College of Arts and Sciences News

Antonia DeMichiel MA ’20 says she sticks out like a sore thumb when she travels to other countries.

Every time I put on the gold and green uniform, I look forward to representing the USF community and the track and field team. This year, my teammates and I took our dedication to and passion for running to the regional and national championships in indoor and outdoor track and field.

The Innovation Hive in Harney Science Center is now open for business, and engineering students are making the space their own. Here, seven teams share progress on their projects.

For Agnes Morelos MA ‘18, keeping USF alumni and students connected is pivotal to expanding the university community.

Ria Laxa ‘21 remembers when she opened the email congratulating her on being accepted to the first-ever McGrath Scholars cohort. She thought it was a mistake. In fact, she emailed them back and asked: “Are you sure?”

As a USF McCarthy fellow in Sacramento and Washington, D.C., Aaron Fontan ’23 said he’s seen “how the sausage is made” as policy is developed at state and national levels.

USF students tackled disease, mental health, and climate change, among other topics, at Creative Activity and Research Day this spring, the first time the event has been held on campus since the start of the pandemic.

Mikel Gregory ’22 gets emotional talking about being one of the first students in the Black Achievement Success and Engagement initiative at USF.