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Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyaya show their bull spirit on a bench outside the Judy Genshaft Honors College

Two ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Named 2026 Goldwater Scholars

University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ third-year students Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyaya have been awarded the nation’s highest honor for undergraduate STEM research, the Goldwater Scholarship. Continuing its remarkable research growth, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ has now produced at least one Goldwater Scholar every year since 2018.

April 3, 2026Recipients

25th anniversary of the Gilman program graphic with images of students around the world in the background.

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Named 25-Year Top Producer of Gilman Scholars

The University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ was recognized as one of the top 25 producers of Gilman Scholars in the United States, highlighting the university’s commitment to access, experiential learning and global opportunities for students.

March 13, 2026Recipients

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Fulbright Scholars show their bull pride with President Limayem in the Judy Genshaft Honors College

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Celebrates Faculty and International Scholars at Fulbright Breakfast

The University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ 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, 2026Recipients

Peter Alspaugh, Taylor Rand, and Malik Zekri standing in the Honors College

Going for Goldwater: ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ 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 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ woodlands to building 3D models of neurons and advancing mathematical theory, their work reflects the depth and ambition of undergraduate research at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬.

February 23, 2026Student Perspective

Nico Lavaud poses next to an ocean shore in Senegal.

Nico Lavaud’s Boren Scholar Experience in Senegal

From a summer classroom in Gainesville to the beaches of Dakar, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ 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, 2026Student Perspective

Emily looking over shoulder at camera

Social work student awarded Gilman Scholarship for Paris study abroad program

Emily Hutchinson is just a couple of months away from boarding a plane to Paris — all because she took a chance on herself when applying for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to help fund her study abroad experience.

February 4, 2026Recipients

student holding suitcase and passport on ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ campus

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Set Record for Most Gilman Scholars in a Fall Cycle

Twice a year, students across the United States apply for the Gilman Scholarship to fund study abroad and internship opportunities abroad. This fall, applications from ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ students experienced a dramatic 22% increase, which translated to a record number of awards. Now, 20 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ students will travel and study abroad as Gilman Scholars, to countries like the Dominican Republic, Portugal, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.

December 15, 2025Recipients

ONS workshop room full of students watching a presentation on the benefits of study abroad

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Aim High as Fall National Scholarship Applications Hit Record Levels

The ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Office of National Scholars saw record attendance at its workshops and seminars this fall. In addition to nominating its first full cohort for the Churchill Scholarship, the ONS team mentored the largest number of Gilman Scholarship applicants ever for a fall cycle, and the students aren’t slowing down anytime soon.

November 18, 2025Mentorship

Coen McGarrah holding a baby shark on a boat in the water.

From Classrooms to Coastlines: CAS Undergraduates Apply Learning as NOAA Hollings Scholars

Three ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ College of Arts and Sciences undergraduates were named NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Scholars, a prestigious national recognition earning paid internships at NOAA facilities where they applied classroom learning to research and policy projects with NOAA scientists.

September 26, 2025Recipients

Adelitta Stanton standing next to United Nations flag and wall art piece.

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Computer Science Student Adelitta Stanton Shares How Stories Open Doors

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing student Adelitta Stanton first came to the Office of National Scholars looking for study abroad scholarships but found much more. Read her first-hand account of the mentorship she received and how her hard work brought her to the headquarters of the United Nations.

September 24, 2025Student Perspective

Yarah Elshaer headshot in a Honors College building learning loft

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Alum Yarah Elshaer Receives Fulbright Grant to Teach English in Bosnia and Herzegovina

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ alum Yarah Elshaer has been named a Fulbright U.S. Student Program English Teaching Assistant to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Guided by her passion for using education to uplift communities and strengthen national identity, she continues to pursue ambitious goals that create lasting impact.

September 11, 2025Recipients

Dr. Sayandeb Basu introducing a

Finding Your Arc Workshop Series Teaches ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Self-Discovery Through Writing

Personal statements are an important part of most academic applications. ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Office of National Scholars Director Sayandeb Basu’s Finding Your Arc workshop helps students uncover their stories and strengthen their writing through self-discovery.

September 11, 2025Mentorship

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Serving all ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ campuses, the Office of National Scholars develops candidates for prestigious awards and scholarship programs in research, international education, graduate study, and professional development. Here, we share stories of intellectual curiosity, ambition, and mentorship.

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