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Honors Faculty Member Prepares Future Physicians for Medicine's Toughest Questions
After decades as a transplant surgeon, Dr. Victor Bowers is helping ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé Judy Genshaft Honors College students navigate ethical debates in the medical field. In the Honors course Biomedical Ethics, future healthcare professionals learn to balance innovation, clinical best practices, and patient-centered care.
June 9, 2026Teaching and Learning
ͬ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 alum David Trigaux's work at ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé St. Petersburg became the foundation for a new debate network across the D.C. region.
May 27, 2026Alumni and Friends
Spring 2026 Gilman Scholars Join Tradition of Success at ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé
Twelve new Gilman Scholarship recipients have been announced and are already beginning their summer journeys abroad. From immersive clinical experiences in Portugal and Bolivia to fashion marketing courses in the heart of Florence, these students are advancing the Gilman mission: equipping young Americans with the professional skills and global experience needed for successful careers.
May 21, 2026Accolades
ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé Honors College Names First Blanchard Sustainability Leadership Prize Student Recipients
Three Judy Genshaft Honors College students — McKenzie Newbern, Brady Quinn, and Luci DiBonaventura — were named inaugural recipients of the college’s Blanchard Sustainability Leadership Prize, earning funding and mentorship to support projects focused on environmental restoration, community storytelling, and local health access.
May 19, 2026Accolades
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
ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé Judy Genshaft Honors College Celebrates Largest Graduating Class in College History
The ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé Judy Genshaft Honors College celebrated the spring 2026 graduating class across seven medallion ceremonies on three campuses, honoring students for academic excellence, impactful research, and community leadership. From securing positions at Google to earning prestigious Fulbright awards, Honors graduates are launching into the next chapter prepared to make a difference around the world.
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.
70 Questions with ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé Alum Matheus Ivanesciuc to Celebrate 70 Years of Bold at ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé
ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé alumnus Matheus Ivanesciuc joined ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé World for a special 70 Questions by the iconic Vogue series, in honor of ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé celebrating the 70th anniversary of its founding.
May 7, 2026Alumni and Friends