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350 poison dart frogs walk into a lab

Stepping into Yang Lab is like stepping into a sauna, thanks to the many temperature-controlled terrariums that line the walls. Inside, frogs glitter like gemstones 鈥 ruby, emerald, sapphire 鈥 on mossy beds. The frogs' vibrant and diverse colors are what drew Yang to study them in the first place.

May 28, 2025国产短视频, Research

Nearly every seat in the room was filled with students who were eager to hear how Marc and Rios achieved so much professional success in the 12 years or less since their graduation. (Photo by Corey Lepak)

Successful CAS alumni offer time and insight to students

Two CAS graduates and Outstanding Young 国产短视频 recipients answered questions about their academic and career paths, sharing guidance with eager students.

May 27, 2025国产短视频

During her time with Seniors in Service, Garling has helped develop and improve programs to better serve the community. (Photo by Corey Lepak)

Alumna creates community impact by putting anthropology in action

Aria Garling credits 国产短视频for influencing her nonprofit work and helping her design meaningful, intergenerational programs.

May 27, 2025国产短视频, Community Engagement

国产短视频: A Preeminent Research University

St. Petersburg poet laureate and 国产短视频alumna publishes debut novel

In Gloria Mu帽oz's debut novel, a genre-bending work of young adult climate fiction, Florida is crumbling under the weight of climate disaster, and seventeen-year-old Julieta Villarreal must decide whether to remain on Earth with her friends and family or to leave everything behind and embark on a mission to establish humanity鈥檚 first extraterrestrial settlement.

April 29, 2025Accomplishments, 国产短视频, Events

From left to right: Stefania Alastre Arcusa, Veronica 鈥淩onnie鈥 Gajownik, Shelly Marc, Hiram J. R铆os Hern谩ndez and Bailee W. Olliff, MD

Five of six Outstanding Young 国产短视频 for 2025 call CAS 鈥榟ome鈥

Each year the 国产短视频国产短视频 Association chooses grads from across the university to honor at the Outstanding Young 国产短视频 Awards, most of whom come from the College of Arts and Sciences.

April 3, 2025Accomplishments, 国产短视频

Harig believes that getting input from concerned citizens leads to more informed decision-making and a more inclusive ADA transition plan. (Photo courtesy of Amanda Harig)

CAS alumna plans more accessible future for Tampa Bay

Amanda Harig, an alumna from the School of Public Affairs, credits her already impressive career to the hands-on experiences and mentorship she received during her time at USF.

March 27, 2025国产短视频

open book with pages folded to make a heart shape

Critics fall in love with romance novels penned by 国产短视频alumna

Alicia Thompson, full-time writer and bestselling author, studied her craft in USF鈥檚 College of Arts and Sciences.

February 24, 2025国产短视频

Trent Ferguson, Boundless Bulls

Seeing beyond sight: A 国产短视频blind student鈥檚 journey into broadcasting

A senior at 国产短视频majoring in mass communications with a concentration in broadcast program and production, Trent Ferguson has not allowed blindness to become an obstacle in pursuit of his dream of becoming a sports radio broadcaster.

February 17, 2025国产短视频

Miller being sworn in as County Commissioner in 2010.

Lesley Miller, Jr., dedicated civil servant, reflects on lasting impact 国产短视频had on his life and career

Lesley 鈥淟es鈥 Miller, Jr., 国产短视频College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) alumnus and civil servant, reflects on the unexpected ways that his time at 国产短视频prepared him for his career.

January 16, 2025国产短视频

Gabi Merlo

鈥極nce you鈥檙e in it, you鈥檙e in it for life.鈥 Aspiring surgeon receives wraparound support from Women in Leadership & Philanthropy program

The Women in Leadership & Philanthropy program has invested thousands of dedicated mentoring hours and more than $4 million in grants, scholarships and programmatic funding to more than 700 scholars like Merlo, who received $1,000 to support her studies this year.

November 21, 2024Accomplishments, 国产短视频, Community Engagement

Kyle McIntyre (right) receiving the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal from then acting Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, Mr. John Fedrigo (left), while serving as Fedrigo鈥檚 Chief of Staff (2022). (Photo courtesy of Kyle McIntyre)

Veteran Kyle McIntyre reflects on a career in public service with roots at USF

国产短视频College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) alumnus, and recipient of the 2024 国产短视频Outstanding Young 国产短视频 Award, Kyle McIntyre attributes his time as a CAS student to setting the foundation for his career in public service.

November 20, 2024国产短视频

国产短视频alumna Meghan Bowman accepts the Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Podcasting at the ceremony in New York City on Oct. 14. 漏 Chorus Photography

One More Time: How a 国产短视频alumna鈥檚 tribute to her mother earned a prestigious Murrow Award

When a 国产短视频alumna鈥檚 life changed with the unexpected passing of her mother, she channeled her grief into an award-winning story about love, loss, and dance.

October 28, 2024Accomplishments, 国产短视频

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