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Along the seawall of Bayboro Harbor, a group of USF students and professors recently installed 3D-printed habitats they hope will soon house oysters that can filter thousands of gallons of water per day and improve both water quality and ecosystem health.
March 9, 2026Teaching and Learning
Screenwriter Brian Edgar Visits Honors Class to Help Students Shape Their Creative Voice
Screenwriter Brian Edgar visited the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College to share insights from the film and publishing industries, guiding students through the process of refining story ideas and crafting compelling loglines. Students in the course, Unlocking the Secrets of Ghostwriting: The Art of Storytelling through a Collaborative Literary Process, explored industry techniques for organizing narratives, received feedback on their concepts, and learned how professional writers develop ideas into stories.
March 5, 2026Teaching and Learning
From the Classroom to Congress: Cameran Isler鈥檚 Service-Driven Journey
Third-year Honors student Cameran Isler is turning her passion for public service into measurable impact. From interning in the Florida Legislature to now managing interns as a congressional aide in Florida鈥檚 15th District, Isler connects her philosophy and Honors College studies to resolving real-world problems.
March 3, 2026Community, Teaching and Learning
Honors College Announces New Blanchard Sustainability Leadership Prize
Generously supported by Judy Genshaft Honors College affiliate faculty member and former Honors advisor Dr. Al Blanchard, the Blanchard Sustainability Prize will award funding each fall and spring semester to Honors students pursuing innovative sustainability projects.
February 20, 2026Teaching and Learning
Honors Faculty Pair Brings Global Insight and Creative Teaching to USF
Teaching in the Honors College is a family affair for Holly Donahue Singh and Deepak Singh. Together, the couple bring global experience and creative teaching to the Judy Genshaft Honors College, blending interdisciplinary learning, fine arts, and critical reflection to help students grow academically and personally.
February 13, 2026Community, Teaching and Learning
Virtual Global Exchange Bridges USF and Morocco in World Cup鈥揻ocused Learning Experience
USF World continues to expand Virtual Global Exchange (VGE). For several semesters, Raja Benchekroun, an Arabic literature and culture instructor in the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College, has used VGE to connect students with partners in Morocco.
February 12, 2026Teaching and Learning
Public Health Professor Dina Martinez Tyson Leads USF Honors Students on Service Trip to the Dominican Republic
Martinez Tyson led USF Judy Genshaft Honors College students on an immersive service-learning trip to the Dominican Republic, combining health care support, cultural engagement, and academic study. The experience built on 12-year partnership with the Kerolle Initiative for Community Health, while giving students hands-on insight into community-centered global health.
January 26, 2026Teaching and Learning
USF Honors Professor Ulluminair Salim Embraces Vulnerability in the Classroom
Judy Genshaft Honors College professor Ulluminair Salim brings creativity, vulnerability, and collaboration into the classroom. Through innovative courses that promote thoughtful reflection and community engagement, Salim engages in enriching dialogue with her students, encouraging them to connect with the course and each other.
January 6, 2026Teaching and Learning
An Honors Healing Arts class at USF St. Petersburg is helping students understand the therapeutic methods of interacting with art for people with memory loss.
November 21, 2025Teaching and Learning
USF Honors Course Teaches Leadership Skills Through Emotional Intelligence
Led by licensed mental health counselor and Honors affiliate faculty member Melanie Ryerson, the Judy Genshaft Honors College course Life, Love, and Leadership gives students the opportunity to learn about emotional intelligence and leadership from experienced professionals and community leaders.
November 14, 2025Teaching and Learning
Finding Your Arc Workshop Series Teaches Students Self-Discovery Through Writing
Personal statements are an important part of most academic applications. USF Office of National Scholars Director Sayandeb Basu鈥檚 Finding Your Arc workshop helps students uncover their stories and strengthen their writing through self-discovery.
September 11, 2025Teaching and Learning
Honors Course Challenges Traditional Views of Leadership Through Literature and Film
Honors students in Exploring Leadership Through Literature and Film discover how storytelling can reshape their understanding of leadership. Guided by instructor Deepak Singh, the course challenges students to reflect on real-world leadership through the lens of thought-provoking texts and films.
July 11, 2025Teaching and Learning