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Judy Genshaft Honors College Expands Student Support Through New Mentorship Program
The Judy Genshaft Honors College is launching a structured mentorship program that connects students with Honors alumni and industry professionals, creating opportunities for meaningful relationships and professional growth.
August 18, 2026Alumni and Friends, Community, Teaching and Learning
Far From Ordinary: How the Honors College Helped Two Outstanding Young Alumni Discover Unconventional Paths
Judy Genshaft Honors College alumni Zita Fletcher and Paul Johannes, recipients of the 2026 USF Outstanding Young Alumni Award, have built impactful careers as a military historian and U.S. Navy submarine warfare officer. Their undergraduate Honors experiences helped them interweave their respective passions into unconventional careers where they lead with intention and never stop learning.
August 17, 2026Accolades, Alumni and Friends
Catching Up with Reni Poston-Hymel
From snorkeling in the Bahamas to protecting Florida's marine ecosystems, Honors alum Reni Poston-Hymel shares how experiential learning at the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College launched her career in marine biology.
August 6, 2026Alumni and Friends
USF Alum Kobe Phillips Graduates from First Cohort of Cornell’s Design Technology Master’s Program
A recent graduate of Cornell University’s Master of Science in Design Technology program, Honors alum Kobe Phillips shares how he found his path, crossing disciplines to address ecological challenges.
July 23, 2026Alumni and Friends
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
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
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
USF Students and Alumni Heading to the FIFA World Cup
From volunteering to scoring much-coveted tickets, the USF community is finding ways to be part of the biggest sporting event in the world.
June 10, 2026Alumni and Friends, Community
How an Alum Turned the Art of Debate into Opportunity for Thousands
Honors alum David Trigaux's work at USF St. Petersburg became the foundation for a new debate network across the D.C. region.
May 27, 2026Alumni and Friends
Honors Graduate Oliver Laczko Leaves Lasting Impact at USF St. Petersburg
What began as an unexpected start at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus became a defining journey for Judy Genshaft Honors College member Oliver Laczko, whose work in sustainability leadership, food access research, and Bayboro Harbor public education helped him find his niche and make an impact in the St. Petersburg community.
May 15, 2026Alumni and Friends, Community
70 Questions with USF Alum Matheus Ivanesciuc to Celebrate 70 Years of Bold at USF
USF alumnus Matheus Ivanesciuc joined USF World for a special 70 Questions by the iconic Vogue series, in honor of USF celebrating the 70th anniversary of its founding.
May 7, 2026Alumni and Friends
Building on Fulbright: Taylor Herman’s Next Chapter Abroad
When it came to choosing her college degree, Taylor Herman knew she wanted it to lead her beyond familiar boundaries and into new perspectives and global connections. That realization ultimately led her to Tampa Bay.
May 4, 2026Accolades, Alumni and Friends