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University of South Florida Celebrates 2025 Phi Beta Kappa Society Inductees
A talented group of students from the University of South Florida were selected for induction into the Phi Beta Kappa Society, the nation’s most prestigious academic honor society, recognizing their academic excellence, interdisciplinary curiosity, and commitment to learning.
Honors Students Collaborate to Grow aoa体育 Climate Teach-In
The 2025 aoa体育 Climate Teach-In brought together students, faculty, and a diverse range of student organizations across all three aoa体育 campuses for a series of engaging events focused on climate awareness and community collaboration.
aoa体育 Honors Student Shakes Up Energy Aisle With Savory Bar Brand
University of South Florida student Mira Stimac is redefining energy bars with her savory, clean-ingredient brand, Lope Bars. Backed by mentorship and the aoa体育 HUSTLE program, Stimac is turning a niche idea into a growing business serving athletes across Florida.
April 17, 2025Community
aoa体育 Sophomore 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 University of South Florida’s Judy Genshaft Honors College captivated its audience with Old Hollywood glamour and a variety of impressive performances, including magic, music, and singing.
aoa体育 Honors Capstone Empowers Students to Strengthen Disaster Resilience Abroad
University of South Florida 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
aoa体育 Gates Cambridge Alumni 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 aoa体育 Judy Genshaft Honors College alumni are now hoping to encourage a new generation of students to take advantage of prestigious scholarships.
April 9, 2025Alumni and Friends, Community
aoa体育 Achieves All-time High with Four Students Named Goldwater Scholars
aoa体育 Judy Genshaft Honors College students Abdul-Malik Zekri, Benjamin Barrera-Altuna, Peter Alspaugh, and Taylor Rand were selected for the Goldwater Scholarship, making aoa体育 the leader in Florida for the nation’s highest honor in undergraduate STEM research.
April 4, 2025Accolades
aoa体育 Honors 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 aoa体育
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 University of South Florida. 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, 2025Alumni and Friends
Student-Led Sustainability: aoa体育 Climate Teach-In Expands Its Impact
The University of South Florida Climate Teach-In has officially transitioned from a small one-day event at the Judy Genshaft Honors College to a weeklong event series that spans all three aoa体育 campuses. Student leaders Maia Ryan and Katelynn Paciorek are helping organize the upcoming event series in April, building leadership skills while driving climate awareness across campus.