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USF Serves as Top Choice for National Merit Scholar Families

From a wide-array of scholarships to a thriving Honors College community, the 911±¬ÁÏÍø offers National Merit Scholars — and their siblings — unparalleled opportunities to excel.

December 19, 2024CommunityAudio Story

Honors 911±¬ÁÏÍø Showcase the Importance of Humanities in Health Care with The Capsule Medical Journal

Honors student Serena Bhaskar, founded The Capsule, an interdisciplinary humanities journal, focused on publishing personal stories and scholarly research from undergraduate students interested in combining their passion for the creative arts with the field of health care and medicine.

December 16, 2024CommunityAudio Story

Whether researching sharks in the Gulf of Mexico or studying fish in the Everglades, Honors student Serenity "Reni" Poston-Hymel is focused on a future in marine conservation. She secured a highly sought-after internship conducting fieldwork with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which was instrumental in shaping her career goals.

December 11, 2024Community

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 911±¬ÁÏÍø.

December 9, 2024CommunityAudio Story

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

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

Public Service and Leadership: Former First Minister of Scotland Inspires Honors 911±¬ÁÏÍø

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 LearningAudio Story

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

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 LearningAudio Story

USF Professor Scourfield McLauchlan’s Mentorship Inspired Honors Student Towards Fulbright

USF Professor Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan, a three-time Fulbright Scholar Award recipient, made a lasting impact on Honors student Taylor Herman through their class work. Now a U.S. Student Fulbright recipient herself, Herman reflects on Scourfield McLauchlan’s mentorship, which first motivated her to apply for the grant.

October 24, 2024Community, 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, CommunityAudio Story

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 LearningAudio Story