https://www.usf.edu/honors/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usFri, 16 Oct 2026 17:36:08 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/usf-concrete-canoe-team-builds-toward-national-competition.aspxUSF’s Concrete Canoe team is building its program, testing new concrete mixes, and improving its competition results as students work toward qualifying for the national engineering competition. Along the way, members are gaining hands-on experience in design, problem-solving, and interdisciplinary collaboration.Anna MinksTue, 13 Oct 2026 15:34:02 USF Concrete Canoe Team Builds Toward National CompetitionUSF’s Concrete Canoe team is building its program, testing new concrete mixes, and improving its competition results as students work toward qualifying for the national engineering competition. Along the way, members are gaining hands-on experience in design, problem-solving, and interdisciplinary collaboration.USF students Henry Shedd, Daniel Marola, and Saira Ali in the Judy Genshaft Honors College building.https://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/usf-concrete-canoe-team-builds-toward-national-competition.aspxCommunityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/oct-26/usf-launches-national-security-hub-expanding-partnership-with-centcom.aspxHoused within the College of Arts and Sciences and supported by a $1.63 million appropriation from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the new lab brings advanced technology and modeling capabilities to USF’s growing national security research enterprise.External ArticleTue, 13 Oct 2026 10:17:17 USF Launches National Security Hub with Funding Secured by Rep. Gus Bilirakis, Expanding Partnership With U.S. Central CommandHoused within the College of Arts and Sciences and supported by a $1.63 million appropriation from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the new lab brings advanced technology and modeling capabilities to USF’s growing national security research enterprise.Rep. Gus Bilirakis, USF President Moez Limayem and Professor Mark Abdollahian explore the new Security Analysis and Innovation Lab (SAIL)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/oct-26/usf-launches-national-security-hub-expanding-partnership-with-centcom.aspxEventshttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/usf-wilcox-scholars-build-leadership-skills-through-summer-experiences.aspxNo classes? No problem. This summer, USF Wilcox Scholars in the Judy Genshaft Honors College pursued internships, study abroad experiences, research opportunities, and fellowships across the United States and abroad. These high-achieving University of South Florida Honors students are building professional skills, expanding their networks, and preparing for careers in public service and leadership.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:15:51 USF Wilcox Scholars Build Leadership Skills Through Summer ExperiencesNo classes? No problem. This summer, USF Wilcox Scholars in the Judy Genshaft Honors College pursued internships, study abroad experiences, research opportunities, and fellowships across the United States and abroad. These high-achieving University of South Florida Honors students are building professional skills, expanding their networks, and preparing for careers in public service and leadership.Four-pannel graphic displaying USF Wilcox Scholars in their summer experiential learning activities. https://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/usf-wilcox-scholars-build-leadership-skills-through-summer-experiences.aspxCommunity,Teaching and Learninghttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/astronauts-to-test-usf-students-wound-healing-research.aspxTo improve wound care in microgravity, a team of USF undergraduate students developed a wound-healing hydrogel that will soon be tested in space. Their project is scheduled to launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center aboard the SpaceX CRS-35 mission, which will deliver supplies to the International Space Station as part of the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program.External ArticleTue, 06 Oct 2026 15:40:57 Astronauts to Test USF Students’ Wound-Healing Research Aboard the International Space StationTo improve wound care in microgravity, a team of USF undergraduate students developed a wound-healing hydrogel that will soon be tested in space. Their project is scheduled to launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center aboard the SpaceX CRS-35 mission, which will deliver supplies to the International Space Station as part of the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program.USF wound-healing team smiles in front of NASA monument.https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/astronauts-to-test-usf-students-wound-healing-research.aspxTeaching and Learninghttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/at-usf-st-petersburg-honors-students-find-community-opportunity-and-connection.aspxFrom gathering at Snell House to creating new student organizations, USF St. Petersburg Honors students are building community and making the most of their unique campus experience.Anna MinksTue, 06 Oct 2026 13:10:11 At USF St. Petersburg, Honors Students Find Community, Opportunity, and ConnectionFrom gathering at Snell House to creating new student organizations, USF St. Petersburg Honors students are building community and making the most of their unique campus experience.USF Honors students Morgan Rolfs, Siddarth Bahl, and Hollie Quackenbush in Tampa Honors College buildinghttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/at-usf-st-petersburg-honors-students-find-community-opportunity-and-connection.aspxCommunityhttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/catching-up-with-honors-alum-laura-badertscher.aspxJudy Genshaft Honors College alum Laura Badertscher launched her Swiss tour guide company with the goal of connecting North American tourists with Switzerland’s unique landscapes and history. Drawing from her USF experience and background as a Swiss American, she leads immersive tours, bridging the two cultures.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:04:26 Catching Up With Honors Alum Laura BadertscherJudy Genshaft Honors College alum Laura Badertscher launched her Swiss tour guide company with the goal of connecting North American tourists with Switzerland’s unique landscapes and history. Drawing from her USF experience and background as a Swiss American, she leads immersive tours, bridging the two cultures.USF Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Laura Badertscher selfie in Swiss alpshttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/catching-up-with-honors-alum-laura-badertscher.aspxAlumni and Friendshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/for-the-eighth-consecutive-year-us-news-ranks-usf-among-the-nations-top-50-public-universities.aspxUSF also stands among the best for value, innovation, and veterans. During the past 15 years, it has risen 48 spots among public universities.External ArticleTue, 22 Sep 2026 17:23:51 For the Eighth Consecutive Year, U.S. News Ranks USF Among the Nation’s Top 50 Public UniversitiesUSF also stands among the best for value, innovation, and veterans. During the past 15 years, it has risen 48 spots among public universities.Palm trees surrounding the words "U.S. news and world report #46 among all public universities"https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/for-the-eighth-consecutive-year-us-news-ranks-usf-among-the-nations-top-50-public-universities.aspxAccoladeshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/how-usf-hurricane-research-is-building-a-more-resilient-tampa-bay.aspxAt every stage of a storm, University of South Florida researchers and expertise help inform decisions, strengthen preparedness, and support recovery.External ArticleMon, 21 Sep 2026 15:09:13 From Forecasting to Recovery: How USF Hurricane Research is Building a More Resilient Tampa BayAt every stage of a storm, University of South Florida researchers and expertise help inform decisions, strengthen preparedness, and support recovery.Dark green graphic showcasing resources and tools to use.https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/how-usf-hurricane-research-is-building-a-more-resilient-tampa-bay.aspxCommunity,Teaching and Learninghttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2026/24-usf-students-take-on-community-challenges-through-2026-un-millennium-fellowship.aspxA record 24 USF students are participating in the 2026 United Nations Millennium Fellowship, taking on community projects aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and addressing issues ranging from health education and microplastic pollution to educational equity and agency in the age of AI.External ArticleMon, 21 Sep 2026 00:42:07 USF’s Largest-Ever Millennium Fellowship Cohort Puts Student Ideas Into Action Across Tampa BayA record 24 USF students are participating in the 2026 United Nations Millennium Fellowship, taking on community projects aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and addressing issues ranging from health education and microplastic pollution to educational equity and agency in the age of AI.USF students interact at a table for End Overdose outside on USF Tampa Campus.https://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2026/24-usf-students-take-on-community-challenges-through-2026-un-millennium-fellowship.aspxAccolades,Communityhttps://www.usf.edu/provost/news/2026/ai-debate.aspxShould higher education embrace, adapt to, or resist AI? That question took center stage during USF's Debate-A-Bull event, where faculty experts from across the university discussed AI's growing role in education and what it means for the future of education. The event featured Honor instructor Deepak Singh and was hosted in the Judy Genshaft Honors College.External ArticleThu, 17 Sep 2026 09:59:40 Debate-A-Bull Explores the Future of AI in EducationShould higher education embrace, adapt to, or resist AI? That question took center stage during USF's Debate-A-Bull event, where faculty experts from across the university discussed AI's growing role in education and what it means for the future of education. The event featured Honor instructor Deepak Singh and was hosted in the Judy Genshaft Honors College.Provost Prasant Mohapatra and USF faculty members participate in a panel in the Judy Genshaft Honors Collegehttps://www.usf.edu/provost/news/2026/ai-debate.aspxEventshttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/usfs-thread-magazine-connects-honors-students-with-creative-community.aspxFrom 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.Anna MinksTue, 15 Sep 2026 13:40:29 USF’s Thread Magazine Connects Honors Students with Creative CommunityFrom 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.Coen McGarrah and Rachel Kandl in the Judy Genshaft Honors Collegehttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/usfs-thread-magazine-connects-honors-students-with-creative-community.aspxCommunityhttps://www.usf.edu/business/news/2026/09-14-zimmerman-limayem-fireside-chat.aspxOver 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.External ArticleMon, 14 Sep 2026 10:00:56 Advertising Mogul Jordan Zimmerman Talks Sacrifice, AI and Being a Dreamer at USF Fireside ChatOver 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.Jordan Zimmerman and USF President Moez Limayem holding up a go Bulls as they pose for a photo with all the students in attendance.https://www.usf.edu/business/news/2026/09-14-zimmerman-limayem-fireside-chat.aspxCommunity,Events