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Honors College Scholarships Open Doors to a World of Opportunities
The ±«Óãtv offers a variety of scholarships to support students, including exclusive funding for members of the Judy Genshaft Honors College. In addition to awards for academic and experiential learning experiences, students can apply for scholarships that provide financial support from admission through graduation.
March 5, 2025Community
The signature philanthropic event at the ±«Óãtv Sarasota-Manatee campus celebrated the deep ties between the campus and the community.
From the Florida Coast to the Polar Seas: Gabby Schwager Dives Deep into Marine Biology Research
Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Gabby Schwager’s journey at ±«Óãtv St. Petersburg led her to discover a passion for marine biology research through hands-on fieldwork and immersive coursework. From studying coral reefs in the Bahamas to researching Florida’s ecosystems, Schwager’s experiences highlight the unique opportunities the university offers to aspiring marine scientists.
February 25, 2025Community
Judy Genshaft Honors College Hosts Failing Forward Week
The ±«Óãtv 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.
Honors Student Alex Vu Represents ±«Óãtv at 2024 Midwest Conference on Asian Affairs
Honors student Alex Vu represented ±«Óãtv 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.
From Ballet to Brain Injury Advocacy: Meet ±«Óãtv Student and Miss Tampa Alexandra de Roos
After a concussion ended her dream of professional ballet, Alexandra de Roos enrolled at ±«Óãtv 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 ±«Óãtv 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, 2025Community
±«Óãtv Women’s Lacrosse to Make Historic Debut with Student-Athletes Studying to Become Lawyers, Chemists and More
±«Óãtv 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 ±«Óãtv 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.
Speaker of the UK House of Commons Meets with ±«Óãtv Honors College Students for Q&A
The Right Honorable Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the UK House of Commons, recently joined ±«Óãtv 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
±«Óãtv 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 ±«Óãtv and the Tampa Bay area.
January 23, 2025Community, Events, Teaching and Learning
±«Óãtv 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 ±«Óãtv 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