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Chinaza Munonye Jumpstarts Her Medical Career Through Honors Coursework

Chinaza Munonye turned her passion for dermatology into practical research projects for her Honors coursework and beyond. Now, she’s preparing for medical school, ready to transform the field of dermatology.

July 29, 2025Community Engagement

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ doctoral student, Army veteran named 2025 Tillman Scholar

U.S. Army veteran Nathaniel Hays, a University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ doctoral student in cellular and molecular biology, has been named a 2025 Tillman Scholar by the Pat Tillman Foundation. Selected from more than 1,700 applicants, Hays is pursuing cancer research inspired by a family history of the disease.

July 28, 2025Community Engagement

A team of professors, musicians and students at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ is transforming complicated environmental data into powerful music compositions. After tackling critical issues like harmful algae blooms and red tide, the group has now composed music that highlights the environmental stressors affecting oysters in ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬.

July 2, 2025Community Engagement

From ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ to the Foreign Service: Alum Hiram Rios Hernandez Recognized for Global Impact

University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Judy Genshaft Honors College alum and a recipient of the 2025 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Outstanding Young Alumni Award Hiram Rios Hernandez is making a global impact as a Foreign Service officer with the U.S. Department of State. From studying abroad to organizing international summits, his academic and professional journey reflects the power of learning, language, and leadership.

June 30, 2025Alumni

This community roundup series highlights the ways that ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ St. Pete faculty, staff, students and administration are active in the community.

June 13, 2025Community Engagement

2025 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Outstanding Young Alumni Award Recipient Dr. Bailee Olliff Practices Medicine With Purpose

From pre-med student at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬'s Judy Genshaft Honors College to trauma medical director, 2025 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Outstanding Young Alumni recipient Dr. Bailee Olliff has built a career grounded in purpose — making an impact through mentorship, community service, and a strong support system.

June 5, 2025Accomplishments, Alumni

The Hurricane Histories project will feature the experiences of those impacted by the 2024 historic hurricane season, providing a rich account of the natural disasters.

June 2, 2025Community Engagement, Research

Enhancing mental health services in low-resource settings: A ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ anthropologist’s impact

Elena Lesley, an anthropology professor at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬, is researching how digital mental health care—especially telehealth—is transforming access to treatment in Cambodia. Her work explores how digital tools can bridge gaps in mental health services, offering new possibilities for care in post-conflict communities. Through her research, she aims to highlight innovative strategies that could improve mental health care in low-resource settings worldwide.

May 29, 2025Community Engagement, Research

350 poison dart frogs walk into a lab

Stepping into Yang Lab is like stepping into a sauna, thanks to the many temperature-controlled terrariums that line the walls. Inside, frogs glitter like gemstones — ruby, emerald, sapphire — on mossy beds. The frogs' vibrant and diverse colors are what drew Yang to study them in the first place.

May 28, 2025Alumni, Research

Power in partnership: School of Public Affairs presents Gladfelter Award to local nonprofit, Rebuilding Together Greater ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬

Every year, the School of Public Affairs presents the Gladfelter Award to an organization that addresses quality of life issues for the direct benefit of those who live, work and play in greater Tampa Bay.

May 27, 2025Community Engagement

Successful CAS alumni offer time and insight to students

Two CAS graduates and Outstanding Young Alumni recipients answered questions about their academic and career paths, sharing guidance with eager students.

May 27, 2025Alumni

Alumna creates community impact by putting anthropology in action

Aria Garling credits ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ for influencing her nonprofit work and helping her design meaningful, intergenerational programs.

May 27, 2025Alumni, Community Engagement