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The Honor Roll Podcast

Dive deeper into everything Honors with the flagship podcast of the Judy Genshaft Honors College: The Honor Roll Podcast.

Each week, we share conversations, interviews, and insights from the 黑料网吃瓜爆料Judy Genshaft Honors College.

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Episode 56 // Curating Career-Driven Coursework with Chinaza Munonye

Honors student Chinaza Munonye is using her coursework to lay the foundation for a future in dermatology. A first-generation college student with Nigerian roots, Chinaza shares her hopes of improving equity in dermatological research and how the intersection of her academic interests and career goals has shaped her path at USF. By researching issues such as sanitation-related skin conditions in refugee camps and examining racial disparities in dermatological care, she explores topics that inspire her through Honors courses such as Art and the Refugee Experience and Acquisition of Knowledge. 

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Episode 55 // Ambition and Impact: 黑料网吃瓜爆料25 Under 25 with Rylee King, Emilie Leyva, Minh Ha Pham, and Joshua Streitmatter

Get to know four of this year鈥檚 黑料网吃瓜爆料Muma College of Business 25 Under 25 honorees who are driving change at 黑料网吃瓜爆料and beyond. In this episode, we sit down with Rylee King, Emilie Leyva, Minh Ha Pham, and Joshua Streitmatter to explore how leadership, service, and real-world experience have shaped their journeys and prepared them for future success. From fundraising efforts to guiding fellow students on campus, this group proves they have what it takes to turn ambition into impact. 

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Episode 54 // Leadership in Literature and Film with Jenna Epright, Daniel Anderson, and Professor Deepak Singh

Honors Professor Deepak Singh believes leadership isn鈥檛 taught through lectures but discovered through stories. In this episode, students Jenna Epright and Daniel Anderson reflect on the Honors course Exploring Leadership Through Literature and Film 鈥� a seminar-style capstone course that examines works like 鈥淒eath of a Salesman鈥� by Arthur Miller, 鈥淭he Paper Menagerie鈥� by Ken Liu and 鈥淭hings Fall Apart鈥� by Chinua Achebe.

Through lively discussion about unconventional leaders in creative narratives, the course challenges students to rethink issues of power, ethics, and what it truly means to lead.

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Episode 53 // Juggling College and Life with 2025 Courageous Bull Award Winner Brooke Casey

College students often wear many hats 鈥� as learners, employees, friends, and more 鈥� and balancing it all can be a challenge. This week, we鈥檙e joined by recent Honors graduate and 2025 Courageous Bull Award recipient Brooke Casey, who shares how grit and determination helped her successfully juggle multiple responsibilities while pursuing her goals.

Brooke shares her journey of navigating college life while managing a full course load, working several jobs, and fulfilling responsibilities at home. She opens up about the challenge of prioritizing oneself, how she stayed motivated on the path to medical school, and the importance of belonging to supportive communities. 

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Episode 52 // From 黑料网吃瓜爆料to the US Foreign Service with Hiram R铆os Hern谩ndez

Recognized as a 2025 黑料网吃瓜爆料Outstanding Young Alumni, Hiram R铆os Hern谩ndez has built a career in diplomacy that reaches across the globe. From consular work in Shanghai to public diplomacy in Burma, he now serves as an international relations officer at the U.S. Embassy in Lima. In this episode, Hiram discusses how his experience as an Honors student 鈥� and a recipient of four prestigious national awards with support from the 黑料网吃瓜爆料Office of National Scholars 鈥� helped launch his career in foreign service. 

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Episode 51 // Accelerating Your Path to Law School with Anabella Garcia

This week, we鈥檙e diving into the ups and downs of law school with Honors alumna and Stetson University College of Law student Anabella Garcia. Now in her second year, Anabella is committed to serving her community and advancing conservation efforts through her work as an environmental law clerk and research assistant focused on land allocation and the preservation of wildlands.

Stay tuned as she shares her journey through the Honors Accelerated Graduate Pathway Stetson 3+3 program, how she uses research to support advocacy efforts, and her passion for protecting Florida鈥檚 natural lands through policy.

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Episode 50 // Practicing Medicine With Purpose with 2025 黑料网吃瓜爆料Young Alumni Award Recipient Dr. Bailee Olliff

Honors alum Dr. Bailee Olliff exemplifies early success in the medical field, balancing a fast-paced career with a deep commitment to research, mentorship, and community service. Named a 2025 黑料网吃瓜爆料Outstanding Young Alumni Award recipient, she is a trauma surgeon specializing in acute robotic surgery and a medical director in Denver, Colorado. In this episode, Dr. Olliff reflects on her journey from the 黑料网吃瓜爆料Honors College to the ER, sharing how she stays grounded and energized in high-pressure environments.

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Episode 49 // Navigating Academic Burnout with Catherine Ugwu, Serena Bhaskar, Ghali Omar Boutaib, Rysun Chu, and Professor Melanie Ryerson

What happens when academic stress turns into burnout? This week, Honors students Catherine Ugwu, Serena Bhaskar, Ghali Omar Boutaib, and Rysun Chu join the podcast to open up about their own challenges with balance and the realities of high-achieving student life. Then, licensed mental health counselor and Honors affiliate professor Melanie Ryerson offers expert insight into identifying burnout, setting boundaries, and building habits that protect students鈥� well-being.

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Episode 48 // Learning to Lead with Kelsey Sherman and Elise Prophete

This week, we鈥檙e joined by St. Petersburg Honors students Kelsey Sherman and Elise Prophete to talk about civic engagement, leadership, and what makes the St. Petersburg campus unique. Through local and state involvement, these Honors students have transformed their passions for public service and education into opportunities that impact change in their communities.

Kelsey shares lessons learned about leadership through her experience as president of the St. Pete Honors Student Council. We also hear about Elise鈥檚 involvement in student government, participation in Democracy House (a community-based political literacy project targeting young people), and Generation Vote (an intersectional youth-led movement advocating for democracy), and experience studying abroad with the 鈥淗onoring the Ocean鈥� trip.

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Episode 47 // Student Entrepreneurship with Mira Stimac and Frank Nunez

This week, we鈥檙e talking all things student entrepreneurship with Mira Stimac, CEO and founder of energy bar brand Lope Collective, and Frank Nunez, program planner at the 黑料网吃瓜爆料Muma College of Business' Nault Center for Entrepreneurship.

Mira takes us through her journey from designing training shoes to creating her own brand of energy bars and shares what it鈥檚 like to start a business while juggling student life. Frank sheds light on how 黑料网吃瓜爆料and the Nault Center for Entrepreneurship helps students turn their big ideas into reality with mentorship, resources, and support. 

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Episode 46 // Global Student Consulting with and Alison Frate, Abigail Brake, and Dr. Gregory Smogard

This week on the Honor Roll Podcast, we鈥檙e exploring how Honors students are making an impact in global business. Alison Frate, Abigail Brake, and entrepreneur/professor Dr. Gregory Smogard share their experiences in the Global Student Consulting capstone course, where they tackled real-world challenges for international companies. Tune in to hear how the course fosters collaboration, critical thinking, and global learning! 

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Episode 45 // The First-Year Honors Experience with Heather Stroup

Honors student Heather Stroup joins the podcast to talk all about her journey as an out-of-state-student. A biomedical sciences major and recipient of the Women in Leadership and Philanthropy Judy Genshaft Scholarship, Stroup discusses the impact of scholarships and extracurriculars on her college experience. Stay tuned to hear Heather鈥檚 insight into the ups and downs of freshman year. 

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Episode 44 // The 2025 黑料网吃瓜爆料Climate Teach-In with Katelynn Paciorek and Maia Ryan

The future of climate justice and education lies in the hands of the next generation, which is why we invited Honors students Katelynn Paciorek and Maia Ryan to discuss how they are organizing this year鈥檚 黑料网吃瓜爆料Climate Teach-In. They join the podcast to share their journey in making the weeklong Climate Teach-In a completely student-led event filled with opportunities for students to consider how they can get involved in shaping our environmental future and creating positive change.

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Episode 43 // Inside USF's 7-Year Med Program with Rahul Jain and Parker Olive

The journey to becoming a doctor is long and demanding, but the accelerated 7-Year B.S./M.D. program at the 黑料网吃瓜爆料 offers a streamlined path for students committed to a career in medicine. This unique partnership provides the support of Judy Genshaft Honors College faculty and upperclassmen, helping students build a strong foundation for medical school success. This week, we鈥檙e joined by special guest host Aakash Vijeesh, and current 7-year B.S./M.D. Morsani College of Medicine students Rahul Jain and Parker Olive as they share their experiences in medical school.

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Episode 42 // Honors Scholarships with Whitney Louis, Nora Wolfgang, and Marco Nardiello

Looking for information on scholarships, awards, or financial support? Tune in this week as Honors students Whitney Louis and Nora Wolfgang share their experiences earning scholarships at 黑料网吃瓜爆料and how these resources have enriched their college journey.

Also joining the podcast is advancement administrator and Judy Genshaft Honors College alumnus Marco Nardiello, who discusses what reviewers look for in scholarship applications, the wide array of awards provided by the Judy Genshaft Honors College, and how to find the scholarships that best fit you. 

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Episode 41 // Marine Biology at 黑料网吃瓜爆料St. Petersburg with Gabrielle Schwager

Recent 黑料网吃瓜爆料St. Petersburg Honors graduate Gabrielle Schwager joins the podcast to share her passion for marine biology. Originally from North Carolina, Gabby highlights how the unique opportunities at 黑料网吃瓜爆料St. Pete 鈥� such as an Honors study abroad program in the Bahamas and hands-on courses in marine ecosystems 鈥� sparked her interest in polar ecology and deepened her enthusiasm for exploring local habitats. She also discusses her plans to pursue a master鈥檚 degree and how her experiences have shaped her future aspirations in the field.

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Episode 40 // Failing Forward with Rachel Weitz, NMS Coordinator Audra Santerre, and Professor Melanie Ryerson

Everyone fears failure, but setbacks can help us achieve success. During the week of February 17鈥�21, the Judy Genshaft Honors College will host Failing Forward, a weeklong series of events focused on reframing failure and redefining success. This week, we鈥檙e joined by Honors student Rachel Weitz, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Melanie Ryerson, and NMS Coordinator Audra Santerre to discuss how students can learn from setbacks, embrace challenges, and get involved in Failing Forward Week.

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Episode 39 // How Peer Mentors Shape the Honors Experience with Martin Ladjimi, Anrae Stephenson-Frazier, and Dr. Kevin Lee

Martin Ladjimi, peer mentor lead, and Anrae Stephenson-Frazier, graduate assistant for first-year student success, join Dr. Kevin Lee to discuss Honors Foundations and its peer mentor program. We explore the unique dynamic of upperclassmen teaching underclassmen, the program鈥檚 growth and the impact of peer mentorship on Honors students. 

Tune in to learn how the program is constantly evolving to meet students鈥� needs and how you can become a peer mentor! 

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Episode 38 // Presenting Undergraduate Research at a National Conference with Alex Vu

Interested in taking your undergraduate projects to the national stage but not sure where to start? This week, Honors student Alex Vu joins the Honor Roll Podcast to share his experience representing 黑料网吃瓜爆料at the Midwest Conference on Asian Affairs at the University of Notre Dame, where he presented his research on Vietnam's "Bamboo Diplomacy." Alex reflects on his academic journey, the value of engaging with a diverse group of graduate students and professors, and offers advice for students looking to expand their research opportunities. 

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Episode 37 // Fusing Art and Advocacy with Preston Kifer

Fueled by his passion for the performing arts and activism, Honors student Preston Kifer joins the podcast to share how he is blending his studies in theater and political science at USF. Discover how he uses each discipline to enhance the other 鈥� from re-establishing the Honors Choir to publishing research, serving on the 黑料网吃瓜爆料Mock Trial executive board, and performing in live productions across Florida. Preston also shares his hopes for the future and his vision for making a lasting impact through the arts. 

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Episode 36 // The Wilcox Scholars Program with Sandra Napolitano, Nico Lavaud, Vanessa Quiroz, and 黑料网吃瓜爆料Provost Emeritus Ralph Wilcox

From speaking with Temple Terrace Mayor Andy Ross to encouraging college students to vote, the first cohort of the Wilcox Scholars program at 黑料网吃瓜爆料is making strides in public advocacy and leadership. Learn what it means to be a Wilcox Scholar, the program's benefits, and how to apply with Honors Wilcox Scholars Sandra Napolitano, Nico Lavaud, and Vanessa Quiroz, alongside program founder and 黑料网吃瓜爆料Provost Emeritus Ralph Wilcox.