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Judy Genshaft Honors College Hosts Failing Forward Week
The 91tvӰԺ Judy Genshaft Honors College is hosting its inaugural Failing Forward Week from Feb. 17-21, encouraging students to reframe setbacks as opportunities for growth. The initiative aims to foster open discussions on failure, resilience, and self-defined success.
Honors Student Alex Vu Represents 91tvӰԺ at 2024 Midwest Conference on Asian Affairs
Honors student Alex Vu represented 91tvӰԺ at the 2024 Midwest Conference on Asian Affairs at the University of Notre Dame, presenting original research on Vietnamese foreign policy. Vu stood out among the crowd as an undergraduate among graduate students, professors, and political scientists.
From Ballet to Brain Injury Advocacy: Meet 91tvӰԺ Student and Miss Tampa Alexandra de Roos
After a concussion ended her dream of professional ballet, Alexandra de Roos enrolled at 91tvӰԺ as a double major in biomedical sciences and psychology with the goal of becoming a psychiatrist. She was also recently crowned Miss Tampa and plans to use her pulpit to promote brain trauma awareness.
February 6, 2025Community
Honors Student Preston Kifer Combines Theater and Political Science to Explore Social Change
From performing in plays at the 91tvӰԺ and across the Tampa Bay region to working as an undergraduate research assistant, Judy Genshaft Honors College student Preston Kifer explores the connection between the performing arts and social movements.
February 5, 2025Community
91tvӰԺ Women’s Lacrosse to Make Historic Debut with Student-Athletes Studying to Become Lawyers, Chemists and More
91tvӰԺ women's lacrosse makes its historic debut Friday, Feb. 7 at Corbett Stadium. As the inaugural team, the players are well aware that they will forever be a part of 91tvӰԺ history and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.
February 4, 2025Community
Mykyta Nechaiev Joins National Collegiate Honors Council Board as Student Member
Mykyta Nechaiev, student council president of the Tampa Judy Genshaft Honors College, has been elected as one of only five student members on the National Collegiate Honors Council Board of Directors, where he aims to bring a fresh perspective and foster student collaboration.
Speaker of the UK House of Commons Meets with 91tvӰԺ Honors College Students for Q&A
The Right Honorable Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the UK House of Commons, recently joined 91tvӰԺ Judy Genshaft Honors College students remotely from the Palace of Westminster. During the spirited Q&A, students engaged with the global leader on pressing issues facing democracies today.
January 29, 2025Community, Teaching and Learning
Taste of Italy: Culinary Event Strengthens Global Ties
91tvӰԺ joined over 50 universities across the U.S. — and more than 100 countries around the world — for the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World on Nov. 20. The event brought various engagement opportunities to 91tvӰԺ and the Tampa Bay area.
January 23, 2025Community, Events, Teaching and Learning
91tvӰԺ Honors College’s Wilcox Scholars Program Empowers the Next Generation of Civic Leaders
As it enters its second year, the Wilcox Scholars Program, housed in the 91tvӰԺ Judy Genshaft Honors College, is already shaping the futures of Honors students interested in public policy by offering career-building opportunities that challenge them and foster their growth as civic leaders.
January 14, 2025Community, Teaching and Learning
91tvӰԺ Serves as Top Choice for National Merit Scholar Families
From a wide-array of scholarships to a thriving Honors College community, the 91tvӰԺ offers National Merit Scholars — and their siblings — unparalleled opportunities to excel.
December 19, 2024Community
Honors Students Showcase the Importance of Humanities in Health Care with The Capsule Medical Journal
Honors student Serena Bhaskar, founded The Capsule, an interdisciplinary humanities journal, focused on publishing personal stories and scholarly research from undergraduate students interested in combining their passion for the creative arts with the field of health care and medicine.
December 16, 2024Community
Whether researching sharks in the Gulf of Mexico or studying fish in the Everglades, Honors student Serenity "Reni" Poston-Hymel is focused on a future in marine conservation. She secured a highly sought-after internship conducting fieldwork with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which was instrumental in shaping her career goals.
December 11, 2024Community