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Coen McGarrah and Rachel Kandl in the Judy Genshaft Honors College

USF’s Thread Magazine Connects Honors Students with Creative Community

From poetry and fiction to photography and visual art, Thread Magazine gives USF students a platform to share their creative work. The publication presents a unique opportunity for Honors students to connect with a larger artistic community beyond the college.

September 15, 2026Community

Three girls stand in front of a backdrop that says, Wow! Week of Welcome holding a sign that says

USF’s Newest First-Year Class Raises the Bar, Setting Records for High School GPA, SAT Scores and National Merit Scholars

It’s the most academically accomplished first-year class in USF history. Meet some of the new students making USF their home.

September 9, 2026Community, Teaching and Learning

Students Ashley Varela, Richard Scalzo, and Ryan Singh standing in front of their research poster alongside Dr. Heewon Gray.

USF Students Present the Case for Healthier Diets in Underserved Communities

A team of students from the COPH and Judy Genshaft Honors College offered plenty to digest at an international conference on nutrition science, where topics ranged from ultra-processed foods to obesity medications.

September 8, 2026Community, Teaching and Learning

Chloe Jones holds up

Chloe Jones Explores Chemistry Possibilities Through Research Experiences Across the Country

Judy Genshaft Honors College student Chloe Jones has taken her passion for chemistry beyond USF through two U.S. National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates, gaining field knowledge, building presentation skills, forming mentor relationships, and preparing for a future career as a researcher.

September 8, 2026Community

Alexandra de Roos being crowned as Miss Florida.

USF’s Miss Florida Advances to Miss America With a Mission to Raise Brain Injury Awareness

USF Honors College senior and Miss Florida Alexandra de Roos is preparing to compete for the Miss America title on Sept. 6, using the national stage to advocate for traumatic brain injury awareness and recovery.

August 26, 2026Community

Two Honors alumni and Dr. Mark Lane-Holbert at Pilot Mentorship Program Reception

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

Lily Boyer in Honors Tech Studio

USF Honors Graduate Finds New Career Path at the Intersection of Art, Technology, and Sustainability

Summer 2026 Honors graduate Lily Boyer came to USF planning a career in healthcare. An Honors course changed her path, inspiring her to pursue environmental science and research that uses innovative technology to help restore Tampa Bay's coastal ecosystems.

August 4, 2026Community

Britlee Yant in USF cap and gown holding up the Go Bulls hand sign with a bull statue in the background

A Lifelong Learner: Honors Graduate Britlee Yant Looks Ahead to Graduate School

Britlee Yant graduates this summer with her bachelor's degree, turning her childhood dream into a major milestone as she continues her quest for knowledge by pursing her master’s degree.

July 30, 2026Community

USF Health Morsani College of Medicine students posing with Rocky the Bull.

USF Health Welcomes Record-Breaking Incoming Class of Medical Students

The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine welcomed the strongest incoming class in its history, with an academic profile that places the students among the most accomplished in the nation.

July 27, 2026Community

Guests, contestants, Richard and Jule Salem at the Grand Challenge: Night at the Museum live event in the Judy Genshaft Honors College

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.

July 14, 2026Accolades, Community

Haran Mahesh, Carolina Gutfreund, and Max Merchant in USF Honors building

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

BRIDGE Clinic members Skylar Robbins, Shenica Jerome, Andrea Medina Garcia, and Mónika Domenech-Acevedo in the Honors building

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

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