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Julie Buckner Armstrong is a professor of English who teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in American literature.

USF English professor to co-edit Florida anthology as part of Duckwall Professorship

Julie Buckner Armstrong, known for her expertise in the civil rights movement and southern literature, has been named the Duckwall Professor of Florida Studies for the 2024-2026 academic years. As part of the Duckwall Professorship, Armstrong will begin focusing on her next book, an anthology of literary works from Florida.

June 6, 2024

Attendees at the Humanities Institute open house event enjoying breakfast in the newly renovated office space. (Photo by Corey Lepak)

The Humanities Institute celebrates its growth both in a newly renovated space and for the future

The Humanities Institute welcomed the USF community to its newly renovated space through an open house.

May 29, 2024Department News, Events

Collage of recent USF graduates

From campus to careers: CAS graduates reflect on their time at USF

Among the 7,000 degrees conferred during spring commencement, the College of Arts and Sciences accounted for more than 2,500 of the total degrees awarded. Now, several students are reflecting on their unique experiences and sharing their advice for incoming students.

May 28, 2024Alumni News

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