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USF Student Christoper Oueis Earns Multiple National Awards, Sets Sights Even Higher
Chris Oueis, a fourth-year USF student, has been awarded three prestigious scholarships with support from the Office of National Scholars. An international student from Lebanon, Oueis is leveraging these opportunities to pursue his dream career in public policy and international affairs.
October 1, 2024Accolades
A Great Grandmother Inspired this Student's Research into Dementia
Growing up, Honors student Dana Smith had a close relationship with her great grandmother. But Smith knew her mostly as a family member who suffered from dementia. That experience inspired Smith to get involved with the Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training study.
September 10, 2024Accolades, Teaching and Learning
Thirteen USF Students Selected for 2024 Millennium Fellowship
Thirteen undergraduate students were selected for their innovative projects aimed at addressing one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Chosen from over 52,000 applicants, these students will collaborate on initiatives focused on creating meaningful social impact.
August 29, 2024Accolades
Judy Genshaft Honors College and USF Research Park Building Recognized with Architectural Awards
The University of South Florida's world-class academic and research facilities were recognized by the Florida chapter of the American Institute of Architects, with both the Judy Genshaft Honors College and the USF Research Park building receiving 2024 Honor Awards of Excellence in New Work.
June 7, 2024Accolades
First-Year USF Student Selected for Fulbright UK Summer Institute Program
Honors freshman Avani Sanghvi has been selected for the prestigious Fulbright UK Summer Institute program. The third USF student in six years to be admitted to the program, Sanghvi will spend three weeks studying at the University of Bristol.
U.S. Circuit Judge Julia Childs Visits Honors College as Part of USF’s 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award
Judge Julianna Michelle Childs, U.S. Circuit Judge for the Court of Appeals in the District of Columbia and USF alumna, recently visited the Judy Genshaft Honors College where she spoke to Honors students about her experiences in law during a visit to the new Judy Genshaft Honors college. Judge Childs also received the USF 2023 Alumni Award for her accomplishments as a judge and attorney as well as, her dedication to building a better world through advocacy for equality and commitment to justice
February 27, 2024Accolades, Alumni and Friends, Events
Award-winning Filmmaker Tamara Nemirovsky Teaches Honors Students to Tell Stories That Give Back
Tamara Nemirovsky discusses her award-winning documentary "Second Chances" and how she combines visual storytelling with thematic concepts related to social justice to creatively engage students in the Judy Genshaft Honors College.
February 23, 2024Accolades, Teaching and Learning
Judy Genshaft Honors College Celebrates 100 Graduates Across Fall Graduation Ceremonies
Friends, family, and faculty gathered to celebrate 100 high-achieving Fall 2023 Honors College graduates who were recognized during ceremonies across all three USF campuses.
Joseph Ambrosino Embraces History and Heritage Through Fulbright UK Journey
Joseph Ambrosino, a junior majoring in political science and history at the University of South Florida, was selected as one of three recipients to participate in the 2023 University of Bristol Black Humanities Summer Institute Program as part of the Fulbright UK Summer Institute Program.
'Straight A' Student Earns Bachelors Degree Three Years After Becoming U.S. Citizen
At the age of two, Honors student Barbara Figueredo moved to the U.S. from Venezuela after her family left the country due to the political turmoil that continues today. Coming to America and learning English at a young age made her want to pursue an Education degree.
USF Ranks Among Top 50 Public Universities for Fifth Year in a Row, Reaches Highest Overall Ranking Ever From U.S. News
Over the past 10 years, USF has risen an impressive 43 spots among public universities from No. 88 to No. 45, and 72 spots among all universities, from No. 161 to No. 89.
September 18, 2023Accolades
Cayla Lanier Pays it Forward in the Judy Genshaft Honors College
A graduate of the college, herself, Lanier’s passion for mentorship and fostering curiosity both in and out of the classroom is what brought her back to USF in 2008 and continues to motivate her to create engaging programs for students at USF and beyond.