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Honors Student Alex Vu Represents USF at 2024 Midwest Conference on Asian Affairs
Honors student Alex Vu represented University of South Florida at the 2024 Midwest Conference on Asian Affairs at the University of Notre Dame, presenting original research on Vietnamese foreign policy. Vu stood out among the crowd as an undergraduate among graduate students, professors, and political scientists.
Catching Up with Honors Alum Jody Noll
Dr. Jody Noll, a lecturer at Georgia State University, shares how his experiences in the Judy Genshaft Honors College shaped his academic journey, the transformation of his Honors thesis into a forthcoming book, and his advice for current students on how to embrace new opportunities and create positive impact.
February 14, 2025Alumni and Friends
Honors Foundations Program Drives First-Year Student Success
The Judy Genshaft Honors College Honors Foundations Program helps first-year students adjust to college life through peer mentorship, community-building, and academic support. Upperclassmen mentors guide students in navigating campus resources, forming connections, and developing essential skills for success.
February 13, 2025Teaching and Learning
Claire Kooy and Alvin Varghese Win 2024 Honors Grand Challenge Competition
First-year student Claire Kooy and third-year student Alvin Varghese have been named 2024 Judy Genshaft Honors College Salem Scholars for their innovative research addressing challenges faced by people with disabilities. Both students will present their work at a national undergraduate research conference in spring 2025.
February 7, 2025Accolades
From ballet to brain injury advocacy: Meet USF student and Miss Tampa Alexandra de Roos
After a concussion ended her dream of professional ballet, Alexandra de Roos enrolled at USF as a double major in biomedical sciences and psychology with the goal of becoming a neuropsychiatrist. She was also recently crowned Miss Tampa and plans to use her pulpit to promote brain trauma awareness.
February 6, 2025University News
The Honor Roll Podcast
Everything Honors, everywhere you go! Enjoy conversations, interviews, and insights from the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College.