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ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé Judy Genshaft Honors College Hosts Columbia Restaurant for Live Cooking Demonstration
The Gonzmart family, owners of Tampa’s historic Columbia Restaurant, visited the Judy Genshaft Honors College to share the stories, ingredients, and traditions behind some of the restaurant’s most iconic dishes.
Honors Graduate Oliver Laczko Leaves Lasting Impact at ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé St. Petersburg
What began as an unexpected start at the ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé St. Petersburg campus became a defining journey for Judy Genshaft Honors College member Oliver Laczko, whose work in sustainability leadership, food access research, and Bayboro Harbor public education helped him find his niche and make an impact in the St. Petersburg community.
May 15, 2026Alumni and Friends, Community
17-Year-Old ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé Graduate Zayd Nayeem Accelerates Path to Medicine and Service
Zayd Nayeem began his ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé journey at 15 and quickly distinguished himself through research, leadership roles, and community health outreach. His college experience is marked by a drive to connect science with service while preparing for a future in medicine.
May 12, 2026Community
Honors Graduate Jacob Ramirez Finds Harmony Between Engineering and Music
Jacob Ramirez, a Judy Genshaft Honors College and ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé College of Engineering graduate, balanced a high GPA, full-time work, and a teaching assistantship while continuing his passion for music and theater. His experience reflects how students can pursue both technical careers and creative outlets during their time at ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé.
May 12, 2026Community
Driven on the Field and in the Classroom: Alexa Galligani’s Honors Student-Athlete Experience
ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé softball player Alexa Galligani balanced the demands of Division I athletics with a 4.0 GPA and Honors coursework. Her experience as a student-athlete and Judy Genshaft Honors College graduate reflects her commitment to making a meaningful impact on the field and beyond.
May 11, 2026Community
ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé Confers More Than 8,000 Degrees During Commencement Ceremonies
President Moez Limayem lead his first commencement ceremonies, which featured several graduates from multigenerational Bull families and a special tribute to the two students who tragically passed away last month.
Corporate-Sponsored Capstone Projects Bring Industry Experience to ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé Biomedical Engineering Seniors
Students in ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé's biomedical engineering program are bringing ideas to life through hands on, industry sponsored design projects. For seniors in the program, this rewarding experience culminated in their capstone presentation. Fourteen prototypes were presented to eager faculty and industry partners, showcasing the graduates' year of hard work.
May 4, 2026Community, Teaching and Learning
The Writing was on the Dresser: A Multigenerational ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé Family Adds Two Sons to its Alumni Ranks
Two ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé brothers, Evan and Jonathan Fueyo, are adding to their family’s deep Bulls legacy as they graduate alongside their cousin during the university’s 70th anniversary year. Raised on campus traditions by parents who met at ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé, the Fueyos are continuing a multigenerational connection that now spans careers in business, insurance and education.
May 4, 2026Community
In the Ring and in the Cloud: ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé Graduate Bridges Boxing and Cybersecurity
A ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé cybersecurity graduate and founder of Bulls Boxing, Yeran Gamage applies the balance of offense and defense from the ring to real‑world AI and cloud security. Now heading to Wells Fargo as a cloud security engineer, he’s already uncovering vulnerabilities in open‑source AI tools and building protections at scale.
May 4, 2026Community
When she arrived at ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé St. Petersburg several years ago, Madisen Hamai had never stepped foot on a sailboat. This week, she is graduating as captain of the nationally ranked ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé Women’s Sailing team.
April 30, 2026Community
Beyond Giving Back: How ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé Honors Students Grow Through Community Service
Built on a foundation of interdisciplinary learning, the ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé Judy Genshaft Honors College integrates experiential learning into its curriculum, giving students opportunities to grow beyond the classroom. Through community service — from campus initiatives to local nonprofits — Honors students are developing skills, exploring their passions and making a lasting impact.
April 21, 2026Community
Grandfather’s Vietnam Heroism led Grandson to ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé and an Interest in National Security
Inspired by his grandfather’s last‑days‑of‑Saigon escape, ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé Honors student Calvin Pham is shaping his own commitment to freedom through ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé’s Global and National Security Institute.
April 21, 2026Community