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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

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 911±¬ÁÏÍø 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 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 Learning

911±¬ÁÏÍø 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 911±¬ÁÏÍø

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

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

Honors Course Promotes Civic Literacy Among 911±¬ÁÏÍø

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. 911±¬ÁÏÍø 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

Amber Johnson, Ghali Omar Boutaib, and Taha Ahmed Feddoul smile and show the

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

USF Provost Prasant Mohapatra, Professor Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan, and President Rhea Law pose in front of a 911±¬ÁÏÍø step and repeat

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

911±¬ÁÏÍø from the The Global and National Security Institute’s Future Strategist Program pose with General Frank McKenzie.

USF Launches Program to Inspire Next Generation of National Security Leaders

The Global and National Security Institute’s 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

Judy Genshaft Honors College students Breno Nery Dantas, Jamie Powers, and Reva Gandhi pose while making

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

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