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The Center for Sustainable Democracy hosts Brazilian journalists for a two-week immersion program at USF
The Center for Sustainable Democracy, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State, welcomed Brazilian journalists to USF for the Journalism & Democracy Immersion Program.
February 27, 2024Community Engagement, Events

History student Hannah Thieryung uses 3D scans to improve museum accessibility
As Hannah Thieryung works toward her Master of Arts degree from the Department of History, an internship with USF’s Access 3D Lab is helping her to improve accessibility at the historic May-Stringer House located in her hometown—bringing two of her passions together: history and accessibility.
February 27, 2024Accomplishments, Alumni, Community Engagement

15th Street Farm cultivates community health through innovative Nutrition Education Program
The 15th St. Farm NEP helps improve nutritional knowledge through farm/nature-based nutrition education activities such as a "Young Farmers" program, cooking/tasting classes, storytelling, presentations, and hands-on garden activities.
February 23, 2024Community Engagement, Research

Democracy and Citizenship Series: Navigating Latin America's democracy and press freedom challenges in an era of disinformation
CAS and the Center for Sustainable Democracy welcomed Rosental Calmon Alves, Knight Chair in International Journalism and director of the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas at the University of Texas at Austin, for a Democracy and Citizenship Speakers Series discussion.
February 22, 2024Community Engagement, Events

The City of Tampa honors research efforts of the African American Burial Ground Project
Dr. Antoinette Jackson accepted an award from the City of Tampa on behalf of the African American Burial Ground Project for their research efforts helping to protect sacred burial sites throughout the Tampa Bay region.
February 22, 2024Accomplishments, Community Engagement

Frontier Forum features two-time Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead
The College of Arts and Sciences welcomed two-time Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead for a discussion of his novel, "The Nickel Boys," as part of the signature lecture series Frontier Forum held at the Marshall Student Center on Feb. 7.
February 22, 2024Community Engagement, Events, Featured
USF Anthropologist Heather O’Leary turned her coastal impact data into music that people could understand and enjoy. The project, CRESCENDO, is an interdisciplinary group of faculty and students working together to create and disseminate moving music about the environment.
February 20, 2024Community Engagement

Department of Communication graduate dedicates final project to support at-risk youth
A recent graduate of the Department of Communication, Devyne Davis, shares the impactful story of her senior capstone project with Joshua House.
February 19, 2024Community Engagement

Anthropologist Dr. Cheryl Rodriguez earns Dr. Ira E. Harrison Legacy Award
Dr. Cheryl Rodriguez, professor and anthropologist in the Sciences School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies, has earned the Dr. Ira E. Harrison Legacy Award from the Association of Black Anthropologists.
February 19, 2024Accomplishments, Community Engagement

Institute on Black Life annual conference illuminates Black military experiences
The USF Institute on Black Life (IBL) co-hosted its annual conference with the USF Office of Veteran Success to explore this year’s theme: “Black Life and the Military.â€
February 13, 2024Community Engagement, Events

Dr. Ernest Boger’s legacy as USF’s first African American student and hospitality industry pioneer
Dr. Ernest Boger became the first African American student at USF where he not only shaped the history of the Civil Rights Movement but became a pioneer in the hospitality industry with over 40-years of experience.
February 12, 2024Alumni, Community Engagement
The ÐÜèAVÃâ·Ñ has named Joe Askren director of the Brewing Arts program, creating an opportunity to expand partnerships between the College of Arts and Sciences and the Muma College of Business.
January 30, 2024Community Engagement, Events