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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
Two-time Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead to visit USF as part of Frontier Forum lecture series
The College of Arts and Sciences is set to welcome two-time Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead on Feb. 7 at the Marshall Student Center Oval Theater, as part of the signature lecture series Frontier Forum.
November 20, 2023Community Engagement, Events
Frontier Forum series features Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Dr. Cathleen Kaveny for a discussion on ‘call-out culture’
The USF College of Arts and Sciences, in partnership with the Judy Genshaft Honors College, welcomed Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Dr. Cathleen Kaveny for a Frontier Forum lecture series discussion on 'call-out culture.’
November 17, 2023Community Engagement, Events, Featured
Urban Food Sovereignty Summit focuses on strides to improve food systems in urban communities
The Urban Food Sovereignty Summit showcased new strides being made to advance food sovereignty in urban communities and brought together community members and partners to share their solutions for advancing more sustainable and equitable food systems.
November 16, 2023Community Engagement, Events, Research
Milestone celebration marks the School of Information's 50th anniversary
The School of Information celebrates 50 years. Alumni, faculty, and students gathered for a memorable evening to reflect on the program’s achievements and future goals.
November 13, 2023Accomplishments, Events
Paying tribute to Black history within Tampa’s historical Memorial Park Cemetery
The USF Living Heritage Institute's Black Cemetery Network invited the community for a day of remembrance, research, art, and fellowship at Tampa's Memorial Park Cemetery.
November 13, 2023Community Engagement, Events, Research
CJRP showcases student research and honors community members ‘making an impact’ in the justice system
The University of South Florida’s Center for Justice Research and Policy (CJRP) hosted a research and policy showcase to highlight student research related to issues in the justice system and also recognize and honor those working in the field.
October 25, 2023Community Engagement, Events, Research
CAS alumna Colleen Chappell receives Women in Leadership and Philanthropy’s Lifetime Achievement award
WLP recognizes Colleen Chappell's contributions to the USF community and beyond, through its Lifetime Achievement Award.
October 24, 2023Accomplishments, Alumni, Events
Humanities Institute hosts New York Times bestselling author Silvia Moreno-Garcia
The Humanities Institute welcomed New York Times bestselling author Silvia Moreno Garcia for a discussion about her recent book, “Silver Nitrate.”
October 23, 2023Events
CAS faculty and students earn USF Status of Latinos awards
The College of Arts and Sciences congratulates four awardees at this year’s Status of Latinos (SoL) Hispanic Heritage Month awards ceremony for their academic research and community service contributions to the Latinx community.
October 18, 2023Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Events, Featured
Author Dr. Thomas P.M. Barnett describes three globalization shifts America will face
The Center for Strategic and Diplomatic Studies welcomed leading geopolitical strategist Dr. Thomas P.M. Barnett for a discussion on America’s international standing and three big geopolitical challenges it faces: climate crisis, shifting demographics, and the rise of global middle-class consumption.
October 13, 2023Community Engagement, Events
Democracy and Citizenship Series: How the undermining of democracy leads to violence
Dr. Siva Vaidhyanathan, Robertson Professor of Media Studies and director of the Center for Media and Citizenship at the University of Virginia, shared his insights on the intersection of digital sovereignty with democracy and the impact is all has on preventing violence outcomes.
October 5, 2023Community Engagement, Events