/honors/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usWed, 17 Sep 2025 08:47:34 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/ons/news/2025/usf-alum-yarah-elshaer-receives-fulbright-grant-to-teach-english-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina.aspxUSF alum Yarah Elshaer has been named a Fulbright U.S. Student Program English Teaching Assistant to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Guided by her passion for using education to uplift communities and strengthen national identity, she continues to pursue ambitious goals that create lasting impact.External ArticleThu, 11 Sep 2025 17:52:02 USF Alum Yarah Elshaer Receives Fulbright Grant to Teach English in Bosnia and HerzegovinaUSF alum Yarah Elshaer has been named a Fulbright U.S. Student Program English Teaching Assistant to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Guided by her passion for using education to uplift communities and strengthen national identity, she continues to pursue ambitious goals that create lasting impact.Yarah Elshaer headshot in a Honors College building learning loft/ons/news/2025/usf-alum-yarah-elshaer-receives-fulbright-grant-to-teach-english-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina.aspxAccolades/news/2025/usf-welcomes-record-breaking-class-sees-increase-in-student-engagement.aspxUSF is welcoming a record-breaking incoming class, attracting students from across the country and around the world drawn by academic opportunities, a strong sense of community, and historically high academic achievement. The university is expanding campus engagement, with events and experiences that help students build connections and grow both academically and personally.External ArticleThu, 11 Sep 2025 16:15:38 USF Welcomes Record-Breaking Class, Sees Increase in Student EngagementUSF is welcoming a record-breaking incoming class, attracting students from across the country and around the world drawn by academic opportunities, a strong sense of community, and historically high academic achievement. The university is expanding campus engagement, with events and experiences that help students build connections and grow both academically and personally.Two USF Honors students pose with the "go bulls" hand sign with Rocky D. Bull outside the Marshall Student Center/news/2025/usf-welcomes-record-breaking-class-sees-increase-in-student-engagement.aspxCommunity/ons/news/2025/finding-your-arc-workshop-series-teaches-students-self-discovery-through-writing.aspxPersonal statements are an important part of most academic applications. USF Office of National Scholars Director Sayandeb Basu’s Finding Your Arc workshop helps students uncover their stories and strengthen their writing through self-discovery.External ArticleThu, 11 Sep 2025 15:53:04 Finding Your Arc Workshop Series Teaches Students Self-Discovery Through WritingPersonal statements are an important part of most academic applications. USF Office of National Scholars Director Sayandeb Basu’s Finding Your Arc workshop helps students uncover their stories and strengthen their writing through self-discovery.Sayandeb Basu points at screen displaying image of Character Arc./ons/news/2025/finding-your-arc-workshop-series-teaches-students-self-discovery-through-writing.aspxTeaching and Learning/ons/news/2025/usf-achieves-record-cohort-of-15-united-nations-millennium-fellows.aspxThe ���۴�ý reached a new milestone with 15 students selected for the 2025 United Nations Millennium Fellowship, where they will receive leadership training and carry out social impact projects addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals.External ArticleWed, 10 Sep 2025 08:23:20 USF Achieves Record Cohort of 15 United Nations Millennium FellowsThe ���۴�ý reached a new milestone with 15 students selected for the 2025 United Nations Millennium Fellowship, where they will receive leadership training and carry out social impact projects addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals.Millennium Fellowship graphic with 6-panel image with green overlay in background featuring students/ons/news/2025/usf-achieves-record-cohort-of-15-united-nations-millennium-fellows.aspxAccolades/honors/news/2025/usf-welcomes-760-new-honors-students-with-annual-convocation-ceremonies.aspxThe Judy Genshaft Honors College welcomed its newest Bulls with convocation ceremonies on the St. Petersburg and Tampa campuses. Students met university leaders, heard from members of the Honors community, and connected with peers while celebrating the start of their academic journey.Anna MinksTue, 09 Sep 2025 16:24:32 USF Welcomes 760 New Honors Students with Annual Convocation CeremoniesThe Judy Genshaft Honors College welcomed its newest Bulls with convocation ceremonies on the St. Petersburg and Tampa campuses. Students met university leaders, heard from members of the Honors community, and connected with peers while celebrating the start of their academic journey.Honors Dean Charles Adams, USF President Rhea Law, USF President Emerita Judy Genshaft, USF Provost Prasant Mohapatra, Judy Genshaft Honors College Tampa Student Council President Katelynn Paciorek, and Honors Alumni Andrew Stevens pose while making Go Bulls signs in front of an Honors banner and green draped background./honors/news/2025/usf-welcomes-760-new-honors-students-with-annual-convocation-ceremonies.aspxCommunity,Events/honors/news/2025/photo-gallery-honors-college-kicks-off-semester-with-welcome-back-event.aspxThe Judy Genshaft Honors College kicked off the fall semester with music, games and giveaways at its Welcome Back Event, where students connected with peers, discovered campus resources and celebrated the start of an exciting new year at USF.Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:16:25 Photo Gallery: Honors College Kicks Off Semester With Welcome Back EventThe Judy Genshaft Honors College kicked off the fall semester with music, games and giveaways at its Welcome Back Event, where students connected with peers, discovered campus resources and celebrated the start of an exciting new year at USF.Honors students pose in a fifth floor learning loft with the "Go Bulls" hand sign in front of a Judy Genshaft Honors College green banner and a green and white balloon tower. /honors/news/2025/photo-gallery-honors-college-kicks-off-semester-with-welcome-back-event.aspxEvents/honors/news/2025/usf-honors-students-share-tips-for-navigating-first-semester-of-college.aspxThis fall, the ���۴�ý’s Judy Genshaft Honors College welcomed more than 750 first-year students. From making friends in the dining hall to finding hidden academic resources, current Honors students share advice to help newcomers thrive during their first semester.Bethany JowersTue, 02 Sep 2025 09:45:59 USF Honors Students Share Tips for Navigating First Semester of CollegeThis fall, the ���۴�ý’s Judy Genshaft Honors College welcomed more than 750 first-year students. From making friends in the dining hall to finding hidden academic resources, current Honors students share advice to help newcomers thrive during their first semester.Honors peer mentors pose for a group photo in a classroom in the Honors building./honors/news/2025/usf-honors-students-share-tips-for-navigating-first-semester-of-college.aspxCommunity/honors/news/2025/leadership-and-community-building-define-judy-genshaft-honors-college-student-council.aspxThe USF Judy Genshaft Honors College Student Council provides opportunities for students to gain leadership experience, build community, and serve their peers through event planning, volunteer initiatives, and campus engagement. Under the leadership of President Katelynn Paciorek and Vice President Olivia Pinilla, the council helps make the Honors College a welcoming home for all.Anna MinksTue, 26 Aug 2025 11:48:16 Leadership and Community Building Define Judy Genshaft Honors College Student CouncilThe USF Judy Genshaft Honors College Student Council provides opportunities for students to gain leadership experience, build community, and serve their peers through event planning, volunteer initiatives, and campus engagement. Under the leadership of President Katelynn Paciorek and Vice President Olivia Pinilla, the council helps make the Honors College a welcoming home for all.Olivia Pinilla and Katelynn Paciorek pose on the fifth floor of the Honors building./honors/news/2025/leadership-and-community-building-define-judy-genshaft-honors-college-student-council.aspxCommunity/honors/news/2025/honors-alumni-celebrate-kickoff-of-new-alumni-society-at-usf.aspxHonors alumni spanning more than four decades came together at the ���۴�ý to launch the Judy Genshaft Honors College Alumni Society. The evening offered opportunities to reconnect, network, and share a vision for building a lasting community of Honors graduates.Anna MinksTue, 26 Aug 2025 10:10:53 Honors Alumni Celebrate Kickoff of New Alumni Society at USFHonors alumni spanning more than four decades came together at the ���۴�ý to launch the Judy Genshaft Honors College Alumni Society. The evening offered opportunities to reconnect, network, and share a vision for building a lasting community of Honors graduates.Honors alumni, Judy Genshaft, and Steve Greenbaum gather in the Honors forum to celebrate the launch of the Judy Genshaft Honors College Alumni Society./honors/news/2025/honors-alumni-celebrate-kickoff-of-new-alumni-society-at-usf.aspxAlumni and Friends/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/student_spotlight_michelle_mcaveety.aspxBefore she could say motherboard, Michelle McAveety was playing with computers. From tinkering on an early MacIntosh computer while sitting in a booster seat to building PCs with her dad at the age of 6 to programming in high school, the USF computer engineering major has grown up surrounded by wires, code and curiosity.External ArticleMon, 18 Aug 2025 10:54:29 Curiosity, Code, and a Cyber PathBefore she could say motherboard, Michelle McAveety was playing with computers. From tinkering on an early MacIntosh computer while sitting in a booster seat to building PCs with her dad at the age of 6 to programming in high school, the USF computer engineering major has grown up surrounded by wires, code and curiosity.Michelle McAveety and other cybersecurity students and a faculty member pose with a 40,000 dollar check in a vehicle./ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/student_spotlight_michelle_mcaveety.aspxCommunity/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/anzhelika_kurnikova.aspxGoogle intern Anzhelika Kurnikova spent her summer working in New York City, contributing to real-projects for a global technology giant. “I can’t share all the details,” she said, “but we are focused on making sure the systems work well and can scale. It is less about what is flashy and more about what is functional.”External ArticleMon, 18 Aug 2025 09:10:27 From Scratch Projects to Google InternshipGoogle intern Anzhelika Kurnikova spent her summer working in New York City, contributing to real-projects for a global technology giant. “I can’t share all the details,” she said, “but we are focused on making sure the systems work well and can scale. It is less about what is flashy and more about what is functional.”Anzhelika Kurnikova stands in front of Google logo made of small balloons./ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/anzhelika_kurnikova.aspxCommunity/honors/news/2025/summer-usf-judy-genshaft-honors-college-graduates-make-their-mark.aspxOn Aug. 8, the Judy Genshaft Honors College hosted a graduate celebration ceremony on the Tampa campus, honoring 23 summer 2025 graduates for their academic accomplishments, research contributions, and exciting next steps.Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:25:53 Summer USF Judy Genshaft Honors College Graduates Make Their MarkOn Aug. 8, the Judy Genshaft Honors College hosted a graduate celebration ceremony on the Tampa campus, honoring 23 summer 2025 graduates for their academic accomplishments, research contributions, and exciting next steps.Summer graduates, Dean Adams, and Dean Sakai stand with their medallions on the Honors ampitheater steps/honors/news/2025/summer-usf-judy-genshaft-honors-college-graduates-make-their-mark.aspxEvents/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/defcon33.aspxThe ���۴�ý’s CyberHerd team claimed first place at DEF CON 33’s “Adversary Wars” Capture the Flag, capping the competitive team’s debut at what is widely regarded as the largest hacking and security conference in the world.External ArticleWed, 13 Aug 2025 10:01:04 USF CyberHerd Captures First Place at World’s Largest Hacker ConferenceThe ���۴�ý’s CyberHerd team claimed first place at DEF CON 33’s “Adversary Wars” Capture the Flag, capping the competitive team’s debut at what is widely regarded as the largest hacking and security conference in the world.CyberHerd team members pose outside on USF campus/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/defcon33.aspxAccolades/honors/news/2025/catching-up-with-honors-alum-dr-bryce-montane.aspxDr. Bryce Montane, MD, a proud alum of the ���۴�ý’s Judy Genshaft Honors College, has transformed his undergraduate experience into a fulfilling career in both medicine and medical education. Now serving as an assistant professor at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Dr. Montane credits his time at USF with preparing for his professional journey.Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:59:13 Catching Up with Honors Alum Dr. Bryce MontaneDr. Bryce Montane, MD, a proud alum of the ���۴�ý’s Judy Genshaft Honors College, has transformed his undergraduate experience into a fulfilling career in both medicine and medical education. Now serving as an assistant professor at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Dr. Montane credits his time at USF with preparing for his professional journey.Bryce Montane (left) at his white coat ceremony at USF and (right) posing for his Washington University headshot /honors/news/2025/catching-up-with-honors-alum-dr-bryce-montane.aspxAlumni and Friendshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/honors-student-strikes-a-chord-with-music-festival-career-aspirations.aspxA spark was lit for Brooke Elrod when she attended her first music festival. Since then, Elrod has pursued a variety of opportunities to gain the knowledge and training needed for such a career. She is graduating this summer with a bachelor’s degree in management.External ArticleTue, 05 Aug 2025 09:10:55 Honors Student Strikes a Chord with Music Festival Career AspirationsA spark was lit for Brooke Elrod when she attended her first music festival. Since then, Elrod has pursued a variety of opportunities to gain the knowledge and training needed for such a career. She is graduating this summer with a bachelor’s degree in management.Brooke Elrod poses with her graduation cap - with Metallica decoration - in front of a USF sign.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/honors-student-strikes-a-chord-with-music-festival-career-aspirations.aspxCommunity/honors/news/2025/new-usf-honors-alumni-society-chair-grace-beck-aims-to-extend-honors-experience-beyond-graduation.aspxGrace Beck ’16 is leading the launch of the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College Alumni Society to reconnect nearly 10,000 alumni. As the inaugural chair, she’s creating a network that builds pathways to mentorship, community, and the lifelong benefits of belonging to the Honors College.Anna MinksTue, 05 Aug 2025 00:56:00 New USF Honors Alumni Society Chair Grace Beck Aims to Extend the Honors Experience Beyond GraduationGrace Beck ’16 is leading the launch of the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College Alumni Society to reconnect nearly 10,000 alumni. As the inaugural chair, she’s creating a network that builds pathways to mentorship, community, and the lifelong benefits of belonging to the Honors College.New Judy Genshaft Honors College Alumni Society Chair Grace Beck poses on fifth floor of Honors building/honors/news/2025/new-usf-honors-alumni-society-chair-grace-beck-aims-to-extend-honors-experience-beyond-graduation.aspxAlumni and Friends,Community/honors/news/2025/usf-honors-college-strengthens-9-year-partnership-with-kerolle-initiative.aspxThe Judy Genshaft Honors College continues to build on a decade-long partnership with the Kerolle Initiative in the Dominican Republic, a local non-profit pop-up clinic that brings medical care and health education to rural populations. This year, Honors students expanded research beyond the trip, and the college recognized Dr. Reginald Kerolle as an official Honors “graduate.”Anna MinksMon, 04 Aug 2025 15:20:11 USF Honors College Strengthens 9-Year Partnership with Kerolle Initiative in Dominican RepublicThe Judy Genshaft Honors College continues to build on a decade-long partnership with the Kerolle Initiative in the Dominican Republic, a local non-profit pop-up clinic that brings medical care and health education to rural populations. This year, Honors students expanded research beyond the trip, and the college recognized Dr. Reginald Kerolle as an official Honors “graduate.”Dr. Cayla Lanier and Honors students pose in scrubs and hold up the Go Bulls hand sign in the Dominican Republic/honors/news/2025/usf-honors-college-strengthens-9-year-partnership-with-kerolle-initiative.aspxCommunity/news/2025/aiden-jaskolka-brown.aspxLike most future doctors, Aiden Jaskolka-Brown chose his career path out of a desire to save lives. But Jaskolka-Brown didn’t wait until he became a doctor to save lives. In 2023, he donated a segment of his left liver to a 5-month-old baby.External ArticleMon, 04 Aug 2025 09:43:10 Aiden Jaskolka-BrownLike most future doctors, Aiden Jaskolka-Brown chose his career path out of a desire to save lives. But Jaskolka-Brown didn’t wait until he became a doctor to save lives. In 2023, he donated a segment of his left liver to a 5-month-old baby.Aiden Jaskolka-Brown headshot with Boundless Bulls written in white and in a series in the green background/news/2025/aiden-jaskolka-brown.aspxAccolades/honors/news/2025/chinaza-munonye-jumpstarts-her-medical-career-through-honors-coursework.aspx���۴�ý Honors student Chinaza Munonye turned her passion for dermatology into practical research projects for her Honors coursework and beyond. Now, she’s preparing for medical school, ready to transform the field of dermatology.Anna MinksTue, 29 Jul 2025 09:42:03 Chinaza Munonye Jumpstarts Her Medical Career Through Honors Coursework���۴�ý Honors student Chinaza Munonye turned her passion for dermatology into practical research projects for her Honors coursework and beyond. Now, she’s preparing for medical school, ready to transform the field of dermatology.Judy Genshaft Honors College student Chinaza Munonye headshot with crossed arms and blurred blue background/honors/news/2025/chinaza-munonye-jumpstarts-her-medical-career-through-honors-coursework.aspxCommunity/honors/news/2025/making-their-mark-honors-students-join-muma-25-under-25.aspxFive Judy Genshaft Honors College students earned a spot in the prestigious Muma College of Business 25 Under 25 program, recognized for their achievements in leadership, academics, and community impact. Their stories reflect how ambition and taking on student leadership roles can positively impact others and lead the way toward future success.Anna MinksTue, 22 Jul 2025 14:57:56 Making Their Mark: Honors Students Join Muma’s 25 Under 25Five Judy Genshaft Honors College students earned a spot in the prestigious Muma College of Business 25 Under 25 program, recognized for their achievements in leadership, academics, and community impact. Their stories reflect how ambition and taking on student leadership roles can positively impact others and lead the way toward future success.5 panel image of five Honors students given the title of Muma's 25 Under 25 in 2025, (top left: Emile Leyva, top right: Minh Ha Pham, bottom left: Jacob Park, bottom middle: Rylee King, bottom right: Joshua Streitmatter)/honors/news/2025/making-their-mark-honors-students-join-muma-25-under-25.aspxAccolades/honors/news/2025/catching-up-with-honors-alum-carly-durgin.aspxHonors alum Carly Durgin shares how her path from pre-med to education advocate and future lawyer is rooted in a passion for equity, community impact, and bold curiosity.Anna MinksWed, 16 Jul 2025 00:57:26 Catching Up with Honors Alum Carly DurginHonors alum Carly Durgin shares how her path from pre-med to education advocate and future lawyer is rooted in a passion for equity, community impact, and bold curiosity.Carly Durgin in her master's cap and gown/honors/news/2025/catching-up-with-honors-alum-carly-durgin.aspxAlumni and Friends/honors/news/2025/honors-course-challenges-traditional-views-of-leadership-through-literature.aspxHonors students in Exploring Leadership Through Literature and Film discover how storytelling can reshape their understanding of leadership. Guided by instructor Deepak Singh, the course challenges students to reflect on real-world leadership through the lens of thought-provoking texts and films.Anna MinksFri, 11 Jul 2025 09:28:56 Honors Course Challenges Traditional Views of Leadership Through Literature and FilmHonors students in Exploring Leadership Through Literature and Film discover how storytelling can reshape their understanding of leadership. Guided by instructor Deepak Singh, the course challenges students to reflect on real-world leadership through the lens of thought-provoking texts and films.Daniel Anderson, Professor Deepak Singh, and Jenna Epright pose together on the fifth floor of the Honors building./honors/news/2025/honors-course-challenges-traditional-views-of-leadership-through-literature.aspxTeaching and Learning/health/news/2025/jataya-jackson-culture-champion.aspxJataya Jackson, simulation operations specialist at the USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation, was recently named a USF Health Culture Champion for her extraordinary journey from undergraduate student to medical student.External ArticleWed, 09 Jul 2025 11:26:53 CAMLS Simulation Specialist, Future Medical Student Recognized as USF Health Culture ChampionJataya Jackson, simulation operations specialist at the USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation, was recently named a USF Health Culture Champion for her extraordinary journey from undergraduate student to medical student.Jataya Jackson holding USF Health Culture Champion Award./health/news/2025/jataya-jackson-culture-champion.aspxAccolades/gnsi/news/2025/notes-from-cambridge.aspxGNSI is sending two USF students to the world-renowned International Security and Intelligence Programme at Cambridge University. They're going to blog about their experience and take us along for the ride.External ArticleSun, 06 Jul 2025 10:40:58 2025 Notes from Cambridge Student BlogGNSI is sending two USF students to the world-renowned International Security and Intelligence Programme at Cambridge University. They're going to blog about their experience and take us along for the ride.Notes from Cambridge Graphic: Subtitle: "A Student Blog From the International Security & Intelligence Programme". On the right is a portrait-style photo of Kyle Rudd and May Birch with 2025 in the bottom right of the image. Green background./gnsi/news/2025/notes-from-cambridge.aspxCommunity/honors/news/2025/brooke-casey-honored-with-courageous-bull-award.aspxBrooke Casey, a recent ���۴�ý Judy Genshaft Honors College alum, received the 2025 USF Courageous Bull Award for her resilience in balancing academics, full-time work, and mentoring as she pursued a future in medicine.Anna MinksWed, 02 Jul 2025 14:56:33 Brooke Casey Honored with Courageous Bull Award for Perseverance and ServiceBrooke Casey, a recent ���۴�ý Judy Genshaft Honors College alum, received the 2025 USF Courageous Bull Award for her resilience in balancing academics, full-time work, and mentoring as she pursued a future in medicine.Brooke Casey holding up the Go Bulls handsign on the fifth floor of the Honors building./honors/news/2025/brooke-casey-honored-with-courageous-bull-award.aspxAccolades,Alumni and Friends/honors/news/2025/judy-genshaft-honors-college-launches-new-alumni-society.aspxWith nearly 10,000 alumni worldwide, the new society aims to strengthen connections, provide mentorship opportunities, and offer meaningful ways for graduates to stay involved with the ���۴�ý Honors community.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:22:29 Judy Genshaft Honors College Launches New Alumni SocietyWith nearly 10,000 alumni worldwide, the new society aims to strengthen connections, provide mentorship opportunities, and offer meaningful ways for graduates to stay involved with the ���۴�ý Honors community.Nine-panel image featuring Judy Genshaft Honors College alumni during their time as students; the center panel displays the Judy Genshaft Honors College Alumni Society logo./honors/news/2025/judy-genshaft-honors-college-launches-new-alumni-society.aspxAlumni and Friends,Community/honors/news/2025/alum-hiram-rios-hernandez-recognized-for-global-impact.aspx���۴�ý Judy Genshaft Honors College alum and a recipient of the 2025 USF Outstanding Young Alumni Award Hiram Rios Hernandez is making a global impact as a Foreign Service officer with the U.S. Department of State. From studying abroad to organizing international summits, his academic and professional journey reflects the power of learning, language, and leadership.Anna MinksMon, 30 Jun 2025 13:27:06 From USF to the Foreign Service: Alum Hiram Rios Hernandez Recognized for Global Impact���۴�ý Judy Genshaft Honors College alum and a recipient of the 2025 USF Outstanding Young Alumni Award Hiram Rios Hernandez is making a global impact as a Foreign Service officer with the U.S. Department of State. From studying abroad to organizing international summits, his academic and professional journey reflects the power of learning, language, and leadership.USF alum Hiram Rios Hernandez poses while making a Go Bulls sign in the Judy Genshaft Honors College building./honors/news/2025/alum-hiram-rios-hernandez-recognized-for-global-impact.aspxAlumni and Friends/honors/news/2025/anabella-garcia-fast-tracks-law-career-through-honors-accelerated-3-plus-3-program.aspxUSF St. Petersburg Judy Genshaft Honors College alum and current Stetson University College of Law student Anabella Garcia is combining research, environmental advocacy and legal training to help shape the future of ���۴�ý policy.Anna MinksFri, 20 Jun 2025 17:00:04 Anabella Garcia Fast-Tracks Law Career Through Honors Accelerated 3+3 ProgramUSF St. Petersburg Judy Genshaft Honors College alum and current Stetson University College of Law student Anabella Garcia is combining research, environmental advocacy and legal training to help shape the future of ���۴�ý policy.Anabella Garcia headshot on 5th floor of Honors building/honors/news/2025/anabella-garcia-fast-tracks-law-career-through-honors-accelerated-3-plus-3-program.aspxAlumni and Friendshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/honors-students-explore-sustainability-culture-on-study-away-trip-hawaii.aspxTen USF students recently returned from an unforgettable educational adventure on Hawaii's Big Island, where they hiked lava fields, made chocolate from fresh cacao pods, and learned about environmental restoration in a cloud forest. As part of the Judy Genshaft Honors College's study away program, they explored the island's natural beauty and cultural history.External ArticleWed, 18 Jun 2025 16:53:04 Honors Students Explore Sustainability and Culture on Study Away Trip to HawaiiTen USF students recently returned from an unforgettable educational adventure on Hawaii's Big Island, where they hiked lava fields, made chocolate from fresh cacao pods, and learned about environmental restoration in a cloud forest. As part of the Judy Genshaft Honors College's study away program, they explored the island's natural beauty and cultural history.Honors students walk on boardwalk surrounded by dried lava in Hawaii.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/honors-students-explore-sustainability-culture-on-study-away-trip-hawaii.aspxTeaching and Learning/news/2025/usf-student-helping-shape-the-future-of-national-security.aspxFor Honors student May Birch, national security isn’t just a field of study — it’s a calling rooted in family, shaped by mentors and propelled by student leadership.External ArticleMon, 09 Jun 2025 14:11:34 From Classroom to Command: USF Student Helping Shape the Future of National SecurityFor Honors student May Birch, national security isn’t just a field of study — it’s a calling rooted in family, shaped by mentors and propelled by student leadership.May Birch, posing with the Go Bulls hand sign while sitting in a chair overlooking the Honors atrium./news/2025/usf-student-helping-shape-the-future-of-national-security.aspxCommunity/honors/news/2025/dr-bailee-olliff-practices-medicine-with-purpose.aspxFrom pre-med student at USF's Judy Genshaft Honors College to trauma medical director, 2025 USF Outstanding Young Alumni recipient Dr. Bailee Olliff has built a career grounded in purpose — making an impact through mentorship, community service, and a strong support system.Anna MinksThu, 05 Jun 2025 14:30:34 2025 USF Outstanding Young Alumni Award Recipient Dr. Bailee Olliff Practices Medicine With PurposeFrom pre-med student at USF's Judy Genshaft Honors College to trauma medical director, 2025 USF Outstanding Young Alumni recipient Dr. Bailee Olliff has built a career grounded in purpose — making an impact through mentorship, community service, and a strong support system.2025 USF Outstanding Young Alumni recipient Dr. Bailee Olliff poses in the Judy Genshaft Honors College building/honors/news/2025/dr-bailee-olliff-practices-medicine-with-purpose.aspxAlumni and Friendshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/hurricane-oral-history-project-to-collect-stories-of-loss-transformation-and-hope.aspxLed by Honors faculty member Catherine Wilkins, the Hurricane Histories project will document the experiences of those affected by the historic 2024 hurricane season, offering a powerful account of its impact.External ArticleMon, 02 Jun 2025 11:31:27 Hurricane Oral History Project to Preserve Stories of Loss, Transformation and HopeLed by Honors faculty member Catherine Wilkins, the Hurricane Histories project will document the experiences of those affected by the historic 2024 hurricane season, offering a powerful account of its impact.Recording an oral history for the Hurricane Histories project at Jungle Prada archaeological site in St. Petersburg.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/hurricane-oral-history-project-to-collect-stories-of-loss-transformation-and-hope.aspxCommunity,Teaching and Learning/honors/news/2025/spring-2025-usf-judy-genshaft-honors-college-graduates-recognized-for-their-achievements.aspxThe ���۴�ý Judy Genshaft Honors College celebrated 390 high-achieving graduates this spring, including 50 King O’Neal Scholars. The Tampa Honors Graduation Celebration Ceremony recognized the Class of 2025 for their leadership, academic excellence, research and global citizenship, while also highlighting their future plans.Fri, 09 May 2025 20:11:04 Spring 2025 USF Judy Genshaft Honors College Graduates Recognized for Their AchievementsThe ���۴�ý Judy Genshaft Honors College celebrated 390 high-achieving graduates this spring, including 50 King O’Neal Scholars. The Tampa Honors Graduation Celebration Ceremony recognized the Class of 2025 for their leadership, academic excellence, research and global citizenship, while also highlighting their future plans.Spring 2025 USF Judy Genshaft Honors College Graduates pose for a group photo on the outdoor amphitheater stairs./honors/news/2025/spring-2025-usf-judy-genshaft-honors-college-graduates-recognized-for-their-achievements.aspxAccolades,Events/honors/news/2025/catching-up-with-honors-alum-dr-frank-cabano.aspxDr. Frank Cabano, a marketing professor at Kansas State University and ���۴�ý Judy Genshaft Honors College alum, shares how mentorship, research, and campus involvement shaped his academic journey and career in consumer behavior and marketing.Anna MinksWed, 07 May 2025 13:32:15 Catching up with Honors Alum Dr. Frank CabanoDr. Frank Cabano, a marketing professor at Kansas State University and ���۴�ý Judy Genshaft Honors College alum, shares how mentorship, research, and campus involvement shaped his academic journey and career in consumer behavior and marketing.Dr. Frank Cabano headshot/honors/news/2025/catching-up-with-honors-alum-dr-frank-cabano.aspxAlumni and Friends,Community/ons/news/2025/critical-language-scholarship-opens-door-arabic-study-in-jordan.aspxThird-year USF Judy Genshaft Honors College student Ashley Parow, a history and political science double major, was selected for the 2025 Critical Language Scholarship Program to study Arabic language and culture in Amman, Jordan.External ArticleFri, 02 May 2025 13:39:56 Critical Language Scholarship Opens Door for USF Student to Study Arabic in JordanThird-year USF Judy Genshaft Honors College student Ashley Parow, a history and political science double major, was selected for the 2025 Critical Language Scholarship Program to study Arabic language and culture in Amman, Jordan.Ashley Parow stands in Honors College holding up Go Bulls hand sign/ons/news/2025/critical-language-scholarship-opens-door-arabic-study-in-jordan.aspxAccoladeshttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/alexandra-lopez-breaks-out-of-comfort-zone-to-lead-sarasota-manatee.aspxUSF Sarasota-Manatee graduate Alexandra Lopez, a biology major and student government leader, plans to pursue pediatric nutrition to advocate for children's health while leaving her campus legacy.External ArticleFri, 02 May 2025 10:27:24 With Strong Mind and Body, Alexandra Lopez Breaks out of ‘Comfort Zone’ to Lead at USF Sarasota-ManateeUSF Sarasota-Manatee graduate Alexandra Lopez, a biology major and student government leader, plans to pursue pediatric nutrition to advocate for children's health while leaving her campus legacy.Alexandra Lopez receiving the 2025 Golden Bull awardhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/alexandra-lopez-breaks-out-of-comfort-zone-to-lead-sarasota-manatee.aspxCommunityhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/alison-frate-never-take-no-as-a-final-answer.aspxFirst-generation student Alison Frate graduates magna cum laude from USF Sarasota-Manatee, using mentorship and Honors College opportunities as stepping stones to New York Law School.External ArticleFri, 02 May 2025 10:11:53 Graduate Alison Frate to Students: Never Take ‘No’ as a Final AnswerFirst-generation student Alison Frate graduates magna cum laude from USF Sarasota-Manatee, using mentorship and Honors College opportunities as stepping stones to New York Law School.Alison Frate headshot outdoors, with a tree in the backgroundhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/alison-frate-never-take-no-as-a-final-answer.aspxAlumni and Friends,Community/honors/news/2025/honors-students-share-advice-on-avoiding-burnout.aspxEven the most accomplished students can struggle with stress and academic burnout. At the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College, students are encouraged to prioritize their well-being alongside their achievements. Mental health counselor Melanie Ryerson and Honors students share common signs of burnout and offer practical strategies to manage stress, stay balanced, and maintain a sustainable approach to success.Anna MinksTue, 29 Apr 2025 17:02:48 You Don’t Have to Do It All: Honors Students Share Advice on Avoiding BurnoutEven the most accomplished students can struggle with stress and academic burnout. At the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College, students are encouraged to prioritize their well-being alongside their achievements. Mental health counselor Melanie Ryerson and Honors students share common signs of burnout and offer practical strategies to manage stress, stay balanced, and maintain a sustainable approach to success.USF Honors students Ghali Omar Boutaib, Catherine Ugwu, Serena Bhaskar, and Rysun Chu smile on pose inside the Judy Genshaft Honors College building./honors/news/2025/honors-students-share-advice-on-avoiding-burnout.aspxCommunity/honors/news/2025/honors-students-kelsey-sherman-and-elise-prophete-learn-to-lead-through-public-service.aspxJudy Genshaft Honors College students at USF St. Petersburg are making an impact through civic leadership both on and off campus. From student government to state-level internships and voter engagement, Kelsey Sherman and Elise Prophete are turning their commitment to student leadership into action.Anna MinksTue, 29 Apr 2025 16:16:31 Honors Students Kelsey Sherman and Elise Prophete Learn to Lead Through Public ServiceJudy Genshaft Honors College students at USF St. Petersburg are making an impact through civic leadership both on and off campus. From student government to state-level internships and voter engagement, Kelsey Sherman and Elise Prophete are turning their commitment to student leadership into action.Kelsey Sherman and Elise Prophete pose in the Honors building with the "go bulls" sign./honors/news/2025/honors-students-kelsey-sherman-and-elise-prophete-learn-to-lead-through-public-service.aspxCommunity/health/news/2025/josh-alvior.aspxJosh Alvior grew up watching his father care for others. Those early memories inspired him down a path — one that would eventually guide him to the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine.External ArticleTue, 29 Apr 2025 09:03:08 Rising Bull in Medicine: Josh AlviorJosh Alvior grew up watching his father care for others. Those early memories inspired him down a path — one that would eventually guide him to the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine.Promotional graphic for USF Health featuring 'Rising Bull in Medicine' with Joshua Alvior, MD student. Includes photo of Joshua Alvior in scrubs, smiling with arms crossed, over a background of a USF Health building/health/news/2025/josh-alvior.aspxAlumni and Friends/world/news/2025/hiram-alumni-award.aspxHonors alum Hiram Ríos Hernández was one of 10 alumni aged 35 or under who was recognized for his creative innovation and career success by The Outstanding Young Alumni Awards program on April 10, 2025.External ArticleMon, 28 Apr 2025 10:57:37 Communication is Your Currency: USF Global Alumni Hiram Ríos Hernández Awarded the Outstanding Young Alumni AwardHonors alum Hiram Ríos Hernández was one of 10 alumni aged 35 or under who was recognized for his creative innovation and career success by The Outstanding Young Alumni Awards program on April 10, 2025.Hiram Ríos Hernández poses with Wilcox Scholars, Dean Charles Adams, and Dr. Ralph Wilcox after a wonderful conversation at “Breakfast with a Diplomat” in the Judy Genshaft Honors College/world/news/2025/hiram-alumni-award.aspxAccolades,Alumni and Friends/honors/news/2025/usf-celebrates-2025-phi-beta-kappa-inductees.aspxA talented group of students from the ���۴�ý were selected for induction into the Phi Beta Kappa Society, the nation’s most prestigious academic honor society, recognizing their academic excellence, interdisciplinary curiosity, and commitment to learning.Anna MinksFri, 25 Apr 2025 16:17:15 ���۴�ý Celebrates 2025 Phi Beta Kappa Society InducteesA talented group of students from the ���۴�ý were selected for induction into the Phi Beta Kappa Society, the nation’s most prestigious academic honor society, recognizing their academic excellence, interdisciplinary curiosity, and commitment to learning.2025 USF Phi Beta Kappa Society inductees pose on the steps of the Judy Genshaft Honors College amphitheater post-induction ceremony. /honors/news/2025/usf-celebrates-2025-phi-beta-kappa-inductees.aspxAccolades,Events/world/news/2025/florida-lessons-abroad-conference.aspxOn April 4, 2025, the second annual ���۴�ý Lessons From Abroad Conference was hosted by the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College and USF World, bringing together students from across the state to build international connections, share their study abroad experiences, and broaden their academic and professional networks.External ArticleThu, 24 Apr 2025 10:50:34 Bridging International Experiences into Lifelong Learning: 2025 ���۴�ý Lessons from Abroad ConferenceOn April 4, 2025, the second annual ���۴�ý Lessons From Abroad Conference was hosted by the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College and USF World, bringing together students from across the state to build international connections, share their study abroad experiences, and broaden their academic and professional networks.Participants from the 2025 ���۴�ý Lessons From Abroad Conference pose for a group photo outside of the Judy Genshaft Honors College building./world/news/2025/florida-lessons-abroad-conference.aspxEvents,Teaching and Learning/world/news/2025/global-excellence-awards.aspxNine awardees, including Judy Genshaft Honors College academic advisor Dr. Kevin Lee, were honored at the April 15 ceremony recognizing achievements in internationally focused education, research, and innovation for 2023 and 2024.External ArticleThu, 24 Apr 2025 10:41:22 USF World Honors Nine Global Excellence AwardeesNine awardees, including Judy Genshaft Honors College academic advisor Dr. Kevin Lee, were honored at the April 15 ceremony recognizing achievements in internationally focused education, research, and innovation for 2023 and 2024.Judy Genshaft Honors College Academic Advisor Kevin Lee receives a USF World Global Excellence Award from USF Provost Prasant Mohapatra/world/news/2025/global-excellence-awards.aspxAccolades,Teaching and Learninghttps://www.wmnf.org/hurricane-histories/As the 2025 hurricane season approaches, Dr. Catherine Wilkins, an associate professor at USF’s Judy Genshaft Honors College, is collecting oral histories of Hurricanes Helen and Milton, documenting the experiences of everyday people with diverse identities and perspectives.External ArticleWed, 23 Apr 2025 10:22:07 Everyday People: USF Professor Collects Hurricane HistoriesAs the 2025 hurricane season approaches, Dr. Catherine Wilkins, an associate professor at USF’s Judy Genshaft Honors College, is collecting oral histories of Hurricanes Helen and Milton, documenting the experiences of everyday people with diverse identities and perspectives.Dr. Catherine Wilkins, an associate professor at USF’s Judy Genshaft Honors College poses in front of a WMNF step and repeat.https://www.wmnf.org/hurricane-histories/Teaching and Learning/engineering/news/2025/2025-reu-nolan-worley-fsu-program-zach-haber-story.aspxUSF engineering and Judy Genshaft Honors College student Nolan Worley has been accepted into ���۴�ý State University’s competitive Research Experience for Undergraduates program, where he’ll gain hands-on research experience alongside experts — preparing for graduate school and future career.External ArticleTue, 22 Apr 2025 10:30:01 USF Engineering Student Nolan Worley Accepted into FSU Summer REU ProgramUSF engineering and Judy Genshaft Honors College student Nolan Worley has been accepted into ���۴�ý State University’s competitive Research Experience for Undergraduates program, where he’ll gain hands-on research experience alongside experts — preparing for graduate school and future career.USF engineering student Nolan Worley points towards a research poster during the NCUR conference./engineering/news/2025/2025-reu-nolan-worley-fsu-program-zach-haber-story.aspxAccolades/honors/news/2025/honors-students-collaborate-to-grow-usf-climate-teach-in.aspxThe 2025 USF Climate Teach-In brought together students, faculty, and a diverse range of student organizations across all three USF campuses for a series of engaging events focused on climate awareness and community collaboration.Anna MinksFri, 18 Apr 2025 14:49:20 Honors Students Collaborate to Grow USF Climate Teach-InThe 2025 USF Climate Teach-In brought together students, faculty, and a diverse range of student organizations across all three USF campuses for a series of engaging events focused on climate awareness and community collaboration.The USF Climate Teach-In Executive Board and Dr. Andrew Hargrove show their bull pride at the end-of-week Climate Social/award night./honors/news/2025/honors-students-collaborate-to-grow-usf-climate-teach-in.aspxCommunity,Events/honors/news/2025/usf-honors-student-launches-savory-energy-bar-brand.aspx���۴�ý student Mira Stimac is redefining energy bars with her savory, clean-ingredient brand, Lope Bars. Backed by mentorship and the USF HUSTLE program, Stimac is turning a niche idea into a growing business serving athletes across ���۴�ý.Anna MinksThu, 17 Apr 2025 00:30:46 USF Honors Student Shakes Up Energy Aisle With Savory Bar Brand���۴�ý student Mira Stimac is redefining energy bars with her savory, clean-ingredient brand, Lope Bars. Backed by mentorship and the USF HUSTLE program, Stimac is turning a niche idea into a growing business serving athletes across ���۴�ý.Mira Stimac, posing on the 5th floor of the Honors building with three flavors of her Lope Bars./honors/news/2025/usf-honors-student-launches-savory-energy-bar-brand.aspxCommunity/ons/news/2025/usf-sophomore-selected-fulbright-uk-summer-institute-scotland.aspxSecond-year biomedical sciences student Gray Zeisse is one of only five U.S. students selected this year for the Fulbright UK Summer Institute Program at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.External ArticleWed, 16 Apr 2025 15:50:55 USF Sophomore Gray Zeisse Selected for Fulbright UK Summer Institute in ScotlandSecond-year biomedical sciences student Gray Zeisse is one of only five U.S. students selected this year for the Fulbright UK Summer Institute Program at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.Judy Genshaft Honors College student Gray Zeisse headshot outside in front of trees/ons/news/2025/usf-sophomore-selected-fulbright-uk-summer-institute-scotland.aspxAccolades/honors/news/2025/photo-gallery-2025-honors-got-talent.aspxThe annual Honors Got Talent showcase at the ���۴�ý’s Judy Genshaft Honors College captivated its audience with Old Hollywood glamour and a variety of impressive performances, including magic, music, and singing.Anna MinksFri, 11 Apr 2025 14:14:39 Photo Gallery: 2025 Honors Got TalentThe annual Honors Got Talent showcase at the ���۴�ý’s Judy Genshaft Honors College captivated its audience with Old Hollywood glamour and a variety of impressive performances, including magic, music, and singing.Honors Got Talent 2025 performers stand at the front as winners are chosen and given trophies./honors/news/2025/photo-gallery-2025-honors-got-talent.aspxCommunity,Events