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Former College of Arts and Sciences Dean Eric Eisenberg with the DSLS class of 2013-2014 at a USF Homecoming event. (Photo courtesy of Lauren Taylor)

Dean’s Student Leadership Society celebrates 10 years of shaping CAS identity and fostering professionalism

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Dean’s Student Leadership Society hosts a virtual event, reflecting on its past and offering insights into future plans.

January 26, 2024Accomplishments, Alumni, Community Engagement, Events, Featured

Jeremy Lomax (fifth from right) standing next to former College of Arts and Sciences Dean Eric Eisenberg (fourth from right) with the DSLS class of 2014. (Photo courtesy of Jeremy Lomax)

DSLS alumnus Jeremy Lomax shares his journey from undergraduate research to professional success

USF alumnus, Dr. Jeremy Lomax, highlights the influence of the Dean’s Student Leadership Society (DSLS) in shaping his academic, professional, and personal development.

January 26, 2024Alumni, Community Engagement, Research

From left: Dr. Tara Deubel, Natasha Sutton, Shaye Soifoine, and Zach Whiteman. (Photo courtesy of Tara Deubel)

Sustainable women's argan oil field school in Morocco creates hands-on research experiences for students

Two CAS students recently participated in a field school project where they were provided with hands-on research experience opportunities related to the cultural and socioeconomic impact of argan oil production in Morocco.

January 26, 2024Community Engagement, Research

(From left) Dr. S.L. Crawley and Dr. Ashley Green (right), accepting their award from the American Sociology Association for their work featured in The Oxford Handbook of Symbolic Interaction. (Photo courtesy of Dr. S.L. Crawley)

American Sociology Association recognizes faculty and alumna for article on symbolic interactionism

The American Sociology Association has recognized Dr. S.L. Crawley, associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, and Dr. Ashley Green, now a PhD alumna, for their article, “Gender and Embodiment as Negotiated Relations,” as featured in “The Oxford Handbook of Symbolic Interaction.”

January 25, 2024Accomplishments, Alumni, Research

The Institute on Black Life's

IBL conference to explore the intersections of Black life and the military

The 2024 Institute on Black Life (IBL) Annual Conference themed “Black Life and the Military,” will explore the historic role of the military in Black life, address racial injustices, explore upward mobility, and highlight USF’s commitment to global and national security.

January 25, 2024Community Engagement, Events

From left: Dr. Elizabeth Aranda, Dr. Heide Castañeda, and Nanci Palacios record episode 1 of the “Im/migrant Lives” podcast. (Photo by Corey Lepak)

New podcast “Im/migrant Lives” highlights impact of public policy and community organizations on im/migrant communities

The Im/migrant Well-Being Research Center’s new podcast features thought leaders and scholars and seeks to inform the public about how policies and community organizations can solve the most pressing problems facing im/migrant communities.

January 25, 2024Community Engagement, Research

Legislative Internship Program students from the Fall 2023 semester. Top Row (left to right): Criten Cameron, Erica Clare, Corey Shiver, Kade Kranjc, and Emma Clare. Bottom Row (left to right): Olivia Firlejczyk, GA of the program Savannah Havird, Jessica Pimentel, and Stella Chianello. Photo courtesy of Olivia Firlejczyk)

The School of Public Affairs' Legislative Internship Program gives students a firsthand look at local government affairs

USF students Emma Evans, Olivia Firlejczyk, and Jessica Pimentel share their experiences within the LIP during the Fall 2023 semester.

January 25, 2024Community Engagement

Mojisola Adewumi (center) and her co-workers at the Upper Keys YMCA Program center. (Photo courtesy of Mojisola Adewumi)

Women’s and Gender Studies graduate student empowers change through YMCA internship

WGSS graduate student, Mojisola Adewumi, shares her internship journey to help low-income families by applying what she learned in the classroom.

January 25, 2024Community Engagement

Team cheers at the end of the race

Despite turbulent seas and equipment challenges, USF team emerges victorious in race across the Atlantic

Salty Science, the rowing team led by USF Professor Chantale Bégin, has won first place in the women’s class in the World’s Toughest Row-Atlantic – the first North American team to ever win in their category.

January 23, 2024Accomplishments, Community Engagement

Annabelle Folsom in D.C. during the Student PIRGs’ National Lobby Day held last February. Students from PIRG chapters around the country went to D.C. to talk to representatives about supporting bills related to affordable textbooks, the right to repair, and reducing single-use plastics. (Photo courtesy of Folsom)

Public service and leadership minor prepares students for a future of ‘giving back’ for the ‘greater good’

The public service and leadership minor prepares students to lead in complex organizational environments, work effectively in crisis, and overcome pressing issues facing the community.

January 17, 2024Community Engagement

When Helen Sweatt submitted an old photo of herself to USF St. Petersburg’s History Department in September of 2023, its historical significance initially went unnoticed. The image was part of the first-ever History Harvest where community members were asked to bring their family heirlooms and participate in a conversation with students about the object's significance and meaning.

January 10, 2024Community Engagement

camera person wearing Bulls gear films basketball game

Students at the helm, USF an American Athletic Conference leader in streaming productions for ESPN+

USF is on its way to becoming No. 1 for streaming athletics events on ESPN+, the digital division of ESPN, for the American Athletic Conference. Student interns work tirelessly behind the scenes, helping bring more than 180 sporting events to streaming devices ­– enhancing USF’s exposure across the world.

November 28, 2023Community Engagement

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