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Spring 2025 USF Judy Genshaft Honors College Graduates Recognized for Their Achievements
The University of South Florida Judy Genshaft Honors College celebrated 390 high-achieving graduates this spring, including 50 King O’Neal Scholars. The Tampa Honors Graduation Celebration Ceremony recognized the Class of 2025 for their leadership, academic excellence, research and global citizenship, while also highlighting their future plans.
Catching up with Honors Alum Dr. Frank Cabano
Dr. Frank Cabano, a marketing professor at Kansas State University and University of South Florida Judy Genshaft Honors College alum, shares how mentorship, research, and campus involvement shaped his academic journey and career in consumer behavior and marketing.
May 7, 2025Alumni and Friends, Community
Critical Language Scholarship Opens Door for USF Student to Study Arabic in Jordan
Third-year USF Judy Genshaft Honors College student Ashley Parow, a history and political science double major, was selected for the 2025 Critical Language Scholarship Program to study Arabic language and culture in Amman, Jordan.
May 2, 2025Accolades
With Strong Mind and Body, Alexandra Lopez Breaks out of ‘Comfort Zone’ to Lead at USF Sarasota-Manatee
USF Sarasota-Manatee graduate Alexandra Lopez, a biology major and student government leader, plans to pursue pediatric nutrition to advocate for children's health while leaving her campus legacy.
May 2, 2025Community
Graduate Alison Frate to Students: Never Take ‘No’ as a Final Answer
First-generation student Alison Frate graduates magna cum laude from USF Sarasota-Manatee, using mentorship and Honors College opportunities as stepping stones to New York Law School.
May 2, 2025Alumni and Friends, Community
You Don’t Have to Do It All: Honors Students Share Advice on Avoiding Burnout
Even the most accomplished students can struggle with stress and academic burnout. At the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College, students are encouraged to prioritize their well-being alongside their achievements. Mental health counselor Melanie Ryerson and Honors students share common signs of burnout and offer practical strategies to manage stress, stay balanced, and maintain a sustainable approach to success.
April 29, 2025Community
Honors Students Kelsey Sherman and Elise Prophete Learn to Lead Through Public Service
Judy Genshaft Honors College students at USF St. Petersburg are making an impact through civic leadership both on and off campus. From student government to state-level internships and voter engagement, Kelsey Sherman and Elise Prophete are turning their commitment to student leadership into action.
April 29, 2025Community
Rising Bull in Medicine: Josh Alvior
Josh Alvior grew up watching his father care for others. Those early memories inspired him down a path — one that would eventually guide him to the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine.
April 29, 2025Alumni and Friends
Communication is Your Currency: USF Global Alumni Hiram Ríos Hernández Awarded the Outstanding Young Alumni Award
Honors alum Hiram Ríos Hernández was one of 10 alumni aged 35 or under who was recognized for his creative innovation and career success by The Outstanding Young Alumni Awards program on April 10, 2025.
April 28, 2025Accolades, Alumni and Friends
University of South Florida Celebrates 2025 Phi Beta Kappa Society Inductees
A talented group of students from the University of South Florida were selected for induction into the Phi Beta Kappa Society, the nation’s most prestigious academic honor society, recognizing their academic excellence, interdisciplinary curiosity, and commitment to learning.
Bridging International Experiences into Lifelong Learning: 2025 Florida Lessons from Abroad Conference
On April 4, 2025, the second annual Florida Lessons From Abroad Conference was hosted by the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College and USF World, bringing together students from across the state to build international connections, share their study abroad experiences, and broaden their academic and professional networks.
April 24, 2025Events, Teaching and Learning
USF World Honors Nine Global Excellence Awardees
Nine awardees, including Judy Genshaft Honors College academic advisor Dr. Kevin Lee, were honored at the April 15 ceremony recognizing achievements in internationally focused education, research, and innovation for 2023 and 2024.
April 24, 2025Accolades, Teaching and Learning