College of Arts and Sciences News

In a quiet moment by a hospital room window, I received what I consider one of the highest regards from a patient: “I’m glad we met.” 
 

An interview with Professor Kathryn Grimley-Baker. 

The visiting professor is a finalist for a 2022 National Book Award.

Aleksandra Kuzmanovic serves as Social Media Manager at the World Health Organization. In this role, she supports and advises the WHO Director-General and the Organization's senior leadership on social media activities. She is also leading WHO's partnerships with social media platforms, including those focused on fighting COVID-19 mis- and disinformation.

Students, faculty, staff, and the community have the opportunity to hear from a racial justice leader in conversation with USF’s Dr. Clarence B. Jones at St. Ignatius Church on Nov. 19.

Colton Alexander ’24 grew up in the Bay Area and signed up for the Army when he was 17 — something he needed his family’s permission for because he was still a minor. After four years, including a deployment to Afghanistan and several traumatic brain injuries, Alexander retired from service and turned his sights to college.

On First-Generation College Celebration Day, Nov. 8, we recognize three first-gen students, two first-gen staff members, and one professor who helps first-generation students navigate higher education.

In June, the Biden-Harris administration selected, from more than 1,000 applicants, 40 fellows of the United States Digital Corps. Christy Tong MPA ’20 is one of them.

There are law professors who identify as scholars first. Other professors identify as practitioners first. I identify as a teacher first. For me, teaching is the greatest job in the world. Nothing could have been more exhilarating.