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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.
USF 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 Learning
USF Achieves All-time High with Four Students Named Goldwater Scholars
USF Judy Genshaft Honors College students Abdul-Malik Zekri, Benjamin Barrera-Altuna, Peter Alspaugh, and Taylor Rand were selected for the Goldwater Scholarship, making USF the leader in Florida for the nation’s highest honor in undergraduate STEM research.
April 4, 2025Accolades
USF 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 USF
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, 2025Community
Catching Up with Honors Alum Sydney Seabaugh-Rendel
Attorney and Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Sydney Seabaugh-Rendel advocates for students with disabilities and victims of sexual cyber harassment by combining her expertise in law and education. A Vanderbilt Law graduate with a master’s in special education, she's now navigating our legal and educational systems to drive meaningful change.
March 28, 2025Alumni and Friends
Student-Led Sustainability: USF Climate Teach-In Expands Its Impact
The University of South Florida Climate Teach-In has officially transitioned from a small one-day event at the Judy Genshaft Honors College to a weeklong event series that spans all three USF campuses. Student leaders Maia Ryan and Katelynn Paciorek are helping organize the upcoming event series in April, building leadership skills while driving climate awareness across campus.
Honors LLC Students Explore Disney Magic and Theme Park Design
Students from the Judy Genshaft Honors College Tampa Living Learning Community took an exciting trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando. They participated in a private workshop with a Disney Imagineer, where they designed their own theme park, then enjoyed an interactive tour with thrilling rides and a variety of food tastings.
March 17, 2025Community, Events, Teaching and Learning
Fast-Tracking Medicine: Inside USF’s Seven-Year B.S./M.D. Program
From GPA and MCAT requirements to hands-on research and medical service, the University of South Florida’s 7-year B.S./M.D. accelerated program offers an accelerated pathway to earning a medical degree in just seven years. Judy Genshaft Honors College alums Rahul Jain and Parker Olive share their insights, challenges, and advice from inside the program.
March 12, 2025Alumni and Friends, Community
Honors College Scholarships Open Doors to a World of Opportunities
The University of South Florida offers a variety of scholarships to support students, including exclusive funding for members of the Judy Genshaft Honors College. In addition to awards for academic and experiential learning experiences, students can apply for scholarships that provide financial support from admission through graduation.
March 5, 2025Community
USF Sarasota-Manatee Brunch on the Bay Raises More Than $400,000 for Student Scholarships
The signature philanthropic event at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus celebrated the deep ties between the campus and the community.
From the Florida Coast to the Polar Seas: Gabby Schwager Dives Deep into Marine Biology Research
Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Gabby Schwager’s journey at USF St. Petersburg led her to discover a passion for marine biology research through hands-on fieldwork and immersive coursework. From studying coral reefs in the Bahamas to researching Florida’s ecosystems, Schwager’s experiences highlight the unique opportunities the university offers to aspiring marine scientists.
February 25, 2025Community