The University of South Florida Judy Genshaft Honors College celebrated 38 new Honors
alumni with a Graduation Celebration Ceremony at the Tampa campus.
Presided over by Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Lindy Davidson, the celebration
showcased the academic achievements, fondest memories, and future plans for each graduating
Honors student as they received their prestigious Judy Genshaft Honors College medallion
in recognition of their completion of the Honors College curriculum.
“These students deserve this moment to be recognized for all that they have done,”
said Davidson. “What was happening in their lives four years ago really disrupted
and threatened the path that they were on. But each of them has persevered in a unique
way, to not only graduate with a bachelor’s degree but to graduate from the Judy Genshaft
Honors College.”
The Honors graduates included four students recognized as King O’Neal Scholars, an
award given by the USF Alumni Association to students earing a perfect. 4.0 GPA.
In total, the University of South Florida awarded more than 2,600 degrees during summer
commencement, including nearly 1,739 bachelor’s, 700 master’s, 11 specialist and 162
doctoral degrees.
WELCOME TO THE ALUMNI FAMILY
Honors graduates were welcomed to the USF alumni family by USF Alumni Association
Vice President and Executive Director Bill McCausland.
“Commencement is the most important activity at USF. It’s the culmination of a lifelong
academic journey,” said McCausland. “We are glad to welcome you into the alumni family.
Congratulations again on your tremendous accomplishment and graduating from the prestigious
Judy Genshaft Honors College and from one of only 71 members of the Association of
American Universities representing the top three percent of all research universities
in the United States and Canada.”
The Judy Genshaft Honors College Summer 2024 Graduation Celebration Ceremony is available to watch on the college’s YouTube channel.
Honors students were recognized with a Honors medallion during the graduation celebration ceremony.
Tail wags and smiles at the Honors ceremony. Honors graduate Aiden Downs, celebrated with his service dog, Toby.
Honors graduates, currents students, staff, and families came together to commemorate the Spring '24 honorees.
Honors student Vanessa De Torres smiles with her loved ones following commencement.