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From Left to Right: Ava Gomez, Arnaldo Mejias, and Krysta Banke hold up the go Bulls sign in the Honors atrium

Honors College Advisors Go Beyond Academics to Support Student Success

The Judy Genshaft Honors College emphasizes relationship-building and student success through personal advising. Honors advisors, like Arnaldo Mejias, Ava Gomez, and Krysta Banke, bring unique approaches to supporting students’ journeys, focusing on accessibility, personal investment, and collaborative goal-setting.

November 12, 2024Teaching and Learning

Four panelists answer questions as part of the GNSI National and Global Security Careers Event at the Judy Genshaft Honors College

Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ Office of National Scholars Hosts Panels on National and Global Security Careers

The Office of National Scholars recently partnered with Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµâ€™s Global and National Security Institute for a multi-panel and networking event geared toward students interested in national and global security careers.

November 8, 2024Events

Daniel Ruth and students Anna Gustafson and Grady Vickers smile and pose in the Honors atrium.

Honors Course Promotes Civic Literacy Among Students

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Daniel Ruth teaches Civic Literacy and Current Events at the Judy Genshaft Honors College, a course designed to enhance civic engagement through critical discussions on politics and current events. Students develop essential skills to navigate the political landscape and make informed voting decisions.

November 7, 2024Teaching and Learning

Professor Jordan Howell and Kaylee Eckelman pose with the

Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ Sarasota Cybersecurity Empowers Student Research Opportunities

Dr. Jordan Howell and Honors alum Kaylee Eckelman are driving interdisciplinary collaboration at Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ Sarasota-Manatee's Sarasota Cybersecurity lab, unlocking groundbreaking research and valuable professional opportunities for undergraduates across all three Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ campuses.

November 4, 2024Community, Teaching and Learning

Amber Johnson, Ghali Omar Boutaib, and Taha Ahmed Feddoul smile and show the

Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ Team Excels at 2024 U.S. Universities Arabic Debate Competition

Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ Honors professor Raja Benchekroun led students Amber Johnson, Ghali Omar Boutaib, and Taha Ahmed Feddoul to a successful showing at the 5th U.S. Universities Arabic Debate Competition in New York City, where they placed 12th out of 39 teams.

October 28, 2024Accolades, Teaching and Learning

Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ Provost Prasant Mohapatra, Professor Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan, and President Rhea Law pose in front of a Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ step and repeat

Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ Professor Scourfield McLauchlan’s Mentorship Inspired Honors Student Towards Fulbright

Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ Professor Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan, a three-time Fulbright Scholar Award recipient, made a lasting impact on Honors student Taylor Herman through their class work. Now a U.S. Student Fulbright recipient herself, Herman reflects on Scourfield McLauchlan’s mentorship, which first motivated her to apply for the grant.

October 24, 2024Community, Teaching and Learning

Honors alum Maria Gerber stands on the second floor of the rotunda of the Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ Sarasota-Manatee campus.

Four-Time Honors Parent Maria Gerber on Shaping the Next Generation at Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ

As a parent and Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ alum, Maria Gerber knew Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ and the Judy Genshaft Honors College was the right choice for her four sons to receive an invaluable education. Gerber and her sons have grown closer as a family as she continues to be involved on campus.

October 24, 2024Alumni and Friends, Community

Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ Student Christoper Oueis poses in the Judy Genshaft Honors College building.

Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ Student Christopher Oueis Earns Multiple National Awards, Sets Sights Even Higher

Chris Oueis, a fourth-year Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ student, has been awarded three prestigious scholarships with support from the Office of National Scholars. A student from Lebanon, Oueis is leveraging these opportunities to pursue his dream career in public policy and international affairs.

October 1, 2024Accolades

Students from the The Global and National Security Institute’s Future Strategist Program pose with General Frank McKenzie.

Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ Launches Program to Inspire Next Generation of National Security Leaders

The Global and National Security Institute’s Future Strategist Program will help meet the demand for the next generation of national security leaders, offering students unparalleled opportunities to jumpstart impactful careers in this critical field.

September 30, 2024Teaching and Learning

Judy Genshaft Honors College students Breno Nery Dantas, Jamie Powers, and Reva Gandhi pose while making

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

Marza Hiatt and two others smile while standing outdoors at the Honors Boating Breakfast.

Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ 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

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