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15th Street Farm Chef Emmanuel Roux Bridges Food and Sustainability at USF Honors College
Students explored the connections between food, sustainability, and community resilience as chef and 15th Street Farm co-founder Emmanuel Roux led a live cooking demonstration as part of the Judy Genshaft Honors College's Made to Share series.
July 21, 2026Events, Teaching and Learning
Catching Up With Honors Alum Sy-Woei Hao
From her start as a biology and psychology major at the University of South Florida to her current pursuit of a PhD in educational psychology at her alma mater, Sy-Woei Hao’s academic journey has been motivated by her compassion for others and desire to find meaningful ways to make an impact. She currently invests in the next generation of law students at Stetson University College of Law as Assistant Director of Dispute Resolution and works as a practicing attorney.
July 20, 2026Alumni and Friends
USF Student Teams Win National Recognition for Space-Related Research
Three USF student research papers have been recognized with awards from the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program, part of the National Center for Earth and Space Science Education.
July 20, 2026Accolades, Teaching and Learning
Summer Camps Provide Immersive Learning, Campus Living for Local High School Students
For the first time, USF St. Petersburg hosted the Rocky’s Residents program, introducing local high school students to the fields of criminology, entrepreneurship, marine science, and law through a series of educational experiences, including the Judy Genshaft Honors College’s Mock Trial Intensive.
July 15, 2026Events, Teaching and Learning
Honors Students Envision Accessibility with AI at the 2026 Grand Challenge
This spring, the Judy Genshaft Honors College’s Grand Challenge combined artificial intelligence and student creativity together to make museums more accessible for guests with disabilities. The winners of the challenge produced strategic projects with the guest experience at the heart of the designs, and they are now implementing their work in local museums in the Tampa Bay area.
Student Organization Empowers USF Students to Become Advocates for Change
Through organizations like GenCLEO, University of South Florida students are developing the leadership, advocacy, and civic engagement skills needed to create meaningful change on campus, in their communities, and beyond.
July 7, 2026Community
Catching Up With Honors Alum Carla Irizarry-Delgado
From starting her first year as a PhD student this fall to educating others on health-related research, Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Carla Irizarry-Delgado is quickly turning her passion for public health education into a career in epidemiology research.
June 30, 2026Alumni and Friends
USF BRIDGE Clinic Connects Honors Students to Community Healthcare
Through the USF Health BRIDGE Clinic, students are serving the local community while developing the leadership and patient care skills needed for future careers in medicine.
June 30, 2026Community
USF Student Advances to Global Finals of Red Bull Basement Competition
Sahasra Upputuru represented the University of South Florida at the Red Bull Basement World Final where she competed for $100,000 in start-up funding after placing among the top three competitors in the United States with her cybersecurity application, SafeStep Secure.
USF Judy Genshaft Honors College Welcomes 2026 Wilcox Scholars
Dedicated to developing future leaders in public service, the Wilcox Scholars Program at the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College provides students with opportunities to explore policy, civic engagement, and global issues. This spring, the program welcomed six driven first-year students who demonstrate a commitment to serving their communities and making the most of their Honors experience.
June 18, 2026Accolades, Community, Teaching and Learning
Five USF Students Honored as 2026 Fulbright U.S. Student Program Recipients
From teaching English in Taiwan to collecting and studying oral histories in Sri Lanka, the University of South Florida’s Fulbright U.S. Student Program recipients plan to dive deep into the cultures of their host communities during their time abroad.
Celebrating 70 Years of USF: Honors Students Lead Across Generations
As USF commemorates its 70th anniversary, four former Honors Student Council presidents reflect on leadership, belonging, and how the Judy Genshaft Honors College helped shape their personal and professional journeys.
June 16, 2026Alumni and Friends, Community