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Judy Genshaft Honors College student Kobe Phillips poses in the Honors building while making a Go Bulls sign.

Honors Student Kobe Philips Transforms Interest in Biodiversity into Unique Education Journey

From exploring biodiversity and conducting research on bees, to founding new student organizations, designing and teaching a class, and earning prestigious scholarship opportunities, Kobe Phillips shares how he made the most of his time in the Honors College.

April 16, 2024Community

Students walk across USF's scenic campus with faculty member Dr. Lucien

Number of National Merit Scholars at USF Grows Exponentially

A scholarship, support services, and a sense of community are attracting the highest echelon of high school seniors to study at USF.

April 15, 2024Teaching and Learning

USF honors students work with Professor Tina Piracci and Dr. William Ellis to engineer oyster bricks.

USF Students are 3D-Printing 'Oyster Bricks' to Build Back Declining Populations

Oyster reefs in the Gulf of Mexico are declining at an alarming rate. However, efforts to save and repopulate the invaluable organisms are underway, including in classrooms at the University of South Florida.

April 12, 2024Community, Teaching and Learning

2024 Goldwater recipients Keegan Suero and Daniela Zamora-Alviarez.

Two Non-traditional Students Achieve First for USF College of Engineering as 2024 Barry M. Goldwater Scholars

With their selection for the nation’s most prestigious award for excellence in undergraduate research, USF students Keegan Suero and Daniela Zamora-Alviarez join 21 alumni of Goldwater scholarship recipients from the university.

April 12, 2024Accolades

USF digital renderings of upcoming on-campus stadium

USF Shares New On-campus Stadium Renderings and an Update on the Groundbreaking Ceremony

USF announced that a groundbreaking ceremony for the stadium will be held during the university’s annual Homecoming Week celebration, scheduled for Oct. 14-19, 2024. USF also released two new daytime renderings of the on-campus stadium, which follow the first set of renderings published in December.

April 11, 2024Alumni and Friends, Community

Honors Peer Mentor Leads Joseph Ambrosino and Tanmayee Kanagala smile side by side for a photo.

Honors Peer Mentor Leaders Help New Students Find Their Footing

Honors students Joseph Ambrosino and Tanmayee Kanagala are working to help freshmen adjust to life at USF by training other students to become great peer mentors.

April 9, 2024Community, Teaching and Learning

Graphic with USF graduate in their cap and gown.

Nearly Two Dozen Graduate Programs at USF Considered Among the Best in America

According to new rankings released by U.S. News & World Report, USF is home to nearly two dozen graduate programs considered to be the best in America.

April 9, 2024Accolades

USF 2024 Climate Teach-In Graphic

Honors Community Ready to Host 2024 USF Climate Teach-In

Hosted in partnership with 18 student environmental organizations, this year's USF Climate Teach-In features a week-long series of climate education-themed events and activities across the USF Tampa campus.

April 1, 2024Community, Events

Group photo of the Judy Genshaft Honors College Staff

Culture Committee Committed to Making the Honors College an Even Better Place to Work

Founded in 2019, the Judy Genshaft Honors College Culture Committee helps maintain community, fosters professional development, and provides support for staff and faculty of the college.

March 27, 2024Community, Teaching and Learning

Head shot of honors student Sophia Montejo

Honors Student Sophia Montejo Publishes Short Story in Glass Mountain Literary Journal

Inspired by her Honors course, "Writing Resistance," third-year student Sophia Montejo reconnected with her creative side and published her short story, "Notions."

March 26, 2024Accolades, Community

Headshot of Judy Genshaft Honors College student Aiden Jaskolka-Brown

Honors Student Saves a Life as Living Organ Donor

Inspired by an Honors applied medical ethics course, USF student Aiden Jaskolka-Brown chose to become a living organ donor. His decision resulted in saving the life of an infant boy near his hometown.

March 19, 2024Community

USF researcher holds a vial with red fluid.

USF Research Funding Reaches Record High of $692 Million

Research funding awarded to the University of South Florida reached an all-time high of $692 million in fiscal year 2023, representing an increase of nearly 27% from the previous year and elevating USF’s stature as one of the nation’s most research-intensive universities.

March 18, 2024Community

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