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From Welcome Week to Friendsgiving: Fall 2025 in the Honors Living Learning Communities

Fall 2025 was anything but quiet in the Honors Living Learning Communities. From study abroad fairs and service initiatives to social events and holiday traditions, students on both campuses found meaningful ways to connect, learn, and give back.

December 17, 2025Community

Fall 2025 Honors graduates on amphitheater steps outside Honors building with Honors deans, Judy Genshaft, and Steve Greenbaum

Honors College Sends Class of Fall 2025 Into Their Next Chapter

The Judy Genshaft Honors College celebrated 121 new University of South Florida graduates with a dedicated ceremony for Honors graduates on Dec. 11. One of the largest and most accomplished fall graduating classes in college history, students were recognized for outstanding achievements in research, leadership, service, global citizenship, and more.

December 12, 2025Accolades, Events

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Catching Up With Honors Alum Zita Fletcher

Honors alum Zita Fletcher shares how she built a career as a writer and military historian and how her Honors experience at the University of South Florida helped shape her journey. Her willingness to follow her interests — even without a set path — shows current students how interdisciplinary learning can support big goals.

December 4, 2025Alumni and Friends

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