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Judy Genshaft Honors College Hosts Failing Forward Week

The ÎÞÂëרÇø Judy Genshaft Honors College is hosting its inaugural Failing Forward Week from Feb. 17-21, encouraging students to reframe setbacks as opportunities for growth. The initiative aims to foster open discussions on failure, resilience, and self-defined success.

February 18, 2025Community, EventsAudio Story

Honors Student Alex Vu Represents ÎÞÂëרÇø at 2024 Midwest Conference on Asian Affairs

Honors student Alex Vu represented ÎÞÂëרÇø at the 2024 Midwest Conference on Asian Affairs at the University of Notre Dame, presenting original research on Vietnamese foreign policy. Vu stood out among the crowd as an undergraduate among graduate students, professors, and political scientists.

February 17, 2025Accolades, CommunityAudio Story

From Ballet to Brain Injury Advocacy: Meet ÎÞÂëרÇø Student and Miss Tampa Alexandra de Roos

After a concussion ended her dream of professional ballet, Alexandra de Roos enrolled at ÎÞÂëרÇø as a double major in biomedical sciences and psychology with the goal of becoming a psychiatrist. She was also recently crowned Miss Tampa and plans to use her pulpit to promote brain trauma awareness.

February 6, 2025Community

Honors Student Preston Kifer Combines Theater and Political Science to Explore Social Change

From performing in plays at the ÎÞÂëרÇø and across the Tampa Bay region to working as an undergraduate research assistant, Judy Genshaft Honors College student Preston Kifer explores the connection between the performing arts and social movements.

February 5, 2025CommunityAudio Story

ÎÞÂëרÇø Women’s Lacrosse to Make Historic Debut with Student-Athletes Studying to Become Lawyers, Chemists and More

ÎÞÂëרÇø women's lacrosse makes its historic debut Friday, Feb. 7 at Corbett Stadium. As the inaugural team, the players are well aware that they will forever be a part of ÎÞÂëרÇø history and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.

February 4, 2025Community

Mykyta Nechaiev Joins National Collegiate Honors Council Board as Student Member

Mykyta Nechaiev, student council president of the Tampa Judy Genshaft Honors College, has been elected as one of only five student members on the National Collegiate Honors Council Board of Directors, where he aims to bring a fresh perspective and foster student collaboration.

January 31, 2025Accolades, Community

Speaker of the UK House of Commons Meets with ÎÞÂëרÇø Honors College Students for Q&A

The Right Honorable Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the UK House of Commons, recently joined ÎÞÂëרÇø 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

Taste of Italy: Culinary Event Strengthens Global Ties

ÎÞÂëרÇø joined over 50 universities across the U.S. — and more than 100 countries around the world — for the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World on Nov. 20. The event brought various engagement opportunities to ÎÞÂëרÇø and the Tampa Bay area.

January 23, 2025Community, Events, Teaching and Learning

ÎÞÂëרÇø Honors College’s Wilcox Scholars Program Empowers the Next Generation of Civic Leaders

As it enters its second year, the Wilcox Scholars Program, housed in the ÎÞÂëרÇø 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 LearningAudio Story

ÎÞÂëרÇø Serves as Top Choice for National Merit Scholar Families

From a wide-array of scholarships to a thriving Honors College community, the ÎÞÂëרÇø offers National Merit Scholars — and their siblings — unparalleled opportunities to excel.

December 19, 2024CommunityAudio Story

Honors Students Showcase the Importance of Humanities in Health Care with The Capsule Medical Journal

Honors student Serena Bhaskar, founded The Capsule, an interdisciplinary humanities journal, focused on publishing personal stories and scholarly research from undergraduate students interested in combining their passion for the creative arts with the field of health care and medicine.

December 16, 2024CommunityAudio Story

Whether researching sharks in the Gulf of Mexico or studying fish in the Everglades, Honors student Serenity "Reni" Poston-Hymel is focused on a future in marine conservation. She secured a highly sought-after internship conducting fieldwork with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which was instrumental in shaping her career goals.

December 11, 2024Community