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17-Year-Old USF Graduate Zayd Nayeem Accelerates Path to Medicine and Service
Zayd Nayeem began his USF journey at 15 and quickly distinguished himself through research, leadership roles, and community health outreach. His college experience is marked by a drive to connect science with service while preparing for a future in medicine.
May 12, 2026Community

Honors Graduate Jacob Ramirez Finds Harmony Between Engineering and Music
Jacob Ramirez, a Judy Genshaft Honors College and USF College of Engineering graduate, balanced a high GPA, full-time work, and a teaching assistantship while continuing his passion for music and theater. His experience reflects how students can pursue both technical careers and creative outlets during their time at USF.
May 12, 2026Community

Driven on the Field and in the Classroom: Alexa Galligani’s Honors Student-Athlete Experience
USF softball player Alexa Galligani balanced the demands of Division I athletics with a 4.0 GPA and Honors coursework. Her experience as a student-athlete and Judy Genshaft Honors College graduate reflects her commitment to making a meaningful impact on the field and beyond.
May 11, 2026Community

USF Welcomes New Phi Beta Kappa Society Members During Milestone 250th Anniversary
The University of South Florida celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Phi Beta Kappa Society by inducting a new group of high-achieving students, recognizing their academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to the liberal arts and sciences.
May 5, 2026Accolades

Daniela Zamora Alviarez Selected as USF’s 2026 Ralph C. Wilcox Outstanding Graduate
College of Engineering student Daniela Zamora Alviarez was recognized as the 2026 Wilcox Outstanding Graduate and received the USF Golden Bull Award, the GEM Fellowship, and the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship in recognition of her work to advance energy-efficient computing through research in nanotechnology and materials science.
May 5, 2026Recipients
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