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From Welcome Week to Friendsgiving: Fall 2025 in the Honors Living Learning Communities
Fall 2025 was anything but quiet in the Honors Living Learning Communities. From study abroad fairs and service initiatives to social events and holiday traditions, students on both campuses found meaningful ways to connect, learn, and give back.
December 17, 2025Community

Honors College Sends Class of Fall 2025 Into Their Next Chapter
The Judy Genshaft Honors College celebrated 121 new University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ 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.

Catching Up With Honors Alum Zita Fletcher
Honors alum Zita Fletcher shares how she built a career as a writer and military historian and how her Honors experience at the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ helped shape her journey. Her willingness to follow her interests — even without a set path — shows current students how interdisciplinary learning can support big goals.
December 4, 2025Alumni and Friends

Criminology Honors Student to Address Classmates at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Commencement Ceremony
Sandra Ilona Napolitano, an Honors College grad earning a bachelor's in criminology, will address her graduating class as the ceremony’s student speaker.
December 4, 2025Accolades

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Climate Teach-In Earns Regional CASE Honor for Multi-Day Event
Led by University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ students and supported by the Judy Genshaft Honors College, the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ 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
The Honor Roll Podcast
Everything Honors, everywhere you go! Enjoy conversations, interviews, and insights from the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Judy Genshaft Honors College.