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Fossil Hunters: Honors Students Travel 400 Million Years into the Past with Study Away Course
Led by аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Sarasota-Manatee Professor Dr. Lydia Wassink, Fossil Hunters is a Maymester Honors study away course that takes students on a hands-on exploration of Ordovician-era fossils. The program includes a trip to the Midwest where students collect fossils, learn virtual mapping skills, and create projects showcasing evolutionary concepts.
November 25, 2024Teaching and Learning
Public Service and Leadership: Former First Minister of Scotland Inspires Honors Students
From professional footballer to First Minister of Scotland, the Right Honorable Henry McLeish’s journey is one of transformation, resilience, and dedication to public service. Now, as a Judy Genshaft Honors College visiting professor of practice, McLeish shares his rich experience with students, inspiring them to think globally and reconsider the impact of civic engagement.
November 22, 2024Community, Teaching and Learning
The Corridor Undergraduate Research Initiative Commits $100K to Support Research Experiences for аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Students
The Florida High Tech Corridor and аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Research & Innovation will deploy $100,000 to directly support students in undergraduate research programs, including advancing the Undergraduate Research Portal at the Judy Genshaft Honors College.
November 19, 2024Teaching and Learning
Graduate Assistants Contribute to Honors Success
Meet the graduate assistants of the Judy Genshaft Honors College! With diverse personal and academic backgrounds, each plays a unique role within the college, all dedicated to supporting the success of our Honors students, faculty, and staff.
November 19, 2024Community, Teaching and Learning
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
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Office of National Scholars Hosts Panels on National and Global Security Careers
The Office of National Scholars recently partnered with USF’s Global and National Security Institute for a multi-panel and networking event geared toward students interested in national and global security careers.
November 8, 2024Events
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
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
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
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Professor Scourfield McLauchlan’s Mentorship Inspired Honors Student Towards Fulbright
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Professor Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan, a three-time Fulbright Scholar Award recipient, made a lasting impact on Honors student Taylor Herman through their class work. Now a U.S. Student Fulbright recipient herself, Herman reflects on Scourfield McLauchlan’s mentorship, which first motivated her to apply for the grant.
October 24, 2024Community, Teaching and Learning
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 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