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Public Health Professor Dina Martinez Tyson Leads USF Honors Students on Service Trip to the Dominican Republic
Martinez Tyson led USF Judy Genshaft Honors College students on an immersive service-learning trip to the Dominican Republic, combining health care support, cultural engagement, and academic study. The experience built on 12-year partnership with the Kerolle Initiative for Community Health, while giving students hands-on insight into community-centered global health.
January 26, 2026Teaching and Learning
USF Honors Professor Ulluminair Salim Embraces Vulnerability in the Classroom
Judy Genshaft Honors College professor Ulluminair Salim brings creativity, vulnerability, and collaboration into the classroom. Through innovative courses that promote thoughtful reflection and community engagement, Salim engages in enriching dialogue with her students, encouraging them to connect with the course and each other.
January 6, 2026Teaching and Learning
The Healing Power of the Arts
An Honors Healing Arts class at USF St. Petersburg is helping students understand the therapeutic methods of interacting with art for people with memory loss.
November 21, 2025Teaching and Learning
USF Honors Course Teaches Leadership Skills Through Emotional Intelligence
Led by licensed mental health counselor and Honors affiliate faculty member Melanie Ryerson, the Judy Genshaft Honors College course Life, Love, and Leadership gives students the opportunity to learn about emotional intelligence and leadership from experienced professionals and community leaders.
November 14, 2025Teaching and Learning
Finding Your Arc Workshop Series Teaches Students Self-Discovery Through Writing
Personal statements are an important part of most academic applications. USF Office of National Scholars Director Sayandeb Basu’s Finding Your Arc workshop helps students uncover their stories and strengthen their writing through self-discovery.
September 11, 2025Teaching and Learning
Honors Course Challenges Traditional Views of Leadership Through Literature and Film
Honors students in Exploring Leadership Through Literature and Film discover how storytelling can reshape their understanding of leadership. Guided by instructor Deepak Singh, the course challenges students to reflect on real-world leadership through the lens of thought-provoking texts and films.
July 11, 2025Teaching and Learning
Honors Students Explore Sustainability and Culture on Study Away Trip to Hawaii
Ten USF students recently returned from an unforgettable educational adventure on Hawaii's Big Island, where they hiked lava fields, made chocolate from fresh cacao pods, and learned about environmental restoration in a cloud forest. As part of the Judy Genshaft Honors College's study away program, they explored the island's natural beauty and cultural history.
June 18, 2025Teaching and Learning
Hurricane Oral History Project to Preserve Stories of Loss, Transformation and Hope
Led by Honors faculty member Catherine Wilkins, the Hurricane Histories project will document the experiences of those affected by the historic 2024 hurricane season, offering a powerful account of its impact.
June 2, 2025Community, Teaching and Learning
Bridging International Experiences into Lifelong Learning: 2025 Florida Lessons from Abroad Conference
On April 4, 2025, the second annual Florida Lessons From Abroad Conference was hosted by the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College and USF World, bringing together students from across the state to build international connections, share their study abroad experiences, and broaden their academic and professional networks.
April 24, 2025Events, Teaching and 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
Everyday People: USF Professor Collects Hurricane Histories
As the 2025 hurricane season approaches, Dr. Catherine Wilkins, an associate professor at USF’s Judy Genshaft Honors College, is collecting oral histories of Hurricanes Helen and Milton, documenting the experiences of everyday people with diverse identities and perspectives.
April 23, 2025Teaching and Learning
USF Honors Capstone Empowers Students to Strengthen Disaster Resilience Abroad
University of South Florida Honors students Alison Frate and Abigail Brake gained real-world consulting experience through Dr. Gregory Smogard’s Global Consulting capstone course, working with their team to support an international company in strengthening disaster resilience efforts in the Philippines.
April 9, 2025Teaching and Learning