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USF Gates Cambridge Alumni Push Boundaries to Inspire Next Generation of Scholars

Michael Calzadilla and Shahriar Zamani both completed graduate study at the University of Cambridge as Gates Cambridge Scholars. The two USF Judy Genshaft Honors College alumni are now hoping to encourage a new generation of students to take advantage of prestigious scholarships.

April 9, 2025Alumni and Friends, Community

2025-26 Goldwater Scholars and USF juniors Peter Alspaugh, Abdul-Malik Zekri, Benjamin Barrera-Altuna, and Taylor Rand pose in the Judy Genshaft Honors College Zimmerman Family Foundation Atrium.

USF Achieves All-time High with Four Students Named Goldwater Scholars

USF Judy Genshaft Honors College students Abdul-Malik Zekri, Benjamin Barrera-Altuna, Peter Alspaugh, and Taylor Rand were selected for the Goldwater Scholarship, making USF the leader in Florida for the nation’s highest honor in undergraduate STEM research.

April 4, 2025Accolades

Dr. Andrew Hargrove smiles at the Judy Genshaft Honors College

USF Honors Professor Andrew Hargrove Empowers Students to Create Sustainable Futures

Andrew Hargrove teaches courses you won’t find anywhere outside the Judy Genshaft Honors College. From science to solarpunk to service, their work is guided by a philosophy of hopeful action towards a more sustainable future for everyone.

April 4, 2025Teaching and Learning

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