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![Headshot of student Jo Barringer.](/honors/news/images/2024/jo-barringer-headshot-498x328.png)
USF Freshman Jo Barringer Harnesses Research for Addiction Advocacy
In her first year at the University of South Florida, Honors student Jo Barringer has been serving as an undergraduate research assistant at the Substance Misuse and Addictions Research Traineeship (SMART) lab within USF's College of Behavioral and Community Sciences.
April 23, 2024Community, Teaching and Learning
![Two students work in front of a microscope as part of a marine lab at the 2024 USF Climate Teach-In.](/honors/news/images/2024/climate-recap-listing-490x328.png)
Photo Gallery: The 2024 USF Climate Teach-In
The importance of climate education was on full display as hundreds of students from across the University of South Florida participated in 2024 USF Climate Teach-In from April 1 to 7, 2024.
April 22, 2024Events, Teaching and Learning
![USF Honors students pose for a large group photo at local nonprofit organization Feeding Tampa Bay.](/honors/news/images/2024/listing-usf-service-490x328.png)
Photo Gallery: 2024 Honors Community Service Day
Students and staff from the Judy Genshaft Honors College recently participated in Honors Community Service Day across Tampa Bay. They dedicated their time and efforts to volunteering at four different organizations, leaving a positive impact on the local community.
![Judy Genshaft Honors College student Kobe Phillips poses in the Honors building while making a Go Bulls sign.](/honors/news/images/2024/kobe-phillips-hab-lab-listing-490x328.png)
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](/honors/news/images/2024/national-merit-external-listing-490x328.png)
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.](/honors/news/images/2024/oyster-brick-external-article-listing-490x328.png)
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.](/honors/news/images/2024/goldwater-engineering-2024-490x328.png)
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](/honors/news/images/2024/usf-stadium-490x328.png)
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/news/images/2024/2024-peer-mentor-leads-490x328.png)
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.](/honors/news/images/2024/usf-graduate-programs-ranking-490x328.png)
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/news/images/2024/listing-image-climate-teach-in-490x328.png)
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.
![Group photo of the Judy Genshaft Honors College Staff](/honors/news/images/2024/listing-ccc-490x328.png)
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