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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ alumnus thankful for mentorship shaping research on inland hurricane impacts

In 2022, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ alumni Yijie Zhu graduated from the School of Geosciences with a PhD in geography, environmental science, and policy. Zhu spent most of his childhood growing up in the coastal city of Shanghai, China. As a child, he recalls always having a curiosity about nature rather than television or toys.

July 25, 2023Accomplishments, Alumni, Community Engagement, Research

An oyster shell is worth a thousand words: Doctoral candidate examines environmental impact of harvesting and management systems

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ College of Arts and Sciences applied anthropology doctoral candidate, Jaime Rogers, is the recipient of the 2023 Freeman Award in Public Archaeology. He will use his scholarship funds to further his geochemical analyses of oyster shells from several pre-Columbian sites in Tampa Bay, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s largest estuary, to investigate oyster harvesting patterns and management systems through time.

July 18, 2023Community Engagement, Research & Innovation

CAS teams join forces to digitally preserve a historically Black cemetery in Pasco County

The ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ College of Arts and Sciences’ (CAS) Dr. Antoinette Jackson, anthropology chair and director of the Living Heritage Institute and Story Studio (LHI) and Black Cemetery Network (BCN), has joined forces with Dr. Davide Tanasi, history professor and director of the Institute for Digital Exploration (IDEx), to preserve Mt. Carmel Cemetery, a historically Black cemetery in Pasco County, via 3D digitization techniques.

June 27, 2023Community Engagement, Featured, Research

Terrestrial Lidar Field Methods course digitally preserves Ybor City streetcars

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ taking the Terrestrial Lidar Field Methods course, led by College of Arts and Sciences Professor Steve Fernandez from the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ School of Public Affairs and Dr. Laura Harrison from the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Access 3D Lab, are trained in methods of 3D architectural documentation with professional-grade lidar technology while also providing real-world experience in the field.

June 26, 2023Community Engagement, Research

Conservation biology students forge forward this summer

The ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) conservation biology program aims to train the next generation of scientists who will address critical issues in biodiversity conservation.

June 23, 2023Community Engagement, Research

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ psychology students deliver Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to Pasco County Jail inmates

The Center for Justice Research and Policy (CJRP)'s ongoing reentry project at the Pasco County Jail aims to positively influence post-release outcomes for incarcerated individuals once they are released to the community through various treatment services.

June 23, 2023Community Engagement, Research

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Alumna Lisa Anne Mifflin earns 2023 Joyce Russell Kente Award

University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ (ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬) alumna Lisa Anne Mifflin is the 2023 Joyce Russell Kente Alumni Award recipient. Mifflin was recognized at the April 22 awards ceremony, 22 years since the first ceremony was held.

June 21, 2023Accomplishments, Alumni

Three generations of ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ history alumna make history of their own

Judy Rosenkranz, the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s (ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬) first history major and the first graduate of the university's College of Liberal Arts, was among the charter class of graduates celebrating commencement nearly 50 years ago.

June 16, 2023Accomplishments, Alumni

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ D.C. Global Experience Opens Doors to Careers in Our Nation's Capital

The University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ (ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬) D.C. Global Experience Program is a new initiative that connects ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ students with career opportunities in the fields of diplomacy, national security, and international development. From May 9-13, 2023, twelve ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ students participated in the newly launched program in our nation’s capital.

June 14, 2023Community Engagement, Events

Juneteenth has become the most well-known celebration for the ending of slavery in the United States and viewed by some as America’s second Independence Day. But the history of this important celebration is complex and often misunderstood.

June 13, 2023Events

Anthropology doctoral candidate selected as ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s first student veteran recipient of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Jonathan Rodriguez is one of six ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ students selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program for the 2023-2024 academic year and one of 2,200 students nationwide selected for this prestigious award focusing on international education, exchange, and mutual understanding. He is the first ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ student veteran selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.

May 26, 2023Accomplishments, Events

CAS celebrates exceptional scholars at the Student Success Celebration Luncheon

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) celebrated 22 exceptional scholars at a Student Success Celebration Luncheon. The event, held on April 28, and co-sponsored by CAS Dean’s Advisory Council members Michelle Turman ‘00 and Nikki Zolkos ‘03, brought together faculty, students, and donors to share the impact of private support on student experiences.

May 26, 2023Accomplishments, Events