USF Judy Genshaft Honors College

Culture, cuisine, and Cuban sandwiches — the Columbia Restaurant has it all. 🍽️

In the inaugural episode of Made to Share, a live studio food and culture series, we explore one of Tampa’s most iconic culinary institutions: the Columbia Restaurant. Owned and operated by the Gonzmart family, the restaurant has spent generations preserving history and tradition while fostering a strong sense of community.

“Our food is all about history,” said Richard Gonzmart. “Our menu is all about where it comes from.”

Discover the story behind the Columbia Restaurant, the Gonzmart family, and their connection to USF in the first episode of Made to Share, available now on YouTube.

Good morning, all Judy Genshaft Honors College students! Our names are Chloe Oyler and Amaya Etcheverry. Let us briefly introduce ourselves.

My name is Chloe; I am located at the St. Petersburg campus and am a current first-year marine biology major.

Hi! My name is Amaya Etcheverry, and I am in my second year at the Tampa campus studying architecture and art history.

We have both had such incredible experiences traveling across Europe and visiting places in the UK with our cohort this past semester. We are so excited to take you along today on our excursion to the City of Bath in England. We will be exploring the Roman Baths and other sites in the historic city of Bath!

Tune in to our story for views from our day and answers to many of your questions!

Share your study abroad experience with the Honors community 📸

If you're studying abroad or participating in a USF travel program this summer, the 2026 Souvenirs: Honors Travel Art Exhibition is the perfect opportunity to showcase your perspective and creativity.

Whether through photography, painting, mixed media, or another creative medium, this exhibition celebrates the meaningful experiences and insights gained through travel.

Selected artwork will be displayed in the Zimmerman Family Foundation Atrium ahead of the annual Honors Tapas Night Study Abroad Expo. Don't miss the chance to share the story behind your journey!

Submission deadline: Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.

Throughout the spring semester, the Honors College brought faculty and students together through its Midday Music series, featuring performances by talented musicians from across campus and the USF School of Music. From piano, guitar, violin, and cello to a variety of other instruments, each event filled the Honors Atrium with creativity, collaboration, and community. We look forward to welcoming more Midday Music performances next fall!

From the coastline to the classroom, Oliver Laczko’s dedication to sustainability left a lasting impact on the St. Petersburg community. 🌊

Growing up in Florida, Oliver always had a deep-rooted passion for the environment, and during college, he discovered his focus on restoration and wetland ecology. Having a direct connection to the ecosystems he studied allowed him to lead sustainability initiatives and educate the St. Pete community about its ecological history.

“I didn’t choose USF St. Petersburg — it chose me.”

Watch or listen to Oliver’s story in the latest episode of the Honor Roll Podcast, available now on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.

Hey, guys! We’re Secret and Zoe, and we’re currently on the Bahamas: Exploring Tropical Environments by Land and Sea study abroad trip!

We are both members of the Honors College. Secret is a junior studying biomedical sciences with a minor in criminology on the path to veterinary school, and Zoe is studying creative writing.

After a couple of amazing days in the Bahamas, we’ll be taking over Honors social media to answer your questions about the study abroad program, the culture of Andros Island, and the incredible flora and fauna we’ve experienced so far.

Be sure to check out the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College story! We will see you there!

Guten Morgen, everyone! We’re Caeden, AJ, Olena, and Colin, students in the Honors College currently studying abroad in Germany through the Beyond the Classroom program! 🇩🇪

Today we will be taking over the Honors social media to show you how fun our trip has been as we have studied at the Universität Osnabrück, as well as our visits to the beautiful cities of Hamburg and Berlin. Feel free to ask questions on the Instagram story and follow us along for our travels!

Hi everyone! We’re Seba and Alina, students in the Judy Genshaft Honors College currently studying abroad in South Korea through the Beyond the Classroom program! 🇰🇷

Today we’ll be taking over the Honors social story from Nami Island and bringing you along with us as we explore one of Korea’s most scenic destinations, try new foods, and share pieces of our study abroad experience. Feel free to send us questions throughout the day and follow along for the adventure!