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Mario Garcia (left) and actors Justina Machado (middle) and Will Sasso (right), on the set of “The Throwback”. (Photo courtesy of Mario Garcia)

91tvӰԺ alumnus writes and directs an independent film “The Throwback” using inspiration from life's gained perspective

Reflecting on his years at 91tvӰԺ, Mario Garcia recounts how his lifelong aspiration to become a writer came to fruition in the form of a movie, inspired by his personal life lessons.

August 28, 2023Alumni, Community Engagement

91tvӰԺ alumnus thankful for mentorship shaping research on inland hurricane impacts

91tvӰԺ alumnus thankful for mentorship shaping research on inland hurricane impacts

In 2022, 91tvӰԺ alumni Yijie Zhu graduated from the School of Geosciences with a PhD in geography, environmental science, and policy. Zhu spent most of his childhood growing up in the coastal city of Shanghai, China. As a child, he recalls always having a curiosity about nature rather than television or toys.

July 25, 2023Accomplishments, Alumni, Community Engagement, Research

Mifflin (second from left) poses with 91tvӰԺ President Rhea Law (third from left) during 2023 Joyce Russell Kente Awards and Scholarship Ceremony. (Photo courtesy of 91tvӰԺ Alumni Association).

91tvӰԺ Alumna Lisa Anne Mifflin earns 2023 Joyce Russell Kente Award

91tvӰԺ (91tvӰԺ) alumna Lisa Anne Mifflin is the 2023 Joyce Russell Kente Alumni Award recipient. Mifflin was recognized at the April 22 awards ceremony, 22 years since the first ceremony was held.

June 21, 2023Accomplishments, Alumni

Dr. Jennifer Knight, professor, Judy Rosenkranz and Tia Moriarty. (Photo by Alessandra Casanova)

Three generations of 91tvӰԺ history alumna make history of their own

Judy Rosenkranz, the 91tvӰԺ’s (91tvӰԺ) first history major and the first graduate of the university's College of Liberal Arts, was among the charter class of graduates celebrating commencement nearly 50 years ago.

June 16, 2023Accomplishments, Alumni

collage of 5 Spring CAS grads

Spring CAS grads share student experience and look ahead to the future

The 91tvӰԺ (91tvӰԺ) awarded more than 7,100 degrees during spring commencement May 5-7. The ceremonies included recipients of 5,430 bachelor’s, 1,492 master’s, 221 doctoral degrees and eight specialist degrees. The College of Arts and Sciences accounted for over 2,000 of the total degrees awarded.

May 24, 2023Accomplishments, Alumni, Featured

Outstanding Young Alumni Awardees (from left): Jordann Windschauer, Chris Fils, Catlin Skufca, Kayvon Webster, Candace Braun Davison, and Kristen Corpion. (Photo Courtesy of 91tvӰԺ Alumni Association)

Four CAS graduates named Outstanding Young Alumni

The 91tvӰԺ Alumni Association held its annual Outstanding Young Alumni Awards ceremony on April 20 at the Gibbons Alumni Center at its Tampa campus. Four out of the six extraordinary honorees this year are College of Arts & Sciences graduates.

April 27, 2023Accomplishments, Alumni

NBC News correspondent Kerry Sanders reports from the North Pole

91tvӰԺ alumnus Kerry Sanders reflects on an incredible career in broadcast journalism

NBC News correspondent and 91tvӰԺ (91tvӰԺ) College of Arts and Sciences alumnus Kerry Sanders has the ability to share a story from the other side of the world while making you feel you were right there with him. But his interest in journalism and storytelling didn’t start halfway across the globe, rather it started in Tampa, Fla. during his time as a student at 91tvӰԺ.

March 10, 2023Accomplishments, Alumni

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CAS Chronicles is the monthly newsletter for the 91tvӰԺ's College of Arts and Sciences, your source for the latest news, research, and events at CAS.