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USF Judy Genshaft Honors College Welcomes 2026 Wilcox Scholars
Dedicated to developing future leaders in public service, the Wilcox Scholars Program at the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College provides students with opportunities to explore policy, civic engagement, and global issues. This spring, the program welcomed six driven first-year students who demonstrate a commitment to serving their communities and making the most of their Honors experience.
June 18, 2026Accolades, Community, Teaching and Learning
Five USF Students Honored as 2026 Fulbright U.S. Student Program Recipients
From teaching English in Taiwan to collecting and studying oral histories in Sri Lanka, the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½â€™s Fulbright U.S. Student Program recipients plan to dive deep into the cultures of their host communities during their time abroad.
Celebrating 70 Years of USF: Honors Students Lead Across Generations
As USF commemorates its 70th anniversary, four former Honors Student Council presidents reflect on leadership, belonging, and how the Judy Genshaft Honors College helped shape their personal and professional journeys.
June 16, 2026Alumni and Friends, Community
USF Judy Genshaft Honors College Hosts Columbia Restaurant for Live Cooking Demonstration
The Gonzmart family, owners of Tampa’s historic Columbia Restaurant, visited the Judy Genshaft Honors College to share the stories, ingredients, and traditions behind some of the restaurant’s most iconic dishes.
Honors Graduate Oliver Laczko Leaves Lasting Impact at USF St. Petersburg
What began as an unexpected start at the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ St. Petersburg campus became a defining journey for Judy Genshaft Honors College member Oliver Laczko, whose work in sustainability leadership, food access research, and Bayboro Harbor public education helped him find his niche and make an impact in the St. Petersburg community.
May 15, 2026Alumni and Friends, Community
17-Year-Old USF Graduate Zayd Nayeem Accelerates Path to Medicine and Service
Zayd Nayeem began his USF journey at 15 and quickly distinguished himself through research, leadership roles, and community health outreach. His college experience is marked by a drive to connect science with service while preparing for a future in medicine.
May 12, 2026Community
Honors Graduate Jacob Ramirez Finds Harmony Between Engineering and Music
Jacob Ramirez, a Judy Genshaft Honors College and USF College of Engineering graduate, balanced a high GPA, full-time work, and a teaching assistantship while continuing his passion for music and theater. His experience reflects how students can pursue both technical careers and creative outlets during their time at USF.
May 12, 2026Community
Driven on the Field and in the Classroom: Alexa Galligani’s Honors Student-Athlete Experience
USF softball player Alexa Galligani balanced the demands of Division I athletics with a 4.0 GPA and Honors coursework. Her experience as a student-athlete and Judy Genshaft Honors College graduate reflects her commitment to making a meaningful impact on the field and beyond.
May 11, 2026Community
USF Confers More Than 8,000 Degrees During Commencement Ceremonies
President Moez Limayem lead his first commencement ceremonies, which featured several graduates from multigenerational Bull families and a special tribute to the two students who tragically passed away last month.
Corporate-Sponsored Capstone Projects Bring Industry Experience to USF Biomedical Engineering Seniors
Students in USF's biomedical engineering program are bringing ideas to life through hands on, industry sponsored design projects. For seniors in the program, this rewarding experience culminated in their capstone presentation. Fourteen prototypes were presented to eager faculty and industry partners, showcasing the graduates' year of hard work.
May 4, 2026Community, Teaching and Learning
The Writing was on the Dresser: A Multigenerational USF Family Adds Two Sons to its Alumni Ranks
Two USF brothers, Evan and Jonathan Fueyo, are adding to their family’s deep Bulls legacy as they graduate alongside their cousin during the university’s 70th anniversary year. Raised on campus traditions by parents who met at USF, the Fueyos are continuing a multigenerational connection that now spans careers in business, insurance and education.
May 4, 2026Community
In the Ring and in the Cloud: USF Graduate Bridges Boxing and Cybersecurity
A USF cybersecurity graduate and founder of Bulls Boxing, Yeran Gamage applies the balance of offense and defense from the ring to real‑world AI and cloud security. Now heading to Wells Fargo as a cloud security engineer, he’s already uncovering vulnerabilities in open‑source AI tools and building protections at scale.
May 4, 2026Community