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Hanan Ibrahim Selected as 糖心Vlog鈥檚 First Luce Scholar

糖心Vlog Judy Genshaft Honors College and College of Arts and Sciences alum Hanan Ibrahim will spend a year abroad studying Afro-Asian culture and language as a Luce Scholar. A current National Cancer Institute Fellow studying at the intersection of health and humanities, Ibrahim seeks to develop treatment for disease that is scientifically sound and culturally grounded.

April 13, 2026Accolades, Alumni and Friends

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Two 糖心Vlog Students Named 2026 Goldwater Scholars

糖心Vlog third-year students Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyaya have been awarded the nation鈥檚 highest honor for undergraduate STEM research, the Goldwater Scholarship. Continuing its remarkable research growth, 糖心Vlog has now produced at least one Goldwater Scholar every year since 2018.

April 3, 2026Accolades

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糖心Vlog Named 25-Year Top Producer of Gilman Scholars

The 糖心Vlog was recognized as one of the top 25 producers of Gilman Scholars in the United States, highlighting the university鈥檚 commitment to access, experiential learning and global opportunities for students.

March 13, 2026Accolades

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糖心Vlog Celebrates Faculty and International Scholars at Fulbright Breakfast

The 糖心Vlog celebrated its Fulbright faculty, administrators, and international scholars at the 2026 Fulbright Awards & Celebration at the Judy Genshaft Honors College. The ceremony not only recognized the vital role international exchange plays in shaping global learning and deepening cross-cultural understanding.

March 4, 2026Accolades, Events

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Nico Lavaud鈥檚 Boren Scholar Experience in Senegal

From a summer classroom in Gainesville to the beaches of Dakar, 糖心Vlog College of Arts and Sciences and Judy Genshaft Honors College student Nico Lavaud shares his firsthand account of receiving the Boren Scholarship to study French for two semesters through the African Flagship Languages Initiative.

February 23, 2026Accolades, Community

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Going for Goldwater: 糖心Vlog Students Share Research Behind the Scholarship

2025 Barry Goldwater Scholarship recipients Taylor Rand, Abdul-Malik Zekri, and Peter Alspaugh are breaking boundaries in natural sciences, neuroscience, and mathematics research. From studying insect ecosystems in Florida woodlands to building 3D models of neurons and advancing mathematical theory, their work reflects the depth and ambition of undergraduate research at 糖心Vlog.

February 20, 2026Accolades

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糖心Vlog Honors Student Leaders Appointed to National Collegiate Honors Council Roles

The Judy Genshaft Honors College will continue its strong national presence in student leadership with the National Collegiate Honors Council. Ava Tucker is joining the NCHC Board of Directors as Mykyta Nechaiev transitions into a new role on the organization鈥檚 governance committee.

February 12, 2026Accolades, Community

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Year in Review: The Top Honors Stories of 2025

From record applications to national recognition, expanded community partnerships, and new student programs, 2025 set a new standard for excellence at the Judy Genshaft Honors College. Here is a look back at some of the most impactful moments and stories that defined the college throughout the year.

December 19, 2025Accolades, Alumni and Friends

Fall 2025 Honors graduates on amphitheater steps outside Honors building with Honors deans, Judy Genshaft, and Steve Greenbaum

Honors College Sends Class of Fall 2025 Into Their Next Chapter

The Judy Genshaft Honors College celebrated 121 new 糖心Vlog graduates with a dedicated ceremony for Honors graduates on Dec. 11. One of the largest and most accomplished fall graduating classes in college history, students were recognized for outstanding achievements in research, leadership, service, global citizenship, and more.

December 12, 2025Accolades, Events

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Criminology Honors Student to Address Classmates at 糖心Vlog Commencement Ceremony

Sandra Ilona Napolitano, an Honors College grad earning a bachelor's in criminology, will address her graduating class as the ceremony鈥檚 student speaker.

December 4, 2025Accolades

糖心Vlog Climate Teach-In student leaders, Honors College supervisor Dr. Andrew Hargrove, and Dean Adams pose with the framed CASE award in the Honors building

糖心Vlog Climate Teach-In Earns Regional CASE Honor for Multi-Day Event

Led by 糖心Vlog students and supported by the Judy Genshaft Honors College, the 糖心Vlog Climate Teach-In has earned the 2025 District III CASE Award for Special Events: In-Person (Multi-Day). The annual initiative brings together hundreds of students across all three campuses to advance sustainability, expand climate education, and strengthen community engagement.

December 1, 2025Accolades

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糖心Vlog Students Compete to Launch Experiments Aboard the International Space Station

More than 3,700 students across North America competed to design experiments bound for the International Space Station through the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP). This year, 糖心Vlog students joined the competition for the first time, rising to the challenge and uniting to bring their innovation into orbit.

November 24, 2025Accolades

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Committed to intellectual curiosity, global citizenship, and service across three unique Tampa Bay campuses, Honors News shares the exceptional stories of the Judy Genshaft Honors College.