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As the 2025 hurricane season approaches, Dr. Catherine Wilkins, an associate professor at USF’s Judy Genshaft Honors College, is collecting oral histories of Hurricanes Helen and Milton, documenting the experiences of everyday people with diverse identities and perspectives.
April 23, 2025Teaching and Learning

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµEngineering Student Nolan Worley Accepted into FSU Summer REU Program
¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµengineering and Judy Genshaft Honors College student Nolan Worley has been accepted into Florida State University’s competitive Research Experience for Undergraduates program, where he’ll gain hands-on research experience alongside experts — preparing for graduate school and future career.
April 22, 2025Accolades

Honors Students Collaborate to Grow ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµClimate Teach-In
The 2025 ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµClimate Teach-In brought together students, faculty, and a diverse range of student organizations across all three ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµcampuses for a series of engaging events focused on climate awareness and community collaboration.

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµHonors Student Shakes Up Energy Aisle With Savory Bar Brand
¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµ student Mira Stimac is redefining energy bars with her savory, clean-ingredient brand, Lope Bars. Backed by mentorship and the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµHUSTLE program, Stimac is turning a niche idea into a growing business serving athletes across Florida.
April 17, 2025Community

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµSophomore Gray Zeisse Selected for Fulbright UK Summer Institute in Scotland
Second-year biomedical sciences student Gray Zeisse is one of only five U.S. students selected this year for the Fulbright UK Summer Institute Program at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.
April 16, 2025Accolades

Photo Gallery: 2025 Honors Got Talent
The annual Honors Got Talent showcase at the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s Judy Genshaft Honors College captivated its audience with Old Hollywood glamour and a variety of impressive performances, including magic, music, and singing.

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµHonors Capstone Empowers Students to Strengthen Disaster Resilience Abroad
¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµ 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

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµGates Cambridge ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµ Push Boundaries to Inspire Next Generation of Scholars
Michael Calzadilla and Shahriar Zamani both completed graduate study at the University of Cambridge as Gates Cambridge Scholars. The two ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµJudy Genshaft Honors College alumni are now hoping to encourage a new generation of students to take advantage of prestigious scholarships.
April 9, 2025¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµ and Friends, Community

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµAchieves All-time High with Four Students Named Goldwater Scholars
¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµJudy Genshaft Honors College students Abdul-Malik Zekri, Benjamin Barrera-Altuna, Peter Alspaugh, and Taylor Rand were selected for the Goldwater Scholarship, making ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµthe leader in Florida for the nation’s highest honor in undergraduate STEM research.
April 4, 2025Accolades

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµHonors 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 ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµ. 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, 2025¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµ and Friends