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English Lessons: 2024 Honors Semester in Exeter
Through cultural excursions and unique coursework, Honors students Jamie Powers, Reva Gandhi, and Breno Nery Dantas formed lasting connections while exploring southwest England during an immersive six-month study abroad experience.
September 23, 2024Community, Teaching and Learning
±«Óãtv Honors Student Marza Hiatt Promotes Sustainable Tourism Through Internship
An sustainability studies major at the St. Petersburg campus, Hiatt completed a collaboration with the non-profit Keep Pinellas Beautiful, which focuses on fostering sustainable tourism in the Tampa Bay region.
September 20, 2024Community
Growing up, Honors student Dana Smith had a close relationship with her great grandmother. But Smith knew her mostly as a family member who suffered from dementia. That experience inspired Smith to get involved with the Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training study.
September 10, 2024Accolades, Teaching and Learning
Silverman Walkway Dedication Ceremony Commemorates Founding Honors College Dean
The ±«Óãtv community recently came together to celebrate the unveiling of the Silverman Walkway with a commemorative ceremony honoring the university-wide contributions and accomplishments of Stuart Silverman, founding dean of the ±«Óãtv Honors College.
±«Óãtv Honors College Alums Reflect on Med School as They Start Surgical Residency
Dr. Ife Bolujo, Dr. Trent Lippert, Dr. Karina Bowers, and Dr. Sabrina Awshah were among seven medical school graduates selected for Tampa General Hospital’s surgical residency program. Recently, they visited the Judy Genshaft Honors College to discuss their journeys through medical school.
September 3, 2024Alumni and Friends, Community
Thirteen ±«Óãtv Students Selected for 2024 Millennium Fellowship
Thirteen undergraduate students were selected for their innovative projects aimed at addressing one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Chosen from over 52,000 applicants, these students will collaborate on initiatives focused on creating meaningful social impact.
August 29, 2024Accolades
Who better to teach classes on local government and responding to natural hazards than the mayor of a small, coastal town in Florida? Gulfport Mayor Sam Henderson is teaching courses focused on environmental issues, building community and public policy this academic year.
August 28, 2024Community, Teaching and Learning
±«Óãtv Receives Record Number of Applications, Welcomes High-Achieving Class of Incoming Students
More than 68,00 students applied to ±«Óãtv for the 2024-2025 academic year. Enrollment remains strong, bucking national trends and in spite of FAFSA challenges.
August 27, 2024Community
Honors Students Launch Science Olympiad at ±«Óãtv
Honors students Tehami Ammad and Lalith Roopesh have transformed their love for Science Olympiad into a thriving initiative at ±«Óãtv. After founding Bulls Science Olympiad, they successfully hosted the university's first-ever invitational tournament, attracting over 250 students from across the state.
±«Óãtv Invited to Join Prestigious Churchill Scholarship Program
The Winston Churchill Foundation has selected the ±«Óãtv as a participant institution in the prestigious Churchill Scholarship Program. This program offers a pathway to graduate study at the University of Cambridge for outstanding STEM students.
August 19, 2024Accolades, Teaching and Learning
Let’s Talk About That: International Student Tianyi Li Bueso Finds Her Voice at ±«Óãtv
International student Tianyi Li Bueso found her voice at ±«Óãtv by creating a podcast, exploring new opportunities in the Judy Genshaft Honors College, and embracing leadership roles as a Resident Assistant.
August 15, 2024Community
Catching Up with Honors Alum Sana Baban
Outstanding Honors alumna Sana Baban recently visited the Judy Genshaft Honors College to speak with students in Dr. Lindy Davidson's biomedical ethics course. Baban, who will be attending medical school this fall, shared her public health expertise, drawing on her experience as a researcher and master's student at Harvard University.
August 14, 2024Alumni and Friends