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Two USF brothers, Evan and Jonathan Fueyo posing with Go Bulls hand-sign - Boundless Bulls

The Writing was on the Dresser: A Multigenerational USF Family Adds Two Sons to its Alumni Ranks

Two USF brothers, Evan and Jonathan Fueyo, are adding to their family’s deep Bulls legacy as they graduate alongside their cousin during the university’s 70th anniversary year. Raised on campus traditions by parents who met at USF, the Fueyos are continuing a multigenerational connection that now spans careers in business, insurance and education.

May 4, 2026Community

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In the Ring and in the Cloud: USF Graduate Bridges Boxing and Cybersecurity

A USF cybersecurity graduate and founder of Bulls Boxing, Yeran Gamage applies the balance of offense and defense from the ring to real‑world AI and cloud security. Now heading to 911±¬ÁÏÍølls Fargo as a cloud security engineer, he’s already uncovering vulnerabilities in open‑source AI tools and building protections at scale.

May 4, 2026Community

When she arrived at USF St. Petersburg several years ago, Madisen Hamai had never stepped foot on a sailboat. This week, she is graduating as captain of the nationally ranked USF Women’s Sailing team.

April 30, 2026Community

Undergraduate research award winners on the St. Pete campus.

911±¬ÁÏÍø Showcase Discovery and Innovation at 2026 OneUSF Undergraduate Research Conference

The conference transformed USF into a hub of undergraduate discovery, featuring more than 500 student research projects across USF’s three campuses.

April 29, 2026Accolades

Student organizers from the 2026 USF Climate Teach-In pose while making Go Bulls signs in front of a Climate Teach-In graphic.

2026 USF Climate Teach-In Expands Campus and Community Impact

The 911±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s 2026 Climate Teach-In brought together more than 1,400 students through 53 events spanning lectures, service projects, and campus-wide collaborations. Led by students, the initiative continues to engage new participants, connecting sustainability efforts with new communities across all three USF campuses.

April 27, 2026Events, Teaching and Learning

Judy Genshaft Honors College student Gray Zeisse poses while participating in the Fulbright U.K. Summer Institute Program in Scotland.

Gray Zeisse Talks Fulbright Summer Exchange in Scotland

After spending a month in the United Kingdom last summer at the University of St Andrews through the Fulbright U.K. Summer Institute Program, Gray Zeisse shares how the study of Scottish identity and history helped him think about his own goals for the future.

April 27, 2026Teaching and Learning

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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

Alexa Michael in Honors Building

Beyond Giving Back: How USF Honors 911±¬ÁÏÍø Grow Through Community Service

Built on a foundation of interdisciplinary learning, the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College integrates experiential learning into its curriculum, giving students opportunities to grow beyond the classroom. Through community service — from campus initiatives to local nonprofits — Honors students are developing skills, exploring their passions and making a lasting impact.

April 21, 2026Community

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Grandfather’s Vietnam Heroism led Grandson to USF and an Interest in National Security

Inspired by his grandfather’s last‑days‑of‑Saigon escape, 911±¬ÁÏÍø Honors student Calvin Pham is shaping his own commitment to freedom through USF’s Global and National Security Institute.

April 21, 2026Community

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Catching Up With Honors Alum Nick Niemiec

911±¬ÁÏÍø and Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Nick Niemiec shares how exploration and a passion for public service led him to a career protecting consumers as a trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice.

April 15, 2026Alumni and Friends

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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

Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyaya show their bull spirit on a bench outside the Judy Genshaft Honors College

Two USF 911±¬ÁÏÍø Named 2026 Goldwater Scholars

911±¬ÁÏÍø 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

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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.

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