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USF Marine Biology Student Mckenzie Newbern Selected as NOAA Hollings Scholar
Second-year USF College of Arts and Sciences and Judy Genshaft Honors College student Mckenzie Newbern will intern with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in summer 2027 after building a solid foundation working on oyster restoration projects in the Tampa Bay region.
April 23, 2026Accolades
Catching Up With Honors Alum Nick Niemiec
University of South Florida and Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Nick Niemiec shares how exploration and a passion for public service led him to a career protecting consumers as a trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice.
April 15, 2026Alumni and Friends
Hanan Ibrahim Selected as USF’s First Luce Scholar
USF Judy Genshaft Honors College and College of Arts and Sciences alum Hanan Ibrahim will spend a year abroad studying Afro-Asian culture and language as a Luce Scholar. A current National Cancer Institute Fellow studying at the intersection of health and humanities, Ibrahim seeks to develop treatment for disease that is scientifically sound and culturally grounded.
April 13, 2026Accolades, Alumni and Friends
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
Breaking Down Global Conflict: Arman Mahmoudian Brings World Politics to the Honors Classroom
From Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to the psychology behind political decision-making, Honors instructor Arman Mahmoudian helps students examine global conflict from new perspectives. His courses challenge students to critically engage with world events and the media narratives that shape them.
March 26, 2026Teaching and Learning
The Honor Roll Podcast
Everything Honors, everywhere you go! Enjoy conversations, interviews, and insights from the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College.