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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
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.
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
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
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 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
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.
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
Honors Student Sophia Montejo Publishes Short Story in Glass Mountain Literary Journal
Inspired by her Honors course, "Writing Resistance," third-year student Sophia Montejo reconnected with her creative side and published her short story, "Notions."
Honors Student Saves a Life as Living Organ Donor
Inspired by an Honors applied medical ethics course, USF student Aiden Jaskolka-Brown chose to become a living organ donor. His decision resulted in saving the life of an infant boy near his hometown.
March 19, 2024Community
USF Research Funding Reaches Record High of $692 Million
Research funding awarded to the University of South Florida reached an all-time high of $692 million in fiscal year 2023, representing an increase of nearly 27% from the previous year and elevating USF’s stature as one of the nation’s most research-intensive universities.
March 18, 2024Community
Honors Students Reflect on Formative Study Abroad Trip to the Dominican Republic
Over winter break in 2023, Honors students and faculty journeyed to the Dominican Republic for an immersive 10-day study abroad program focused on global health care and access to medical treatment.
March 8, 2024Community, Teaching and Learning