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ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ World Honors Nine Global Excellence Awardees

Nine awardees, including Judy Genshaft Honors College academic advisor Dr. Kevin Lee, were honored at the April 15 ceremony recognizing achievements in internationally focused education, research, and innovation for 2023 and 2024.

April 24, 2025Accolades, Teaching and Learning

As the 2025 hurricane season approaches, Dr. Catherine Wilkins, an associate professor at ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ’s Judy Genshaft Honors College, is collecting oral histories of Hurricanes Helen and Milton, documenting the experiences of everyday people with diverse identities and perspectives.

April 23, 2025Teaching and Learning

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Engineering Student Nolan Worley Accepted into FSU Summer REU Program

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ engineering and Judy Genshaft Honors College student Nolan Worley has been accepted into Florida State University’s competitive Research Experience for Undergraduates program, where he’ll gain hands-on research experience alongside experts — preparing for graduate school and future career.

April 22, 2025Accolades

Honors Students Collaborate to Grow ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Climate Teach-In

The 2025 ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Climate Teach-In brought together students, faculty, and a diverse range of student organizations across all three ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ campuses for a series of engaging events focused on climate awareness and community collaboration.

April 18, 2025Community, Events

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Honors Student Shakes Up Energy Aisle With Savory Bar Brand

University of South Florida student Mira Stimac is redefining energy bars with her savory, clean-ingredient brand, Lope Bars. Backed by mentorship and the ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ HUSTLE program, Stimac is turning a niche idea into a growing business serving athletes across Florida.

April 17, 2025CommunityAudio Story

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Sophomore Gray Zeisse Selected for Fulbright UK Summer Institute in Scotland

Second-year biomedical sciences student Gray Zeisse is one of only five U.S. students selected this year for the Fulbright UK Summer Institute Program at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.

April 16, 2025Accolades

Photo Gallery: 2025 Honors Got Talent

The annual Honors Got Talent showcase at the University of South Florida’s Judy Genshaft Honors College captivated its audience with Old Hollywood glamour and a variety of impressive performances, including magic, music, and singing.

April 11, 2025Community, Events

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Honors Capstone Empowers Students to Strengthen Disaster Resilience Abroad

University of South Florida Honors students Alison Frate and Abigail Brake gained real-world consulting experience through Dr. Gregory Smogard’s Global Consulting capstone course, working with their team to support an international company in strengthening disaster resilience efforts in the Philippines.

April 9, 2025Teaching and LearningAudio Story

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Gates Cambridge Alumni Push Boundaries to Inspire Next Generation of Scholars

Michael Calzadilla and Shahriar Zamani both completed graduate study at the University of Cambridge as Gates Cambridge Scholars. The two ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Judy Genshaft Honors College alumni are now hoping to encourage a new generation of students to take advantage of prestigious scholarships.

April 9, 2025Alumni and Friends, Community

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Achieves All-time High with Four Students Named Goldwater Scholars

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Judy Genshaft Honors College students Abdul-Malik Zekri, Benjamin Barrera-Altuna, Peter Alspaugh, and Taylor Rand were selected for the Goldwater Scholarship, making ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ the leader in Florida for the nation’s highest honor in undergraduate STEM research.

April 4, 2025Accolades

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Honors Professor Andrew Hargrove Empowers Students to Create Sustainable Futures

Andrew Hargrove teaches courses you won’t find anywhere outside the Judy Genshaft Honors College. From science to solarpunk to service, their work is guided by a philosophy of hopeful action towards a more sustainable future for everyone.

April 4, 2025Teaching and Learning

First-Year Honors Student Heather Stroup Finds Her Stride at ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ

From joining the Herd of Thunder marching band to getting involved with the Women in Leadership and Philanthropy program, out-of-state, first-year student Heather Stroup has found her place at the University of South Florida. By taking advantage of scholarships, extracurriculars, and first-year programs at the Judy Genshaft Honors College, she has made her freshman year a memorable one while laying the foundation for future success.

April 2, 2025CommunityAudio Story