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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
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
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
CAMLS Simulation Specialist, Future Medical Student Recognized as USF Health Culture Champion
Jataya Jackson, simulation operations specialist at the USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation, was recently named a USF Health Culture Champion for her extraordinary journey from undergraduate student to medical student.
July 9, 2025Accolades
Brooke Casey Honored with Courageous Bull Award for Perseverance and Service
Brooke Casey, a recent University of South Florida Judy Genshaft Honors College alum, received the 2025 USF Courageous Bull Award for her resilience in balancing academics, full-time work, and mentoring as she pursued a future in medicine.
July 2, 2025Accolades, Alumni and Friends
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.
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
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.
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
USF Engineering Student Nolan Worley Accepted into FSU Summer REU Program
USF engineering and Judy Genshaft Honors College student Nolan Worley has been accepted into Florida State University’s competitive Research Experience for Undergraduates program, where he’ll gain hands-on research experience alongside experts — preparing for graduate school and future career.
April 22, 2025Accolades
USF Sophomore Gray Zeisse Selected for Fulbright UK Summer Institute in Scotland
Second-year biomedical sciences student Gray Zeisse is one of only five U.S. students selected this year for the Fulbright UK Summer Institute Program at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.
April 16, 2025Accolades