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Advertising Mogul Jordan Zimmerman Talks Sacrifice, AI and Being a Dreamer at USF Fireside Chat
Over 100 USF business students, most eager to get a foothold into the competitive marketing and advertising world, flocked to the event to hear from industry icon Jordan Zimmerman.
USF Honors College Welcomes Class of 2030, Its Most Selective Cohort to Date
The Judy Genshaft Honors College welcomed 672 new Honors students during its 2026 Convocation ceremonies in Tampa and St. Petersburg. With the lowest acceptance rate in the college’s 43-year history, the class of 2030 is its most selective cohort to date. Students gathered to celebrate their new academic community and hear from university leaders, alumni, and fellow students about making the most of their USF experience.
September 8, 2026Events
16 of USF’s 22 King O’Neal Scholars Among Honors College’s Summer 2026 Graduates
Sixteen Honors students were among USF’s 22 King O’Neal Scholars this summer, a distinction recognizing students graduating with a 4.0 GPA. The Judy Genshaft Honors College celebrated its Summer 2026 graduates’ commitment to exploring new academic paths, engaging in challenging coursework and research projects, and building meaningful connections at special graduate celebration ceremonies across USF.
August 25, 2026Events
Student Projects Take Center Stage at Summer Research Symposium; Alumna's Gift Creates Endowment for Undergraduate Research
The two-day research symposium on USF’s Tampa and St. Petersburg campuses featured 151 scholars presenting 128 research projects. The presenters included USF undergraduates, recent USF graduates and students from 22 colleges and universities participating in USF-sponsored research programs.
July 30, 2026Events
15th Street Farm Chef Emmanuel Roux Bridges Food and Sustainability at USF Honors College
Students explored the connections between food, sustainability, and community resilience as chef and 15th Street Farm co-founder Emmanuel Roux led a live cooking demonstration as part of the Judy Genshaft Honors College's Made to Share series.
July 21, 2026Events, Teaching and Learning
Summer Camps Provide Immersive Learning, Campus Living for Local High School Students
For the first time, USF St. Petersburg hosted the Rocky’s Residents program, introducing local high school students to the fields of criminology, entrepreneurship, marine science, and law through a series of educational experiences, including the Judy Genshaft Honors College’s Mock Trial Intensive.
July 15, 2026Events, Teaching and Learning
USF AI Summit Highlights Emerging Trends in Education
As the conversation around artificial intelligence has shifted from what might be possible to what is already happening, educators are being challenged to rethink how they prepare students for the future.
June 11, 2026Events, Teaching and Learning
USF Judy Genshaft Honors College Hosts Columbia Restaurant for Live Cooking Demonstration
The Gonzmart family, owners of Tampa’s historic Columbia Restaurant, visited the Judy Genshaft Honors College to share the stories, ingredients, and traditions behind some of the restaurant’s most iconic dishes.
USF Judy Genshaft Honors College Celebrates Largest Graduating Class in College History
The University of South Florida Judy Genshaft Honors College celebrated the spring 2026 graduating class across seven medallion ceremonies on three campuses, honoring students for academic excellence, impactful research, and community leadership. From securing positions at Google to earning prestigious Fulbright awards, Honors graduates are launching into the next chapter prepared to make a difference around the world.
USF Confers More Than 8,000 Degrees During Commencement Ceremonies
President Moez Limayem lead his first commencement ceremonies, which featured several graduates from multigenerational Bull families and a special tribute to the two students who tragically passed away last month.
2026 USF Climate Teach-In Expands Campus and Community Impact
The University of South Florida’s 2026 Climate Teach-In brought together more than 1,400 students through 53 events spanning lectures, service projects, and campus-wide collaborations. Led by students, the initiative continues to engage new participants, connecting sustainability efforts with new communities across all three USF campuses.
April 27, 2026Events, Teaching and Learning
USF Celebrates Faculty and International Scholars at Fulbright Breakfast
The University of South Florida celebrated its Fulbright faculty, administrators, and international scholars at the 2026 Fulbright Awards & Celebration at the Judy Genshaft Honors College. The ceremony not only recognized the vital role international exchange plays in shaping global learning and deepening cross-cultural understanding.