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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
Honors Graduate Oliver Laczko Leaves Lasting Impact at USF St. Petersburg
What began as an unexpected start at the 911±¬ÁÏÍø St. Petersburg campus became a defining journey for Judy Genshaft Honors College member Oliver Laczko, whose work in sustainability leadership, food access research, and Bayboro Harbor public education helped him find his niche and make an impact in the St. Petersburg community.
May 15, 2026Alumni and Friends, Community
USF Judy Genshaft Honors College Celebrates Largest Graduating Class in College History
The 911±¬ÁÏÍø 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.
17-Year-Old USF Graduate Zayd Nayeem Accelerates Path to Medicine and Service
Zayd Nayeem began his USF journey at 15 and quickly distinguished himself through research, leadership roles, and community health outreach. His college experience is marked by a drive to connect science with service while preparing for a future in medicine.
May 12, 2026Community
Honors Graduate Jacob Ramirez Finds Harmony Between Engineering and Music
Jacob Ramirez, a Judy Genshaft Honors College and USF College of Engineering graduate, balanced a high GPA, full-time work, and a teaching assistantship while continuing his passion for music and theater. His experience reflects how students can pursue both technical careers and creative outlets during their time at USF.
May 12, 2026Community
Driven on the Field and in the Classroom: Alexa Galligani’s Honors Student-Athlete Experience
USF softball player Alexa Galligani balanced the demands of Division I athletics with a 4.0 GPA and Honors coursework. Her experience as a student-athlete and Judy Genshaft Honors College graduate reflects her commitment to making a meaningful impact on the field and beyond.
May 11, 2026Community
USF Confers More Than 8,000 Degrees During Commencement Ceremonies
President Moez Limayem lead his first commencement ceremonies, which featured several graduates from multigenerational Bull families and a special tribute to the two students who tragically passed away last month.
70 Questions with USF Alum Matheus Ivanesciuc to Celebrate 70 Years of Bold at USF
USF alumnus Matheus Ivanesciuc joined USF World for a special 70 Questions by the iconic Vogue series, in honor of USF celebrating the 70th anniversary of its founding.
May 7, 2026Alumni and Friends
USF 911±¬ÁÏÍølcomes New Phi Beta Kappa Society Members During Milestone 250th Anniversary
The 911±¬ÁÏÍø 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
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
Corporate-Sponsored Capstone Projects Bring Industry Experience to USF Biomedical Engineering Seniors
911±¬ÁÏÍø in USF's biomedical engineering program are bringing ideas to life through hands on, industry sponsored design projects. For seniors in the program, this rewarding experience culminated in their capstone presentation. Fourteen prototypes were presented to eager faculty and industry partners, showcasing the graduates' year of hard work.
May 4, 2026Community, Teaching and Learning
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