News Feed/honors/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usWed, 05 Feb 2025 07:39:42 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)Mykyta Nechaiev Joins National Collegiate Honors Council Board as Student Member/honors/news/2025/mykyta-nechaiev-joins-national-collegiate-honors-council-board-as-student-member.aspxMykyta Nechaiev, student council president of the Tampa Judy Genshaft Honors College, has been elected as one of only five student members on the National Collegiate Honors Council Board of Directors, where he aims to bring a fresh perspective and foster student collaboration.Anna KhouryFri, 31 Jan 2025 13:09:06 Mykyta Nechaiev Joins National Collegiate Honors Council Board as Student MemberMykyta Nechaiev, student council president of the Tampa Judy Genshaft Honors College, has been elected as one of only five student members on the National Collegiate Honors Council Board of Directors, where he aims to bring a fresh perspective and foster student collaboration.Judy Genshaft Honors College Student Council President Mykyta Nechaiev, smiling on the first floor of the Honors Atrium/honors/news/2025/mykyta-nechaiev-joins-national-collegiate-honors-council-board-as-student-member.aspxAccolades,CommunitySpeaker of the UK House of Commons Meets with ԹϱHonors College Students for Q&A/honors/news/2025/speaker-of-uk-house-of-commons-meets-honors-students.aspxThe Right Honorable Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the UK House of Commons, recently joined ԹϱJudy Genshaft Honors College students remotely from the Palace of Westminster. During the spirited Q&A, students engaged with the global leader on pressing issues facing democracies today.Wed, 29 Jan 2025 19:16:05 Speaker of the UK House of Commons Meets with ԹϱHonors College Students for Q&AThe Right Honorable Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the UK House of Commons, recently joined ԹϱJudy Genshaft Honors College students remotely from the Palace of Westminster. During the spirited Q&A, students engaged with the global leader on pressing issues facing democracies today.Five Honors students stand in front of a green screen while listening to Right Honorable Sir Lindsay Hoyle from a monitor./honors/news/2025/speaker-of-uk-house-of-commons-meets-honors-students.aspxCommunity,Teaching and LearningDisability and Pop Culture: ԹϱHonors College Course Challenges Perspectives/honors/news/2025/disability-and-pop-culture.aspxCombining academic analysis with hands-on activities, such as navigating campus using mobility equipment, Honors instructor Kyle Romano brings disability studies to life through his innovative course, Disability and Pop Culture.Bethany JowersThu, 23 Jan 2025 14:15:59 Disability and Pop Culture: ԹϱHonors College Course Challenges PerspectivesCombining academic analysis with hands-on activities, such as navigating campus using mobility equipment, Honors instructor Kyle Romano brings disability studies to life through his innovative course, Disability and Pop Culture.Instructor Kyle Romano poses with the students in his course with mobility equipment/honors/news/2025/disability-and-pop-culture.aspxTeaching and LearningTaste of Italy: Culinary Event Strengthens Global Ties/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/taste-of-italy-culinary-event-strengthens-global-ties.aspxԹϱjoined over 50 universities across the U.S. — and more than 100 countries around the world — for the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World on Nov. 20. The event brought various engagement opportunities to Թϱand the Tampa Bay area.External ArticleThu, 23 Jan 2025 11:23:05 Taste of Italy: Culinary Event Strengthens Global TiesԹϱjoined over 50 universities across the U.S. — and more than 100 countries around the world — for the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World on Nov. 20. The event brought various engagement opportunities to Թϱand the Tampa Bay area.Culinary demonstration in the Judy Genshaft Honors College Leona Genshaft Food and Culture Studio./arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/taste-of-italy-culinary-event-strengthens-global-ties.aspxCommunity,Events,Teaching and LearningԹϱHonors College’s Wilcox Scholars Program Empowers the Next Generation of Civic Leaders/honors/news/2025/usf-wilcox-scholars-program-empowers-next-generation-of-civic-leaders.aspxAs it enters its second year, the Wilcox Scholars Program, housed in the ԹϱJudy Genshaft Honors College, is already shaping the futures of Honors students interested in public policy by offering career-building opportunities that challenge them and foster their growth as civic leaders.Anna KhouryTue, 14 Jan 2025 16:09:13 ԹϱHonors College’s Wilcox Scholars Program Empowers the Next Generation of Civic LeadersAs it enters its second year, the Wilcox Scholars Program, housed in the ԹϱJudy Genshaft Honors College, is already shaping the futures of Honors students interested in public policy by offering career-building opportunities that challenge them and foster their growth as civic leaders.ԹϱProvost Emeritus Ralph Wilcox and Wilcox Scholars Vanessa Quiroz, Sandra Napolitano, and Nico Lavaud pose in the Judy Genshaft Honors College building./honors/news/2025/usf-wilcox-scholars-program-empowers-next-generation-of-civic-leaders.aspxCommunity,Teaching and LearningCatching Up with Honors Alum Hunter Goldenberg/honors/news/2024/catching-up-with-honors-alum-hunter-goldenberg.aspxFrom early Honors experiences to a thriving career in technology, 2018 Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Hunter Goldenberg shares his journey from Թϱto his current role as a VP software engineer at JPMorgan Chase.Fri, 10 Jan 2025 09:25:15 Catching Up with Honors Alum Hunter GoldenbergFrom early Honors experiences to a thriving career in technology, 2018 Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Hunter Goldenberg shares his journey from Թϱto his current role as a VP software engineer at JPMorgan Chase.Judy Genshaft Honors College alumni Hunter Goldenberg headshot/honors/news/2024/catching-up-with-honors-alum-hunter-goldenberg.aspxAlumni and FriendsԹϱJudy Genshaft Honors College Celebrates 103 Graduates at Fall Celebration Ceremonies/honors/news/2024/usf-judy-genshaft-honors-college-celebrates-103-graduates-at-fall-celebration-ceremonies.aspxAlina John, Abdul Muqeet Khawaja, Krish Veera, and Maryam Latif were honored with fall 2024 Dean's Circle of Merit Awards for their excellence in leadership, service, and global citizenship as the ԹϱJudy Genshaft Honors College celebrated the academic achievements of 103 fall 2024 Honors graduates.Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:12:53 ԹϱJudy Genshaft Honors College Celebrates 103 Graduates at Fall Celebration CeremoniesAlina John, Abdul Muqeet Khawaja, Krish Veera, and Maryam Latif were honored with fall 2024 Dean's Circle of Merit Awards for their excellence in leadership, service, and global citizenship as the ԹϱJudy Genshaft Honors College celebrated the academic achievements of 103 fall 2024 Honors graduates.Judy Genshaft Honors College Graduates Group Photo from the Tampa Campus Graduation Celebration Ceremony/honors/news/2024/usf-judy-genshaft-honors-college-celebrates-103-graduates-at-fall-celebration-ceremonies.aspxAccolades,EventsԹϱServes as Top Choice for National Merit Scholar Families/honors/news/2024/usf-serves-as-top-choice-for-national-merit-scholar-families.aspxFrom a wide-array of scholarships to a thriving Honors College community, the Թϱ offers National Merit Scholars — and their siblings — unparalleled opportunities to excel.Anna KhouryThu, 19 Dec 2024 11:36:01 ԹϱServes as Top Choice for National Merit Scholar FamiliesFrom a wide-array of scholarships to a thriving Honors College community, the Թϱ offers National Merit Scholars — and their siblings — unparalleled opportunities to excel.Jacob Delikat, Jude Delikat, Tehmani Ammad, and Muntahie Ammad posing in Honors Atrium/honors/news/2024/usf-serves-as-top-choice-for-national-merit-scholar-families.aspxCommunityHonors Students Showcase the Importance of Humanities in Health Care with The Capsule Medical Journal/honors/news/2024/honors-students-showcase-importance-of-humanities-in-health-care-with-capsule-medical-journal.aspxHonors 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.Jay AjaMon, 16 Dec 2024 15:22:07 Honors Students Showcase the Importance of Humanities in Health Care with The Capsule Medical JournalHonors 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.Serena Bhaskar, Karla Evangelista De La Rosa, and Arelis Rodriguez Martinez make Go Bulls signs while posing in the Judy Genshaft Honors College/honors/news/2024/honors-students-showcase-importance-of-humanities-in-health-care-with-capsule-medical-journal.aspxCommunityԹϱSarasota-Manatee Honors Symposium Celebrates Graduates and New Beginnings/honors/news/2024/usf-sarasota-manatee-honors-symposium-celebrates-graduates-and-new-beginnings.aspxThe Judy Genshaft Honors College celebrated its Sarasota-Manatee graduates, first-year Honors students, and faculty at the annual Honors Symposium. The event featured freshman thesis presentations and concluded with the traditional Honors graduation recognition ceremony.Fri, 13 Dec 2024 11:47:31 ԹϱSarasota-Manatee Honors Symposium Celebrates Graduates and New BeginningsThe Judy Genshaft Honors College celebrated its Sarasota-Manatee graduates, first-year Honors students, and faculty at the annual Honors Symposium. The event featured freshman thesis presentations and concluded with the traditional Honors graduation recognition ceremony.Judy Genshaft Honors College Dean Charles Adams and Assistant Dean Cayla Lanier pose with new Honors graduates Saleha Salek and Diana Labrador and the 2024 Honors Symposium in the Sarasota-Manatee campus's Selby Auditorium./honors/news/2024/usf-sarasota-manatee-honors-symposium-celebrates-graduates-and-new-beginnings.aspxEventsMarine Biology Graduate Discovers Passion for Conservation and Fieldwork in the Evergladeshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/marine-biology-graduate-discovers-passion-fieldwork-everglades.aspxWhether 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.External ArticleWed, 11 Dec 2024 11:49:32 Marine Biology Graduate Discovers Passion for Conservation and Fieldwork in the EvergladesWhether 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.Reni Hymel holds a lemon shark while doing field work in the Gulf of Mexico.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/marine-biology-graduate-discovers-passion-fieldwork-everglades.aspxCommunityHonors Alumni Social Brings Together Past and Present/honors/news/2024/honors-alumni-social-brings-together-past-and-present.aspxThe inaugural Homecoming event in the new Judy Genshaft Honors College building brought alumni together to reconnect with old friends, network with faculty and staff, and explore the college’s new space before the ԹϱHomecoming parade and groundbreaking of the new on-campus stadium.Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:13:12 Honors Alumni Social Brings Together Past and PresentThe inaugural Homecoming event in the new Judy Genshaft Honors College building brought alumni together to reconnect with old friends, network with faculty and staff, and explore the college’s new space before the ԹϱHomecoming parade and groundbreaking of the new on-campus stadium.Lindy Davidson, Honors alum Avalon Jade Theisen, Dean Adams, and advisor Arnaldo Mejias pose in front of a backdrop on the patio/honors/news/2024/honors-alumni-social-brings-together-past-and-present.aspxAlumni and Friends,EventsԹϱto Confer Nearly 4,000 Degrees During Fall Commencement Ceremonies Dec. 13-14/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-3900-degrees-during-fall-commencement-ceremonies.aspxThis graduating class includes 103 Honors students, a 16-year-old, a 70-year-old grandmother of four and an electrical engineer seeking to revolutionize the medical, space exploration and military industries.External ArticleMon, 09 Dec 2024 11:59:16 Թϱto Confer Nearly 4,000 Degrees During Fall Commencement Ceremonies Dec. 13-14This graduating class includes 103 Honors students, a 16-year-old, a 70-year-old grandmother of four and an electrical engineer seeking to revolutionize the medical, space exploration and military industries.Graduation students smile in their cap and gowns. /news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-3900-degrees-during-fall-commencement-ceremonies.aspxEventsUSF’s Phi Beta Kappa Chapter Continues to Thrive/honors/news/2024/usf-phi-beta-kappa-chapter-continues-to-thrive.aspxPhi 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 Թϱ.Anna KhouryMon, 09 Dec 2024 10:19:54 USF’s Phi Beta Kappa Chapter Continues to ThrivePhi 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 Թϱ.Honors student Nora Wolfgang, Dr. Matt King, and Honors advisor Megan Braunstein, and Requena smile in the Honors Atrium/honors/news/2024/usf-phi-beta-kappa-chapter-continues-to-thrive.aspxCommunityԹϱStudent Explores Creativity, Activism Through Fulbright UK Summer Institute/ons/news/2024/usf-student-explores-through-fulbright-uk-summer-institute.aspxԹϱstudent 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.External ArticleWed, 04 Dec 2024 09:34:47 ԹϱStudent Explores Creativity, Activism Through Fulbright UK Summer InstituteԹϱstudent 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.ԹϱHonors student Avani Sanghvi works on the second floor of the Judy Genshaft Honors College./ons/news/2024/usf-student-explores-through-fulbright-uk-summer-institute.aspxTeaching and LearningHonors Student Raehanna Brown Represents Jamaica at 2024 Chess Olympiad/honors/news/2024/honors-student-raehanna-brown-represents-jamaica-at-2024-chess-olympiad.aspxFreshman 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.Jay AjaTue, 03 Dec 2024 11:33:45 Honors Student Raehanna Brown Represents Jamaica at 2024 Chess OlympiadFreshman 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.Judy Genshaft Honors College student Raehanna Brown sits in front of a chess board at the 2024 Chess Olympiad hosted in Budapest, Hungary./honors/news/2024/honors-student-raehanna-brown-represents-jamaica-at-2024-chess-olympiad.aspxCommunityPhoto Gallery: Honors LLC Friendsgiving Fosters Community/honors/news/2024/honors-llc-friendsgiving-photo-gallery-2024.aspxHonors 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.Fri, 29 Nov 2024 08:21:36 Photo Gallery: Honors LLC Friendsgiving Fosters CommunityHonors 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.Students smile around a table at the Judy Genshaft Honors College Friendsgiving event./honors/news/2024/honors-llc-friendsgiving-photo-gallery-2024.aspxCommunity,EventsFossil Hunters: Honors Students Travel 400 Million Years into the Past with Study Away Course/honors/news/2024/honors-students-travel-400-million-years-into-the-past-with-study-away-course.aspxLed by ԹϱSarasota-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.Jay AjaMon, 25 Nov 2024 00:38:39 Fossil Hunters: Honors Students Travel 400 Million Years into the Past with Study Away CourseLed by ԹϱSarasota-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.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/honors/news/2024/honors-students-travel-400-million-years-into-the-past-with-study-away-course.aspxTeaching and LearningPublic Service and Leadership: Former First Minister of Scotland Inspires Honors Students/honors/news/2024/former-first-minister-of-scotland-inspires-honors-students.aspxFrom 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.Anna KhouryFri, 22 Nov 2024 00:22:07 Public Service and Leadership: Former First Minister of Scotland Inspires Honors StudentsFrom 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.Rt Hon. Henry McLeish poses in Honors building atrium/honors/news/2024/former-first-minister-of-scotland-inspires-honors-students.aspxCommunity,Teaching and LearningThe Corridor Undergraduate Research Initiative Commits $100K to Support Research Experiences for ԹϱStudents/research-innovation/news/2024/corridor-undergraduate-research-initiative-commits-100k-to-support-research-experiences-for-students.aspxThe Florida High Tech Corridor and ԹϱResearch & 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.External ArticleTue, 19 Nov 2024 16:22:58 The Corridor Undergraduate Research Initiative Commits $100K to Support Research Experiences for ԹϱStudentsThe Florida High Tech Corridor and ԹϱResearch & 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.Students from the Colleges of Marine Science and Public Health and ԹϱSt. Petersburg participate in undergraduate research experiences with support from the Florida High Tech Corridor./research-innovation/news/2024/corridor-undergraduate-research-initiative-commits-100k-to-support-research-experiences-for-students.aspxTeaching and LearningGraduate Assistants Contribute to Honors Success/honors/news/2024/meet-the-gas.aspxMeet 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.Bethany JowersTue, 19 Nov 2024 10:57:15 Graduate Assistants Contribute to Honors SuccessMeet 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.Collage featuring headshots of seven graduate assistants outside of the Judy Genshaft Honors College/honors/news/2024/meet-the-gas.aspxCommunity,Teaching and LearningHonors College Advisors Go Beyond Academics to Support Student Success/honors/news/2024/advisors-go-beyond-academics-to-support-student-success.aspxThe 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.Anna KhouryTue, 12 Nov 2024 10:30:34 Honors College Advisors Go Beyond Academics to Support Student SuccessThe 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.From Left to Right: Ava Gomez, Arnaldo Mejias, and Krysta Banke hold up the go Bulls sign in the Honors atrium/honors/news/2024/advisors-go-beyond-academics-to-support-student-success.aspxTeaching and LearningԹϱOffice of National Scholars Hosts Panels on National and Global Security Careers/ons/news/2024/global-security-careers-panel-recap-2024.aspxThe 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.External ArticleFri, 08 Nov 2024 15:09:15 ԹϱOffice of National Scholars Hosts Panels on National and Global Security CareersThe 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.Four panelists answer questions as part of the GNSI National and Global Security Careers Event at the Judy Genshaft Honors College/ons/news/2024/global-security-careers-panel-recap-2024.aspxEventsHonors Course Promotes Civic Literacy Among Students/honors/news/2024/honors-course-promotes-civic-literacy-among-students.aspxPulitzer 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.Anna KhouryThu, 07 Nov 2024 11:38:59 Honors Course Promotes Civic Literacy Among StudentsPulitzer 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.Daniel Ruth and students Anna Gustafson and Grady Vickers smile and pose in the Honors atrium./honors/news/2024/honors-course-promotes-civic-literacy-among-students.aspxTeaching and LearningԹϱSarasota Cybersecurity Empowers Student Research Opportunities/honors/news/2024/usf-sarasota-cybersecurity-student-research-opportunities.aspxDr. Jordan Howell and Honors alum Kaylee Eckelman are driving interdisciplinary collaboration at ԹϱSarasota-Manatee's Sarasota Cybersecurity lab, unlocking groundbreaking research and valuable professional opportunities for undergraduates across all three Թϱcampuses.Anna KhouryMon, 04 Nov 2024 11:02:53 ԹϱSarasota Cybersecurity Empowers Student Research OpportunitiesDr. Jordan Howell and Honors alum Kaylee Eckelman are driving interdisciplinary collaboration at ԹϱSarasota-Manatee's Sarasota Cybersecurity lab, unlocking groundbreaking research and valuable professional opportunities for undergraduates across all three Թϱcampuses.Professor Jordan Howell and Kaylee Eckelman pose with the "Go Bulls" sign in the Sarasota campus atrium/honors/news/2024/usf-sarasota-cybersecurity-student-research-opportunities.aspxCommunity,Teaching and LearningԹϱTeam Excels at 2024 U.S. Universities Arabic Debate Competition/honors/news/2024/event-recap-arabic-debate-competition.aspxԹϱHonors 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.Anna KhouryMon, 28 Oct 2024 11:23:15 ԹϱTeam Excels at 2024 U.S. Universities Arabic Debate CompetitionԹϱHonors 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.Amber Johnson, Ghali Omar Boutaib, and Taha Ahmed Feddoul smile and show the "Go Bulls" sign in the debate lobby/honors/news/2024/event-recap-arabic-debate-competition.aspxAccolades,Teaching and LearningԹϱProfessor Scourfield McLauchlan’s Mentorship Inspired Honors Student Towards Fulbright/ons/news/2024/professor-scourfield-mclauchlan-inspired-usf-student-towards-fulbright.aspxԹϱProfessor 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.External ArticleThu, 24 Oct 2024 18:01:10 ԹϱProfessor Scourfield McLauchlan’s Mentorship Inspired Honors Student Towards FulbrightԹϱProfessor 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.ԹϱProvost Prasant Mohapatra, Professor Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan, and President Rhea Law pose in front of a Թϱ step and repeat/ons/news/2024/professor-scourfield-mclauchlan-inspired-usf-student-towards-fulbright.aspxCommunity,Teaching and LearningFour-Time Honors Parent Maria Gerber on Shaping the Next Generation at USF/honors/news/2024/four-time-honors-parent-maria-gerber-on-shaping-the-next-generation-at-usf.aspxAs a parent and Թϱalum, Maria Gerber knew Թϱand 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.Jay AjaThu, 24 Oct 2024 17:28:18 Four-Time Honors Parent Maria Gerber on Shaping the Next Generation at USFAs a parent and Թϱalum, Maria Gerber knew Թϱand 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.Honors alum Maria Gerber stands on the second floor of the rotunda of the ԹϱSarasota-Manatee campus./honors/news/2024/four-time-honors-parent-maria-gerber-on-shaping-the-next-generation-at-usf.aspxAlumni and Friends,CommunityԹϱStudent Christopher Oueis Earns Multiple National Awards, Sets Sights Even Higher/honors/news/2024/usf-student-christopher-oueis-earns-multiple-national-awards-sets-sights-even-higher.aspxChris Oueis, a fourth-year Թϱstudent, 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.Anna KhouryTue, 01 Oct 2024 19:16:26 ԹϱStudent Christopher Oueis Earns Multiple National Awards, Sets Sights Even HigherChris Oueis, a fourth-year Թϱstudent, 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.ԹϱStudent Christoper Oueis poses in the Judy Genshaft Honors College building./honors/news/2024/usf-student-christopher-oueis-earns-multiple-national-awards-sets-sights-even-higher.aspxAccoladesԹϱLaunches Program to Inspire Next Generation of National Security Leaders/news/2024/usf-launches-program-to-inspire-next-generation-of-national-security-leaders.aspxThe 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.External ArticleMon, 30 Sep 2024 11:52:44 ԹϱLaunches Program to Inspire Next Generation of National Security LeadersThe 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.Students from the The Global and National Security Institute’s Future Strategist Program pose with General Frank McKenzie./news/2024/usf-launches-program-to-inspire-next-generation-of-national-security-leaders.aspxTeaching and LearningEnglish Lessons: 2024 Honors Semester in Exeter/honors/news/2024/honors-semester-in-exeter-2024.aspxThrough 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.Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:27:29 English Lessons: 2024 Honors Semester in ExeterThrough 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.Judy Genshaft Honors College students Breno Nery Dantas, Jamie Powers, and Reva Gandhi pose while making "Go Bulls" hand signs inside of the Honors College building./honors/news/2024/honors-semester-in-exeter-2024.aspxCommunity,Teaching and LearningԹϱHonors Student Marza Hiatt Promotes Sustainable Tourism Through Internship/honors/news/2024/honors-student-promotes-sustainable-tourism.aspxAn 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.Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:58:35 ԹϱHonors Student Marza Hiatt Promotes Sustainable Tourism Through InternshipAn 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.Marza Hiatt and two others smile while standing outdoors at the Honors Boating Breakfast. /honors/news/2024/honors-student-promotes-sustainable-tourism.aspxCommunityA Great Grandmother Inspired this Student's Research into Dementiahttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/dana-smith-boundless-bulls.aspxGrowing 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.External ArticleTue, 10 Sep 2024 09:23:22 A Great Grandmother Inspired this Student's Research into DementiaGrowing 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.Honors student Dana Smithhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/dana-smith-boundless-bulls.aspxAccolades,Teaching and LearningSilverman Walkway Dedication Ceremony Commemorates Founding Honors College Dean/honors/news/2024/silverman-walkway-dedication-recap.aspxThe Թϱcommunity 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 ԹϱHonors College.Jay AjaFri, 06 Sep 2024 10:14:03 Silverman Walkway Dedication Ceremony Commemorates Founding Honors College DeanThe Թϱcommunity 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 ԹϱHonors College.Founding Judy Genshaft Honors College Dean Stuart Silverman at the unveiling of the Silverman Walkway. /honors/news/2024/silverman-walkway-dedication-recap.aspxCommunity,EventsԹϱHonors College Alums Reflect on Med School as They Start Surgical Residency/honors/news/2024/honors-alums-start-surgical-residency.aspxDr. Ife Bolujo, Dr. Trent Lippert, Dr. Karina Bowers, and Dr. Sabrina Awshah were among seven medical school graduates selected for Tampa General Hospital’s surgical residency program. Recently, they visited the Judy Genshaft Honors College to discuss their journeys through medical school.Tue, 03 Sep 2024 11:02:17 ԹϱHonors College Alums Reflect on Med School as They Start Surgical ResidencyDr. Ife Bolujo, Dr. Trent Lippert, Dr. Karina Bowers, and Dr. Sabrina Awshah were among seven medical school graduates selected for Tampa General Hospital’s surgical residency program. Recently, they visited the Judy Genshaft Honors College to discuss their journeys through medical school.Honors alumni Dr. Ife Bolujo, Dr. Trent Lippert, Dr. Karina Bowers, and Dr. Sarah Awshah smile with Dr. Lindy Davidson and the student host in the AV studio. /honors/news/2024/honors-alums-start-surgical-residency.aspxAlumni and Friends,CommunityThirteen ԹϱStudents Selected for 2024 Millennium Fellowship/ons/news/2024/thirteen-usf-students-selected-for-2024-millennium-fellowship.aspxThirteen undergraduate students were selected for their innovative projects aimed at addressing one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Chosen from over 52,000 applicants, these students will collaborate on initiatives focused on creating meaningful social impact.External ArticleThu, 29 Aug 2024 11:13:43 Thirteen ԹϱStudents Selected for 2024 Millennium FellowshipThirteen undergraduate students were selected for their innovative projects aimed at addressing one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Chosen from over 52,000 applicants, these students will collaborate on initiatives focused on creating meaningful social impact.Graphic featuring the UN Millenium Fellowship Logo and students who were admitted to the program/ons/news/2024/thirteen-usf-students-selected-for-2024-millennium-fellowship.aspxAccoladesHonors College Professor Has a Side Gig: Mayor of Gulfporthttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/honors-college-professor-is-also-mayor-of-gulfport.aspxWho better to teach classes on local government and responding to natural hazards than the mayor of a small, coastal town in Florida? Gulfport Mayor Sam Henderson is teaching courses focused on environmental issues, building community and public policy this academic year.External ArticleWed, 28 Aug 2024 14:48:25 Honors College Professor Has a Side Gig: Mayor of GulfportWho better to teach classes on local government and responding to natural hazards than the mayor of a small, coastal town in Florida? Gulfport Mayor Sam Henderson is teaching courses focused on environmental issues, building community and public policy this academic year.ԹϱSt. Petersburg Judy Genshaft Honors College professor of instruction Sam Hendersonhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/honors-college-professor-is-also-mayor-of-gulfport.aspxCommunity,Teaching and LearningԹϱReceives Record Number of Applications, Welcomes High-Achieving Class of Incoming Students/news/2024/usf-receives-record-number-of-applications-welcomes-high-achieving-class-of-incoming-students.aspxMore than 68,00 students applied to Թϱfor the 2024-2025 academic year. Enrollment remains strong, bucking national trends and in spite of FAFSA challenges.External ArticleTue, 27 Aug 2024 11:24:18 ԹϱReceives Record Number of Applications, Welcomes High-Achieving Class of Incoming StudentsMore than 68,00 students applied to Թϱfor the 2024-2025 academic year. Enrollment remains strong, bucking national trends and in spite of FAFSA challenges.Թϱ Marshall Student Center/news/2024/usf-receives-record-number-of-applications-welcomes-high-achieving-class-of-incoming-students.aspxCommunityHonors Students Launch Science Olympiad at USF/honors/news/2024/honors-students-launch-bulls-science-olympiad.aspxHonors students Tehami Ammad and Lalith Roopesh have transformed their love for Science Olympiad into a thriving initiative at USF. After founding Bulls Science Olympiad, they successfully hosted the university's first-ever invitational tournament, attracting over 250 students from across the state.Thu, 22 Aug 2024 09:19:18 Honors Students Launch Science Olympiad at USFHonors students Tehami Ammad and Lalith Roopesh have transformed their love for Science Olympiad into a thriving initiative at USF. After founding Bulls Science Olympiad, they successfully hosted the university's first-ever invitational tournament, attracting over 250 students from across the state.Tehami Ammad and Lalith Roopesh smile in the Judy Genshaft Honors College building/honors/news/2024/honors-students-launch-bulls-science-olympiad.aspxCommunity,EventsԹϱInvited to Join Prestigious Churchill Scholarship Program/ons/news/2024/usf-joins-churchill-scholarship-program.aspxThe Winston Churchill Foundation has selected the Թϱ as a participant institution in the prestigious Churchill Scholarship Program. This program offers a pathway to graduate study at the University of Cambridge for outstanding STEM students.External ArticleMon, 19 Aug 2024 10:31:17 ԹϱInvited to Join Prestigious Churchill Scholarship ProgramThe Winston Churchill Foundation has selected the Թϱ as a participant institution in the prestigious Churchill Scholarship Program. This program offers a pathway to graduate study at the University of Cambridge for outstanding STEM students.Building at University of Cambridge/ons/news/2024/usf-joins-churchill-scholarship-program.aspxAccolades,Teaching and LearningLet’s Talk About That: International Student Tianyi Li Bueso Finds Her Voice at USF/honors/news/2024/student-profile-tianyi-li-bueso.aspxInternational student Tianyi Li Bueso found her voice at Թϱby creating a podcast, exploring new opportunities in the Judy Genshaft Honors College, and embracing leadership roles as a Resident Assistant.Thu, 15 Aug 2024 20:28:03 Let’s Talk About That: International Student Tianyi Li Bueso Finds Her Voice at USFInternational student Tianyi Li Bueso found her voice at Թϱby creating a podcast, exploring new opportunities in the Judy Genshaft Honors College, and embracing leadership roles as a Resident Assistant.Headshot of Tiyani Li Bueso/honors/news/2024/student-profile-tianyi-li-bueso.aspxCommunityCatching Up with Honors Alum Sana Baban/honors/news/2024/alumni-profile-sana-baban.aspxOutstanding Honors alumna Sana Baban recently visited the Judy Genshaft Honors College to speak with students in Dr. Lindy Davidson's biomedical ethics course. Baban, who will be attending medical school this fall, shared her public health expertise, drawing on her experience as a researcher and master's student at Harvard University.Wed, 14 Aug 2024 09:16:44 Catching Up with Honors Alum Sana BabanOutstanding Honors alumna Sana Baban recently visited the Judy Genshaft Honors College to speak with students in Dr. Lindy Davidson's biomedical ethics course. Baban, who will be attending medical school this fall, shared her public health expertise, drawing on her experience as a researcher and master's student at Harvard University.Honors alum Sana Baban and Dr. Lindy Davidson pose in the Judy Genshaft Honors College/honors/news/2024/alumni-profile-sana-baban.aspxAlumni and FriendsPhoto Gallery: Judy Genshaft Honors College Celebrates 38 Summer Graduates/honors/news/2024/honors-2024-summer-graduation-celebration.aspxIt was a special day on the Tampa campus as the Judy Genshaft Honors College celebrated 38 new Honors alumni during a Graduation Celebration Ceremony.Mon, 05 Aug 2024 13:18:58 Photo Gallery: Judy Genshaft Honors College Celebrates 38 Summer GraduatesIt was a special day on the Tampa campus as the Judy Genshaft Honors College celebrated 38 new Honors alumni during a Graduation Celebration Ceremony.Honors College Spring 2024 Graduates smile for a group photo with Dr. Judy Genshaft and Steven Greenbaum. /honors/news/2024/honors-2024-summer-graduation-celebration.aspxCommunity,EventsԹϱto Confer More Than 2,600 Degrees During Summer Commencement Ceremonies on Aug. 3/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-2600-degrees-during-summer-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-3.aspxThe Թϱ will award more than 2,600 degrees during summer commencement on Saturday, Aug. 3. The ceremonies include recipients of approximately 1,739 bachelor’s, 700 master’s, 162 doctoral and 11 specialist degrees.External ArticleMon, 29 Jul 2024 10:29:21 Թϱto Confer More Than 2,600 Degrees During Summer Commencement Ceremonies on Aug. 3The Թϱ will award more than 2,600 degrees during summer commencement on Saturday, Aug. 3. The ceremonies include recipients of approximately 1,739 bachelor’s, 700 master’s, 162 doctoral and 11 specialist degrees.Honors Graduate smiles in their cap and gown while holding flowers./news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-2600-degrees-during-summer-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-3.aspxEventsStudents Travel to Japan for New Insights on Caring for Others/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/students-travel-to-japan-for-new-insights-on-caring-for-others.aspxCollege of Arts and Sciences students also enrolled in the Judy Genshaft Honors College gained new insights about the history and culture of care in Japan this summer as part of the “Beyond the Classroom” study abroad experience offered by the Honors College.External ArticleMon, 29 Jul 2024 10:17:56 Students Travel to Japan for New Insights on Caring for OthersCollege of Arts and Sciences students also enrolled in the Judy Genshaft Honors College gained new insights about the history and culture of care in Japan this summer as part of the “Beyond the Classroom” study abroad experience offered by the Honors College.Honors students observe a demonstration in a hospital in Japan./arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/students-travel-to-japan-for-new-insights-on-caring-for-others.aspxTeaching and LearningHonors Students O’Carson Fils and Yuki Shao Recognized Among Top 25 Under 25/honors/news/2024/25-under-25-2024.aspxOutstanding Honors students O'Carson Fils and Yuki Shao were recently awarded the Muma College of Business 25 Under 25 award for their achievements and commitments to leadership, scholarship, community impact, and excellence. Both Fils and Shao aim to leverage their transformative Թϱexperiences in their future careers.Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:29:34 Honors Students O’Carson Fils and Yuki Shao Recognized Among Top 25 Under 25Outstanding Honors students O'Carson Fils and Yuki Shao were recently awarded the Muma College of Business 25 Under 25 award for their achievements and commitments to leadership, scholarship, community impact, and excellence. Both Fils and Shao aim to leverage their transformative Թϱexperiences in their future careers.Honors students O'Carson Fils and Yuki Shao. /honors/news/2024/25-under-25-2024.aspxAccolades,CommunityCatching Up with Honors Alum Nathan Le/honors/news/2024/nathan-le-alumni-profile.aspxHonors alum Nathan Le graduated from Թϱin 2019 with a degree in biomedical sciences and a minor in public health. Now, after completing his first year of residency at Sarasota-Memorial Health Care System, Le reflects on the formative Honors experiences that influenced his career path.Tue, 23 Jul 2024 13:27:52 Catching Up with Honors Alum Nathan LeHonors alum Nathan Le graduated from Թϱin 2019 with a degree in biomedical sciences and a minor in public health. Now, after completing his first year of residency at Sarasota-Memorial Health Care System, Le reflects on the formative Honors experiences that influenced his career path.Nathan Le smiles with his parents at his graduation from Florida State University's College of Medicine/honors/news/2024/nathan-le-alumni-profile.aspxAlumni and FriendsNational Merit Scholar Daelyn Quinn Shines at USF/honors/news/2024/honors-student-profile-daelyn-quinn.aspxThanks to the resources and support she received as a National Merit Scholar, recent Judy Genshaft Honors College graduate Daelyn Quinn maximized her opportunities to get the most out of her undergraduate experience at USF.Thu, 18 Jul 2024 16:35:01 National Merit Scholar Daelyn Quinn Shines at USFThanks to the resources and support she received as a National Merit Scholar, recent Judy Genshaft Honors College graduate Daelyn Quinn maximized her opportunities to get the most out of her undergraduate experience at USF.National Merit Scholar Daelyn Quinn poses in the ԹϱJudy Genshaft Honors College/honors/news/2024/honors-student-profile-daelyn-quinn.aspxCommunityNational Merit Scholar Daelyn Quinn Shines at USFhttps://usf.eduLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleThu, 18 Jul 2024 13:31:55 National Merit Scholar Daelyn Quinn Shines at USFLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.Թϱ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://usf.eduHonors Ambassadors: Building Skills and Community at the Judy Genshaft Honors College/honors/news/2024/honors-ambassadors-2024.aspxAt the Judy Genshaft Honors College, Honors ambassadors play a crucial role in connecting the college to the broader Թϱcommunity. Current and former Honors ambassadors share why the Honors College is a great place to work, what they love about the role, and how it has helped them grow professionally.Tue, 09 Jul 2024 17:54:04 Honors Ambassadors: Building Skills and Community at the Judy Genshaft Honors CollegeAt the Judy Genshaft Honors College, Honors ambassadors play a crucial role in connecting the college to the broader Թϱcommunity. Current and former Honors ambassadors share why the Honors College is a great place to work, what they love about the role, and how it has helped them grow professionally.Honors Ambassadors Kinsey Roth, Nusheen Immen, Gabby Carroll, and Aakash Vijeesh pose in the Judy Genshaft Honors College/honors/news/2024/honors-ambassadors-2024.aspxCommunity