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From Left to Right: Ava Gomez, Arnaldo Mejias, and Krysta Banke hold up the go Bulls sign in the Honors atrium

Honors College Advisors Go Beyond Academics to Support Student Success

The Judy Genshaft Honors College emphasizes relationship-building and student success through personal advising. Honors advisors, like Arnaldo Mejias, Ava Gomez, and Krysta Banke, bring unique approaches to supporting students’ journeys, focusing on accessibility, personal investment, and collaborative goal-setting.

November 12, 2024Teaching and Learning

Daniel Ruth and students Anna Gustafson and Grady Vickers smile and pose in the Honors atrium.

Honors Course Promotes Civic Literacy Among Students

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Daniel Ruth teaches Civic Literacy and Current Events at the Judy Genshaft Honors College, a course designed to enhance civic engagement through critical discussions on politics and current events. Students develop essential skills to navigate the political landscape and make informed voting decisions.

November 7, 2024Teaching and Learning

Professor Jordan Howell and Kaylee Eckelman pose with the

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Sarasota Cybersecurity Empowers Student Research Opportunities

Dr. Jordan Howell and Honors alum Kaylee Eckelman are driving interdisciplinary collaboration at аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Sarasota-Manatee's Sarasota Cybersecurity lab, unlocking groundbreaking research and valuable professional opportunities for undergraduates across all three аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢campuses.

November 4, 2024Community, Teaching and Learning

Amber Johnson, Ghali Omar Boutaib, and Taha Ahmed Feddoul smile and show the

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Team Excels at 2024 U.S. Universities Arabic Debate Competition

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Honors professor Raja Benchekroun led students Amber Johnson, Ghali Omar Boutaib, and Taha Ahmed Feddoul to a successful showing at the 5th U.S. Universities Arabic Debate Competition in New York City, where they placed 12th out of 39 teams.

October 28, 2024Accolades, Teaching and Learning

Honors alum Maria Gerber stands on the second floor of the rotunda of the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Sarasota-Manatee campus.

Four-Time Honors Parent Maria Gerber on Shaping the Next Generation at USF

As a parent and аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢alum, Maria Gerber knew аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢and the Judy Genshaft Honors College was the right choice for her four sons to receive an invaluable education. Gerber and her sons have grown closer as a family as she continues to be involved on campus.

October 24, 2024Alumni and Friends, Community

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Student Christoper Oueis poses in the Judy Genshaft Honors College building.

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Student Christopher Oueis Earns Multiple National Awards, Sets Sights Even Higher

Chris Oueis, a fourth-year аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢student, has been awarded three prestigious scholarships with support from the Office of National Scholars. A student from Lebanon, Oueis is leveraging these opportunities to pursue his dream career in public policy and international affairs.

October 1, 2024Accolades

Students from the The Global and National Security Institute’s Future Strategist Program pose with General Frank McKenzie.

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Launches Program to Inspire Next Generation of National Security Leaders

The Global and National Security Institute’s Future Strategist Program will help meet the demand for the next generation of national security leaders, offering students unparalleled opportunities to jumpstart impactful careers in this critical field.

September 30, 2024Teaching and Learning

Judy Genshaft Honors College students Breno Nery Dantas, Jamie Powers, and Reva Gandhi pose while making

English Lessons: 2024 Honors Semester in Exeter

Through cultural excursions and unique coursework, Honors students Jamie Powers, Reva Gandhi, and Breno Nery Dantas formed lasting connections while exploring southwest England during an immersive six-month study abroad experience.

September 23, 2024Community, Teaching and Learning

Marza Hiatt and two others smile while standing outdoors at the Honors Boating Breakfast.

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Honors Student Marza Hiatt Promotes Sustainable Tourism Through Internship

An sustainability studies major at the St. Petersburg campus, Hiatt completed a collaboration with the non-profit Keep Pinellas Beautiful, which focuses on fostering sustainable tourism in the Tampa Bay region.

September 20, 2024Community

Growing up, Honors student Dana Smith had a close relationship with her great grandmother. But Smith knew her mostly as a family member who suffered from dementia. That experience inspired Smith to get involved with the Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training study.

September 10, 2024Accolades, Teaching and Learning

Founding Judy Genshaft Honors College Dean Stuart Silverman at the unveiling of the Silverman Walkway.

Silverman Walkway Dedication Ceremony Commemorates Founding Honors College Dean

The аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢community recently came together to celebrate the unveiling of the Silverman Walkway with a commemorative ceremony honoring the university-wide contributions and accomplishments of Stuart Silverman, founding dean of the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Honors College.

September 6, 2024Community, Events

Honors alumni Dr. Ife Bolujo, Dr. Trent Lippert, Dr. Karina Bowers, and Dr. Sarah Awshah smile with Dr. Lindy Davidson and the student host in the AV studio.

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Honors College Alums Reflect on Med School as They Start Surgical Residency

Dr. Ife Bolujo, Dr. Trent Lippert, Dr. Karina Bowers, and Dr. Sabrina Awshah were among seven medical school graduates selected for Tampa General Hospital’s surgical residency program. Recently, they visited the Judy Genshaft Honors College to discuss their journeys through medical school.

September 3, 2024Alumni and Friends, Community

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