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Judy Genshaft Honors College Expands Student Support Through New Mentorship Program

August 18, 2026Alumni and Friends, Community, Teaching and Learning

2026 USF Outstanding Young Alumni Award recipients Zita Fletcher and Paul Johannes in the Judy Genshaft Honors College building.

Far From Ordinary: How the Honors College Helped Two Outstanding Young Alumni Discover Unconventional Paths

Judy Genshaft Honors College alumni Zita Fletcher and Paul Johannes, recipients of the 2026 USF Outstanding Young Alumni Award, have built impactful careers as a military historian and U.S. Navy submarine warfare officer. Their undergraduate Honors experiences helped them interweave their respective passions into unconventional careers where they lead with intention and never stop learning.

August 17, 2026Accolades, Alumni and Friends

Reni Poston-Hymel posing with President Emerita Judy Genshaft, Dean CharlesAdams, and Steven Greenbaum.

Catching Up with Reni Poston-Hymel

From snorkeling in the Bahamas to protecting Florida's marine ecosystems, Honors alum Reni Poston-Hymel shares how experiential learning at the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College launched her career in marine biology.

August 6, 2026Alumni and Friends

Lily Boyer in Honors Tech Studio

USF Honors Graduate Finds New Career Path at the Intersection of Art, Technology, and Sustainability

Summer 2026 Honors graduate Lily Boyer came to USF planning a career in healthcare. An Honors course changed her path, inspiring her to pursue environmental science and research that uses innovative technology to help restore Tampa Bay's coastal ecosystems.

August 4, 2026Community

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A Lifelong Learner: Honors Graduate Britlee Yant Looks Ahead to Graduate School

Britlee Yant graduates this summer with her bachelor's degree, turning her childhood dream into a major milestone as she continues her quest for knowledge by pursing her master’s degree.

July 30, 2026Community

Audra Santerre, Naja Daye, and Dr. Brooke Hansen posing with the shaka hand sign in the Judy Genshaft Honors College

Beyond Tourism: Honors Hawaii Study Away Program Challenges Students to Rethink Travel

Students in the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College's Hawaii Beyond the Classroom study away program spend a semester studying Hawaiian history, sustainability, and Indigenous culture before embarking on an immersive two-week experience that redefines what it means to travel.

July 28, 2026Teaching and Learning

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