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Speaker of the UK House of Commons Meets with USF Honors College Students for Q&A
The Right Honorable Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the UK House of Commons, recently joined USF Judy Genshaft Honors College students remotely from the Palace of Westminster. During the spirited Q&A, students engaged with the global leader on pressing issues facing democracies today.
January 29, 2025Community, Teaching and Learning
Disability and Pop Culture: USF Honors College Course Challenges Perspectives
Combining academic analysis with hands-on activities, such as navigating campus using mobility equipment, Honors instructor Kyle Romano brings disability studies to life through his innovative course, Disability and Pop Culture.
January 23, 2025Teaching and Learning
Taste of Italy: Culinary Event Strengthens Global Ties
USF joined over 50 universities across the U.S. 鈥� and more than 100 countries around the world 鈥� for the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World on Nov. 20. The event brought various engagement opportunities to USF and the Tampa Bay area.
January 23, 2025Community, Events, Teaching and Learning
USF Honors College鈥檚 Wilcox Scholars Program Empowers the Next Generation of Civic Leaders
As it enters its second year, the Wilcox Scholars Program, housed in the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College, is already shaping the futures of Honors students interested in public policy by offering career-building opportunities that challenge them and foster their growth as civic leaders.
January 14, 2025Community, Teaching and Learning
USF Student Explores Creativity, Activism Through Fulbright UK Summer Institute
USF student Avani Sanghvi explored creativity, activism, and cultural connections during the Fulbright UK Summer Institute at the University of Bristol. Her experience inspired new perspectives on art, identity, and the power of authentic storytelling.
December 4, 2024Teaching and Learning
Fossil Hunters: Honors Students Travel 400 Million Years into the Past with Study Away Course
Led by USF Sarasota-Manatee Professor Dr. Lydia Wassink, Fossil Hunters is a Maymester Honors study away course that takes students on a hands-on exploration of Ordovician-era fossils. The program includes a trip to the Midwest where students collect fossils, learn virtual mapping skills, and create projects showcasing evolutionary concepts.
November 25, 2024Teaching and Learning
Public Service and Leadership: Former First Minister of Scotland Inspires Honors Students
From professional footballer to First Minister of Scotland, the Right Honorable Henry McLeish鈥檚 journey is one of transformation, resilience, and dedication to public service. Now, as a Judy Genshaft Honors College visiting professor of practice, McLeish shares his rich experience with students, inspiring them to think globally and reconsider the impact of civic engagement.
November 22, 2024Community, Teaching and Learning
The Corridor Undergraduate Research Initiative Commits $100K to Support Research Experiences for USF Students
The 91社区 High Tech Corridor and USF Research & Innovation will deploy $100,000 to directly support students in undergraduate research programs, including advancing the Undergraduate Research Portal at the Judy Genshaft Honors College.
November 19, 2024Teaching and Learning
Graduate Assistants Contribute to Honors Success
Meet the graduate assistants of the Judy Genshaft Honors College! With diverse personal and academic backgrounds, each plays a unique role within the college, all dedicated to supporting the success of our Honors students, faculty, and staff.
November 19, 2024Community, Teaching and Learning
Honors College Advisors Go Beyond Academics to Support Student Success
The Judy Genshaft Honors College emphasizes relationship-building and student success through personal advising. Honors advisors, like Arnaldo Mejias, Ava Gomez, and Krysta Banke, bring unique approaches to supporting students鈥� journeys, focusing on accessibility, personal investment, and collaborative goal-setting.
November 12, 2024Teaching and Learning
Honors Course Promotes Civic Literacy Among Students
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Daniel Ruth teaches Civic Literacy and Current Events at the Judy Genshaft Honors College, a course designed to enhance civic engagement through critical discussions on politics and current events. Students develop essential skills to navigate the political landscape and make informed voting decisions.
November 7, 2024Teaching and Learning
USF Sarasota Cybersecurity Empowers Student Research Opportunities
Dr. Jordan Howell and Honors alum Kaylee Eckelman are driving interdisciplinary collaboration at USF Sarasota-Manatee's Sarasota Cybersecurity lab, unlocking groundbreaking research and valuable professional opportunities for undergraduates across all three USF campuses.
November 4, 2024Community, Teaching and Learning