College of Arts and Sciences News

On March 27, USF celebrated Day of the Dons, an annual 24-hour fundraising event where the community comes together to support the university. This year’s theme, “Seeds of Impact: Growing a Legacy,” encouraged excitement and generosity to sprout across campus.
 

Nikaella Mariano, a BSN junior student, presented her poster at the ACNL Conference. The topic was “Revitalizing Rural Nursing Education,” which she has been researching since attending the AACN Student Policy Summit in 2024 with Dean Fry-Bowers.

USF’s men’s basketball team beat Utah Valley last night, 79-70, in a thrilling home game at War Memorial at the Sobrato Center, and the team advanced to the second round of postseason playoffs.

Amina Essid ’27 remembers feeling a little confused on the first day of Engineering Project & Design II class as she arrived at Privett Plaza for an outdoor improv session with her classmates, all wearing rainbow sweatbands. The experience, though, helped her become more comfortable thinking on her feet.

In a powerful initiative, USF NSNA has spearheaded a donation drive to support families devastated by the recent fires in Los Angeles. 

For Dee Bustos ’25, the EMBA was more than academics — it was a journey of personal growth.

Maria Membrila, '23 shares her MPA journey.

A student's journey from environmental engineer to public administrator exemplifies the transformative power of education in shaping careers and communities.