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Honors student Nora Wolfgang, Dr. Matt King, and Honors advisor Megan Braunstein, and Requena smile in the Honors Atrium

USF’s Phi Beta Kappa Chapter Continues to Thrive

Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honor society, is shaping academic excellence and fostering a love of learning at the Judy Genshaft Honors College and ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.

December 9, 2024Community

USF Honors student Avani Sanghvi works on the second floor of the Judy Genshaft Honors College.

USF Student Explores Creativity, Activism Through Fulbright UK Summer Institute

USF student Avani Sanghvi explored creativity, activism, and cultural connections during the Fulbright UK Summer Institute at the University of Bristol. Her experience inspired new perspectives on art, identity, and the power of authentic storytelling.

December 4, 2024Teaching and Learning

Judy Genshaft Honors College student Raehanna Brown sits in front of a chess board at the 2024 Chess Olympiad hosted in Budapest, Hungary.

Honors Student Raehanna Brown Represents Jamaica at 2024 Chess Olympiad

Freshman Judy Genshaft Honors College student Raehanna Brown competed with her team from Jamaica in the 2024 Chess Olympiad hosted in Budapest, Hungary. Brown followed in her older sister’s footsteps in playing chess competitively and pursuing her education at USF.

December 3, 2024Community

Students smile around a table at the Judy Genshaft Honors College Friendsgiving event.

Photo Gallery: Honors LLC Friendsgiving Fosters Community

Honors students shared a great meal and Thanksgiving traditions as the Judy Genshaft Honors College hosted its annual Friendsgiving dinner for residents of the Tampa Honors Living Learning Community and the Holcombe and Jenkins Scholars programs.

November 29, 2024Community, Events

Honors student Isabel Delgado Frontera appears on a laptop screen while Dr. Lydia Wassink and Honor Roll Podcast host Caroline Merrimen sit at a table with recording equipment

Fossil Hunters: Honors Students Travel 400 Million Years into the Past with Study Away Course

Led by USF Sarasota-Manatee Professor Dr. Lydia Wassink, Fossil Hunters is a Maymester Honors study away course that takes students on a hands-on exploration of Ordovician-era fossils. The program includes a trip to the Midwest where students collect fossils, learn virtual mapping skills, and create projects showcasing evolutionary concepts.

November 25, 2024Teaching and Learning

Rt Hon. Henry McLeish poses in Honors building atrium

Public Service and Leadership: Former First Minister of Scotland Inspires Honors Students

From professional footballer to First Minister of Scotland, the Right Honorable Henry McLeish’s journey is one of transformation, resilience, and dedication to public service. Now, as a Judy Genshaft Honors College visiting professor of practice, McLeish shares his rich experience with students, inspiring them to think globally and reconsider the impact of civic engagement.

November 22, 2024Community, Teaching and Learning

Students from the Colleges of Marine Science and Public Health and USF St. Petersburg participate in undergraduate research experiences with support from the Florida High Tech Corridor.

The Corridor Undergraduate Research Initiative Commits $100K to Support Research Experiences for USF Students

The Florida High Tech Corridor and USF Research & Innovation will deploy $100,000 to directly support students in undergraduate research programs, including advancing the Undergraduate Research Portal at the Judy Genshaft Honors College.

November 19, 2024Teaching and Learning

Collage featuring headshots of seven graduate assistants outside of the Judy Genshaft Honors College

Graduate Assistants Contribute to Honors Success

Meet the graduate assistants of the Judy Genshaft Honors College! With diverse personal and academic backgrounds, each plays a unique role within the college, all dedicated to supporting the success of our Honors students, faculty, and staff.

November 19, 2024Community, Teaching and Learning

From Left to Right: Ava Gomez, Arnaldo Mejias, and Krysta Banke hold up the go Bulls sign in the Honors atrium

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’ journeys, focusing on accessibility, personal investment, and collaborative goal-setting.

November 12, 2024Teaching and Learning

Four panelists answer questions as part of the GNSI National and Global Security Careers Event at the Judy Genshaft Honors College

USF Office of National Scholars Hosts Panels on National and Global Security Careers

The Office of National Scholars recently partnered with USF’s Global and National Security Institute for a multi-panel and networking event geared toward students interested in national and global security careers.

November 8, 2024Events

Daniel Ruth and students Anna Gustafson and Grady Vickers smile and pose in the Honors atrium.

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

Professor Jordan Howell and Kaylee Eckelman pose with the

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

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Committed to intellectual curiosity, global citizenship, and service across three unique Tampa Bay campuses, Honors News shares the exceptional stories of the Judy Genshaft Honors College.

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