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Judy Genshaft Honors College leadership and Veterans Affairs Health Care representatives pose as a group in the Zimmerman Family Foundation Atrium in front of a recognition wall.

Honors College Signs Agreement with Veterans Affairs Health Care to Create Research Opportunities for Students

The Judy Genshaft Honors College has signed an affiliation agreement with Veterans Affairs Health Care that will open new doors for undergraduate students interested in health care.

February 20, 2025Teaching and Learning

Fabiana Requena, Anrae Stephenson-Frazier, Martin Ladjimi, Dr. Kevin Lee, and Caroline Merriman pose in the Honors atrium with the Go Bulls hand sign

Honors Foundations Program Drives First-Year Student Success

The Judy Genshaft Honors College Honors Foundations Program helps first-year students adjust to college life through peer mentorship, community-building, and academic support. Upperclassmen mentors guide students in navigating campus resources, forming connections, and developing essential skills for success.

February 13, 2025Teaching and Learning

Five Honors students stand in front of a green screen while listening to Right Honorable Sir Lindsay Hoyle from a monitor.

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

Instructor Kyle Romano poses with the students in his course with mobility equipment

Disability and Pop Culture: ÎÞÂëרÇø 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

Culinary demonstration in the Judy Genshaft Honors College Leona Genshaft Food and Culture Studio.

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 Provost Emeritus Ralph Wilcox and Wilcox Scholars Vanessa Quiroz, Sandra Napolitano, and Nico Lavaud pose in the Judy Genshaft Honors College building.

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 Learning

ÎÞÂëרÇø Honors student Avani Sanghvi works on the second floor of the Judy Genshaft Honors College.

ÎÞÂëרÇø Student Explores Creativity, Activism Through Fulbright UK Summer Institute

ÎÞÂëרÇø 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

Honors student Isabel Delgado Frontera appears on a laptop screen while Dr. Lydia Wassink and Honor Roll Podcast host Caroline Merrimen sit at a table with recording equipment

Fossil Hunters: Honors Students Travel 400 Million Years into the Past with Study Away Course

Led by ÎÞÂëרÇø 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

Rt Hon. Henry McLeish poses in Honors building atrium

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’s 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

Students from the Colleges of Marine Science and Public Health and ÎÞÂëרÇø St. Petersburg participate in undergraduate research experiences with support from the Florida High Tech Corridor.

The Corridor Undergraduate Research Initiative Commits $100K to Support Research Experiences for ÎÞÂëרÇø Students

The Florida High Tech Corridor and ÎÞÂëרÇø 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

Collage featuring headshots of seven graduate assistants outside of the Judy Genshaft Honors College

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

From Left to Right: Ava Gomez, Arnaldo Mejias, and Krysta Banke hold up the go Bulls sign in the Honors atrium

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’ journeys, focusing on accessibility, personal investment, and collaborative goal-setting.

November 12, 2024Teaching and Learning

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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.