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Dr. Thomas P.M. Barnett is a geopolitical strategist. He discussed his latest book, “America’s New Map: Restoring Our Global Leadership in an Era of Climate Change and Demographic Collapse,†as part of a discussion hosted by the Center for Strategic and Diplomatic Studies. (Photo by Corey Lepak)

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

medical person in white jacket with pink ribbon holding hands of patient

The impact of trust in medical providers and how women deal with their cancer risk

Department of Communication's Dr. Marleah Dean Kruzel worked with an interdisciplinary team to examine what factors influenced women's decision making in managing their inherited cancer risk, particularly among those with gene mutations known to cause breast cancer.

October 11, 2023Accomplishments, Research

Joshua Rayman in front of the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin. (Photo courtesy of Joshua Rayman)

Philosophy professor uses Humanities Institute grant to examine Enlightenment period thinkers abroad

Dr. Joshua Rayman associate professor of Philosophy, uses Humanities Institute grant to travel to a research library in Berlin, Germany and advance his research on opposing German philosophers.

October 11, 2023Research

Stephen Benson (left) working with residents (middle and right) of the Tampa Heights neighborhood on a plan for the area. (Photo courtesy of Stephen Benson)

School of Public Affairs alumnus is awarded recognition in the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s ‘40 Under 40’

MURP alumnus Stephen Benson currently serves as Planning Director for the City of Tampa. This achievement recognizes his outstanding contributions to the community throughout his career.

October 11, 2023Accomplishments, Alumni, Community Engagement

Dr. Vaidhyanathan explains the concept of digital sovereignty. (Photo by Corey Lepak)

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

The internationally recognized ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏFamily Study Center (FSC) is celebrating 20 years of ground-breaking research and novel community partnerships by scheduling a broad array of events for students, families and professionals throughout the year.

September 28, 2023Research

Dr. Cathleen Kaveny. (Photo courtesy of Phi Beta Kappa)

Frontier Forum to feature Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Dr. Cathleen Kaveny

The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏCollege of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is set to welcome law and ethics professor Dr. Cathleen Kaveny on Nov. 15 at the Judy Genshaft Honors College, as part of the signature lecture series Frontier Forum.

September 27, 2023Events

four young women seated on a low wall bench look at laptop held by one of the women (photo by Adobe Stock)

Pilot study to highlight outcomes of young adults from immigrant parentage

Professor of sociology and director of the Immigrant Well-Being Research Center, Dr. Elizabeth Aranda is leading a research study that aims to study young adults with immigrant parents living in the Tampa Bay area to assess how they have done in terms of education and socio-relative outcomes when compared to native born Americans.

September 27, 2023Community Engagement, Featured, Research

Attendees visit tabling organizations for tastings, networking, and educational engagement. (Photo by JWS Photography)

Urban Food Sovereignty Summit aims to heighten awareness of food sustainability in Tampa Bay

The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏCollege of Arts and Sciences’ Urban Food Sovereignty Group is set to host the 5th annual Tampa Bay Urban Food Sovereignty Summit on Oct. 12 and Oct. 15. The focus of this year’s event is “Food Sovereignty in the Food System.â€

September 27, 2023Community Engagement, Events

Researchers at ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏSt. Petersburg have received a grant across the next five years from the National Institutes of Health National Institute on Aging to continue ground breaking work that aims to reduce dementia risk through brain training.

September 27, 2023Research

Rodriguez-Rogers (middle) and her mentee Yoana Cardoso (right), being featured on the Latin broadcast channel Despierta Tampa Bay with news anchor Sarykarmen Rivera (left). (Photo courtesy of Aileen Rodriguez-Rogers)

Alumna shares her inspiring career journey of empowering communities and celebrating heritage

Aileen Rodriguez-Rogers, a distinguished alumna of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏand former member of USF’s Latin Community Advisory Council, shares her remarkable career and encourages others to actively engage in community advancement.

September 26, 2023Alumni, Community Engagement

Dr. Beatriz Padilla (left) and Glenda Vaillant Cruz (Right). (Photo courtesy of Padilla)

Doctoral student Glenda Vaillant Cruz shines a light on Latin American student experience in higher education

Doctoral student and Fulbright scholar Glenda Vaillant Cruz traveled to Spain to examine the Latin American student experience in higher education and reflects on the importance of her mentorship with Dr. Beatriz Padilla, director of ISLAC and associate professor in the Department of Sociology.

September 26, 2023Accomplishments, Alumni, Community Engagement, Research

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CAS Chronicles is the monthly newsletter for the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ's College of Arts and Sciences, your source for the latest news, research, and events at CAS.