/honors/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSat, 08 Aug 2026 21:31:40 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/honors/news/catching-up-with-reni-poston-hymel.aspxFrom snorkeling in the Bahamas to protecting Florida's marine ecosystems, Honors alum Reni Poston-Hymel shares how experiential learning at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Judy Genshaft Honors College launched her career in marine biology.Anna MinksThu, 06 Aug 2026 14:01:50 Catching Up with Reni Poston-HymelFrom snorkeling in the Bahamas to protecting Florida's marine ecosystems, Honors alum Reni Poston-Hymel shares how experiential learning at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Judy Genshaft Honors College launched her career in marine biology.Reni Poston-Hymel posing with President Emerita Judy Genshaft, Dean CharlesAdams, and Steven Greenbaum./honors/news/catching-up-with-reni-poston-hymel.aspxAlumni and Friends/honors/news/2026/usf-honors-graduate-finds-new-career-path-at-the-intersection-of-art-technology-and-sustainability.aspxSummer 2026 Honors graduate Lily Boyer came to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø planning a career in healthcare. An Honors course changed her path, inspiring her to pursue environmental science and research that uses innovative technology to help restore Tampa Bay's coastal ecosystems.Anna MinksTue, 04 Aug 2026 00:47:32 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Honors Graduate Finds New Career Path at the Intersection of Art, Technology, and SustainabilitySummer 2026 Honors graduate Lily Boyer came to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø planning a career in healthcare. An Honors course changed her path, inspiring her to pursue environmental science and research that uses innovative technology to help restore Tampa Bay's coastal ecosystems.Lily Boyer in Honors Tech Studio/honors/news/2026/usf-honors-graduate-finds-new-career-path-at-the-intersection-of-art-technology-and-sustainability.aspxCommunity/honors/news/2026/a-lifelong-learner-honors-graduate-britlee-yant-looks-ahead-to-graduate-school.aspxBritlee Yant graduates this summer with her bachelor's degree, turning her childhood dream into a major milestone as she continues her quest for knowledge by pursing her master’s degree.Gwendolyn HerndonThu, 30 Jul 2026 10:23:00 A Lifelong Learner: Honors Graduate Britlee Yant Looks Ahead to Graduate SchoolBritlee Yant graduates this summer with her bachelor's degree, turning her childhood dream into a major milestone as she continues her quest for knowledge by pursing her master’s degree.Britlee Yant in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø cap and gown holding up the Go Bulls hand sign with a bull statue in the background/honors/news/2026/a-lifelong-learner-honors-graduate-britlee-yant-looks-ahead-to-graduate-school.aspxCommunity/honors/news/2026/beyond-tourism-honors-hawaii-study-away-program-challenges-students-to-rethink-travel.aspxStudents in the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Judy Genshaft Honors College's Hawaii Beyond the Classroom study away program spend a semester studying Hawaiian history, sustainability, and Indigenous culture before embarking on an immersive two-week experience that redefines what it means to travel.Anna MinksTue, 28 Jul 2026 10:20:56 Beyond Tourism: Honors Hawaii Study Away Program Challenges Students to Rethink TravelStudents in the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Judy Genshaft Honors College's Hawaii Beyond the Classroom study away program spend a semester studying Hawaiian history, sustainability, and Indigenous culture before embarking on an immersive two-week experience that redefines what it means to travel.Audra Santerre, Naja Daye, and Dr. Brooke Hansen posing with the shaka hand sign in the Judy Genshaft Honors College/honors/news/2026/beyond-tourism-honors-hawaii-study-away-program-challenges-students-to-rethink-travel.aspxTeaching and Learning/health/news/2026/morsani-college-of-medicine-celebrates-record-breaking-incoming-class-of-2030.aspxThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health Morsani College of Medicine welcomed the strongest incoming class in its history, with an academic profile that places the students among the most accomplished in the nation.External ArticleMon, 27 Jul 2026 10:12:28 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health Welcomes Record-Breaking Incoming Class of Medical StudentsThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health Morsani College of Medicine welcomed the strongest incoming class in its history, with an academic profile that places the students among the most accomplished in the nation.ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health Morsani College of Medicine students posing with Rocky the Bull./health/news/2026/morsani-college-of-medicine-celebrates-record-breaking-incoming-class-of-2030.aspxCommunity/ons/news/2026/usf-alum-kobe-phillips-graduates-from-cornell-design-technology-program.aspxA recent graduate of Cornell University’s Master of Science in Design Technology program, Honors alum Kobe Phillips shares how he found his path, crossing disciplines to address ecological challenges.External ArticleThu, 23 Jul 2026 13:53:56 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Alum Kobe Phillips Graduates from First Cohort of Cornell’s Design Technology Master’s ProgramA recent graduate of Cornell University’s Master of Science in Design Technology program, Honors alum Kobe Phillips shares how he found his path, crossing disciplines to address ecological challenges.Kobe Phillips leans over a table looking at a model habitat structure./ons/news/2026/usf-alum-kobe-phillips-graduates-from-cornell-design-technology-program.aspxAlumni and Friends/honors/news/2026/15th-street-farm-chef-emmanuel-roux-bridges-food-and-sustainability-at-usf-honors-college.aspxStudents explored the connections between food, sustainability, and community resilience as chef and 15th Street Farm co-founder Emmanuel Roux led a live cooking demonstration as part of the Judy Genshaft Honors College's Made to Share series.Anna MinksTue, 21 Jul 2026 13:07:44 15th Street Farm Chef Emmanuel Roux Bridges Food and Sustainability at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Honors CollegeStudents explored the connections between food, sustainability, and community resilience as chef and 15th Street Farm co-founder Emmanuel Roux led a live cooking demonstration as part of the Judy Genshaft Honors College's Made to Share series.Made to Share graphic featuring Emmanuel Roux and Honors students Fabiana Requena and Reva Gandhi holding fresh vegetables/honors/news/2026/15th-street-farm-chef-emmanuel-roux-bridges-food-and-sustainability-at-usf-honors-college.aspxEvents,Teaching and Learning/honors/news/2026/catching-up-with-honors-alum-sy-woei-hao.aspxFrom her start as a biology and psychology major at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø to her current pursuit of a PhD in educational psychology at her alma mater, Sy-Woei Hao’s academic journey has been motivated by her compassion for others and desire to find meaningful ways to make an impact. She currently invests in the next generation of law students at Stetson University College of Law as Assistant Director of Dispute Resolution and works as a practicing attorney.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:24:28 Catching Up With Honors Alum Sy-Woei HaoFrom her start as a biology and psychology major at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø to her current pursuit of a PhD in educational psychology at her alma mater, Sy-Woei Hao’s academic journey has been motivated by her compassion for others and desire to find meaningful ways to make an impact. She currently invests in the next generation of law students at Stetson University College of Law as Assistant Director of Dispute Resolution and works as a practicing attorney.Sy-Woei Hao headshot/honors/news/2026/catching-up-with-honors-alum-sy-woei-hao.aspxAlumni and Friends/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-student-teams-win-national-recognition-for-space-related-research.aspxThree ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø student research papers have been recognized with awards from the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program, part of the National Center for Earth and Space Science Education.External ArticleMon, 20 Jul 2026 00:39:28 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Student Teams Win National Recognition for Space-Related ResearchThree ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø student research papers have been recognized with awards from the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program, part of the National Center for Earth and Space Science Education.Ivan and his team in the lab./health/public-health/news/2026/usf-student-teams-win-national-recognition-for-space-related-research.aspxAccolades,Teaching and Learninghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/summer-camps-provide-immersive-learning-campus-living-for-local-high-school-students.aspxFor the first time, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø St. Petersburg hosted the Rocky’s Residents program, introducing local high school students to the fields of criminology, entrepreneurship, marine science, and law through a series of educational experiences, including the Judy Genshaft Honors College’s Mock Trial Intensive.External ArticleWed, 15 Jul 2026 00:13:54 Summer Camps Provide Immersive Learning, Campus Living for Local High School StudentsFor the first time, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø St. Petersburg hosted the Rocky’s Residents program, introducing local high school students to the fields of criminology, entrepreneurship, marine science, and law through a series of educational experiences, including the Judy Genshaft Honors College’s Mock Trial Intensive.Two high school students participating in the Aqua Bulls high school program.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/summer-camps-provide-immersive-learning-campus-living-for-local-high-school-students.aspxEvents,Teaching and Learning/honors/news/2026/honors-students-envision-accessibility-with-ai-at-the-2026-grand-challenge.aspxThis spring, the Judy Genshaft Honors College’s Grand Challenge combined artificial intelligence and student creativity together to make museums more accessible for guests with disabilities. The winners of the challenge produced strategic projects with the guest experience at the heart of the designs, and they are now implementing their work in local museums in the Tampa Bay area.Giselle LubeckTue, 14 Jul 2026 00:20:52 Honors Students Envision Accessibility with AI at the 2026 Grand ChallengeThis spring, the Judy Genshaft Honors College’s Grand Challenge combined artificial intelligence and student creativity together to make museums more accessible for guests with disabilities. The winners of the challenge produced strategic projects with the guest experience at the heart of the designs, and they are now implementing their work in local museums in the Tampa Bay area.Guests, contestants, Richard and Jule Salem at the Grand Challenge: Night at the Museum live event in the Judy Genshaft Honors College/honors/news/2026/honors-students-envision-accessibility-with-ai-at-the-2026-grand-challenge.aspxAccolades,Community/honors/news/2026/student-organization-empowers-usf-students-to-become-advocates-for-change.aspxThrough organizations like GenCLEO, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students are developing the leadership, advocacy, and civic engagement skills needed to create meaningful change on campus, in their communities, and beyond.Anna MinksTue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:24 Student Organization Empowers ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Students to Become Advocates for ChangeThrough organizations like GenCLEO, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students are developing the leadership, advocacy, and civic engagement skills needed to create meaningful change on campus, in their communities, and beyond.Haran Mahesh, Carolina Gutfreund, and Max Merchant in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Honors building/honors/news/2026/student-organization-empowers-usf-students-to-become-advocates-for-change.aspxCommunity/honors/news/2026/catching-up-with-honors-alum-carla-irizarry-delgado.aspxFrom starting her first year as a PhD student this fall to educating others on health-related research, Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Carla Irizarry-Delgado is quickly turning her passion for public health education into a career in epidemiology research.Giselle LubeckTue, 30 Jun 2026 10:52:22 Catching Up With Honors Alum Carla Irizarry-DelgadoFrom starting her first year as a PhD student this fall to educating others on health-related research, Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Carla Irizarry-Delgado is quickly turning her passion for public health education into a career in epidemiology research.Catching Up With ... graphic featuring Carla Irizarry-Delgado/honors/news/2026/catching-up-with-honors-alum-carla-irizarry-delgado.aspxAlumni and Friends/honors/news/2026/usf-bridge-clinic-connects-honors-students-to-community-healthcare.aspxThrough the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health BRIDGE Clinic, students are serving the local community while developing the leadership and patient care skills needed for future careers in medicine.Anna MinksTue, 30 Jun 2026 00:45:30 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø BRIDGE Clinic Connects Honors Students to Community HealthcareThrough the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health BRIDGE Clinic, students are serving the local community while developing the leadership and patient care skills needed for future careers in medicine.BRIDGE Clinic members Skylar Robbins, Shenica Jerome, Andrea Medina Garcia, and Mónika Domenech-Acevedo in the Honors building/honors/news/2026/usf-bridge-clinic-connects-honors-students-to-community-healthcare.aspxCommunity/honors/news/2026/usf-student-advances-to-global-finals-of-red-bull-basement-competition.aspxSahasra Upputuru represented the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø at the Red Bull Basement World Final where she competed for $100,000 in start-up funding after placing among the top three competitors in the United States with her cybersecurity application, SafeStep Secure.Anna MinksTue, 23 Jun 2026 11:38:07 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Student Advances to Global Finals of Red Bull Basement CompetitionSahasra Upputuru represented the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø at the Red Bull Basement World Final where she competed for $100,000 in start-up funding after placing among the top three competitors in the United States with her cybersecurity application, SafeStep Secure.Sahasra Upputuru presents SafeStep Secure at the USA Red Bull Basement Competition/honors/news/2026/usf-student-advances-to-global-finals-of-red-bull-basement-competition.aspxAccolades,Community/honors/news/2026/usf-judy-genshaft-honors-college-welcomes-2026-wilcox-scholars.aspxDedicated to developing future leaders in public service, the Wilcox Scholars Program at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Judy Genshaft Honors College provides students with opportunities to explore policy, civic engagement, and global issues. This spring, the program welcomed six driven first-year students who demonstrate a commitment to serving their communities and making the most of their Honors experience.Giselle LubeckThu, 18 Jun 2026 14:11:25 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Judy Genshaft Honors College Welcomes 2026 Wilcox ScholarsDedicated to developing future leaders in public service, the Wilcox Scholars Program at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Judy Genshaft Honors College provides students with opportunities to explore policy, civic engagement, and global issues. This spring, the program welcomed six driven first-year students who demonstrate a commitment to serving their communities and making the most of their Honors experience.A large group of Wilcox Scholars pose with Dr. Ralph Wilcox, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø President Moez Limayem, and Honors staff in the Judy Genshaft Honors College atrium./honors/news/2026/usf-judy-genshaft-honors-college-welcomes-2026-wilcox-scholars.aspxAccolades,Community,Teaching and Learning/ons/news/2026/five-usf-students-honored-as-2026-fulbright-us-student-program-recipients.aspxFrom teaching English in Taiwan to collecting and studying oral histories in Sri Lanka, the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Fulbright U.S. Student Program recipients plan to dive deep into the cultures of their host communities during their time abroad.External ArticleTue, 16 Jun 2026 15:21:58 Five ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Students Honored as 2026 Fulbright U.S. Student Program RecipientsFrom teaching English in Taiwan to collecting and studying oral histories in Sri Lanka, the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Fulbright U.S. Student Program recipients plan to dive deep into the cultures of their host communities during their time abroad.Kiki Caruson, Lauren Chambers, Elisabeth Parker, May Spinney, Afreen Khan, and Lizt Pena stand in front of their Fulbright country's flags in the Judy Genshaft Honors College./ons/news/2026/five-usf-students-honored-as-2026-fulbright-us-student-program-recipients.aspxAccolades,Community/honors/news/2026/celebrating-70-years-of-usf-honors-students-lead-across-generations.aspxAs ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø commemorates its 70th anniversary, four former Honors Student Council presidents reflect on leadership, belonging, and how the Judy Genshaft Honors College helped shape their personal and professional journeys.Anna MinksTue, 16 Jun 2026 13:41:13 Celebrating 70 Years of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø: Honors Students Lead Across GenerationsAs ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø commemorates its 70th anniversary, four former Honors Student Council presidents reflect on leadership, belonging, and how the Judy Genshaft Honors College helped shape their personal and professional journeys.4-polaroid photo graphic showcasing photos (left to right) of Ashley Hinton, Naziza Naeer Bhiyuan, Jason Rodencal, and Katelynn Paciorek/honors/news/2026/celebrating-70-years-of-usf-honors-students-lead-across-generations.aspxAlumni and Friends,Community/education/news/2026/usf-ai-summit-highlights-emerging-trends-in-education.aspxAs the conversation around artificial intelligence has shifted from what might be possible to what is already happening, educators are being challenged to rethink how they prepare students for the future.External ArticleThu, 11 Jun 2026 13:32:10 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø AI Summit Highlights Emerging Trends in EducationAs the conversation around artificial intelligence has shifted from what might be possible to what is already happening, educators are being challenged to rethink how they prepare students for the future.Zafer Unal presenting his keynote on TeacherServer in front of an audience at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø AI Summit/education/news/2026/usf-ai-summit-highlights-emerging-trends-in-education.aspxEvents,Teaching and Learninghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-students-heading-to-the-fifa-world-cup.aspxFrom volunteering to scoring much-coveted tickets, the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø community is finding ways to be part of the biggest sporting event in the world.External ArticleWed, 10 Jun 2026 14:30:25 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Students and Alumni Heading to the FIFA World CupFrom volunteering to scoring much-coveted tickets, the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø community is finding ways to be part of the biggest sporting event in the world.Three students holding English "Watford" flag in the stands of a World Cup preview game in Tampahttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-students-heading-to-the-fifa-world-cup.aspxAlumni and Friends,Community/honors/news/2026/honors-faculty-member-prepares-future-physicians-for-medicines-toughest-questions.aspxAfter decades as a transplant surgeon, Dr. Victor Bowers is helping ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Judy Genshaft Honors College students navigate ethical debates in the medical field. In the Honors course Biomedical Ethics, future healthcare professionals learn to balance innovation, clinical best practices, and patient-centered care.Anna MinksTue, 09 Jun 2026 10:57:37 Honors Faculty Member Prepares Future Physicians for Medicine's Toughest QuestionsAfter decades as a transplant surgeon, Dr. Victor Bowers is helping ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Judy Genshaft Honors College students navigate ethical debates in the medical field. In the Honors course Biomedical Ethics, future healthcare professionals learn to balance innovation, clinical best practices, and patient-centered care.Vinesh Jarajapu, Niveditha Chandrakanth, and Dr. Victor Bowers in Honors College/honors/news/2026/honors-faculty-member-prepares-future-physicians-for-medicines-toughest-questions.aspxTeaching and Learning/honors/news/2026/usf-judy-genshaft-honors-college-hosts-columbia-restaurant-for-live-cooking-demonstration.aspxThe Gonzmart family, owners of Tampa’s historic Columbia Restaurant, visited the Judy Genshaft Honors College to share the stories, ingredients, and traditions behind some of the restaurant’s most iconic dishes.Anna MinksTue, 02 Jun 2026 15:13:38 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Judy Genshaft Honors College Hosts Columbia Restaurant for Live Cooking DemonstrationThe Gonzmart family, owners of Tampa’s historic Columbia Restaurant, visited the Judy Genshaft Honors College to share the stories, ingredients, and traditions behind some of the restaurant’s most iconic dishes.Honors student hosts Fabiana Requena and Reva Gandhi, Richard Gonzmart, and Andrea Gonzmart cook in the Leona Genshaft Food and Culture Studio/honors/news/2026/usf-judy-genshaft-honors-college-hosts-columbia-restaurant-for-live-cooking-demonstration.aspxCommunity,Eventshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/how-an-alum-turned-the-art-of-debate-into-opportunity-for-thousands.aspxHonors alum David Trigaux's work at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø St. Petersburg became the foundation for a new debate network across the D.C. region.External ArticleWed, 27 May 2026 10:49:15 How an Alum Turned the Art of Debate into Opportunity for ThousandsHonors alum David Trigaux's work at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø St. Petersburg became the foundation for a new debate network across the D.C. region.Image of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Honors alum David Trigaux.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/how-an-alum-turned-the-art-of-debate-into-opportunity-for-thousands.aspxAlumni and Friends/ons/news/2026/newest-usf-gilman-scholars-join-tradition-of-success.aspxTwelve new Gilman Scholarship recipients have been announced and are already beginning their summer journeys abroad. From immersive clinical experiences in Portugal and Bolivia to fashion marketing courses in the heart of Florence, these students are advancing the Gilman mission: equipping young Americans with the professional skills and global experience needed for successful careers.External ArticleThu, 21 May 2026 14:30:45 Spring 2026 Gilman Scholars Join Tradition of Success at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøTwelve new Gilman Scholarship recipients have been announced and are already beginning their summer journeys abroad. From immersive clinical experiences in Portugal and Bolivia to fashion marketing courses in the heart of Florence, these students are advancing the Gilman mission: equipping young Americans with the professional skills and global experience needed for successful careers.Santi Ramirez Betancur standing in front of Osnabruck sign./ons/news/2026/newest-usf-gilman-scholars-join-tradition-of-success.aspxAccolades/honors/news/2026/usf-honors-college-names-first-blanchard-sustainability-leadership-prize-student-recipients.aspxThree Judy Genshaft Honors College students — McKenzie Newbern, Brady Quinn, and Luci DiBonaventura — were named inaugural recipients of the college’s Blanchard Sustainability Leadership Prize, earning funding and mentorship to support projects focused on environmental restoration, community storytelling, and local health access.Anna MinksTue, 19 May 2026 00:14:05 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Honors College Names First Blanchard Sustainability Leadership Prize Student RecipientsThree Judy Genshaft Honors College students — McKenzie Newbern, Brady Quinn, and Luci DiBonaventura — were named inaugural recipients of the college’s Blanchard Sustainability Leadership Prize, earning funding and mentorship to support projects focused on environmental restoration, community storytelling, and local health access.BSL Prize winners, Dean Adams, Dr. Andrew Hargrove, and Dr. Al Blanchard in front of the Honors amphitheater steps/honors/news/2026/usf-honors-college-names-first-blanchard-sustainability-leadership-prize-student-recipients.aspxAccolades/honors/news/2026/honors-graduate-oliver-laczko-leaves-lasting-impact-at-usf-st-petersburg.aspxWhat began as an unexpected start at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø St. Petersburg campus became a defining journey for Judy Genshaft Honors College member Oliver Laczko, whose work in sustainability leadership, food access research, and Bayboro Harbor public education helped him find his niche and make an impact in the St. Petersburg community.Anna MinksFri, 15 May 2026 14:48:46 Honors Graduate Oliver Laczko Leaves Lasting Impact at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø St. PetersburgWhat began as an unexpected start at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø St. Petersburg campus became a defining journey for Judy Genshaft Honors College member Oliver Laczko, whose work in sustainability leadership, food access research, and Bayboro Harbor public education helped him find his niche and make an impact in the St. Petersburg community.Oliver Laczko headshot in Honors College/honors/news/2026/honors-graduate-oliver-laczko-leaves-lasting-impact-at-usf-st-petersburg.aspxAlumni and Friends,Community/honors/news/2026/usf-honors-college-celebrates-largest-graduating-class-in-college-history.aspxThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Judy Genshaft Honors College celebrated the spring 2026 graduating class across seven medallion ceremonies on three campuses, honoring students for academic excellence, impactful research, and community leadership. From securing positions at Google to earning prestigious Fulbright awards, Honors graduates are launching into the next chapter prepared to make a difference around the world.Tue, 12 May 2026 14:18:38 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Judy Genshaft Honors College Celebrates Largest Graduating Class in College HistoryThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Judy Genshaft Honors College celebrated the spring 2026 graduating class across seven medallion ceremonies on three campuses, honoring students for academic excellence, impactful research, and community leadership. From securing positions at Google to earning prestigious Fulbright awards, Honors graduates are launching into the next chapter prepared to make a difference around the world.Friend takes photo of Honors graduate/honors/news/2026/usf-honors-college-celebrates-largest-graduating-class-in-college-history.aspxAccolades,Events/honors/news/2026/17-year-old-usf-graduate-zayd-nayeem-accelerates-path-to-medicine-and-service.aspxZayd Nayeem began his ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø journey at 15 and quickly distinguished himself through research, leadership roles, and community health outreach. His college experience is marked by a drive to connect science with service while preparing for a future in medicine.Anna MinksTue, 12 May 2026 14:00:49 17-Year-Old ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Graduate Zayd Nayeem Accelerates Path to Medicine and ServiceZayd Nayeem began his ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø journey at 15 and quickly distinguished himself through research, leadership roles, and community health outreach. His college experience is marked by a drive to connect science with service while preparing for a future in medicine.Zayd Nayeem headshot with "Go Bulls" hand sign in Judy Genshaft Honors College/honors/news/2026/17-year-old-usf-graduate-zayd-nayeem-accelerates-path-to-medicine-and-service.aspxCommunity/honors/news/2026/honors-graduate-jacob-ramirez-finds-harmony-between-engineering-and-music.aspxJacob Ramirez, a Judy Genshaft Honors College and ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Engineering graduate, balanced a high GPA, full-time work, and a teaching assistantship while continuing his passion for music and theater. His experience reflects how students can pursue both technical careers and creative outlets during their time at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.Anna MinksTue, 12 May 2026 13:45:26 Honors Graduate Jacob Ramirez Finds Harmony Between Engineering and MusicJacob Ramirez, a Judy Genshaft Honors College and ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Engineering graduate, balanced a high GPA, full-time work, and a teaching assistantship while continuing his passion for music and theater. His experience reflects how students can pursue both technical careers and creative outlets during their time at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.Jacob Ramirez on steps of Judy Genshaft Honors College building/honors/news/2026/honors-graduate-jacob-ramirez-finds-harmony-between-engineering-and-music.aspxCommunity/honors/news/2026/driven-on-the-field-and-in-the-classroom-alexa-galliganis-honors-student-athlete-experience.aspxºÚÁϳԹÏÍø softball player Alexa Galligani balanced the demands of Division I athletics with a 4.0 GPA and Honors coursework. Her experience as a student-athlete and Judy Genshaft Honors College graduate reflects her commitment to making a meaningful impact on the field and beyond.Anna MinksMon, 11 May 2026 15:39:11 Driven on the Field and in the Classroom: Alexa Galligani’s Honors Student-Athlete ExperienceºÚÁϳԹÏÍø softball player Alexa Galligani balanced the demands of Division I athletics with a 4.0 GPA and Honors coursework. Her experience as a student-athlete and Judy Genshaft Honors College graduate reflects her commitment to making a meaningful impact on the field and beyond.Alexa Galligani headshot/honors/news/2026/driven-on-the-field-and-in-the-classroom-alexa-galliganis-honors-student-athlete-experience.aspxCommunity/news/2026/usf-to-confer-more-than-8000-degrees-during-commencement-ceremonies-may-7-10.aspxPresident Moez Limayem lead his first commencement ceremonies, which featured several graduates from multigenerational Bull families and a special tribute to the two students who tragically passed away last month.External ArticleMon, 11 May 2026 15:04:11 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Confers More Than 8,000 Degrees During Commencement CeremoniesPresident Moez Limayem lead his first commencement ceremonies, which featured several graduates from multigenerational Bull families and a special tribute to the two students who tragically passed away last month.Six ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduates in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø regalia get ready for Class of 2026 commencement./news/2026/usf-to-confer-more-than-8000-degrees-during-commencement-ceremonies-may-7-10.aspxCommunity,Events/world/news/2026/ivanesciuc-70-questions.aspxºÚÁϳԹÏÍø alumnus Matheus Ivanesciuc joined ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø World for a special 70 Questions by the iconic Vogue series, in honor of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø celebrating the 70th anniversary of its founding.External ArticleThu, 07 May 2026 09:23:57 70 Questions with ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Alum Matheus Ivanesciuc to Celebrate 70 Years of Bold at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøºÚÁϳԹÏÍø alumnus Matheus Ivanesciuc joined ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø World for a special 70 Questions by the iconic Vogue series, in honor of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø celebrating the 70th anniversary of its founding.Matheus Ivanesciuc holding up a go bulls next to text reading ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø 70./world/news/2026/ivanesciuc-70-questions.aspxAlumni and Friends/honors/news/2026/usf-welcomes-new-phi-beta-kappa-society-members-during-milestone-250th-anniversary.aspxThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Phi Beta Kappa Society by inducting a new group of high-achieving students, recognizing their academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to the liberal arts and sciences.Anna MinksTue, 05 May 2026 11:33:15 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Welcomes New Phi Beta Kappa Society Members During Milestone 250th AnniversaryThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Phi Beta Kappa Society by inducting a new group of high-achieving students, recognizing their academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to the liberal arts and sciences.Phi Beta Kappa inductees sitting in Honors atrium with their stoles/honors/news/2026/usf-welcomes-new-phi-beta-kappa-society-members-during-milestone-250th-anniversary.aspxAccolades/ons/news/2026/daniela-zamora-alviarez-selected-wilcox-outstanding-graduate.aspxCollege of Engineering student Daniela Zamora Alviarez was recognized as the 2026 Wilcox Outstanding Graduate and received the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Golden Bull Award, the GEM Fellowship, and the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship in recognition of her work to advance energy-efficient computing through research in nanotechnology and materials science.External ArticleTue, 05 May 2026 09:23:03 Daniela Zamora Alviarez Selected as ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s 2026 Ralph C. Wilcox Outstanding GraduateCollege of Engineering student Daniela Zamora Alviarez was recognized as the 2026 Wilcox Outstanding Graduate and received the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Golden Bull Award, the GEM Fellowship, and the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship in recognition of her work to advance energy-efficient computing through research in nanotechnology and materials science.Daniela Zamora Alviarez sitting outside on a bench with her arms crossed/ons/news/2026/daniela-zamora-alviarez-selected-wilcox-outstanding-graduate.aspxAccolades/news/2026/corporate-sponsored-usf-biomedical-engineering-capstone-projects.aspxStudents in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's biomedical engineering program are bringing ideas to life through hands on, industry sponsored design projects. For seniors in the program, this rewarding experience culminated in their capstone presentation. Fourteen prototypes were presented to eager faculty and industry partners, showcasing the graduates' year of hard work.External ArticleMon, 04 May 2026 15:26:05 Corporate-Sponsored Capstone Projects Bring Industry Experience to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Biomedical Engineering SeniorsStudents in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's biomedical engineering program are bringing ideas to life through hands on, industry sponsored design projects. For seniors in the program, this rewarding experience culminated in their capstone presentation. Fourteen prototypes were presented to eager faculty and industry partners, showcasing the graduates' year of hard work.Biomedical engineering senior demonstrating a laboratory procedure in front of a man while presenting her capstone project/news/2026/corporate-sponsored-usf-biomedical-engineering-capstone-projects.aspxCommunity,Teaching and Learning/world/news/2026/herman-fulbright.aspxWhen it came to choosing her college degree, Taylor Herman knew she wanted it to lead her beyond familiar boundaries and into new perspectives and global connections. That realization ultimately led her to Tampa Bay.External ArticleMon, 04 May 2026 15:09:11 Building on Fulbright: Taylor Herman’s Next Chapter AbroadWhen it came to choosing her college degree, Taylor Herman knew she wanted it to lead her beyond familiar boundaries and into new perspectives and global connections. That realization ultimately led her to Tampa Bay.Taylor Herman in a graduation stole and gown with a group of people smiling and holding up " go Bulls" hand signs/world/news/2026/herman-fulbright.aspxAccolades,Alumni and Friends/news/2026/the-writing-was-on-the-dresser-a-multigenerational-usf-family-adds-two-sons-to-its-alumni-ranks.aspxTwo ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø brothers, Evan and Jonathan Fueyo, are adding to their family’s deep Bulls legacy as they graduate alongside their cousin during the university’s 70th anniversary year. Raised on campus traditions by parents who met at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, the Fueyos are continuing a multigenerational connection that now spans careers in business, insurance and education.External ArticleMon, 04 May 2026 11:39:45 The Writing was on the Dresser: A Multigenerational ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Family Adds Two Sons to its Alumni RanksTwo ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø brothers, Evan and Jonathan Fueyo, are adding to their family’s deep Bulls legacy as they graduate alongside their cousin during the university’s 70th anniversary year. Raised on campus traditions by parents who met at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, the Fueyos are continuing a multigenerational connection that now spans careers in business, insurance and education.Two ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø brothers, Evan and Jonathan Fueyo posing with Go Bulls hand-sign - Boundless Bulls/news/2026/the-writing-was-on-the-dresser-a-multigenerational-usf-family-adds-two-sons-to-its-alumni-ranks.aspxCommunity/news/2026/in-the-ring-and-in-the-cloud-usf-graduate-bridges-boxing-and-cybersecurity.aspxA ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø cybersecurity graduate and founder of Bulls Boxing, Yeran Gamage applies the balance of offense and defense from the ring to real‑world AI and cloud security. Now heading to Wells Fargo as a cloud security engineer, he’s already uncovering vulnerabilities in open‑source AI tools and building protections at scale.External ArticleMon, 04 May 2026 11:18:28 In the Ring and in the Cloud: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Graduate Bridges Boxing and CybersecurityA ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø cybersecurity graduate and founder of Bulls Boxing, Yeran Gamage applies the balance of offense and defense from the ring to real‑world AI and cloud security. Now heading to Wells Fargo as a cloud security engineer, he’s already uncovering vulnerabilities in open‑source AI tools and building protections at scale.Yeran Gamage in graduation regalia - Boundless Bulls graphic/news/2026/in-the-ring-and-in-the-cloud-usf-graduate-bridges-boxing-and-cybersecurity.aspxCommunityhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/graduate-goes-from-novice-to-captain-of-nationally-ranked-sailing-team.aspxWhen she arrived at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø St. Petersburg several years ago, Madisen Hamai had never stepped foot on a sailboat. This week, she is graduating as captain of the nationally ranked ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Women’s Sailing team.External ArticleThu, 30 Apr 2026 15:18:21 Graduate Goes From Novice to Captain of Nationally Ranked Sailing TeamWhen she arrived at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø St. Petersburg several years ago, Madisen Hamai had never stepped foot on a sailboat. This week, she is graduating as captain of the nationally ranked ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Women’s Sailing team.Sailing captain Madisen Hamai in her sailboat, out on the water.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/graduate-goes-from-novice-to-captain-of-nationally-ranked-sailing-team.aspxCommunity/research-innovation/news/2026/students-showcase-discovery-and-innovation-at-2026-oneusf-undergraduate-research-conference.aspxThe conference transformed ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø into a hub of undergraduate discovery, featuring more than 500 student research projects across ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s three campuses.External ArticleWed, 29 Apr 2026 11:49:59 Students Showcase Discovery and Innovation at 2026 OneºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Undergraduate Research ConferenceThe conference transformed ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø into a hub of undergraduate discovery, featuring more than 500 student research projects across ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s three campuses.Undergraduate research award winners on the St. Pete campus./research-innovation/news/2026/students-showcase-discovery-and-innovation-at-2026-oneusf-undergraduate-research-conference.aspxAccolades/honors/news/2026/2026-usf-climate-teach-in-expands-campus-and-community-impact.aspxThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s 2026 Climate Teach-In brought together more than 1,400 students through 53 events spanning lectures, service projects, and campus-wide collaborations. Led by students, the initiative continues to engage new participants, connecting sustainability efforts with new communities across all three ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø campuses.Anna MinksMon, 27 Apr 2026 14:19:48 2026 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Climate Teach-In Expands Campus and Community ImpactThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s 2026 Climate Teach-In brought together more than 1,400 students through 53 events spanning lectures, service projects, and campus-wide collaborations. Led by students, the initiative continues to engage new participants, connecting sustainability efforts with new communities across all three ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø campuses.Student organizers from the 2026 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Climate Teach-In pose while making Go Bulls signs in front of a Climate Teach-In graphic./honors/news/2026/2026-usf-climate-teach-in-expands-campus-and-community-impact.aspxEvents,Teaching and Learning/ons/news/2026/gray-zeisse-talks-fulbright-summer-exchange-in-scotland.aspxAfter spending a month in the United Kingdom last summer at the University of St Andrews through the Fulbright U.K. Summer Institute Program, Gray Zeisse shares how the study of Scottish identity and history helped him think about his own goals for the future.External ArticleMon, 27 Apr 2026 14:11:03 Gray Zeisse Talks Fulbright Summer Exchange in ScotlandAfter spending a month in the United Kingdom last summer at the University of St Andrews through the Fulbright U.K. Summer Institute Program, Gray Zeisse shares how the study of Scottish identity and history helped him think about his own goals for the future.Judy Genshaft Honors College student Gray Zeisse poses while participating in the Fulbright U.K. Summer Institute Program in Scotland./ons/news/2026/gray-zeisse-talks-fulbright-summer-exchange-in-scotland.aspxTeaching and Learning/ons/news/2026/marine-biology-student-selected-noaa-hollings-scholar.aspxSecond-year ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Arts and Sciences and Judy Genshaft Honors College student Mckenzie Newbern will intern with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in summer 2027 after building a solid foundation working on oyster restoration projects in the Tampa Bay region.External ArticleThu, 23 Apr 2026 10:43:22 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Marine Biology Student Mckenzie Newbern Selected as NOAA Hollings ScholarSecond-year ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Arts and Sciences and Judy Genshaft Honors College student Mckenzie Newbern will intern with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in summer 2027 after building a solid foundation working on oyster restoration projects in the Tampa Bay region.ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø student Mckenzie Newbern stands on Bayboro Harbor holding an oyster brick and doing the "go Bulls" hand sign/ons/news/2026/marine-biology-student-selected-noaa-hollings-scholar.aspxAccolades/honors/news/2026/beyond-giving-back-how-usf-honors-students-grow-through-community-service.aspxBuilt on a foundation of interdisciplinary learning, the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Judy Genshaft Honors College integrates experiential learning into its curriculum, giving students opportunities to grow beyond the classroom. Through community service — from campus initiatives to local nonprofits — Honors students are developing skills, exploring their passions and making a lasting impact.Anna MinksTue, 21 Apr 2026 15:07:18 Beyond Giving Back: How ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Honors Students Grow Through Community ServiceBuilt on a foundation of interdisciplinary learning, the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Judy Genshaft Honors College integrates experiential learning into its curriculum, giving students opportunities to grow beyond the classroom. Through community service — from campus initiatives to local nonprofits — Honors students are developing skills, exploring their passions and making a lasting impact.Alexa Michael in Honors Building/honors/news/2026/beyond-giving-back-how-usf-honors-students-grow-through-community-service.aspxCommunity/news/2026/grandfathers-vietnam-heroism-led-grandson-to-usf-and-an-interest-in-national-security.aspxInspired by his grandfather’s last‑days‑of‑Saigon escape, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Honors student Calvin Pham is shaping his own commitment to freedom through ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Global and National Security Institute.External ArticleTue, 21 Apr 2026 09:15:35 Grandfather’s Vietnam Heroism led Grandson to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø and an Interest in National SecurityInspired by his grandfather’s last‑days‑of‑Saigon escape, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Honors student Calvin Pham is shaping his own commitment to freedom through ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Global and National Security Institute.Calvin Pham and Pham Quang Khiêm/news/2026/grandfathers-vietnam-heroism-led-grandson-to-usf-and-an-interest-in-national-security.aspxCommunity/honors/news/2026/catching-up-with-honors-alum-nick-niemiec.aspxºÚÁϳԹÏÍø and Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Nick Niemiec shares how exploration and a passion for public service led him to a career protecting consumers as a trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:07:24 Catching Up With Honors Alum Nick NiemiecºÚÁϳԹÏÍø and Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Nick Niemiec shares how exploration and a passion for public service led him to a career protecting consumers as a trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice.Nick Niemiec headshot/honors/news/2026/catching-up-with-honors-alum-nick-niemiec.aspxAlumni and Friends/ons/news/2026/hanan-ibrahim-selected-as-usfs-first-luce-scholar.aspxºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Judy Genshaft Honors College and College of Arts and Sciences alum Hanan Ibrahim will spend a year abroad studying Afro-Asian culture and language as a Luce Scholar. A current National Cancer Institute Fellow studying at the intersection of health and humanities, Ibrahim seeks to develop treatment for disease that is scientifically sound and culturally grounded.External ArticleMon, 13 Apr 2026 13:12:59 Hanan Ibrahim Selected as ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s First Luce ScholarºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Judy Genshaft Honors College and College of Arts and Sciences alum Hanan Ibrahim will spend a year abroad studying Afro-Asian culture and language as a Luce Scholar. A current National Cancer Institute Fellow studying at the intersection of health and humanities, Ibrahim seeks to develop treatment for disease that is scientifically sound and culturally grounded.Hanan Ibrahim headshot/ons/news/2026/hanan-ibrahim-selected-as-usfs-first-luce-scholar.aspxAccolades,Alumni and Friends/ons/news/2026/two-usf-students-named-2026-goldwater-scholars.aspxºÚÁϳԹÏÍø third-year students Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyaya have been awarded the nation’s highest honor for undergraduate STEM research, the Goldwater Scholarship. Continuing its remarkable research growth, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has now produced at least one Goldwater Scholar every year since 2018.External ArticleFri, 03 Apr 2026 09:12:57 Two ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Students Named 2026 Goldwater ScholarsºÚÁϳԹÏÍø third-year students Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyaya have been awarded the nation’s highest honor for undergraduate STEM research, the Goldwater Scholarship. Continuing its remarkable research growth, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has now produced at least one Goldwater Scholar every year since 2018.Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyaya show their bull spirit on a bench outside the Judy Genshaft Honors College/ons/news/2026/two-usf-students-named-2026-goldwater-scholars.aspxAccolades/honors/news/2026/breaking-down-global-conflict-arman-mahmoudian-brings-world-politics-to-the-honors-classroom.aspxFrom Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to the psychology behind political decision-making, Honors instructor Arman Mahmoudian helps students examine global conflict from new perspectives. His courses challenge students to critically engage with world events and the media narratives that shape them.Anna MinksThu, 26 Mar 2026 15:41:33 Breaking Down Global Conflict: Arman Mahmoudian Brings World Politics to the Honors ClassroomFrom Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to the psychology behind political decision-making, Honors instructor Arman Mahmoudian helps students examine global conflict from new perspectives. His courses challenge students to critically engage with world events and the media narratives that shape them.May Birch, Dr. Arman Mahmoudian, and Caroline Pope in Honors building with podcast logo and title/honors/news/2026/breaking-down-global-conflict-arman-mahmoudian-brings-world-politics-to-the-honors-classroom.aspxTeaching and Learning/ons/news/2026/usf-named-25-year-top-producer-of-gilman-scholars.aspxThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø was recognized as one of the top 25 producers of Gilman Scholars in the United States, highlighting the university’s commitment to access, experiential learning and global opportunities for students.External ArticleFri, 13 Mar 2026 00:28:57 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Named 25-Year Top Producer of Gilman ScholarsThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø was recognized as one of the top 25 producers of Gilman Scholars in the United States, highlighting the university’s commitment to access, experiential learning and global opportunities for students.Gilman Scholar Collage with 25 Top Producer Logo/ons/news/2026/usf-named-25-year-top-producer-of-gilman-scholars.aspxAccolades