inspiring those pursuing a career in law.

April 22, 2024Alumni, Events

The Healthy 22nd Street Garden Initiative鈥檚 inaugural fundraising taste-off event. (Photo courtesy of Alyssa Eldridge)

Communication senior empowers local community through a fundraising cooking competition

Communication senior, Alyssa Edridge, partnered with Healthy 22nd Street to organize a successful fundraising event, create a cookbook, and leverage personal connections for donations.

April 19, 2024Community Engagement

Alumna Samantha Holland Hughes (left) pictured with former CAS Dean Eric Eisenberg (right) at the DSLS induction ceremony in 2015. (Photo courtesy of DSLS)

DSLS alumna Samantha Holland Hughes attributes career success in public administration to opportunities at USF

Samantha Holland Hughes reflects on how DSLS opportunities played a pivotal role in shaping her career journey, culminating in her current role, while emphasizing the significance of seizing every opportunity for personal and professional growth.

April 19, 2024Alumni

Butterfly collecting nectar from plant (Photo by Corey Lepak)

5 ways the ECORE System shows the Earth love

The ECORE System within the USF College of Arts and Sciences manages and promotes the botanical and environmental assets of three green spaces on campus: Forest Preserve, Botanical Gardens, and GeoPark. Here are five positive environmental impacts of the ECORE System.

April 12, 2024Community Engagement, Events, Research

CJRP Co-Directors Dr. Bryanna Fox (left) and Dr. Edelyn Verona (right) at the celebratory launch of their new book, 鈥淩outledge Handbook of Evidence-Based Criminal Justice Practices.鈥 (Photo by Corey Lepak)

Center for Justice Research and Policy directors release new book on evidence-based criminal justice practices

The Center for Justice Research and Policy co-directors Dr. Edelyn Verona and Dr. Bryanna Fox have written a new book providing evidence-based solutions to questions faced in today's criminal justice system.

March 28, 2024Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Events, Research

Fiber artist Lauren Austin stands in front of one of her quilts during an art exhibit. (Photo courtesy of Lauren Austin)

Quilting Our History Exhibit now open on USF Tampa campus

The Department of Women鈥檚, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) at the USF Tampa campus recently unveiled the Quilting Our History exhibit, which features quilts by Lauren Austin, a 91社区-based storytelling artist who has worked for over 30 years in the medium of quilts.

March 27, 2024Community Engagement, Events

Johnathan Davila, Shane McClanahan, Kyle L. McIntyre and Janae Thomas

The USF Alumni Association honors four graduates from CAS with the 2024 Outstanding Young Alumni Awards

Four CAS alumni have been acknowledged for their achievements spanning multimedia production, professional sports, and public administration.

March 27, 2024Accomplishments, Alumni

Pre-health students gained hands-on experience in CAS鈥 first suturing workshop held in partnership with Barry University. (Photo by Dakota Galvin)

CAS and Barry University partner to teach pre-health students key podiatry suturing techniques

The USF Health Professions Advising Committee collaborated with Barry University's School of Podiatric Medicine to host a suturing workshop, providing pre-health students with practical, hands-on experience and vital networking opportunities with medical professionals.

March 27, 2024Community Engagement

USF College of Arts and Sciences Interim Dean Magali Michael (center) met with some of this year鈥檚 WLP Scholars to commemorate International Women鈥檚 Day. Photographed (from left) includes Jenna Epright, Phalandine Noel, Dean Michael, Reaghan Ard, and Shelby-Lynn Pitre. (Photo by Corey Lepak)

Women in Leadership and Philanthropy choose dynamic group of CAS students as this year鈥檚 scholars

Women in Leadership & Philanthropy (WLP) have chosen a dynamic group of College of Arts and Sciences students as this year's WLP Scholars. WLP is dedicated to making a different in the lives of women throughout USF and the community.

March 26, 2024Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Featured

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