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USF’s Jenkins Scholars Program Offers More Than a Scholarship
Supported by Publix Charities, the Jenkins Scholars Program provides select high-need students with full financial support, personalized advising, and a strong peer community to help them succeed during their time at USF.
October 2, 2025Community
USF Climbs to Its Highest Position Ever in U.S. News Rankings
The University of South Florida has reached an all-time high in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the best colleges. USF is No. 88 overall among all public or private universities in America, up from No. 91 last year. USF also rose to No. 43 among public universities, up two spots from last year, and inside the top 50 for the seventh year in a row.
September 23, 2025Community
USF Honors Students Get a Taste of Study Abroad at Tapas Night Expo
Over 300 Honors students explored study abroad programs, sampled international cuisine, and connected with faculty and program leaders at the Judy Genshaft Honors College's 2025 Tapas Night Study Abroad Expo.
USF's CyberHerd: Hackers Become Movie Stars in Documentary on Collegiate Cybersecurity
USF’s CyberHerd team — musicians, athletes, artists and elite cyber competitors — takes center stage in a 75-minute documentary that chronicles their rise in competitions throughout the nation. Catch the premiere Sept. 24 on the Tampa campus, followed by streaming on YouTube.
September 22, 2025Community
USF Welcomes Record-Breaking Class, Sees Increase in Student Engagement
USF is welcoming a record-breaking incoming class, attracting students from across the country and around the world drawn by academic opportunities, a strong sense of community, and historically high academic achievement. The university is expanding campus engagement, with events and experiences that help students build connections and grow both academically and personally.
September 11, 2025Community
USF Welcomes 760 New Honors Students with Annual Convocation Ceremonies
The Judy Genshaft Honors College welcomed its newest Bulls with convocation ceremonies on the St. Petersburg and Tampa campuses. Students met university leaders, heard from members of the Honors community, and connected with peers while celebrating the start of their academic journey.
USF Honors Students Share Tips for Navigating First Semester of College
This fall, the University of South Florida’s Judy Genshaft Honors College welcomed more than 750 first-year students. From making friends in the dining hall to finding hidden academic resources, current Honors students share advice to help newcomers thrive during their first semester.
September 2, 2025Community
Leadership and Community Building Define Judy Genshaft Honors College Student Council
The USF Judy Genshaft Honors College Student Council provides opportunities for students to gain leadership experience, build community, and serve their peers through event planning, volunteer initiatives, and campus engagement. Under the leadership of President Katelynn Paciorek and Vice President Olivia Pinilla, the council helps make the Honors College a welcoming home for all.
August 26, 2025Community
Curiosity, Code, and a Cyber Path
Before she could say motherboard, Michelle McAveety was playing with computers. From tinkering on an early MacIntosh computer while sitting in a booster seat to building PCs with her dad at the age of 6 to programming in high school, the USF computer engineering major has grown up surrounded by wires, code and curiosity.
August 18, 2025Community
From Scratch Projects to Google Internship
Google intern Anzhelika Kurnikova spent her summer working in New York City, contributing to real-projects for a global technology giant. “I can’t share all the details,” she said, “but we are focused on making sure the systems work well and can scale. It is less about what is flashy and more about what is functional.”
August 18, 2025Community
Honors Student Strikes a Chord with Music Festival Career Aspirations
A spark was lit for Brooke Elrod when she attended her first music festival. Since then, Elrod has pursued a variety of opportunities to gain the knowledge and training needed for such a career. She is graduating this summer with a bachelor’s degree in management.
August 5, 2025Community
New USF Honors Alumni Society Chair Grace Beck Aims to Extend the Honors Experience Beyond Graduation
Grace Beck ’16 is leading the launch of the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College Alumni Society to reconnect nearly 10,000 alumni. As the inaugural chair, she’s creating a network that builds pathways to mentorship, community, and the lifelong benefits of belonging to the Honors College.
August 5, 2025Alumni and Friends, Community