/honors/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usFri, 26 Jun 2026 00:44:51 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/honors/news/2026/usf-student-advances-to-global-finals-of-red-bull-basement-competition.aspxSahasra Upputuru represented the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø at the Red Bull Basement World Final where she competed for $100,000 in start-up funding after placing among the top three competitors in the United States with her cybersecurity application, SafeStep Secure.Anna MinksTue, 23 Jun 2026 11:38:07 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Student Advances to Global Finals of Red Bull Basement CompetitionSahasra Upputuru represented the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø at the Red Bull Basement World Final where she competed for $100,000 in start-up funding after placing among the top three competitors in the United States with her cybersecurity application, SafeStep Secure.Sahasra Upputuru presents SafeStep Secure at the USA Red Bull Basement Competition/honors/news/2026/usf-student-advances-to-global-finals-of-red-bull-basement-competition.aspxAccolades,Community/honors/news/2026/usf-judy-genshaft-honors-college-welcomes-2026-wilcox-scholars.aspxDedicated 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.Giselle LubeckThu, 18 Jun 2026 14:11:25 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Judy Genshaft Honors College Welcomes 2026 Wilcox ScholarsDedicated 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.A large group of Wilcox Scholars pose with Dr. Ralph Wilcox, USF President Moez Limayem, and Honors staff in the Judy Genshaft Honors College atrium./honors/news/2026/usf-judy-genshaft-honors-college-welcomes-2026-wilcox-scholars.aspxAccolades,Community,Teaching and Learning/ons/news/2026/five-usf-students-honored-as-2026-fulbright-us-student-program-recipients.aspxFrom teaching English in Taiwan to collecting and studying oral histories in Sri Lanka, the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Fulbright U.S. Student Program recipients plan to dive deep into the cultures of their host communities during their time abroad.External ArticleTue, 16 Jun 2026 15:21:58 Five USF 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Honored as 2026 Fulbright U.S. Student Program RecipientsFrom teaching English in Taiwan to collecting and studying oral histories in Sri Lanka, the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Fulbright U.S. Student Program recipients plan to dive deep into the cultures of their host communities during their time abroad.Kiki Caruson, Lauren Chambers, Elisabeth Parker, May Spinney, Afreen Khan, and Lizt Pena stand in front of their Fulbright country's flags in the Judy Genshaft Honors College./ons/news/2026/five-usf-students-honored-as-2026-fulbright-us-student-program-recipients.aspxAccolades,Community/honors/news/2026/celebrating-70-years-of-usf-honors-students-lead-across-generations.aspxAs 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.Anna MinksTue, 16 Jun 2026 13:41:13 Celebrating 70 Years of USF: Honors 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Lead Across GenerationsAs 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.4-polaroid photo graphic showcasing photos (left to right) of Ashley Hinton, Naziza Naeer Bhiyuan, Jason Rodencal, and Katelynn Paciorek/honors/news/2026/celebrating-70-years-of-usf-honors-students-lead-across-generations.aspxAlumni and Friends,Community/education/news/2026/usf-ai-summit-highlights-emerging-trends-in-education.aspxAs the conversation around artificial intelligence has shifted from what might be possible to what is already happening, educators are being challenged to rethink how they prepare students for the future.External ArticleThu, 11 Jun 2026 13:32:10 91³Ô¹ÏÍø AI Summit Highlights Emerging Trends in EducationAs the conversation around artificial intelligence has shifted from what might be possible to what is already happening, educators are being challenged to rethink how they prepare students for the future.Zafer Unal presenting his keynote on TeacherServer in front of an audience at the USF AI Summit/education/news/2026/usf-ai-summit-highlights-emerging-trends-in-education.aspxEvents,Teaching and Learninghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-students-heading-to-the-fifa-world-cup.aspxFrom volunteering to scoring much-coveted tickets, the USF community is finding ways to be part of the biggest sporting event in the world.External ArticleWed, 10 Jun 2026 14:30:25 91³Ô¹ÏÍø 91³Ô¹ÏÍø and Alumni Heading to the FIFA World CupFrom volunteering to scoring much-coveted tickets, the USF community is finding ways to be part of the biggest sporting event in the world.Three students holding English "Watford" flag in the stands of a World Cup preview game in Tampahttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-students-heading-to-the-fifa-world-cup.aspxAlumni and Friends,Community/honors/news/2026/honors-faculty-member-prepares-future-physicians-for-medicines-toughest-questions.aspxAfter decades as a transplant surgeon, Dr. Victor Bowers is helping USF Judy Genshaft Honors College students navigate ethical debates in the medical field. In the Honors course Biomedical Ethics, future healthcare professionals learn to balance innovation, clinical best practices, and patient-centered care.Anna MinksTue, 09 Jun 2026 10:57:37 Honors Faculty Member Prepares Future Physicians for Medicine's Toughest QuestionsAfter decades as a transplant surgeon, Dr. Victor Bowers is helping USF Judy Genshaft Honors College students navigate ethical debates in the medical field. In the Honors course Biomedical Ethics, future healthcare professionals learn to balance innovation, clinical best practices, and patient-centered care.Vinesh Jarajapu, Niveditha Chandrakanth, and Dr. Victor Bowers in Honors College/honors/news/2026/honors-faculty-member-prepares-future-physicians-for-medicines-toughest-questions.aspxTeaching and Learning/honors/news/2026/usf-judy-genshaft-honors-college-hosts-columbia-restaurant-for-live-cooking-demonstration.aspxThe 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.Anna MinksTue, 02 Jun 2026 15:13:38 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Judy Genshaft Honors College Hosts Columbia Restaurant for Live Cooking DemonstrationThe 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 student hosts Fabiana Requena and Reva Gandhi, Richard Gonzmart, and Andrea Gonzmart cook in the Leona Genshaft Food and Culture Studio/honors/news/2026/usf-judy-genshaft-honors-college-hosts-columbia-restaurant-for-live-cooking-demonstration.aspxCommunity,Eventshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/how-an-alum-turned-the-art-of-debate-into-opportunity-for-thousands.aspxHonors alum David Trigaux's work 91³Ô¹ÏÍø St. Petersburg became the foundation for a new debate network across the D.C. region.External ArticleWed, 27 May 2026 10:49:15 How an Alum Turned the Art of Debate into Opportunity for ThousandsHonors alum David Trigaux's work 91³Ô¹ÏÍø St. Petersburg became the foundation for a new debate network across the D.C. region.Image of USF Honors alum David Trigaux.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/how-an-alum-turned-the-art-of-debate-into-opportunity-for-thousands.aspxAlumni and Friends/ons/news/2026/newest-usf-gilman-scholars-join-tradition-of-success.aspxTwelve new Gilman Scholarship recipients have been announced and are already beginning their summer journeys abroad. From immersive clinical experiences in Portugal and Bolivia to fashion marketing courses in the heart of Florence, these students are advancing the Gilman mission: equipping young Americans with the professional skills and global experience needed for successful careers.External ArticleThu, 21 May 2026 14:30:45 Spring 2026 Gilman Scholars Join Tradition of Success 91³Ô¹ÏÍøTwelve new Gilman Scholarship recipients have been announced and are already beginning their summer journeys abroad. From immersive clinical experiences in Portugal and Bolivia to fashion marketing courses in the heart of Florence, these students are advancing the Gilman mission: equipping young Americans with the professional skills and global experience needed for successful careers.Santi Ramirez Betancur standing in front of Osnabruck sign./ons/news/2026/newest-usf-gilman-scholars-join-tradition-of-success.aspxAccolades/honors/news/2026/usf-honors-college-names-first-blanchard-sustainability-leadership-prize-student-recipients.aspxThree Judy Genshaft Honors College students — McKenzie Newbern, Brady Quinn, and Luci DiBonaventura — were named inaugural recipients of the college’s Blanchard Sustainability Leadership Prize, earning funding and mentorship to support projects focused on environmental restoration, community storytelling, and local health access.Anna MinksTue, 19 May 2026 00:14:05 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Honors College Names First Blanchard Sustainability Leadership Prize Student RecipientsThree Judy Genshaft Honors College students — McKenzie Newbern, Brady Quinn, and Luci DiBonaventura — were named inaugural recipients of the college’s Blanchard Sustainability Leadership Prize, earning funding and mentorship to support projects focused on environmental restoration, community storytelling, and local health access.BSL Prize winners, Dean Adams, Dr. Andrew Hargrove, and Dr. Al Blanchard in front of the Honors amphitheater steps/honors/news/2026/usf-honors-college-names-first-blanchard-sustainability-leadership-prize-student-recipients.aspxAccolades/honors/news/2026/honors-graduate-oliver-laczko-leaves-lasting-impact-at-usf-st-petersburg.aspxWhat began as an unexpected start at the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø 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.Anna MinksFri, 15 May 2026 14:48:46 Honors Graduate Oliver Laczko Leaves Lasting Impact 91³Ô¹ÏÍø St. PetersburgWhat began as an unexpected start at the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø 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.Oliver Laczko headshot in Honors College/honors/news/2026/honors-graduate-oliver-laczko-leaves-lasting-impact-at-usf-st-petersburg.aspxAlumni and Friends,Community/honors/news/2026/usf-honors-college-celebrates-largest-graduating-class-in-college-history.aspxThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Judy Genshaft Honors College celebrated the spring 2026 graduating class across seven medallion ceremonies on three campuses, honoring students for academic excellence, impactful research, and community leadership. From securing positions at Google to earning prestigious Fulbright awards, Honors graduates are launching into the next chapter prepared to make a difference around the world.Tue, 12 May 2026 14:18:38 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Judy Genshaft Honors College Celebrates Largest Graduating Class in College HistoryThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Judy Genshaft Honors College celebrated the spring 2026 graduating class across seven medallion ceremonies on three campuses, honoring students for academic excellence, impactful research, and community leadership. From securing positions at Google to earning prestigious Fulbright awards, Honors graduates are launching into the next chapter prepared to make a difference around the world.Friend takes photo of Honors graduate/honors/news/2026/usf-honors-college-celebrates-largest-graduating-class-in-college-history.aspxAccolades,Events/honors/news/2026/17-year-old-usf-graduate-zayd-nayeem-accelerates-path-to-medicine-and-service.aspxZayd 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.Anna MinksTue, 12 May 2026 14:00:49 17-Year-Old USF Graduate Zayd Nayeem Accelerates Path to Medicine and ServiceZayd 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.Zayd Nayeem headshot with "Go Bulls" hand sign in Judy Genshaft Honors College/honors/news/2026/17-year-old-usf-graduate-zayd-nayeem-accelerates-path-to-medicine-and-service.aspxCommunity/honors/news/2026/honors-graduate-jacob-ramirez-finds-harmony-between-engineering-and-music.aspxJacob 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 91³Ô¹ÏÍø.Anna MinksTue, 12 May 2026 13:45:26 Honors Graduate Jacob Ramirez Finds Harmony Between Engineering and MusicJacob 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 91³Ô¹ÏÍø.Jacob Ramirez on steps of Judy Genshaft Honors College building/honors/news/2026/honors-graduate-jacob-ramirez-finds-harmony-between-engineering-and-music.aspxCommunity/honors/news/2026/driven-on-the-field-and-in-the-classroom-alexa-galliganis-honors-student-athlete-experience.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø 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.Anna MinksMon, 11 May 2026 15:39:11 Driven on the Field and in the Classroom: Alexa Galligani’s Honors Student-Athlete Experience91³Ô¹ÏÍø 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.Alexa Galligani headshot/honors/news/2026/driven-on-the-field-and-in-the-classroom-alexa-galliganis-honors-student-athlete-experience.aspxCommunity/news/2026/usf-to-confer-more-than-8000-degrees-during-commencement-ceremonies-may-7-10.aspxPresident 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.External ArticleMon, 11 May 2026 15:04:11 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Confers More Than 8,000 Degrees During Commencement CeremoniesPresident 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.Six USF graduates in USF regalia get ready for Class of 2026 commencement./news/2026/usf-to-confer-more-than-8000-degrees-during-commencement-ceremonies-may-7-10.aspxCommunity,Events/world/news/2026/ivanesciuc-70-questions.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø alumnus Matheus Ivanesciuc joined USF World for a special 70 Questions by the iconic Vogue series, in honor of USF celebrating the 70th anniversary of its founding.External ArticleThu, 07 May 2026 09:23:57 70 Questions with USF Alum Matheus Ivanesciuc to Celebrate 70 Years of Bold 91³Ô¹ÏÍø91³Ô¹ÏÍø alumnus Matheus Ivanesciuc joined USF World for a special 70 Questions by the iconic Vogue series, in honor of USF celebrating the 70th anniversary of its founding.Matheus Ivanesciuc holding up a go bulls next to text reading USF 70./world/news/2026/ivanesciuc-70-questions.aspxAlumni and Friends/honors/news/2026/usf-welcomes-new-phi-beta-kappa-society-members-during-milestone-250th-anniversary.aspxThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Phi Beta Kappa Society by inducting a new group of high-achieving students, recognizing their academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to the liberal arts and sciences.Anna MinksTue, 05 May 2026 11:33:15 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Welcomes New Phi Beta Kappa Society Members During Milestone 250th AnniversaryThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Phi Beta Kappa Society by inducting a new group of high-achieving students, recognizing their academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to the liberal arts and sciences.Phi Beta Kappa inductees sitting in Honors atrium with their stoles/honors/news/2026/usf-welcomes-new-phi-beta-kappa-society-members-during-milestone-250th-anniversary.aspxAccolades/ons/news/2026/daniela-zamora-alviarez-selected-wilcox-outstanding-graduate.aspxCollege of Engineering student Daniela Zamora Alviarez was recognized as the 2026 Wilcox Outstanding Graduate and received the USF Golden Bull Award, the GEM Fellowship, and the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship in recognition of her work to advance energy-efficient computing through research in nanotechnology and materials science.External ArticleTue, 05 May 2026 09:23:03 Daniela Zamora Alviarez Selected as USF’s 2026 Ralph C. Wilcox Outstanding GraduateCollege of Engineering student Daniela Zamora Alviarez was recognized as the 2026 Wilcox Outstanding Graduate and received the USF Golden Bull Award, the GEM Fellowship, and the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship in recognition of her work to advance energy-efficient computing through research in nanotechnology and materials science.Daniela Zamora Alviarez sitting outside on a bench with her arms crossed/ons/news/2026/daniela-zamora-alviarez-selected-wilcox-outstanding-graduate.aspxAccolades/news/2026/corporate-sponsored-usf-biomedical-engineering-capstone-projects.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø 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.External ArticleMon, 04 May 2026 15:26:05 Corporate-Sponsored Capstone Projects Bring Industry Experience to USF Biomedical Engineering Seniors91³Ô¹ÏÍø 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.Biomedical engineering senior demonstrating a laboratory procedure in front of a man while presenting her capstone project/news/2026/corporate-sponsored-usf-biomedical-engineering-capstone-projects.aspxCommunity,Teaching and Learning/world/news/2026/herman-fulbright.aspxWhen it came to choosing her college degree, Taylor Herman knew she wanted it to lead her beyond familiar boundaries and into new perspectives and global connections. That realization ultimately led her to Tampa Bay.External ArticleMon, 04 May 2026 15:09:11 Building on Fulbright: Taylor Herman’s Next Chapter AbroadWhen it came to choosing her college degree, Taylor Herman knew she wanted it to lead her beyond familiar boundaries and into new perspectives and global connections. That realization ultimately led her to Tampa Bay.Taylor Herman in a graduation stole and gown with a group of people smiling and holding up " go Bulls" hand signs/world/news/2026/herman-fulbright.aspxAccolades,Alumni and Friends/news/2026/the-writing-was-on-the-dresser-a-multigenerational-usf-family-adds-two-sons-to-its-alumni-ranks.aspxTwo 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 91³Ô¹ÏÍø, the Fueyos are continuing a multigenerational connection that now spans careers in business, insurance and education.External ArticleMon, 04 May 2026 11:39:45 The Writing was on the Dresser: A Multigenerational USF Family Adds Two Sons to its Alumni RanksTwo 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 91³Ô¹ÏÍø, the Fueyos are continuing a multigenerational connection that now spans careers in business, insurance and education.Two USF brothers, Evan and Jonathan Fueyo posing with Go Bulls hand-sign - Boundless Bulls/news/2026/the-writing-was-on-the-dresser-a-multigenerational-usf-family-adds-two-sons-to-its-alumni-ranks.aspxCommunity/news/2026/in-the-ring-and-in-the-cloud-usf-graduate-bridges-boxing-and-cybersecurity.aspxA 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.External ArticleMon, 04 May 2026 11:18:28 In the Ring and in the Cloud: USF Graduate Bridges Boxing and CybersecurityA 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.Yeran Gamage in graduation regalia - Boundless Bulls graphic/news/2026/in-the-ring-and-in-the-cloud-usf-graduate-bridges-boxing-and-cybersecurity.aspxCommunityhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/graduate-goes-from-novice-to-captain-of-nationally-ranked-sailing-team.aspxWhen she arrived 91³Ô¹ÏÍø St. Petersburg several years ago, Madisen Hamai had never stepped foot on a sailboat. This week, she is graduating as captain of the nationally ranked USF Women’s Sailing team.External ArticleThu, 30 Apr 2026 15:18:21 Graduate Goes From Novice to Captain of Nationally Ranked Sailing TeamWhen she arrived 91³Ô¹ÏÍø St. Petersburg several years ago, Madisen Hamai had never stepped foot on a sailboat. This week, she is graduating as captain of the nationally ranked USF Women’s Sailing team.Sailing captain Madisen Hamai in her sailboat, out on the water.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/graduate-goes-from-novice-to-captain-of-nationally-ranked-sailing-team.aspxCommunity/research-innovation/news/2026/students-showcase-discovery-and-innovation-at-2026-oneusf-undergraduate-research-conference.aspxThe conference transformed USF into a hub of undergraduate discovery, featuring more than 500 student research projects across USF’s three campuses.External ArticleWed, 29 Apr 2026 11:49:59 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Showcase Discovery and Innovation at 2026 OneUSF Undergraduate Research ConferenceThe conference transformed USF into a hub of undergraduate discovery, featuring more than 500 student research projects across USF’s three campuses.Undergraduate research award winners on the St. Pete campus./research-innovation/news/2026/students-showcase-discovery-and-innovation-at-2026-oneusf-undergraduate-research-conference.aspxAccolades/honors/news/2026/2026-usf-climate-teach-in-expands-campus-and-community-impact.aspxThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s 2026 Climate Teach-In brought together more than 1,400 students through 53 events spanning lectures, service projects, and campus-wide collaborations. Led by students, the initiative continues to engage new participants, connecting sustainability efforts with new communities across all three USF campuses.Anna MinksMon, 27 Apr 2026 14:19:48 2026 USF Climate Teach-In Expands Campus and Community ImpactThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s 2026 Climate Teach-In brought together more than 1,400 students through 53 events spanning lectures, service projects, and campus-wide collaborations. Led by students, the initiative continues to engage new participants, connecting sustainability efforts with new communities across all three USF campuses.Student organizers from the 2026 USF Climate Teach-In pose while making Go Bulls signs in front of a Climate Teach-In graphic./honors/news/2026/2026-usf-climate-teach-in-expands-campus-and-community-impact.aspxEvents,Teaching and Learning/ons/news/2026/gray-zeisse-talks-fulbright-summer-exchange-in-scotland.aspxAfter spending a month in the United Kingdom last summer at the University of St Andrews through the Fulbright U.K. Summer Institute Program, Gray Zeisse shares how the study of Scottish identity and history helped him think about his own goals for the future.External ArticleMon, 27 Apr 2026 14:11:03 Gray Zeisse Talks Fulbright Summer Exchange in ScotlandAfter spending a month in the United Kingdom last summer at the University of St Andrews through the Fulbright U.K. Summer Institute Program, Gray Zeisse shares how the study of Scottish identity and history helped him think about his own goals for the future.Judy Genshaft Honors College student Gray Zeisse poses while participating in the Fulbright U.K. Summer Institute Program in Scotland./ons/news/2026/gray-zeisse-talks-fulbright-summer-exchange-in-scotland.aspxTeaching and Learning/ons/news/2026/marine-biology-student-selected-noaa-hollings-scholar.aspxSecond-year USF College of Arts and Sciences and Judy Genshaft Honors College student Mckenzie Newbern will intern with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in summer 2027 after building a solid foundation working on oyster restoration projects in the Tampa Bay region.External ArticleThu, 23 Apr 2026 10:43:22 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Marine Biology Student Mckenzie Newbern Selected as NOAA Hollings ScholarSecond-year USF College of Arts and Sciences and Judy Genshaft Honors College student Mckenzie Newbern will intern with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in summer 2027 after building a solid foundation working on oyster restoration projects in the Tampa Bay region.91³Ô¹ÏÍø student Mckenzie Newbern stands on Bayboro Harbor holding an oyster brick and doing the "go Bulls" hand sign/ons/news/2026/marine-biology-student-selected-noaa-hollings-scholar.aspxAccolades/honors/news/2026/beyond-giving-back-how-usf-honors-students-grow-through-community-service.aspxBuilt on a foundation of interdisciplinary learning, the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College integrates experiential learning into its curriculum, giving students opportunities to grow beyond the classroom. Through community service — from campus initiatives to local nonprofits — Honors students are developing skills, exploring their passions and making a lasting impact.Anna MinksTue, 21 Apr 2026 15:07:18 Beyond Giving Back: How USF Honors 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Grow Through Community ServiceBuilt on a foundation of interdisciplinary learning, the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College integrates experiential learning into its curriculum, giving students opportunities to grow beyond the classroom. Through community service — from campus initiatives to local nonprofits — Honors students are developing skills, exploring their passions and making a lasting impact.Alexa Michael in Honors Building/honors/news/2026/beyond-giving-back-how-usf-honors-students-grow-through-community-service.aspxCommunity/news/2026/grandfathers-vietnam-heroism-led-grandson-to-usf-and-an-interest-in-national-security.aspxInspired by his grandfather’s last‑days‑of‑Saigon escape, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Honors student Calvin Pham is shaping his own commitment to freedom through USF’s Global and National Security Institute.External ArticleTue, 21 Apr 2026 09:15:35 Grandfather’s Vietnam Heroism led Grandson to USF and an Interest in National SecurityInspired by his grandfather’s last‑days‑of‑Saigon escape, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Honors student Calvin Pham is shaping his own commitment to freedom through USF’s Global and National Security Institute.Calvin Pham and Pham Quang Khiêm/news/2026/grandfathers-vietnam-heroism-led-grandson-to-usf-and-an-interest-in-national-security.aspxCommunity/honors/news/2026/catching-up-with-honors-alum-nick-niemiec.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø and Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Nick Niemiec shares how exploration and a passion for public service led him to a career protecting consumers as a trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:07:24 Catching Up With Honors Alum Nick Niemiec91³Ô¹ÏÍø and Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Nick Niemiec shares how exploration and a passion for public service led him to a career protecting consumers as a trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice.Nick Niemiec headshot/honors/news/2026/catching-up-with-honors-alum-nick-niemiec.aspxAlumni and Friends/ons/news/2026/hanan-ibrahim-selected-as-usfs-first-luce-scholar.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø Judy Genshaft Honors College and College of Arts and Sciences alum Hanan Ibrahim will spend a year abroad studying Afro-Asian culture and language as a Luce Scholar. A current National Cancer Institute Fellow studying at the intersection of health and humanities, Ibrahim seeks to develop treatment for disease that is scientifically sound and culturally grounded.External ArticleMon, 13 Apr 2026 13:12:59 Hanan Ibrahim Selected as USF’s First Luce Scholar91³Ô¹ÏÍø Judy Genshaft Honors College and College of Arts and Sciences alum Hanan Ibrahim will spend a year abroad studying Afro-Asian culture and language as a Luce Scholar. A current National Cancer Institute Fellow studying at the intersection of health and humanities, Ibrahim seeks to develop treatment for disease that is scientifically sound and culturally grounded.Hanan Ibrahim headshot/ons/news/2026/hanan-ibrahim-selected-as-usfs-first-luce-scholar.aspxAccolades,Alumni and Friends/ons/news/2026/two-usf-students-named-2026-goldwater-scholars.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø third-year students Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyaya have been awarded the nation’s highest honor for undergraduate STEM research, the Goldwater Scholarship. Continuing its remarkable research growth, USF has now produced at least one Goldwater Scholar every year since 2018.External ArticleFri, 03 Apr 2026 09:12:57 Two USF 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Named 2026 Goldwater Scholars91³Ô¹ÏÍø third-year students Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyaya have been awarded the nation’s highest honor for undergraduate STEM research, the Goldwater Scholarship. Continuing its remarkable research growth, USF has now produced at least one Goldwater Scholar every year since 2018.Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyaya show their bull spirit on a bench outside the Judy Genshaft Honors College/ons/news/2026/two-usf-students-named-2026-goldwater-scholars.aspxAccolades/honors/news/2026/breaking-down-global-conflict-arman-mahmoudian-brings-world-politics-to-the-honors-classroom.aspxFrom Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to the psychology behind political decision-making, Honors instructor Arman Mahmoudian helps students examine global conflict from new perspectives. His courses challenge students to critically engage with world events and the media narratives that shape them.Anna MinksThu, 26 Mar 2026 15:41:33 Breaking Down Global Conflict: Arman Mahmoudian Brings World Politics to the Honors ClassroomFrom Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to the psychology behind political decision-making, Honors instructor Arman Mahmoudian helps students examine global conflict from new perspectives. His courses challenge students to critically engage with world events and the media narratives that shape them.May Birch, Dr. Arman Mahmoudian, and Caroline Pope in Honors building with podcast logo and title/honors/news/2026/breaking-down-global-conflict-arman-mahmoudian-brings-world-politics-to-the-honors-classroom.aspxTeaching and Learning/ons/news/2026/usf-named-25-year-top-producer-of-gilman-scholars.aspxThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø was recognized as one of the top 25 producers of Gilman Scholars in the United States, highlighting the university’s commitment to access, experiential learning and global opportunities for students.External ArticleFri, 13 Mar 2026 00:28:57 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Named 25-Year Top Producer of Gilman ScholarsThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø was recognized as one of the top 25 producers of Gilman Scholars in the United States, highlighting the university’s commitment to access, experiential learning and global opportunities for students.Gilman Scholar Collage with 25 Top Producer Logo/ons/news/2026/usf-named-25-year-top-producer-of-gilman-scholars.aspxAccolades/health/public-health/news/2026/from-dual-undergrad-degrees-to-doctoral-candidate.aspxBorn and raised in Tampa, Fla, as the youngest of five children and a first-generation college student, USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) alumna Mae Horne grew up surrounded by public service. Her mother and stepfather worked as ER nurses, and her father served as a lieutenant firefighter and paramedic. When the COVID-19 pandemic placed all three on the frontlines, her appreciation for health care and public health workers deepened, along with her passion for emerging infectious diseases.External ArticleMon, 09 Mar 2026 15:40:16 From Dual Undergrad Degrees to Doctoral CandidateBorn and raised in Tampa, Fla, as the youngest of five children and a first-generation college student, USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) alumna Mae Horne grew up surrounded by public service. Her mother and stepfather worked as ER nurses, and her father served as a lieutenant firefighter and paramedic. When the COVID-19 pandemic placed all three on the frontlines, her appreciation for health care and public health workers deepened, along with her passion for emerging infectious diseases.Mae Horne headshot/health/public-health/news/2026/from-dual-undergrad-degrees-to-doctoral-candidate.aspxAlumni and Friendshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-helping-to-restore-tampa-bay-oyster-populations-by-3d-printing-habitat.aspxAlong the seawall of Bayboro Harbor, a group of USF students and professors recently installed 3D-printed habitats they hope will soon house oysters that can filter thousands of gallons of water per day and improve both water quality and ecosystem health.External ArticleMon, 09 Mar 2026 13:50:55 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Helping to Restore Tampa Bay’s Oyster Populations by 3D-Printing HabitatsAlong the seawall of Bayboro Harbor, a group of USF students and professors recently installed 3D-printed habitats they hope will soon house oysters that can filter thousands of gallons of water per day and improve both water quality and ecosystem health.3D-printing of oyster brickhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-helping-to-restore-tampa-bay-oyster-populations-by-3d-printing-habitat.aspxTeaching and Learning/honors/news/2026/screenwriter-brian-edgar-visits-honors-class-to-help-students-shape-their-creative-voice.aspxScreenwriter Brian Edgar visited the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College to share insights from the film and publishing industries, guiding students through the process of refining story ideas and crafting compelling loglines. 91³Ô¹ÏÍø in the course, Unlocking the Secrets of Ghostwriting: The Art of Storytelling through a Collaborative Literary Process, explored industry techniques for organizing narratives, received feedback on their concepts, and learned how professional writers develop ideas into stories.Anna MinksThu, 05 Mar 2026 14:49:58 Screenwriter Brian Edgar Visits Honors Class to Help 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Shape Their Creative VoiceScreenwriter Brian Edgar visited the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College to share insights from the film and publishing industries, guiding students through the process of refining story ideas and crafting compelling loglines. 91³Ô¹ÏÍø in the course, Unlocking the Secrets of Ghostwriting: The Art of Storytelling through a Collaborative Literary Process, explored industry techniques for organizing narratives, received feedback on their concepts, and learned how professional writers develop ideas into stories.Brian Edgar, Angela Jones, and Honors students pose after class with a USF t-shirt/honors/news/2026/screenwriter-brian-edgar-visits-honors-class-to-help-students-shape-their-creative-voice.aspxTeaching and Learning/world/news/2026/fulbright-breakfast.aspxThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø celebrated its Fulbright faculty, administrators, and international scholars at the 2026 Fulbright Awards & Celebration at the Judy Genshaft Honors College. The ceremony not only recognized the vital role international exchange plays in shaping global learning and deepening cross-cultural understanding.External ArticleWed, 04 Mar 2026 15:52:54 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Celebrates Faculty and International Scholars at Fulbright BreakfastThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø celebrated its Fulbright faculty, administrators, and international scholars at the 2026 Fulbright Awards & Celebration at the Judy Genshaft Honors College. The ceremony not only recognized the vital role international exchange plays in shaping global learning and deepening cross-cultural understanding.Fulbright Scholars show bull pride with President Limayem /world/news/2026/fulbright-breakfast.aspxAccolades,Events/honors/news/2026/from-the-classroom-to-congress-cameran-islers-service-driven-journey-.aspxThird-year Honors student Cameran Isler is turning her passion for public service into measurable impact. From interning in the Florida Legislature to now managing interns as a congressional aide in Florida’s 15th District, Isler connects her philosophy and Honors College studies to resolving real-world problems.Anna MinksTue, 03 Mar 2026 00:57:58 From the Classroom to Congress: Cameran Isler’s Service-Driven JourneyThird-year Honors student Cameran Isler is turning her passion for public service into measurable impact. From interning in the Florida Legislature to now managing interns as a congressional aide in Florida’s 15th District, Isler connects her philosophy and Honors College studies to resolving real-world problems.Cameran Isler in Honors College, Podcast Logo, Podcast Title: "Internships and the Inside SCoop on Public Service with Cameran Isler"/honors/news/2026/from-the-classroom-to-congress-cameran-islers-service-driven-journey-.aspxCommunity,Teaching and Learning/ons/news/2026/nico-lavaud-boren-scholar-experience-in-senegal.aspxFrom a summer classroom in Gainesville to the beaches of Dakar, USF College of Arts and Sciences and Judy Genshaft Honors College student Nico Lavaud shares his firsthand account of receiving the Boren Scholarship to study French for two semesters through the African Flagship Languages Initiative.External ArticleMon, 23 Feb 2026 16:08:38 Nico Lavaud’s Boren Scholar Experience in SenegalFrom a summer classroom in Gainesville to the beaches of Dakar, USF College of Arts and Sciences and Judy Genshaft Honors College student Nico Lavaud shares his firsthand account of receiving the Boren Scholarship to study French for two semesters through the African Flagship Languages Initiative.Nico Lavaud at the beach in Senegal/ons/news/2026/nico-lavaud-boren-scholar-experience-in-senegal.aspxAccolades,Community/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/graduate-finds-success-on-and-off-campus.aspxA few months after he graduated from USF with degrees from the Department of Economics, the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies and the Judy Genshaft Honors College, Matheus Ivanesciuc stepped boldly into a career over 6,000 miles from his childhood home in Sao Paulo, Brazil.External ArticleMon, 23 Feb 2026 10:43:33 2025 CAS Graduate Finds Success On and Off CampusA few months after he graduated from USF with degrees from the Department of Economics, the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies and the Judy Genshaft Honors College, Matheus Ivanesciuc stepped boldly into a career over 6,000 miles from his childhood home in Sao Paulo, Brazil.Matheus Ivanesciuc and Rhea Law at his Phi Beta Kappa induction ceremony/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/graduate-finds-success-on-and-off-campus.aspxAlumni and Friends/honors/news/2026/going-for-goldwater-usf-students-share-research-behind-the-scholarship.aspx2025 Barry Goldwater Scholarship recipients Taylor Rand, Abdul-Malik Zekri, and Peter Alspaugh are breaking boundaries in natural sciences, neuroscience, and mathematics research. From studying insect ecosystems in Florida woodlands to building 3D models of neurons and advancing mathematical theory, their work reflects the depth and ambition of undergraduate research 91³Ô¹ÏÍø.Anna MinksFri, 20 Feb 2026 15:06:02 Going for Goldwater: USF 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Share Research Behind the Scholarship2025 Barry Goldwater Scholarship recipients Taylor Rand, Abdul-Malik Zekri, and Peter Alspaugh are breaking boundaries in natural sciences, neuroscience, and mathematics research. From studying insect ecosystems in Florida woodlands to building 3D models of neurons and advancing mathematical theory, their work reflects the depth and ambition of undergraduate research 91³Ô¹ÏÍø.Peter Alspaugh, Taylor Rand, and Abdul-Malik Zekri in Honors College/honors/news/2026/going-for-goldwater-usf-students-share-research-behind-the-scholarship.aspxAccolades/honors/news/2026/honors-college-announces-new-blanchard-sustainability-leadership-prize.aspxGenerously supported by Judy Genshaft Honors College affiliate faculty member and former Honors advisor Dr. Al Blanchard, the Blanchard Sustainability Prize will award funding each fall and spring semester to Honors students pursuing innovative sustainability projects.Anna MinksFri, 20 Feb 2026 13:37:44 Honors College Announces New Blanchard Sustainability Leadership PrizeGenerously supported by Judy Genshaft Honors College affiliate faculty member and former Honors advisor Dr. Al Blanchard, the Blanchard Sustainability Prize will award funding each fall and spring semester to Honors students pursuing innovative sustainability projects.Al Blanchard headshot in the Judy Genshaft Honors College/honors/news/2026/honors-college-announces-new-blanchard-sustainability-leadership-prize.aspxTeaching and Learning/honors/news/2026/catching-up-with-honors-alum-christopher-johnson.aspxFrom the Peace Corps to classrooms across Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Christopher Johnson has built a career rooted in international education. Now working in Kyiv, Ukraine, Johnson reflects on how his Honors experience prepared him to develop a passion for education that positively impacts people, places, and cultures.Anna MinksMon, 16 Feb 2026 08:53:39 Catching Up With Honors Alum Christopher JohnsonFrom the Peace Corps to classrooms across Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Christopher Johnson has built a career rooted in international education. Now working in Kyiv, Ukraine, Johnson reflects on how his Honors experience prepared him to develop a passion for education that positively impacts people, places, and cultures.Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Christopher Johnson headshot/honors/news/2026/catching-up-with-honors-alum-christopher-johnson.aspxAlumni and Friends/honors/news/2026/honors-faculty-pair-brings-global-insight-and-creative-teaching-to-usf.aspxTeaching in the Honors College is a family affair for Holly Donahue Singh and Deepak Singh. Together, the couple bring global experience and creative teaching to the Judy Genshaft Honors College, blending interdisciplinary learning, fine arts, and critical reflection to help students grow academically and personally.Bethany JowersFri, 13 Feb 2026 15:14:27 Honors Faculty Pair Brings Global Insight and Creative Teaching to USFTeaching in the Honors College is a family affair for Holly Donahue Singh and Deepak Singh. Together, the couple bring global experience and creative teaching to the Judy Genshaft Honors College, blending interdisciplinary learning, fine arts, and critical reflection to help students grow academically and personally.Holly and Deepak Singh on the terrace of the Judy Genshaft Honors College building/honors/news/2026/honors-faculty-pair-brings-global-insight-and-creative-teaching-to-usf.aspxCommunity,Teaching and Learning/honors/news/2026/usf-honors-student-leaders-appointed-to-national-collegiate-honors-council-roles.aspxThe Judy Genshaft Honors College will continue its strong national presence in student leadership with the National Collegiate Honors Council. Ava Tucker is joining the NCHC Board of Directors as Mykyta Nechaiev transitions into a new role on the organization’s governance committee.Anna MinksThu, 12 Feb 2026 09:49:52 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Honors Student Leaders Appointed to National Collegiate Honors Council RolesThe Judy Genshaft Honors College will continue its strong national presence in student leadership with the National Collegiate Honors Council. Ava Tucker is joining the NCHC Board of Directors as Mykyta Nechaiev transitions into a new role on the organization’s governance committee.Ava Tucker and Dean Adams in Honors building/honors/news/2026/usf-honors-student-leaders-appointed-to-national-collegiate-honors-council-roles.aspxAccolades,Community/world/news/2026/world-cup-vge-morocco.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø World continues to expand Virtual Global Exchange (VGE). For several semesters, Raja Benchekroun, an Arabic literature and culture instructor in the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College, has used VGE to connect students with partners in Morocco.External ArticleThu, 12 Feb 2026 08:38:10 Virtual Global Exchange Bridges USF and Morocco in World Cup–focused Learning Experience91³Ô¹ÏÍø World continues to expand Virtual Global Exchange (VGE). For several semesters, Raja Benchekroun, an Arabic literature and culture instructor in the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College, has used VGE to connect students with partners in Morocco.Raja Benchekroun and three students show off certificates of completion./world/news/2026/world-cup-vge-morocco.aspxTeaching and Learning/honors/news/2026/from-study-sessions-to-a-shared-practice-usf-honors-alumni-build-life-together.aspxJudy Genshaft Honors College alumni Patrick and Savanah Mullen met during their first year 91³Ô¹ÏÍø and turned a tutoring session into a lifelong partnership and shared career in medicine. The couple has since co-founded a new medical practice in Sarasota, Florida.Anna MinksTue, 10 Feb 2026 00:54:26 From Study Sessions to a Shared Practice: USF Honors Alumni Build Life TogetherJudy Genshaft Honors College alumni Patrick and Savanah Mullen met during their first year 91³Ô¹ÏÍø and turned a tutoring session into a lifelong partnership and shared career in medicine. The couple has since co-founded a new medical practice in Sarasota, Florida.Savanah and Patrick Mullen pose with the "go bulls" hand sign. "From Honors Roots to a Health Care Future with Patrick and Savanah Mullen" with podcast logo in bottom right./honors/news/2026/from-study-sessions-to-a-shared-practice-usf-honors-alumni-build-life-together.aspxAlumni and Friends,Community