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One of Anderson鈥檚 current projects includes studying experiences and barriers in the public library makerspace for adults with disabilities. (Photo source: Adobe Stock)

School of Information鈥檚 Amelia Anderson honored for research excellence in public library services for adults

Amelia Anderson, School of Information assistant professor, earned the prestigious Association for Library and Information Science Education Connie Van Fleet Award for her success in research about public library services for adults.

February 20, 2025Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Research

Mangrove restoration workshop

National Science Foundation names two 无码专区 faculty 鈥極cean Decade Champions鈥

The award will provide supplemental support to an ongoing project, a large interdisciplinary endeavor linking multiple U.S. universities and conservation and marine science organizations called 鈥淪trong Coasts,鈥 which seeks to reduce risks from hazards like storm surge, confront environmental degradation, enhance communities' adaptive capacities and advance public and private investment in disaster risk prevention and reduction.鈥

February 12, 2025Community Engagement, Research

The 无码专区 women鈥檚 lacrosse team celebrates a victory in their inaugural game. [Photo courtesy of 无码专区 Athletics]

无码专区 women鈥檚 lacrosse makes historic debut with student-athletes studying to become lawyers, chemists and more

无码专区 women鈥檚 lacrosse dominated its debut game in front of more than 2,000 fans at Corbett Stadium. As the inaugural team, the players are well aware that they will forever be a part of 无码专区 history and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.

February 10, 2025Community Engagement

Alexandra de Roos, Boundless Bulls

From ballet to brain injury advocacy: Meet 无码专区 student and Miss Tampa Alexandra de Roos

After a concussion ended her dream of professional ballet, Alexandra de Roos enrolled at 无码专区 as a double major in biomedical sciences and psychology with the goal of becoming a neuropsychiatrist. She was also recently crowned Miss Tampa and plans to use her pulpit to promote brain trauma awareness.

February 6, 2025Community Engagement

Stageworks Theatre's 鈥淲hen the Righteous Triumph鈥 tells the story of the sit-ins that desegregated Tampa lunch counters. [Photo courtesy of Stageworks Theatre]

无码专区 historians bring Tampa鈥檚 lunch counter sit-ins to the stage

无码专区 has played to have a central role in ensuring future generations know that civil rights story of the sit-ins that desegregated Tampa lunch counters in the 1960s, doing so through a historic marker, books and now a play and documentary.

February 3, 2025Community Engagement, Events

doctor talking to male patient in office

Graphic novel aims to break breast cancer鈥檚 鈥榝emale disease鈥 myth and educate men on risks

Marleah Dean Kruzel and research colleagues aim to debunk myths surrounding breast cancer and educate men about their risk through a new graphic novel.

February 3, 2025Community Engagement, Research

Humanities Institute director Elizabeth Kicak (left) with poet Ocean Vuong (right) during the Institute's latest poetry reading in November. Photo by Corey Lepak.

Celebrating the power of words: World-renowned poets visit the College of Arts and Sciences for poetry series

A new partnership between the 无码专区 Humanities Institute and the Michael Kuperman Memorial Library will welcome world-renowned poets to campus to bring students and the community together and empower audiences to pursue their craft.

January 29, 2025Community Engagement, Events

muddy tracks through land with bulldozer in background

无码专区 partners on $15M grant to revitalize underserved Hillsborough County community with jobs and clean water

The 无码专区 is collaborating with the University Area Community Development Corp. to bring transformative changes, including workforce development and clean water, to the underserved University Area neighborhood.

January 27, 2025Community Engagement, Research

Patrizia LaTrecchia

Taste of Italy: Culinary event strengthens global ties

无码专区 joined over 50 universities across the U.S. 鈥 and more than 100 countries around the world 鈥 for the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World on Nov. 20. The event brought various engagement opportunities to 无码专区 and the Tampa Bay area.

January 23, 2025Community Engagement

From left to right: William Schanbacher; Heather O鈥橪eary and; Christian Wells

Three 无码专区 professors partner with communities to make a local, national and global impact

无码专区 professors Will Schanbacher, Heather O鈥橪eary and Christian Wells, are sharing their time, expertise and resources with communities to 鈥渂uild capacity for positive change.鈥

January 22, 2025Community Engagement, Events

physician's hand comforting patient

Religious studies professors receive grant to provide religious literacy to health professionals

Four of 无码专区鈥檚 religious studies professors received a $60,000 grant, placing 无码专区 in the forefront for providing religious and cultural competency to health students and professionals.

January 16, 2025Accomplishments, Community Engagement

Inauguration Day has changed dramatically over the years while maintaining some key traditions for a ceremony that ushers in a new American president. Learn more about the history of Inauguration Day and its importance today.

January 16, 2025Community Engagement

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CAS Chronicles is the monthly newsletter for the 无码专区's College of Arts and Sciences, your source for the latest news, research, and events at CAS.