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Rysun Chu, Dean Charles Adams, and Mykyta Nechaiev pose with the Go Bulls hand sign in the Honors building.

Honor Roll Podcast Spotlights What Makes Judy Genshaft Honors College Unique

A new episode of the Honor Roll Podcast featuring Honors College Dean Charles Adams explores what makes the Judy Genshaft Honors College different than other honors programs. From its state-of-the-art facilities and interdisciplinary curriculum to its global learning opportunities, close mentorship connections, and vibrant community, Adams shares how the college empowers students to pursue their intellectual curiosity, lead with purpose, and get the most out of their undergraduate experience.

October 21, 2025Community

ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ fans in ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ gear at Raymond James Stadium.

ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Welcomes Community to Homecoming Events Oct. 12-18

The Tampa Bay community is invited to join students, alumni, faculty and staff for the festivities, which include a kickoff event, parade and the ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ football game on Saturday, Oct. 18, when the Bulls take on the Florida Atlantic Owls at Raymond James Stadium.

October 9, 2025Community

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ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµâ€™s Jenkins Scholars Program Offers More Than a Scholarship

Supported by Publix Charities, the Jenkins Scholars Program provides select high-need students with full financial support, personalized advising, and a strong peer community to help them succeed during their time at ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ.

October 2, 2025Community

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ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Climbs to Its Highest Position Ever in U.S. News Rankings

The University of South Florida has reached an all-time high in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the best colleges. ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ is No. 88 overall among all public or private universities in America, up from No. 91 last year. ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ also rose to No. 43 among public universities, up two spots from last year, and inside the top 50 for the seventh year in a row.

September 23, 2025Community

A Judy Genshaft Honors College student receives a German tapa from ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Dining staff in the Honors Forum.

ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Honors Students Get a Taste of Study Abroad at Tapas Night Expo

Over 300 Honors students explored study abroad programs, sampled international cuisine, and connected with faculty and program leaders at the Judy Genshaft Honors College's 2025 Tapas Night Study Abroad Expo.

September 23, 2025Community, Events

ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ CyberHerd students work on computers in a group.

ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ's CyberHerd: Hackers Become Movie Stars in Documentary on Collegiate Cybersecurity

ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµâ€™s CyberHerd team — musicians, athletes, artists and elite cyber competitors — takes center stage in a 75-minute documentary that chronicles their rise in competitions throughout the nation. Catch the premiere Sept. 24 on the Tampa campus, followed by streaming on YouTube.

September 22, 2025Community

Isadora Grasel posing next to the Apple 24 logo.

Choosing Computer Science Over Medicine

Isadora Grasel grew up surrounded by medicine. Her parents are doctors, her uncle practices medicine and her great-grandfather was a World War II physician in Germany. She thought she might follow the same path. Saving lives and serving others was something she felt called to do.

September 18, 2025Community

Two ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Honors students pose with the

ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Welcomes Record-Breaking Class, Sees Increase in Student Engagement

ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ is welcoming a record-breaking incoming class, attracting students from across the country and around the world drawn by academic opportunities, a strong sense of community, and historically high academic achievement. The university is expanding campus engagement, with events and experiences that help students build connections and grow both academically and personally.

September 11, 2025Community

Honors Dean Charles Adams, ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ President Rhea Law, ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ President Emerita Judy Genshaft, ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Provost Prasant Mohapatra, Judy Genshaft Honors College Tampa Student Council President Katelynn Paciorek, and Honors Alumni Andrew Stevens pose while making Go Bulls signs in front of an Honors banner and green draped background.

ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Welcomes 760 New Honors Students with Annual Convocation Ceremonies

The Judy Genshaft Honors College welcomed its newest Bulls with convocation ceremonies on the St. Petersburg and Tampa campuses. Students met university leaders, heard from members of the Honors community, and connected with peers while celebrating the start of their academic journey.

September 9, 2025Community, Events

Honors peer mentors pose for a group photo in a classroom in the Honors building.

ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Honors Students Share Tips for Navigating First Semester of College

This fall, the University of South Florida’s Judy Genshaft Honors College welcomed more than 750 first-year students. From making friends in the dining hall to finding hidden academic resources, current Honors students share advice to help newcomers thrive during their first semester.

September 2, 2025Community

Olivia Pinilla and Katelynn Paciorek pose on the fifth floor of the Honors building.

Leadership and Community Building Define Judy Genshaft Honors College Student Council

The ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Judy Genshaft Honors College Student Council provides opportunities for students to gain leadership experience, build community, and serve their peers through event planning, volunteer initiatives, and campus engagement. Under the leadership of President Katelynn Paciorek and Vice President Olivia Pinilla, the council helps make the Honors College a welcoming home for all.

August 26, 2025Community

Michelle McAveety and other cybersecurity students and a faculty member pose with a 40,000 dollar check in a vehicle.

Curiosity, Code, and a Cyber Path

Before she could say motherboard, Michelle McAveety was playing with computers. From tinkering on an early MacIntosh computer while sitting in a booster seat to building PCs with her dad at the age of 6 to programming in high school, the ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ computer engineering major has grown up surrounded by wires, code and curiosity.

August 18, 2025Community

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