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Two USF Students Named 2026 Goldwater Scholars
University of South Florida third-year students Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyaya have been awarded the nation’s highest honor for undergraduate STEM research, the Goldwater Scholarship. Continuing its remarkable research growth, USF has now produced at least one Goldwater Scholar every year since 2018.
April 3, 2026Accolades
USF Named 25-Year Top Producer of Gilman Scholars
The University of South Florida was recognized as one of the top 25 producers of Gilman Scholars in the United States, highlighting the university’s commitment to access, experiential learning and global opportunities for students.
March 13, 2026Accolades
From Dual Undergrad Degrees to Doctoral Candidate
Born and raised in Tampa, Fla, as the youngest of five children and a first-generation college student, USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) alumna Mae Horne grew up surrounded by public service. Her mother and stepfather worked as ER nurses, and her father served as a lieutenant firefighter and paramedic. When the COVID-19 pandemic placed all three on the frontlines, her appreciation for health care and public health workers deepened, along with her passion for emerging infectious diseases.
March 9, 2026Alumni and Friends
USF Helping to Restore Tampa Bay’s Oyster Populations by 3D-Printing Habitats
Along the seawall of Bayboro Harbor, a group of USF students and professors recently installed 3D-printed habitats they hope will soon house oysters that can filter thousands of gallons of water per day and improve both water quality and ecosystem health.
March 9, 2026Teaching and Learning
Screenwriter Brian Edgar Visits Honors Class to Help Students Shape Their Creative Voice
Screenwriter Brian Edgar visited the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College to share insights from the film and publishing industries, guiding students through the process of refining story ideas and crafting compelling loglines. Students in the course, Unlocking the Secrets of Ghostwriting: The Art of Storytelling through a Collaborative Literary Process, explored industry techniques for organizing narratives, received feedback on their concepts, and learned how professional writers develop ideas into stories.
March 5, 2026Teaching and Learning
The Honor Roll Podcast
Everything Honors, everywhere you go! Enjoy conversations, interviews, and insights from the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College.