USF College of Arts and Sciences

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

Last week, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office honored CAS graduate students Md Omer Hossain and Dhrubo Barua with the Citizens Award for their contributions to the investigation into the tragic deaths of USF students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy.

We’re grateful for their compassion and willingness to act during such a difficult time, and for the many members of the community who supported this investigation.

06/03/2026

National security is about people — that’s the lesson political sciences major Santiago Zambrano brought home from the GNSI DC Experience.

From insights shared by LTG (Ret.) Bob Ashley to conversations with congressional staffers, Santiago learned how empathy, curiosity, and communication shape the work of protecting our nation.

Stay tuned for more from his experience -- we'll have his story in CAS Chronicles.

06/03/2026

We 💚 our USF Botanical Gardens!

06/02/2026

Summer is still *officially* a few weeks away, but it's already in full swing here at !

Whether you’re taking classes, interning, conducting research, creating new work, or studying abroad, we love seeing how you’re spending your summer.

Share your adventures and tag us for a chance to be featured on CAS socials. ☀️💚

06/01/2026

It’s ! 🦖

At CAS, students explore ancient life through VR/AR, 3D scanning, and 3D printing in Dr. Ryan Carney’s Digital Dinosaurs course — which will make a return in the spring.

Fun fact for Pokémon fans: Dr. Carney also consulted for the Pokémon Fossil Museum, including research behind the museum’s black Archaeopteryx model featured in NYT and NatGeo.

Learn more about Digital Dinosaurs ⬇️

University of South Florida

05/29/2026

Looking for your next great read? CAS faculty and alumni have published an impressive lineup of new books — from reverent poetry and epic novels to thought‑provoking nonfiction. These titles offer fresh ideas, bold perspectives, and a look at the creative and scholarly impact of the community.

Explore the full summer reading list in the latest issue of CAS Chronicles:
🔗 https://ow.ly/kOs350Z2P1V

05/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2026 Black Cemetery Network Conference at USF St. Petersburg last week. Your presence helped shine a light on the ongoing work to preserve Black cemeteries as sacred spaces and vital links to hometown histories. The panels, performances, and cemetery spotlights showcased the legal, civic, artistic, and community expertise driving preservation efforts nationwide.

CAS is proud to support the Black Cemetery Network in this work—building the next generation while honoring those who came before us. 🤘

USF Department of Anthropology

05/27/2026

USF’s student‑run newscast, Z News, has earned first place in the Broadcast Education Association’s Dr. Marjorie Yambor Television Signature Station competition — the program’s first time taking the top honor and its third time placing internationally. 💚🎥

This award recognizes the dedication, professionalism, and hard work of the students who bring Z News to life.

Read the full story on CAS Chronicles: https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/z-news-earns-first-place-in-international-competition-setting-new-standard-for-student-journalism.aspx

Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications at USF

05/26/2026

Commencement may have passed, but we’re still celebrating our CAS graduates! 🎓

Meet Eric Charpentier, who earned his B.A. in Mass Communications, Broadcast Production. During his time at , Eric learned the value of connection — and he shares this advice for incoming students:
“Always reach out no matter what. Once I started doing that, I found a great support system through friends and professors, and it helps tremendously throughout your time here at USF.”

We’re proud of you, Eric, and excited to see what comes next! 🤘

Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications at USF