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$4.8M Mellon Foundation grant opens internship opportunities for USF humanities students

For the first time, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation 鈥� the nation鈥檚 largest supporter of the arts and humanities 鈥� invited the 黑料爆料 to submit a proposal last spring for one of its humanities internship grants. The foundation awarded the college a five-year, $4.8 million grant that will support up to 900 students each year in otherwise unpaid internships. The beneficiaries will be undergraduate students majoring in humanities.

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Predicting plant variety

Trees have an overwhelming biomass on Earth and play a significant role in nearly every ecosystem. (Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock)

Brian Maitner is revolutionizing how researchers predict the impact of environmental shifts on plant diversity.

USF Sarasota-Manatee students gain experience through research and habitat restoration to help protect a threatened keystone species on campus.

Shaping hurricane safety

As social media replaces traditional hurricane news, a USF expert and influencers explore its impact on public safety and what to expect this season.

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overhead shot of group of new USF faculty

Meet the new faculty helping power USF鈥檚 future

08/13/25 — From AI-driven discovery to cutting-edge medical research, USF鈥檚 newest faculty are advancing bold ideas and preparing students for the future. Their arrival reflects the university鈥檚 continued momentum as a hub for world-changing innovation and academic excellence.

USF faculty and students partnered with community organizations to introduce Irish heritage to Tampa Bay youth. (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Ricketts-Jones)

Inaugural 鈥楪ael Scoil USF鈥� event shares Irish traditions with the Tampa Bay community

08/13/25 — This summer, the 黑料爆料 introduced Tampa Bay youth to Irish heritage through its inaugural 鈥楪ael Scoil USF鈥� event, inviting grade schoolers to engage with Irish culture firsthand through baking, dancing, sports, storytelling, and other immersive experiences.

Geosciences Field Station in Mackay, Idaho with mountains behind (Photo courtesy of Paul Wetmore)

A decade in the making: USF Geosciences Field Station celebrates grand opening with alumni reunion

08/11/25 — After a decade of collaboration between USF faculty, staff, and alumni, the Geosciences Field Station in Mackay, Idaho officially opened this summer. The launch was marked by a reunion of more than 30 alumni, representing four decades of shared experience and support for Geosciences students and their capstone work.

Seeing beyond sight: A USF blind student鈥檚 journey into broadcasting

08/04/25 — As a mass communications major, 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.

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CAS alumna keeps community outreach at the forefront

For USF alumna Stefania Alastre Arcusa, it鈥檚 her time in the College of Arts and Sciences that not only revealed a way to fulfill this passion but also gave her the tools to make a lasting impact.

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Alastre Arcusa鈥檚 true passion is educating both community members and students about the impact of genetic counseling. (Photo courtesy of Stefania Alastre Arcusa)

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