https://www.usf.edu/honors/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usWed, 15 Jul 2026 04:17:15 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/catching-up-with-honors-alum-carla-irizarry-delgado.aspxFrom starting her first year as a PhD student this fall to educating others on health-related research, Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Carla Irizarry-Delgado is quickly turning her passion for public health education into a career in epidemiology research.Giselle LubeckTue, 30 Jun 2026 10:52:22 Catching Up With Honors Alum Carla Irizarry-DelgadoFrom starting her first year as a PhD student this fall to educating others on health-related research, Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Carla Irizarry-Delgado is quickly turning her passion for public health education into a career in epidemiology research.Catching Up With ... graphic featuring Carla Irizarry-Delgadohttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/catching-up-with-honors-alum-carla-irizarry-delgado.aspxAlumni and Friendshttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/celebrating-70-years-of-usf-honors-students-lead-across-generations.aspxAs USF commemorates its 70th anniversary, four former Honors Student Council presidents reflect on leadership, belonging, and how the Judy Genshaft Honors College helped shape their personal and professional journeys.Anna MinksTue, 16 Jun 2026 13:41:13 Celebrating 70 Years of USF: Honors Students Lead Across GenerationsAs USF commemorates its 70th anniversary, four former Honors Student Council presidents reflect on leadership, belonging, and how the Judy Genshaft Honors College helped shape their personal and professional journeys.4-polaroid photo graphic showcasing photos (left to right) of Ashley Hinton, Naziza Naeer Bhiyuan, Jason Rodencal, and Katelynn Paciorekhttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/celebrating-70-years-of-usf-honors-students-lead-across-generations.aspxAlumni and Friends,Communityhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-students-heading-to-the-fifa-world-cup.aspxFrom volunteering to scoring much-coveted tickets, the USF community is finding ways to be part of the biggest sporting event in the world.External ArticleWed, 10 Jun 2026 14:30:25 USF Students and Alumni Heading to the FIFA World CupFrom volunteering to scoring much-coveted tickets, the USF community is finding ways to be part of the biggest sporting event in the world.Three students holding English "Watford" flag in the stands of a World Cup preview game in Tampahttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-students-heading-to-the-fifa-world-cup.aspxAlumni and Friends,Communityhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/how-an-alum-turned-the-art-of-debate-into-opportunity-for-thousands.aspxHonors alum David Trigaux's work at USF St. Petersburg became the foundation for a new debate network across the D.C. region.External ArticleWed, 27 May 2026 10:49:15 How an Alum Turned the Art of Debate into Opportunity for ThousandsHonors alum David Trigaux's work at USF St. Petersburg became the foundation for a new debate network across the D.C. region.Image of USF Honors alum David Trigaux.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/how-an-alum-turned-the-art-of-debate-into-opportunity-for-thousands.aspxAlumni and Friendshttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/honors-graduate-oliver-laczko-leaves-lasting-impact-at-usf-st-petersburg.aspxWhat began as an unexpected start at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus became a defining journey for Judy Genshaft Honors College member Oliver Laczko, whose work in sustainability leadership, food access research, and Bayboro Harbor public education helped him find his niche and make an impact in the St. Petersburg community.Anna MinksFri, 15 May 2026 14:48:46 Honors Graduate Oliver Laczko Leaves Lasting Impact at USF St. PetersburgWhat began as an unexpected start at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus became a defining journey for Judy Genshaft Honors College member Oliver Laczko, whose work in sustainability leadership, food access research, and Bayboro Harbor public education helped him find his niche and make an impact in the St. Petersburg community.Oliver Laczko headshot in Honors Collegehttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/honors-graduate-oliver-laczko-leaves-lasting-impact-at-usf-st-petersburg.aspxAlumni and Friends,Communityhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/ivanesciuc-70-questions.aspxUSF alumnus Matheus Ivanesciuc joined USF World for a special 70 Questions by the iconic Vogue series, in honor of USF celebrating the 70th anniversary of its founding.External ArticleThu, 07 May 2026 09:23:57 70 Questions with USF Alum Matheus Ivanesciuc to Celebrate 70 Years of Bold at USFUSF alumnus Matheus Ivanesciuc joined USF World for a special 70 Questions by the iconic Vogue series, in honor of USF celebrating the 70th anniversary of its founding.Matheus Ivanesciuc holding up a go bulls next to text reading USF 70.https://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/ivanesciuc-70-questions.aspxAlumni and Friendshttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/herman-fulbright.aspxWhen it came to choosing her college degree, Taylor Herman knew she wanted it to lead her beyond familiar boundaries and into new perspectives and global connections. That realization ultimately led her to Tampa Bay.External ArticleMon, 04 May 2026 15:09:11 Building on Fulbright: Taylor Herman’s Next Chapter AbroadWhen it came to choosing her college degree, Taylor Herman knew she wanted it to lead her beyond familiar boundaries and into new perspectives and global connections. That realization ultimately led her to Tampa Bay.Taylor Herman in a graduation stole and gown with a group of people smiling and holding up " go Bulls" hand signshttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/herman-fulbright.aspxAccolades,Alumni and Friendshttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/catching-up-with-honors-alum-nick-niemiec.aspxUniversity of South Florida and Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Nick Niemiec shares how exploration and a passion for public service led him to a career protecting consumers as a trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:07:24 Catching Up With Honors Alum Nick NiemiecUniversity of South Florida and Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Nick Niemiec shares how exploration and a passion for public service led him to a career protecting consumers as a trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice.Nick Niemiec headshothttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/catching-up-with-honors-alum-nick-niemiec.aspxAlumni and Friendshttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2026/hanan-ibrahim-selected-as-usfs-first-luce-scholar.aspxUSF Judy Genshaft Honors College and College of Arts and Sciences alum Hanan Ibrahim will spend a year abroad studying Afro-Asian culture and language as a Luce Scholar. A current National Cancer Institute Fellow studying at the intersection of health and humanities, Ibrahim seeks to develop treatment for disease that is scientifically sound and culturally grounded.External ArticleMon, 13 Apr 2026 13:12:59 Hanan Ibrahim Selected as USF’s First Luce ScholarUSF Judy Genshaft Honors College and College of Arts and Sciences alum Hanan Ibrahim will spend a year abroad studying Afro-Asian culture and language as a Luce Scholar. A current National Cancer Institute Fellow studying at the intersection of health and humanities, Ibrahim seeks to develop treatment for disease that is scientifically sound and culturally grounded.Hanan Ibrahim headshothttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2026/hanan-ibrahim-selected-as-usfs-first-luce-scholar.aspxAccolades,Alumni and Friendshttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/from-dual-undergrad-degrees-to-doctoral-candidate.aspxBorn and raised in Tampa, Fla, as the youngest of five children and a first-generation college student, USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) alumna Mae Horne grew up surrounded by public service. Her mother and stepfather worked as ER nurses, and her father served as a lieutenant firefighter and paramedic. When the COVID-19 pandemic placed all three on the frontlines, her appreciation for health care and public health workers deepened, along with her passion for emerging infectious diseases.External ArticleMon, 09 Mar 2026 15:40:16 From Dual Undergrad Degrees to Doctoral CandidateBorn and raised in Tampa, Fla, as the youngest of five children and a first-generation college student, USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) alumna Mae Horne grew up surrounded by public service. Her mother and stepfather worked as ER nurses, and her father served as a lieutenant firefighter and paramedic. When the COVID-19 pandemic placed all three on the frontlines, her appreciation for health care and public health workers deepened, along with her passion for emerging infectious diseases.Mae Horne headshothttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/from-dual-undergrad-degrees-to-doctoral-candidate.aspxAlumni and Friendshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/graduate-finds-success-on-and-off-campus.aspxA few months after he graduated from USF with degrees from the Department of Economics, the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies and the Judy Genshaft Honors College, Matheus Ivanesciuc stepped boldly into a career over 6,000 miles from his childhood home in Sao Paulo, Brazil.External ArticleMon, 23 Feb 2026 10:43:33 2025 CAS Graduate Finds Success On and Off CampusA few months after he graduated from USF with degrees from the Department of Economics, the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies and the Judy Genshaft Honors College, Matheus Ivanesciuc stepped boldly into a career over 6,000 miles from his childhood home in Sao Paulo, Brazil.Matheus Ivanesciuc and Rhea Law at his Phi Beta Kappa induction ceremonyhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/graduate-finds-success-on-and-off-campus.aspxAlumni and Friendshttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/catching-up-with-honors-alum-christopher-johnson.aspxFrom the Peace Corps to classrooms across Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe, University of South Florida Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Christopher Johnson has built a career rooted in international education. Now working in Kyiv, Ukraine, Johnson reflects on how his Honors experience prepared him to develop a passion for education that positively impacts people, places, and cultures.Anna MinksMon, 16 Feb 2026 08:53:39 Catching Up With Honors Alum Christopher JohnsonFrom the Peace Corps to classrooms across Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe, University of South Florida Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Christopher Johnson has built a career rooted in international education. Now working in Kyiv, Ukraine, Johnson reflects on how his Honors experience prepared him to develop a passion for education that positively impacts people, places, and cultures.Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Christopher Johnson headshothttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/catching-up-with-honors-alum-christopher-johnson.aspxAlumni and Friends