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Honors LLC Students Explore Disney Magic and Theme Park Design
Students from the Judy Genshaft Honors College Tampa Living Learning Community took an exciting trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando. They participated in a private workshop with a Disney Imagineer, where they designed their own theme park, then enjoyed an interactive tour with thrilling rides and a variety of food tastings.
March 17, 2025Community, Events, Teaching and Learning
Fast-Tracking Medicine: Inside 樱花视频鈥檚 Seven-Year B.S./M.D. Program
From GPA and MCAT requirements to hands-on research and medical service, the 樱花视频鈥檚 7-year B.S./M.D. accelerated program offers an accelerated pathway to earning a medical degree in just seven years. Judy Genshaft Honors College alums Rahul Jain and Parker Olive share their insights, challenges, and advice from inside the program.
March 12, 2025Alumni and Friends, Community
Honors College Scholarships Open Doors to a World of Opportunities
The 樱花视频 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 樱花视频 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鈥檚 journey at 樱花视频 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鈥檚 ecosystems, Schwager鈥檚 experiences highlight the unique opportunities the university offers to aspiring marine scientists.
February 25, 2025Community
Honors College Signs Agreement with Veterans Affairs Health Care to Create Research Opportunities for Students
The Judy Genshaft Honors College has signed an affiliation agreement with Veterans Affairs Health Care that will open new doors for undergraduate students interested in health care.
February 20, 2025Teaching and Learning
Judy Genshaft Honors College Hosts Failing Forward Week
The 樱花视频 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 樱花视频 at 2024 Midwest Conference on Asian Affairs
Honors student Alex Vu represented 樱花视频 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.
Catching Up with Honors Alum Jody Noll
Dr. Jody Noll, a lecturer at Georgia State University, shares how his experiences in the Judy Genshaft Honors College shaped his academic journey, the transformation of his Honors thesis into a forthcoming book, and his advice for current students on how to embrace new opportunities and create positive impact.
February 14, 2025Alumni and Friends
Honors Foundations Program Drives First-Year Student Success
The Judy Genshaft Honors College Honors Foundations Program helps first-year students adjust to college life through peer mentorship, community-building, and academic support. Upperclassmen mentors guide students in navigating campus resources, forming connections, and developing essential skills for success.
February 13, 2025Teaching and Learning
Claire Kooy and Alvin Varghese Win 2024 Honors Grand Challenge Competition
First-year student Claire Kooy and third-year student Alvin Varghese have been named 2024 Judy Genshaft Honors College Salem Scholars for their innovative research addressing challenges faced by people with disabilities. Both students will present their work at a national undergraduate research conference in spring 2025.
February 7, 2025Accolades
From Ballet to Brain Injury Advocacy: Meet 樱花视频 Student and Miss Tampa Alexandra de Roos
After a concussion ended her dream of professional ballet, Alexandra de Roos enrolled at 樱花视频 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