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Honors College Advisors Go Beyond Academics to Support Student Success
The Judy Genshaft Honors College emphasizes relationship-building and student success through personal advising. Honors advisors, like Arnaldo Mejias, Ava Gomez, and Krysta Banke, bring unique approaches to supporting students鈥� journeys, focusing on accessibility, personal investment, and collaborative goal-setting.
November 12, 2024Teaching and Learning
Honors Course Promotes Civic Literacy Among Students
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Daniel Ruth teaches Civic Literacy and Current Events at the Judy Genshaft Honors College, a course designed to enhance civic engagement through critical discussions on politics and current events. Students develop essential skills to navigate the political landscape and make informed voting decisions.
November 7, 2024Teaching and Learning
USF Sarasota Cybersecurity Empowers Student Research Opportunities
Dr. Jordan Howell and Honors alum Kaylee Eckelman are driving interdisciplinary collaboration at USF Sarasota-Manatee's Sarasota Cybersecurity lab, unlocking groundbreaking research and valuable professional opportunities for undergraduates across all three USF campuses.
November 4, 2024Community, Teaching and Learning
USF Team Excels at 2024 U.S. Universities Arabic Debate Competition
USF Honors professor Raja Benchekroun led students Amber Johnson, Ghali Omar Boutaib, and Taha Ahmed Feddoul to a successful showing at the 5th U.S. Universities Arabic Debate Competition in New York City, where they placed 12th out of 39 teams.
October 28, 2024Accolades, Teaching and Learning
Four-Time Honors Parent Maria Gerber on Shaping the Next Generation at USF
As a parent and USF alum, Maria Gerber knew USF and the Judy Genshaft Honors College was the right choice for her four sons to receive an invaluable education. Gerber and her sons have grown closer as a family as she continues to be involved on campus.
October 24, 2024Alumni and Friends, Community
USF Student Christopher Oueis Earns Multiple National Awards, Sets Sights Even Higher
Chris Oueis, a fourth-year USF student, has been awarded three prestigious scholarships with support from the Office of National Scholars. A student from Lebanon, Oueis is leveraging these opportunities to pursue his dream career in public policy and international affairs.
October 1, 2024Accolades
USF Launches Program to Inspire Next Generation of National Security Leaders
The Global and National Security Institute鈥檚 Future Strategist Program will help meet the demand for the next generation of national security leaders, offering students unparalleled opportunities to jumpstart impactful careers in this critical field.
September 30, 2024Teaching and Learning
English Lessons: 2024 Honors Semester in Exeter
Through cultural excursions and unique coursework, Honors students Jamie Powers, Reva Gandhi, and Breno Nery Dantas formed lasting connections while exploring southwest England during an immersive six-month study abroad experience.
September 23, 2024Community, Teaching and Learning
USF Honors Student Marza Hiatt Promotes Sustainable Tourism Through Internship
An sustainability studies major at the St. Petersburg campus, Hiatt completed a collaboration with the non-profit Keep Pinellas Beautiful, which focuses on fostering sustainable tourism in the Tampa Bay region.
September 20, 2024Community
Growing up, Honors student Dana Smith had a close relationship with her great grandmother. But Smith knew her mostly as a family member who suffered from dementia. That experience inspired Smith to get involved with the Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training study.
September 10, 2024Accolades, Teaching and Learning
Silverman Walkway Dedication Ceremony Commemorates Founding Honors College Dean
The USF community recently came together to celebrate the unveiling of the Silverman Walkway with a commemorative ceremony honoring the university-wide contributions and accomplishments of Stuart Silverman, founding dean of the USF Honors College.
USF Honors College Alums Reflect on Med School as They Start Surgical Residency
Dr. Ife Bolujo, Dr. Trent Lippert, Dr. Karina Bowers, and Dr. Sabrina Awshah were among seven medical school graduates selected for Tampa General Hospital鈥檚 surgical residency program. Recently, they visited the Judy Genshaft Honors College to discuss their journeys through medical school.
September 3, 2024Alumni and Friends, Community