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Judy Genshaft Honors College Alumni Society
The Judy Genshaft Honors College is proud to have a talented, determined, and diverse group of alumni who are leading and making an impact around the world. Our graduates are excelling in fields ranging from business and health care to education, technology, and the arts, shaping industries and communities both globally and in the Tampa Bay area.
Share your ideas and expertise to help shape the future of the Judy Genshaft Honors College and provide the best Honors experience for students, recent grads, and fellow alumni.
Honors alumni at the former home of the Honors College, the John and Grace Allen building.
Join Us for Homecoming Week Festivities!
Friday, Oct. 16 | 5 - 9 p.m. | Front Lawn of USF Gibbons Alumni Center
Saturday, Oct. 17 | TBD | Lot 6D Raymond James Stadium
The Judy Genshaft Honors College invites you to stop by our booth at the USF Welcome Home Party on Friday, Oct. 16, and our Homecoming Tailgate at the USF vs. Kent State football game on Saturday, Oct. 17.
Bring your family and reconnect with Honors alumni, staff, and community members!
You can also purchase a $15 ticket to watch the game with fellow Honors alumni and cheer on the Bulls together.
Upcoming JGHC Alumni Events
Welcome Home Party | Oct. 16 | 5 - 9 p.m. | Front Lawn of USF Gibbons Alumni Center
Bring your families and stop by the JGHC Alumni Society booth at the USF Welcome Home Party! Along with watching the Homecoming Parade with fellow Honors alumni, you'll get to enjoy live music, free family-friendly activities, food trucks, alumni group activities, and an Alumni Vendor Market featuring local and alumni-owned businesses.
Homecoming Tailgate and Football Game | Oct. 17 | Raymond James Stadium
Join Judy Genshaft Honors College staff and alumni at the USF v. Kent State Homecoming football game. The Honors College is offering discounted game tickets for you to join your fellow Honors alumni in cheering on our Bulls! We'll have a booth with giveaways, food, drinks, and fun — you won't want to miss it.
Dominican Republic 10-Year Anniversary Celebration | November 19| 6 - 7:30 p.m. |Virtual
Are you an Honors alum who studied abroad on the Dominican Republic trip? Join special guests and other alumni in celebrating the decade-long impact of this beloved study abroad trip. As part of the virtual event, Dr. Reginald Kerolle, director of the Kerolle Initiative in the Dominican Republic, will be attending. Come reconnect with peers and support the continuing impact of the Dominican Republic Study Abroad Program!
Town Hall | Dec. 8 | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Virtual
Town Halls allow JGHC alumni to connect, get involved with the Society, and stay up to date on what’s going on in the JGHC. The Society and our town halls are open to all JGHC alumni! At this town hall on Dec. 8, 2026, we will be recapping the semester, presenting our 'Member of the Semester' awards, and providing more opportunities for you to get involved.
Spring 2027 JGHC Alumni Society Event Calendar
- Stampede of Service Gasparilla Clean-Up | January | TBD
- Night at the Museum Alumni Panel | February | TBD | Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg
- JGHC Alumni Society Town Hall | March | TBD | Virtual
- Giving Week: Paddle with Purpose | April
Honors Alumni Study Abroad
The Judy Genshaft Honors College invites alumni to join us for a special alumni study abroad experience called "Beyond the Postcard." The 2027 Beyond the Postcard trip will take Honors alumni and their guests on a journey through the railways of Switzerland and a day in Milan.
Travel with fellow members of the Honors community, reconnect with USF, and experience a trip thoughtfully designed by Honors alum and Swiss tour guide Laura Badertscher.
Learn more about Beyond the Postcard
Get Involved with the Honors Mentorship Program
The Judy Genshaft Honors College Mentorship Program connects current Honors students with accomplished alumni and professionals across a wide range of fields.
Through one-on-one mentoring, students gain real-world perspective, career clarity, and meaningful connections that can extend beyond the classroom and graduation. With a flexible schedule requiring an estimated five to seven hours over the course of a semester, the program makes it easy for alumni and professionals to share their experience and make an impact.
Learn more about the Honors Mentorship Program
Our Mission
The Judy Genshaft Honors College Alumni Society is dedicated to:
Building Connections
Bringing together current students, new grads, and alumni through networking events.
Providing Mentorship and Internships
Creating opportunities for alumni to guide and support students and recent graduates.
Fostering Professional Development
Offering career resources, workshops, and industry connections.
Encouraging Community Engagement
Organizing service initiatives to give back and make an impact.
Extending the Honors Experience
Ensuring that the value of the Judy Genshaft Honors College lasts well beyond graduation.
Our Committees
Want to get involved behind the scenes?
The Judy Genshaft Honors College Alumni Society offers five committees where alumni
can help plan events, engage the community, share our story, and welcome new members.
To join a committee, to find your fit.
Communications and Marketing
Build awareness, strengthen connection, and ensure consistent messaging across all
communication channels.
Events
Design and deliver meaningful experiences that connect alumni to one another and to
Honors College.
Membership and Growth
Build a strong, data-informed foundation for identifying, understanding, and growing
the alumni community.
Strategic Partnerships
Build and manage strategic partnerships that create opportunities and pipelines for
current students, alumni, and the society.
Team Effectiveness
Design and strengthen the internal structure, onboarding, and operating practices
that enable engaged, accountable, and sustainable committees.
Stay Connected
Do you have fond memories of your time in the USF Honors Program/Judy Genshaft Honors College? to connect with us and make sure to .
Whether you want to participate as a guest speaker for a class, mentor a current Honors College student, attend an alumni event, or contribute to an Honors scholarship fund, there are endless opportunities to engage with and support the college.
For questions about alumni events or communications, please send us an email.