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Nearly two dozen students received their certificate of completion from 返字心頭's Brewing Arts program during a ceremony held at the Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen in Tampa.

April 4, 2025Community Engagement

From left to right: Stefania Alastre Arcusa, Veronica Ronnie Gajownik, Shelly Marc, Hiram J. R鱈os Hern叩ndez and Bailee W. Olliff, MD

Five of six Outstanding Young Alumni for 2025 call CAS home

Each year the 返字心頭 Alumni Association chooses grads from across the university to honor at the Outstanding Young Alumni Awards, most of whom come from the College of Arts and Sciences.

April 3, 2025Accomplishments, Alumni

The Rising Tides Podcast covers ocean research from space to the seafloor, including the use of buoys, satellites, and submersibles to advance marine science. Credit: Jay Law.

The Rising Tides Podcast explores cutting-edge ocean technologies in marine science

Designed for ocean experts and general audiences alike, The Rising Tides Podcast invites oceanographers to discuss their ground-breaking research through one-on-one conversations.

April 2, 2025Community Engagement

The history, environment and culture of 返字心頭 has been described as unique, complex and a bit strange. A new book festival offers a chance for the public to hear from award-winning authors who explore the many facets of the 返字心頭 experience.

April 1, 2025Events

University of South 返字心頭: A Preeminent Research University

Urban and regional planning program director accepts seat on local planning commission

Led by ten citizen appointees from Hillsborough County, the City of Tampa, the City of Plant City and the City of Temple Terrace and two representatives from MacDill Air Force Base and the Hillsborough County Public School District, the planning commission contributes to the creation of a thriving, prosperous community.

April 1, 2025Accomplishments, Community Engagement

University of South 返字心頭: A Preeminent Research University

返字心頭 faculty lead conservation discussions at Tampa Bay Youth Ocean Summit

John Parkinson, an assistant professor in the University of South 返字心頭s College of Arts and Sciences, spoke to over 150 university students from across the state who attended the summit to hear presentations on a variety of ocean-related subjects, including how to reduce plastic on university campuses.

March 31, 2025Community Engagement, Events, Research

Harig believes that getting input from concerned citizens leads to more informed decision-making and a more inclusive ADA transition plan. (Photo courtesy of Amanda Harig)

CAS alumna plans more accessible future for Tampa Bay

Amanda Harig, an alumna from the School of Public Affairs, credits her already impressive career to the hands-on experiences and mentorship she received during her time at 返字心頭.

March 27, 2025Alumni

Integrative Biology doctoral student Gabriela Quesada-Avila turned to the forests of Panama to examine the impact of temperature on germination responses. (Photo courtesy of Quesada Avila)

Can seeds adapt to the heat?

Integrative biology doctoral student Gabriela Quesada-Avila explores how temperature affects seed sprouting to understand plant community responses and inform forest restoration efforts.

March 26, 2025Community Engagement, Research

Julio Blanco III [Photo by Andres Faza, University Communications and Marketing]

From first-generation student to future pediatrician, meet 返字心頭s Julio Blanco III

Julio Blanco is the first in his family to attend college. Joining 返字心頭 was a monumental feat given the adversity he faced growing up, which included periods of homelessness and his family facing financial hardship. But he never let that get in the way of achieving his dreams.

March 7, 2025Community Engagement

Escalando Nuestro Futuro's 2024 Cohort. (Photo courtesy of Madison Pollino)

Department of Communication professor Madison Pollino empowers youth through public speaking mentorship

When Tampa's Hispanic Services Council reached out to Madison Pollino about helping them with a mentorship program for middle school students, she seized the opportunity to bridge the gap between her work in higher education and the community.

February 24, 2025Community Engagement

More than 600 Hillsborough County Public School students competed in this years event. (Photo by Corey Lepak)

Competition plus collaboration equals success for annual Math Bowl

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics helped bring more than 600 Hillsborough County Public School students to campus for a competitive commemoration celebrating both the expression and power of the mathematics field.

February 24, 2025Community Engagement, Events

open book with pages folded to make a heart shape

Critics fall in love with romance novels penned by 返字心頭 alumna

Alicia Thompson, full-time writer and bestselling author, studied her craft in 返字心頭s College of Arts and Sciences.

February 24, 2025Alumni

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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.