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For the first time, USF St. Petersburg hosted the Rocky’s Residents program, introducing local high school students to the fields of criminology, entrepreneurship, marine science, and law through a series of educational experiences, including the Judy Genshaft Honors College’s Mock Trial Intensive.
July 15, 2026Events, Teaching and Learning

Honors Students Envision Accessibility with AI at the 2026 Grand Challenge
This 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.

Student Organization Empowers USF Students to Become Advocates for Change
Through organizations like GenCLEO, ÐÜèAVÃâ·Ñ students are developing the leadership, advocacy, and civic engagement skills needed to create meaningful change on campus, in their communities, and beyond.
July 7, 2026Community

Catching Up With Honors Alum Carla Irizarry-Delgado
From 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.
June 30, 2026Alumni and Friends

USF BRIDGE Clinic Connects Honors Students to Community Healthcare
Through 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.
June 30, 2026Community

USF Student Advances to Global Finals of Red Bull Basement Competition
Sahasra Upputuru represented the ÐÜèAVÃâ·Ñ 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.

USF Judy Genshaft Honors College Welcomes 2026 Wilcox Scholars
Dedicated 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.
June 18, 2026Accolades, Community, Teaching and Learning

Five USF Students Honored as 2026 Fulbright U.S. Student Program Recipients
From teaching English in Taiwan to collecting and studying oral histories in Sri Lanka, the ÐÜèAVÃâ·Ñ’s Fulbright U.S. Student Program recipients plan to dive deep into the cultures of their host communities during their time abroad.

Celebrating 70 Years of USF: Honors Students Lead Across Generations
As 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.
June 16, 2026Alumni and Friends, Community

USF AI Summit Highlights Emerging Trends in Education
As the conversation around artificial intelligence has shifted from what might be possible to what is already happening, educators are being challenged to rethink how they prepare students for the future.
June 11, 2026Events, Teaching and Learning
From volunteering to scoring much-coveted tickets, the USF community is finding ways to be part of the biggest sporting event in the world.
June 10, 2026Alumni and Friends, Community

Honors Faculty Member Prepares Future Physicians for Medicine's Toughest Questions
After decades as a transplant surgeon, Dr. Victor Bowers is helping USF Judy Genshaft Honors College students navigate ethical debates in the medical field. In the Honors course Biomedical Ethics, future healthcare professionals learn to balance innovation, clinical best practices, and patient-centered care.
June 9, 2026Teaching and Learning