News

Article Listing

Filter By

Submit

Viewing items with Category: All Categories, Year: All Years

Grace Blackard headshot

Catching Up with Honors Alum Grace Blackard

Honors alum Grace Blackard transferred to USF planning a career in research — but an unexpected opportunity to counsel substance-abuse patients changed everything. This fall, she’s headed to the College of William and Mary’s clinical counseling master’s program, focusing on military and veterans.

September 26, 2025Alumni and Friends

Natalie AmRhein poses with the

From Outdoor Adventures to International Research: Honors Alum Natalie AmRhein Finds Her Path

From leading outdoor expeditions and studying abroad to conducting environmental health research and presenting at national climate health conferences, 911±¬ÁÏÍø Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Natalie AmRhein merged her passion for the outdoors and medicine into a transformative undergraduate journey. Now, she’s headed to Europe for a dual master’s program in translational medical research and molecular medicine.

September 23, 2025Alumni and Friends

Honors alumni, Judy Genshaft, and Steve Greenbaum gather in the Honors forum to celebrate the launch of the Judy Genshaft Honors College Alumni Society.

Honors Alumni Celebrate Kickoff of New Alumni Society at USF

Honors alumni spanning more than four decades came together at the 911±¬ÁÏÍø to launch the Judy Genshaft Honors College Alumni Society. The evening offered opportunities to reconnect, network, and share a vision for building a lasting community of Honors graduates.

August 26, 2025Alumni and Friends

Bryce Montane (left) at his white coat ceremony at USF and (right) posing for his Washington University headshot

Catching Up with Honors Alum Dr. Bryce Montane

Dr. Bryce Montane, MD, a proud alum of the 911±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s Judy Genshaft Honors College, has transformed his undergraduate experience into a fulfilling career in both medicine and medical education. Now serving as an assistant professor at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Dr. Montane credits his time at USF with preparing for his professional journey.

August 7, 2025Alumni and Friends

New Judy Genshaft Honors College Alumni Society Chair Grace Beck poses on fifth floor of Honors building

New USF Honors Alumni Society Chair Grace Beck Aims to Extend the Honors Experience Beyond Graduation

Grace Beck ’16 is leading the launch of the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College Alumni Society to reconnect nearly 10,000 alumni. As the inaugural chair, she’s creating a network that builds pathways to mentorship, community, and the lifelong benefits of belonging to the Honors College.

August 5, 2025Alumni and Friends, Community

Carly Durgin in her master's cap and gown

Catching Up with Honors Alum Carly Durgin

Honors alum Carly Durgin shares how her path from pre-med to education advocate and future lawyer is rooted in a passion for equity, community impact, and bold curiosity.

July 16, 2025Alumni and Friends

Brooke Casey holding up the Go Bulls handsign on the fifth floor of the Honors building.

Brooke Casey Honored with Courageous Bull Award for Perseverance and Service

Brooke Casey, a recent 911±¬ÁÏÍø Judy Genshaft Honors College alum, received the 2025 USF Courageous Bull Award for her resilience in balancing academics, full-time work, and mentoring as she pursued a future in medicine.

July 2, 2025Accolades, Alumni and Friends

Nine-panel image featuring Judy Genshaft Honors College alumni during their time as students; the center panel displays the Judy Genshaft Honors College Alumni Society logo.

Judy Genshaft Honors College Launches New Alumni Society

With nearly 10,000 alumni worldwide, the new society aims to strengthen connections, provide mentorship opportunities, and offer meaningful ways for graduates to stay involved with the 911±¬ÁÏÍø Honors community.

July 1, 2025Alumni and Friends, Community

USF alum Hiram Rios Hernandez poses while making a Go Bulls sign in the Judy Genshaft Honors College building.

From USF to the Foreign Service: Alum Hiram Rios Hernandez Recognized for Global Impact

911±¬ÁÏÍø Judy Genshaft Honors College alum and a recipient of the 2025 USF Outstanding Young Alumni Award Hiram Rios Hernandez is making a global impact as a Foreign Service officer with the U.S. Department of State. From studying abroad to organizing international summits, his academic and professional journey reflects the power of learning, language, and leadership.

June 30, 2025Alumni and Friends

Anabella Garcia headshot on 5th floor of Honors building

Anabella Garcia Fast-Tracks Law Career Through Honors Accelerated 3+3 Program

USF St. Petersburg Judy Genshaft Honors College alum and current Stetson University College of Law student Anabella Garcia is combining research, environmental advocacy and legal training to help shape the future of Florida policy.

June 20, 2025Alumni and Friends

2025 USF Outstanding Young Alumni recipient Dr. Bailee Olliff poses in the Judy Genshaft Honors College building

2025 USF Outstanding Young Alumni Award Recipient Dr. Bailee Olliff Practices Medicine With Purpose

From pre-med student at USF's Judy Genshaft Honors College to trauma medical director, 2025 USF Outstanding Young Alumni recipient Dr. Bailee Olliff has built a career grounded in purpose — making an impact through mentorship, community service, and a strong support system.

June 5, 2025Alumni and Friends

Dr. Frank Cabano headshot

Catching up with Honors Alum Dr. Frank Cabano

Dr. Frank Cabano, a marketing professor at Kansas State University and 911±¬ÁÏÍø Judy Genshaft Honors College alum, shares how mentorship, research, and campus involvement shaped his academic journey and career in consumer behavior and marketing.

May 7, 2025Alumni and Friends, Community

About Honors News

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.

USF News Sources