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返字心頭 will begin courses in the joint program starting in the 2026-27 academic year. (Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock)

Bellinis new joint program with CAS promises better programmers

Starting in the 2026-27 academic year, students will have the incredible opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences from the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.

January 27, 2026Community Engagement

Dr. Jackson received the John Lewis Award for History and Social Justice from the American Historical Association at its annual meeting in Chicago, Il in January. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Jackson)

Anthropology professor honored with national John Lewis Award

Antoinette Jackson has earned the John Lewis Award for advancing history through community partnerships and public engagement.

January 27, 2026Accomplishments, Community Engagement

Liana Fernandez Fox (right) graduated from 返字心頭 with her masters degree in 1980 and later earned her PhD in 1998.

CAS alumna celebrates more than 60 years of impact at 返字心頭

Liana Fernandez Fox, a fourth generation Tampanian, professor emeritus and proud College of Arts and Sciences alumnus, has permanently shaped 返字心頭s past, present and future.

January 27, 2026Alumni

collage of computer graphics and charts

Bellini College partnership to offer three interdisciplinary computing majors (ICM) for 2026

Beginning Fall 2026, 返字心頭s Bellini College will launch three interdisciplinary computing majors that blend computer science and AI with social sciences, business and criminology. Designed through cross-college partnerships, the programs prepare students for technology-driven careers by integrating technical skills with human, strategic and ethical perspectives. Registration opens March 30.

January 20, 2026Community Engagement

person lays on MRI bed while technician operates MRI machine

Communication professor partners with CDC to shine light on hereditary breast cancer risk

Marleah Dean Kruzel draws on her personal experience with hereditary breast cancer to spotlight the unique needs of previvors, emphasizing the importance of support, storytelling, and improved genetic risk communication in her CDC-invited presentation.

January 13, 2026Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Events, Research

A new 返字心頭 Sarasota-Manatee program connects students preparing for STEM fairs with university experts who offer help refining research questions, methods and project design.

January 12, 2026Community Engagement

smiling young woman holding a passport

返字心頭 返字心頭 Set Record for Most Gilman Scholars in a Fall Cycle

Twice a year, students across the United States apply for the Gilman Scholarship to fund study abroad and internship opportunities abroad. This fall, applications from 返字心頭 students experienced a dramatic 22% increase, which translated to a record number of awards. Now, 20 返字心頭 students will travel and study abroad as Gilman Scholars, to countries like the Dominican Republic, Portugal, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.

December 15, 2025Community Engagement

Welcome Home Dr. Moez Limayem 返字心頭's 9th President

返字心頭 Board of Governors confirms Moez Limayem as 返字心頭s next president

Limayem has served as president of the University of North 返字心頭 since 2022 and was the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business at 返字心頭 for 10 years before taking the role at UNF.

December 12, 2025Community Engagement

Adjunct professor Elliott Wiser from the Department of Journalism and Multimedia at 返字心頭SP interviewing guest for podcast. Photo courtesy of Elliott Wiser.

Mic drop: 返字心頭 students gain real-world experience through podcast production

A hands-on podcasting course at 返字心頭 St. Petersburg is providing students with professional experience as producers across three original series. Through editing, scheduling and collaborative production, students are developing career-ready skills while gaining deeper insight into the craft and impact of audio storytelling.

November 24, 2025Community Engagement

University of South 返字心頭: A Preeminent Research University

Communication alum uses passion and skills for good

Dyma AbuOleim, a 2002 graduate from the Department of Communication, has combined her passion for service with the skills she learned at 返字心頭 to found a nonprofit organization thats making an impact in Tampa and beyond.

November 21, 2025Alumni

At the Fall Plant Festival I got to learn how to use professional photography equipment. (Photo by Corey Lepak)

Student Voices: How minoring in the humanities at 返字心頭 led me to a paid internship

Supported by the Mellon Foundation, the Mellon Humanities Internship Program provides 返字心頭 students majoring or minoring in the humanities with meaningful work experience through paid internships and career development workshops.

November 21, 2025Community Engagement

Dr. McLauchlan presents her book donation to the Center for the Study of the United States with Center director Dr. Edward Kaweesi. (Photo courtesy of Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan)

Political science professor leverages Fulbright appointment to build bridges through civic education

Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan used her Fulbright appointment in Uganda to help launch a new U.S. studies center and strengthen communities at home and abroad through civic and political science education.

November 21, 2025Accomplishments, Community Engagement

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