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Spring 2026 Gilman Scholars Join Tradition of Success at USF

Twelve new Gilman Scholarship recipients have been announced and are already beginning their summer journeys abroad. From immersive clinical experiences in Portugal and Bolivia to fashion marketing courses in the heart of Florence, these students are advancing the Gilman mission: equipping young Americans with the professional skills and global experience needed for successful careers.

May 21, 2026Accolades

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USF Honors College Names First Blanchard Sustainability Leadership Prize Student Recipients

Three Judy Genshaft Honors College students — McKenzie Newbern, Brady Quinn, and Luci DiBonaventura — were named inaugural recipients of the college’s Blanchard Sustainability Leadership Prize, earning funding and mentorship to support projects focused on environmental restoration, community storytelling, and local health access.

May 19, 2026Accolades

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USF Judy Genshaft Honors College Celebrates Largest Graduating Class in College History

The 51°µÍø Judy Genshaft Honors College celebrated the spring 2026 graduating class across seven medallion ceremonies on three campuses, honoring students for academic excellence, impactful research, and community leadership. From securing positions at Google to earning prestigious Fulbright awards, Honors graduates are launching into the next chapter prepared to make a difference around the world.

May 12, 2026Accolades, Events

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USF Welcomes New Phi Beta Kappa Society Members During Milestone 250th Anniversary

The 51°µÍø celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Phi Beta Kappa Society by inducting a new group of high-achieving students, recognizing their academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to the liberal arts and sciences.

May 5, 2026Accolades

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Daniela Zamora Alviarez Selected as USF’s 2026 Ralph C. Wilcox Outstanding Graduate

College of Engineering student Daniela Zamora Alviarez was recognized as the 2026 Wilcox Outstanding Graduate and received the USF Golden Bull Award, the GEM Fellowship, and the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship in recognition of her work to advance energy-efficient computing through research in nanotechnology and materials science.

May 5, 2026Accolades

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Building on Fulbright: Taylor Herman’s Next Chapter Abroad

When it came to choosing her college degree, Taylor Herman knew she wanted it to lead her beyond familiar boundaries and into new perspectives and global connections. That realization ultimately led her to Tampa Bay.

May 4, 2026Accolades, Alumni and Friends

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Students Showcase Discovery and Innovation at 2026 OneUSF Undergraduate Research Conference

The conference transformed USF into a hub of undergraduate discovery, featuring more than 500 student research projects across USF’s three campuses.

April 29, 2026Accolades

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USF Marine Biology Student Mckenzie Newbern Selected as NOAA Hollings Scholar

Second-year USF College of Arts and Sciences and Judy Genshaft Honors College student Mckenzie Newbern will intern with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in summer 2027 after building a solid foundation working on oyster restoration projects in the Tampa Bay region.

April 23, 2026Accolades

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Hanan Ibrahim Selected as USF’s First Luce Scholar

USF Judy Genshaft Honors College and College of Arts and Sciences alum Hanan Ibrahim will spend a year abroad studying Afro-Asian culture and language as a Luce Scholar. A current National Cancer Institute Fellow studying at the intersection of health and humanities, Ibrahim seeks to develop treatment for disease that is scientifically sound and culturally grounded.

April 13, 2026Accolades, Alumni and Friends

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Two USF Students Named 2026 Goldwater Scholars

51°µÍø third-year students Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyaya have been awarded the nation’s highest honor for undergraduate STEM research, the Goldwater Scholarship. Continuing its remarkable research growth, USF has now produced at least one Goldwater Scholar every year since 2018.

April 3, 2026Accolades

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USF Named 25-Year Top Producer of Gilman Scholars

The 51°µÍø was recognized as one of the top 25 producers of Gilman Scholars in the United States, highlighting the university’s commitment to access, experiential learning and global opportunities for students.

March 13, 2026Accolades

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USF Celebrates Faculty and International Scholars at Fulbright Breakfast

The 51°µÍø celebrated its Fulbright faculty, administrators, and international scholars at the 2026 Fulbright Awards & Celebration at the Judy Genshaft Honors College. The ceremony not only recognized the vital role international exchange plays in shaping global learning and deepening cross-cultural understanding.

March 4, 2026Accolades, Events

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Committed to intellectual curiosity, global citizenship, and service across three unique Tampa Bay campuses, Honors News shares the exceptional stories of the Judy Genshaft Honors College.

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