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USF Alum Yarah Elshaer Receives Fulbright Grant to Teach English in Bosnia and Herzegovina
USF alum Yarah Elshaer has been named a Fulbright U.S. Student Program English Teaching Assistant to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Guided by her passion for using education to uplift communities and strengthen national identity, she continues to pursue ambitious goals that create lasting impact.
September 11, 2025Accolades

USF Welcomes Record-Breaking Class, Sees Increase in Student Engagement
USF is welcoming a record-breaking incoming class, attracting students from across the country and around the world drawn by academic opportunities, a strong sense of community, and historically high academic achievement. The university is expanding campus engagement, with events and experiences that help students build connections and grow both academically and personally.
September 11, 2025Community

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’s Finding Your Arc workshop helps students uncover their stories and strengthen their writing through self-discovery.
September 11, 2025Teaching and Learning

USF Achieves Record Cohort of 15 United Nations Millennium Fellows
The reached a new milestone with 15 students selected for the 2025 United Nations Millennium Fellowship, where they will receive leadership training and carry out social impact projects addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals.
September 10, 2025Accolades

USF Welcomes 760 New Honors Students with Annual Convocation Ceremonies
The Judy Genshaft Honors College welcomed its newest Bulls with convocation ceremonies on the St. Petersburg and Tampa campuses. Students met university leaders, heard from members of the Honors community, and connected with peers while celebrating the start of their academic journey.

Photo Gallery: Honors College Kicks Off Semester With Welcome Back Event
The Judy Genshaft Honors College kicked off the fall semester with music, games and giveaways at its Welcome Back Event, where students connected with peers, discovered campus resources and celebrated the start of an exciting new year at USF.
September 2, 2025Events

USF Honors Students Share Tips for Navigating First Semester of College
This fall, the ’s Judy Genshaft Honors College welcomed more than 750 first-year students. From making friends in the dining hall to finding hidden academic resources, current Honors students share advice to help newcomers thrive during their first semester.
September 2, 2025Community

Leadership and Community Building Define Judy Genshaft Honors College Student Council
The USF Judy Genshaft Honors College Student Council provides opportunities for students to gain leadership experience, build community, and serve their peers through event planning, volunteer initiatives, and campus engagement. Under the leadership of President Katelynn Paciorek and Vice President Olivia Pinilla, the council helps make the Honors College a welcoming home for all.
August 26, 2025Community

Honors Alumni Celebrate Kickoff of New Alumni Society at USF
Honors alumni spanning more than four decades came together at the to launch the Judy Genshaft Honors College Alumni Society. The evening offered opportunities to reconnect, network, and share a vision for building a lasting community of Honors graduates.
August 26, 2025Alumni and Friends

Curiosity, Code, and a Cyber Path
Before she could say motherboard, Michelle McAveety was playing with computers. From tinkering on an early MacIntosh computer while sitting in a booster seat to building PCs with her dad at the age of 6 to programming in high school, the USF computer engineering major has grown up surrounded by wires, code and curiosity.
August 18, 2025Community

From Scratch Projects to Google Internship
Google intern Anzhelika Kurnikova spent her summer working in New York City, contributing to real-projects for a global technology giant. “I can’t share all the details,” she said, “but we are focused on making sure the systems work well and can scale. It is less about what is flashy and more about what is functional.”
August 18, 2025Community

Summer USF Judy Genshaft Honors College Graduates Make Their Mark
On Aug. 8, the Judy Genshaft Honors College hosted a graduate celebration ceremony on the Tampa campus, honoring 23 summer 2025 graduates for their academic accomplishments, research contributions, and exciting next steps.
August 15, 2025Events