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Catching Up With Honors Alum Sarah Jo Layland
Sarah Jo Layland’s career as a nurse and nurse educator is rooted in a desire to make an impact. As a graduate of USF College of Nursing and Judy Genshaft Honors College, Layland draws on the values of a well-rounded education as she prepares the next generation of nurses to enter the workforce.
November 5, 2026Alumni and Friends, Community
New Leaders Aim to Grow Judy Genshaft Honors College Alumni Society
New leaders Dhalia Bumbaca and Katelynn Paciorek are expanding the Judy Genshaft Honors College Alumni Society through new events, mentorship opportunities, and initiatives that help USF Honors alumni stay connected and support current students.
November 4, 2026Alumni and Friends, Community
3D-Printed Oyster Bricks Offer New Possibilities for Marine Habitat Restoration
Through USF’s Oyster Restoration Brick project, Judy Genshaft Honors College students and faculty are using 3D-printed clay structures to create native oyster habitats along Tampa Bay seawalls, with plans to expand the design for marine habitat restoration and conservation.
November 3, 2026Community, Teaching and Learning
Inaugural Cohort of Gulf Scholars Become Immersed in a Dynamic Region
This fall semester, 20 students began their journey as Gulf Scholars, engaging in a two-year academic experience that includes Gulf-themed coursework, immersive learning experiences, internships and more.
October 30, 2026Community, Teaching and Learning
Catching Up With Honors Alum Zainab Farooq
From an interest in the arts and teaching to pursuing a career in medicine, Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Zainab Farooq reflects on exploring different paths before settling on the one that felt right. Now a fourth-year medical student, she shares how she found clarity and confidence in her career choice.
October 27, 2026Alumni and Friends
For USF’s International Alumni Celebrated at Inaugural Event, the Tampa Bay Region Is Where They Build Careers and Lives
More than 75 University of South Florida international alumni gathered at the inaugural USF World Global Alumni Celebration to celebrate their journeys from international students to Tampa Bay-area professionals.
Bellini College Student Turns Cybersecurity Experience into Opportunities at Google and Cyber Florida
USF Bellini College cybersecurity student Karishma Tallreja shares how hands-on projects, student leadership and career support helped her secure a Google Mandiant internship and a security analyst role with Cyber Florida.
October 23, 2026Community
USF Welcomes Its First Peace Corps Campus Ambassadors
USF Peace Corps welcomed its first Peace Corps Campus Ambassadors this fall. The milestone is notable because only 151 universities in the United States offer Peace Corps Prep programs, and just 68 have Campus Ambassadors.
October 22, 2026Community
Claudia McCorkle Student Leadership Center Helps Honors Students Lead, Connect, and Grow
Years after establishing the Claudia and BEAU McCorkle Student Leadership Center, donor Claudia McCorkle returned to the Judy Genshaft Honors College to see how her gift is helping Honors students build community, develop leadership skills, and support one another.
October 20, 2026Alumni and Friends, Community
USF Concrete Canoe Team Builds Toward National Competition
USF’s Concrete Canoe team is building its program, testing new concrete mixes, and improving its competition results as students work toward qualifying for the national engineering competition. Along the way, members are gaining hands-on experience in design, problem-solving, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
October 13, 2026Community
USF Launches National Security Hub with Funding Secured by Rep. Gus Bilirakis, Expanding Partnership With U.S. Central Command
Housed within the College of Arts and Sciences and supported by a $1.63 million appropriation from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the new lab brings advanced technology and modeling capabilities to USF’s growing national security research enterprise.
October 13, 2026Events
USF Wilcox Scholars Build Leadership Skills Through Summer Experiences
No classes? No problem. This summer, USF Wilcox Scholars in the Judy Genshaft Honors College pursued internships, study abroad experiences, research opportunities, and fellowships across the United States and abroad. These high-achieving University of South Florida Honors students are building professional skills, expanding their networks, and preparing for careers in public service and leadership.
October 9, 2026Community, Teaching and Learning