https://www.usf.edu/honors/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usTue, 18 Aug 2026 01:51:02 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/usf-honors-graduate-finds-new-career-path-at-the-intersection-of-art-technology-and-sustainability.aspxSummer 2026 Honors graduate Lily Boyer came to USF planning a career in healthcare. An Honors course changed her path, inspiring her to pursue environmental science and research that uses innovative technology to help restore Tampa Bay's coastal ecosystems.Anna MinksTue, 04 Aug 2026 00:47:32 USF Honors Graduate Finds New Career Path at the Intersection of Art, Technology, and SustainabilitySummer 2026 Honors graduate Lily Boyer came to USF planning a career in healthcare. An Honors course changed her path, inspiring her to pursue environmental science and research that uses innovative technology to help restore Tampa Bay's coastal ecosystems.Lily Boyer in Honors Tech Studiohttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/usf-honors-graduate-finds-new-career-path-at-the-intersection-of-art-technology-and-sustainability.aspxCommunityhttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/a-lifelong-learner-honors-graduate-britlee-yant-looks-ahead-to-graduate-school.aspxBritlee Yant graduates this summer with her bachelor's degree, turning her childhood dream into a major milestone as she continues her quest for knowledge by pursing her master’s degree.Gwendolyn HerndonThu, 30 Jul 2026 10:23:00 A Lifelong Learner: Honors Graduate Britlee Yant Looks Ahead to Graduate SchoolBritlee Yant graduates this summer with her bachelor's degree, turning her childhood dream into a major milestone as she continues her quest for knowledge by pursing her master’s degree.Britlee Yant in USF cap and gown holding up the Go Bulls hand sign with a bull statue in the backgroundhttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/a-lifelong-learner-honors-graduate-britlee-yant-looks-ahead-to-graduate-school.aspxCommunityhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/morsani-college-of-medicine-celebrates-record-breaking-incoming-class-of-2030.aspxThe USF Health Morsani College of Medicine welcomed the strongest incoming class in its history, with an academic profile that places the students among the most accomplished in the nation.External ArticleMon, 27 Jul 2026 10:12:28 USF Health Welcomes Record-Breaking Incoming Class of Medical StudentsThe USF Health Morsani College of Medicine welcomed the strongest incoming class in its history, with an academic profile that places the students among the most accomplished in the nation.USF Health Morsani College of Medicine students posing with Rocky the Bull.https://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/morsani-college-of-medicine-celebrates-record-breaking-incoming-class-of-2030.aspxCommunityhttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/honors-students-envision-accessibility-with-ai-at-the-2026-grand-challenge.aspxThis spring, the Judy Genshaft Honors College’s Grand Challenge combined artificial intelligence and student creativity together to make museums more accessible for guests with disabilities. The winners of the challenge produced strategic projects with the guest experience at the heart of the designs, and they are now implementing their work in local museums in the Tampa Bay area.Giselle LubeckTue, 14 Jul 2026 00:20:52 Honors Students Envision Accessibility with AI at the 2026 Grand ChallengeThis spring, the Judy Genshaft Honors College’s Grand Challenge combined artificial intelligence and student creativity together to make museums more accessible for guests with disabilities. The winners of the challenge produced strategic projects with the guest experience at the heart of the designs, and they are now implementing their work in local museums in the Tampa Bay area.Guests, contestants, Richard and Jule Salem at the Grand Challenge: Night at the Museum live event in the Judy Genshaft Honors Collegehttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/honors-students-envision-accessibility-with-ai-at-the-2026-grand-challenge.aspxAccolades,Communityhttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/student-organization-empowers-usf-students-to-become-advocates-for-change.aspxThrough organizations like GenCLEO, University of South Florida students are developing the leadership, advocacy, and civic engagement skills needed to create meaningful change on campus, in their communities, and beyond.Anna MinksTue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:24 Student Organization Empowers USF Students to Become Advocates for ChangeThrough organizations like GenCLEO, University of South Florida students are developing the leadership, advocacy, and civic engagement skills needed to create meaningful change on campus, in their communities, and beyond.Haran Mahesh, Carolina Gutfreund, and Max Merchant in USF Honors buildinghttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/student-organization-empowers-usf-students-to-become-advocates-for-change.aspxCommunityhttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/usf-bridge-clinic-connects-honors-students-to-community-healthcare.aspxThrough the USF Health BRIDGE Clinic, students are serving the local community while developing the leadership and patient care skills needed for future careers in medicine.Anna MinksTue, 30 Jun 2026 00:45:30 USF BRIDGE Clinic Connects Honors Students to Community HealthcareThrough the USF Health BRIDGE Clinic, students are serving the local community while developing the leadership and patient care skills needed for future careers in medicine.BRIDGE Clinic members Skylar Robbins, Shenica Jerome, Andrea Medina Garcia, and Mónika Domenech-Acevedo in the Honors buildinghttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/usf-bridge-clinic-connects-honors-students-to-community-healthcare.aspxCommunityhttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/usf-student-advances-to-global-finals-of-red-bull-basement-competition.aspxSahasra Upputuru represented the University of South Florida at the Red Bull Basement World Final where she competed for $100,000 in start-up funding after placing among the top three competitors in the United States with her cybersecurity application, SafeStep Secure.Anna MinksTue, 23 Jun 2026 11:38:07 USF Student Advances to Global Finals of Red Bull Basement CompetitionSahasra Upputuru represented the University of South Florida at the Red Bull Basement World Final where she competed for $100,000 in start-up funding after placing among the top three competitors in the United States with her cybersecurity application, SafeStep Secure.Sahasra Upputuru presents SafeStep Secure at the USA Red Bull Basement Competitionhttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/usf-student-advances-to-global-finals-of-red-bull-basement-competition.aspxAccolades,Communityhttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/usf-judy-genshaft-honors-college-welcomes-2026-wilcox-scholars.aspxDedicated to developing future leaders in public service, the Wilcox Scholars Program at the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College provides students with opportunities to explore policy, civic engagement, and global issues. This spring, the program welcomed six driven first-year students who demonstrate a commitment to serving their communities and making the most of their Honors experience.Giselle LubeckThu, 18 Jun 2026 14:11:25 USF Judy Genshaft Honors College Welcomes 2026 Wilcox ScholarsDedicated to developing future leaders in public service, the Wilcox Scholars Program at the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College provides students with opportunities to explore policy, civic engagement, and global issues. This spring, the program welcomed six driven first-year students who demonstrate a commitment to serving their communities and making the most of their Honors experience.A large group of Wilcox Scholars pose with Dr. Ralph Wilcox, USF President Moez Limayem, and Honors staff in the Judy Genshaft Honors College atrium.https://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/usf-judy-genshaft-honors-college-welcomes-2026-wilcox-scholars.aspxAccolades,Community,Teaching and Learninghttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2026/five-usf-students-honored-as-2026-fulbright-us-student-program-recipients.aspxFrom teaching English in Taiwan to collecting and studying oral histories in Sri Lanka, the University of South Florida’s Fulbright U.S. Student Program recipients plan to dive deep into the cultures of their host communities during their time abroad.External ArticleTue, 16 Jun 2026 15:21:58 Five USF Students Honored as 2026 Fulbright U.S. Student Program RecipientsFrom teaching English in Taiwan to collecting and studying oral histories in Sri Lanka, the University of South Florida’s Fulbright U.S. Student Program recipients plan to dive deep into the cultures of their host communities during their time abroad.Kiki Caruson, Lauren Chambers, Elisabeth Parker, May Spinney, Afreen Khan, and Lizt Pena stand in front of their Fulbright country's flags in the Judy Genshaft Honors College.https://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2026/five-usf-students-honored-as-2026-fulbright-us-student-program-recipients.aspxAccolades,Communityhttps://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.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/usf-judy-genshaft-honors-college-hosts-columbia-restaurant-for-live-cooking-demonstration.aspxThe 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.Anna MinksTue, 02 Jun 2026 15:13:38 USF Judy Genshaft Honors College Hosts Columbia Restaurant for Live Cooking DemonstrationThe 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.Honors student hosts Fabiana Requena and Reva Gandhi, Richard Gonzmart, and Andrea Gonzmart cook in the Leona Genshaft Food and Culture Studiohttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/usf-judy-genshaft-honors-college-hosts-columbia-restaurant-for-live-cooking-demonstration.aspxCommunity,Events