USF College of Arts and Sciences

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

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

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

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

The Mellon Humanities Institute Internship Grant is helping CAS students gain paid experience in museums, archives, media, and community organizations — and shaping their career paths along the way.

Learn more about the program and its impact on our students on CAS Chronicles: https://ow.ly/qs0i50Z2nhe

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

This week we’re highlighting Sophia Peña, who earned her B.A. in Psychology. While at , she worked in a Memory and Cognition Lab, gaining hands‑on experience creating, running, and presenting experiments.

Sophia will continue her work at Moffitt Cancer Center this summer as she explores master’s programs that align with her goals.

Congratulations, Sophia! 🤘

Commencement may have passed, but we're still celebrating our outstanding CAS graduates! 🎓💚

Meet Lizt Peña Castillo, who earned her degree in Psychology. She chose the major out of a curiosity about the human psyche and found meaningful lessons in introspection along the way.

Lizt shares: “I learned to let go of the pressure to rush accomplishments, and I wish for others to treasure their time as students and to find their own timelines for success.”

Congratulations, Lizt! 🤘

Our USF English Department Department of English is celebrating a major milestone with the publication of the 20th issue of Saw Palm: Florida Literature & Art, the university’s long‑running literary journal. The new issue highlights the depth of Florida’s creative voices and the editorial work of CAS students and faculty.

Explore the full story in CAS Chronicles:

'Strongest’ issue yet: ‘Saw Palm’ celebrates 20 years of Florida literature and art University of South Florida

Commencement may have passed, but we’re still celebrating the remarkable journeys of our CAS graduates! 🎓💚

Dharsh Saravana entered USF believing their passion for math pointed toward engineering. Through mentorship from the Food Sovereignty Initiative and the USF Office of National Scholars, they discovered a deeper calling in food systems and local governance, supported by the frameworks of mathematical sociology.

We’re proud of how far Dharsh has come and we're excited to see where their path leads next! 🤘