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Leadership and Community Building Define Judy Genshaft Honors College Student Council
The USF Judy Genshaft Honors College Student Council provides opportunities for students to gain leadership experience, build community, and serve their peers through event planning, volunteer initiatives, and campus engagement. Under the leadership of President Katelynn Paciorek and Vice President Olivia Pinilla, the council helps make the Honors College a welcoming home for all.
August 26, 2025Community
Honors Alumni Celebrate Kickoff of New Alumni Society at USF
Honors alumni spanning more than four decades came together at the University of South Florida to launch the Judy Genshaft Honors College Alumni Society. The evening offered opportunities to reconnect, network, and share a vision for building a lasting community of Honors graduates.
August 26, 2025Alumni and Friends
From Scratch Projects to Google Internship
Google intern Anzhelika Kurnikova spent her summer working in New York City, contributing to real-projects for a global technology giant. “I can’t share all the details,” she said, “but we are focused on making sure the systems work well and can scale. It is less about what is flashy and more about what is functional.”
August 18, 2025Community
Summer USF Judy Genshaft Honors College Graduates Make Their Mark
On Aug. 8, the Judy Genshaft Honors College hosted a graduate celebration ceremony on the Tampa campus, honoring 23 summer 2025 graduates for their academic accomplishments, research contributions, and exciting next steps.
August 15, 2025Events
USF CyberHerd Captures First Place at World’s Largest Hacker Conference
The University of South Florida’s CyberHerd team claimed first place at DEF CON 33’s “Adversary Wars” Capture the Flag, capping the competitive team’s debut at what is widely regarded as the largest hacking and security conference in the world.
August 13, 2025Accolades
Catching Up with Honors Alum Dr. Bryce Montane
Dr. Bryce Montane, MD, a proud alum of the University of South Florida’s Judy Genshaft Honors College, has transformed his undergraduate experience into a fulfilling career in both medicine and medical education. Now serving as an assistant professor at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Dr. Montane credits his time at USF with preparing for his professional journey.
August 7, 2025Alumni and Friends
Honors Student Strikes a Chord with Music Festival Career Aspirations
A spark was lit for Brooke Elrod when she attended her first music festival. Since then, Elrod has pursued a variety of opportunities to gain the knowledge and training needed for such a career. She is graduating this summer with a bachelor’s degree in management.
August 5, 2025Community
New USF Honors Alumni Society Chair Grace Beck Aims to Extend the Honors Experience Beyond Graduation
Grace Beck ’16 is leading the launch of the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College Alumni Society to reconnect nearly 10,000 alumni. As the inaugural chair, she’s creating a network that builds pathways to mentorship, community, and the lifelong benefits of belonging to the Honors College.
August 5, 2025Alumni and Friends, Community
USF Honors College Strengthens 9-Year Partnership with Kerolle Initiative in Dominican Republic
The Judy Genshaft Honors College continues to build on a decade-long partnership with the Kerolle Initiative in the Dominican Republic, a local non-profit pop-up clinic that brings medical care and health education to rural populations. This year, Honors students expanded research beyond the trip, and the college recognized Dr. Reginald Kerolle as an official Honors “graduate.”
August 4, 2025Community
Aiden Jaskolka-Brown
Like most future doctors, Aiden Jaskolka-Brown chose his career path out of a desire to save lives. But Jaskolka-Brown didn’t wait until he became a doctor to save lives. In 2023, he donated a segment of his left liver to a 5-month-old baby.
August 4, 2025Accolades
Chinaza Munonye Jumpstarts Her Medical Career Through Honors Coursework
University of South Florida Honors student Chinaza Munonye turned her passion for dermatology into practical research projects for her Honors coursework and beyond. Now, she’s preparing for medical school, ready to transform the field of dermatology.
July 29, 2025Community
Making Their Mark: Honors Students Join Muma’s 25 Under 25
Five Judy Genshaft Honors College students earned a spot in the prestigious Muma College of Business 25 Under 25 program, recognized for their achievements in leadership, academics, and community impact. Their stories reflect how ambition and taking on student leadership roles can positively impact others and lead the way toward future success.
July 22, 2025Accolades