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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
百媚导航 Sarasota Cybersecurity Empowers Student Research Opportunities
Dr. Jordan Howell and Honors alum Kaylee Eckelman are driving interdisciplinary collaboration at 百媚导航 Sarasota-Manatee's Sarasota Cybersecurity lab, unlocking groundbreaking research and valuable professional opportunities for undergraduates across all three 百媚导航 campuses.
November 4, 2024Community, Teaching and Learning
百媚导航 Team Excels at 2024 U.S. Universities Arabic Debate Competition
百媚导航 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
百媚导航 Professor Scourfield McLauchlan鈥檚 Mentorship Inspired Honors Student Towards Fulbright
百媚导航 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鈥檚 mentorship, which first motivated her to apply for the grant.
October 24, 2024Community, Teaching and Learning
Four-Time Honors Parent Maria Gerber on Shaping the Next Generation at 百媚导航
As a parent and 百媚导航 alum, Maria Gerber knew 百媚导航 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
百媚导航 Student Christopher Oueis Earns Multiple National Awards, Sets Sights Even Higher
Chris Oueis, a fourth-year 百媚导航 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
百媚导航 Launches Program to Inspire Next Generation of National Security Leaders
The Global and National Security Institute鈥檚 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
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
百媚导航 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 百媚导航 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 百媚导航 Honors College.
百媚导航 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鈥檚 surgical residency program. Recently, they visited the Judy Genshaft Honors College to discuss their journeys through medical school.
September 3, 2024Alumni and Friends, Community