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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
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
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
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
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.
Nico Lavaud’s Boren Scholar Experience in Senegal
From a summer classroom in Gainesville to the beaches of Dakar, USF College of Arts and Sciences and Judy Genshaft Honors College student Nico Lavaud shares his firsthand account of receiving the Boren Scholarship to study French for two semesters through the African Flagship Languages Initiative.
Going for Goldwater: USF Students Share Research Behind the Scholarship
2025 Barry Goldwater Scholarship recipients Taylor Rand, Abdul-Malik Zekri, and Peter Alspaugh are breaking boundaries in natural sciences, neuroscience, and mathematics research. From studying insect ecosystems in Florida woodlands to building 3D models of neurons and advancing mathematical theory, their work reflects the depth and ambition of undergraduate research at USF.
February 20, 2026Accolades
USF Honors Student Leaders Appointed to National Collegiate Honors Council Roles
The Judy Genshaft Honors College will continue its strong national presence in student leadership with the National Collegiate Honors Council. Ava Tucker is joining the NCHC Board of Directors as Mykyta Nechaiev transitions into a new role on the organization’s governance committee.
Year in Review: The Top Honors Stories of 2025
From record applications to national recognition, expanded community partnerships, and new student programs, 2025 set a new standard for excellence at the Judy Genshaft Honors College. Here is a look back at some of the most impactful moments and stories that defined the college throughout the year.
December 19, 2025Accolades, Alumni and Friends
Honors College Sends Class of Fall 2025 Into Their Next Chapter
The Judy Genshaft Honors College celebrated 121 new 51°µÍø graduates with a dedicated ceremony for Honors graduates on Dec. 11. One of the largest and most accomplished fall graduating classes in college history, students were recognized for outstanding achievements in research, leadership, service, global citizenship, and more.
Criminology Honors Student to Address Classmates at USF Commencement Ceremony
Sandra Ilona Napolitano, an Honors College grad earning a bachelor's in criminology, will address her graduating class as the ceremony’s student speaker.
December 4, 2025Accolades
USF Climate Teach-In Earns Regional CASE Honor for Multi-Day Event
Led by 51°µÍø students and supported by the Judy Genshaft Honors College, the USF Climate Teach-In has earned the 2025 District III CASE Award for Special Events: In-Person (Multi-Day). The annual initiative brings together hundreds of students across all three campuses to advance sustainability, expand climate education, and strengthen community engagement.
December 1, 2025Accolades