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Brooke Casey Honored with Courageous Bull Award for Perseverance and Service

Brooke Casey, a recent ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ Judy Genshaft Honors College alum, received the 2025 ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵCourageous Bull Award for her resilience in balancing academics, full-time work, and mentoring as she pursued a future in medicine.

July 2, 2025Accolades, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ and FriendsAudio Story

Judy Genshaft Honors College Launches New ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ Society

With nearly 10,000 alumni worldwide, the new society aims to strengthen connections, provide mentorship opportunities, and offer meaningful ways for graduates to stay involved with the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ Honors community.

July 1, 2025¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ and Friends, Community

From ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵto the Foreign Service: Alum Hiram Rios Hernandez Recognized for Global Impact

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ Judy Genshaft Honors College alum and a recipient of the 2025 ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵOutstanding Young ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ Award Hiram Rios Hernandez is making a global impact as a Foreign Service officer with the U.S. Department of State. From studying abroad to organizing international summits, his academic and professional journey reflects the power of learning, language, and leadership.

June 30, 2025¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ and FriendsAudio Story

Anabella Garcia Fast-Tracks Law Career Through Honors Accelerated 3+3 Program

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵSt. Petersburg Judy Genshaft Honors College alum and current Stetson University College of Law student Anabella Garcia is combining research, environmental advocacy and legal training to help shape the future of Florida policy.

June 20, 2025¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ and FriendsAudio Story

Ten ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵstudents recently returned from an unforgettable educational adventure on Hawaii's Big Island, where they hiked lava fields, made chocolate from fresh cacao pods, and learned about environmental restoration in a cloud forest. As part of the Judy Genshaft Honors College's study away program, they explored the island's natural beauty and cultural history.

June 18, 2025Teaching and Learning

From Classroom to Command: ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵStudent Helping Shape the Future of National Security

For Honors student May Birch, national security isn’t just a field of study — it’s a calling rooted in family, shaped by mentors and propelled by student leadership.

June 9, 2025CommunityVideo Story

2025 ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵOutstanding Young ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ Award Recipient Dr. Bailee Olliff Practices Medicine With Purpose

From pre-med student at USF's Judy Genshaft Honors College to trauma medical director, 2025 ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵOutstanding Young ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ recipient Dr. Bailee Olliff has built a career grounded in purpose — making an impact through mentorship, community service, and a strong support system.

June 5, 2025¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ and FriendsAudio Story

Led by Honors faculty member Catherine Wilkins, the Hurricane Histories project will document the experiences of those affected by the historic 2024 hurricane season, offering a powerful account of its impact.

June 2, 2025Community, Teaching and Learning

Spring 2025 ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵJudy Genshaft Honors College Graduates Recognized for Their Achievements

The ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ Judy Genshaft Honors College celebrated 390 high-achieving graduates this spring, including 50 King O’Neal Scholars. The Tampa Honors Graduation Celebration Ceremony recognized the Class of 2025 for their leadership, academic excellence, research and global citizenship, while also highlighting their future plans.

May 9, 2025Accolades, EventsVideo Story

Catching up with Honors Alum Dr. Frank Cabano

Dr. Frank Cabano, a marketing professor at Kansas State University and ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ Judy Genshaft Honors College alum, shares how mentorship, research, and campus involvement shaped his academic journey and career in consumer behavior and marketing.

May 7, 2025¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ and Friends, Community

Critical Language Scholarship Opens Door for ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵStudent to Study Arabic in Jordan

Third-year ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵJudy Genshaft Honors College student Ashley Parow, a history and political science double major, was selected for the 2025 Critical Language Scholarship Program to study Arabic language and culture in Amman, Jordan.

May 2, 2025Accolades

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵSarasota-Manatee graduate Alexandra Lopez, a biology major and student government leader, plans to pursue pediatric nutrition to advocate for children's health while leaving her campus legacy.

May 2, 2025Community