USF 70: The History of the Honors College with Judy Genshaft, Stuart Silverman, and Dean Charles Adams
Fri Jan 30 2026
Judy Genshaft Honors College leaders and history-makers — USF President Emerita Judy Genshaft, inaugural Honors Dean Stuart Silverman, and current Honors College Dean Charles Adams — reunite to reflect on USF’s growth from Silverman’s arrival in 1970 to today, and on the Honors College’s central role within the university’s academic community.
From just 20 students to a network of nearly 10,000 alumni, this episode explores how the Honors program at the University of South Florida began in 1983, how it grew into the college it is today, and where it is headed as the university looks boldly toward the next 70 years.
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Guests: Judy Genshaft, Stuart Silverman, and Charles Adams
Hosts: Mykyta Nechaiev and Anna Minks
Audio Production by: Vama Shah and Ethan Tracy
Additional Resources:
Discover More Inspiring USF 70 StoriesRe-live the Honors College Building Grand OpeningLook Back at Honors History
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Judy Genshaft Honors College leaders and history-makers — USF President Emerita Judy Genshaft, inaugural Honors Dean Stuart Silverman, and current Honors College Dean Charles Adams — reunite to reflect on USF’s growth from Silverman’s arrival in 1970 to today, and on the Honors College’s central role within the university’s academic community. From just 20 students to a network of nearly 10,000 alumni, this episode explores how the Honors program at the University of South Florida began in 1983, how it grew into the college it is today, and where it is headed as the university looks boldly toward the next 70 years. Don’t forget to rate and review – we love to hear your feedback. Guests: Judy Genshaft, Stuart Silverman, and Charles Adams Hosts: Mykyta Nechaiev and Anna Minks Audio Production by: Vama Shah and Ethan Tracy Additional Resources: Discover More Inspiring USF 70 StoriesRe-live the Honors College Building Grand OpeningLook Back at Honors History