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A foundation for the future: How the College of Arts and Sciences helped USF take shape

As USF celebrates 70 years since its founding, the College of Arts and Sciences is reflecting on the role it played in shaping USF鈥檚 past, present and future as one of the most research-intensive universities in the nation, a leader in innovation and a catalyst for prosperity across Tampa Bay and the state of Florida.

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Innovating Red Tide Aid

A new light-activated material from USF researchers could help curb red tide and protect coastal ecosystems.

Reframing Cancer Risk

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A USF researcher is transforming how hereditary breast cancer risk is understood and improving communication about genetic testing challenges.

New discoveries are changing how scientists understand the Florida scrub millipede and its role in maintaining fragile scrub habitats.

CAS Chronicles

USF hosts 2026 math bowls for Hillsborough County鈥檚 top students

02/27/26 — Nearly a thousand of Hillsborough County鈥檚 top young mathematicians competed at USF, showcasing their speed, accuracy and problem-solving skills.

USF ranks among top 20 public universities for new patents in 2025

02/25/26 — Denis Karaiskaj, a professor in the Department of Physics, has created a silicon-based, solid-state, miniaturized atomic clock that is a smaller, cheaper and more energy efficient alternative to the chip-size atomic clock that is currently used in electronic navigation devices. Awarded a Foundation Bull Ring Ring Accelerator Grant in 2025, the device has applications for oil and gas exploration, space navigation, military GPS and high-end automotive and watch manufacturing.

Digitizing the past for the future: CAS collaboration helps protect the legacy of Black cemeteries

02/25/26 — USF鈥檚 IDEx and the Black Cemetery Network are working with local leaders to map, digitize and protect Lake Maude Cemetery, ensuring long鈥憃verlooked histories are accessible to descendants and researchers.

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Paid Internship Opportunities for USF Humanities Students

USF humanities students may apply for paid internships thanks to a $4.8 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The five-year Mellon Internship program will support up to 900 undergraduate students each year, providing valuable hands-on experience across a wide range of fields.

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