Making News – Honors Program @ The University of Tampa

Making News – Jessica Elson

Published on October 25, 2018October 20, 2018 by Ryan CragunLeave a comment

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Honors student Jessica Elson was recently highlighted in a UT Journal story on the work being done on Sweetings Pond on Eleuthera Island in the Bahamas by UT professors Heather Masonjones and Emily Rose. The story noted Jessica’s important contributions and insights to the project as well as her own independent research she is conducting as part of the research team.

Making News – Natalia Kabalan

Published on May 10, 2018May 9, 2018 by Ryan CragunLeave a comment

For her spring 2018 Honors Tutorial, Honors student Natalia Kabalan literally made a news story. Natalia’s assignment was to create a short news story on the recycling initiative taking place on campus:

Making News – Victoria Sunseri

Published on April 17, 2018April 13, 2018 by Ryan CragunLeave a comment

Graduating Honors student, Victoria Sunseri, was recently informed that she has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Research Award. Victoria was featured on UT’s website for this remarkable accomplishment.

Making News – Abigail Daner

Published on April 7, 2018April 7, 2018 by Ryan CragunLeave a comment

Honors student Abigail Daner was recently featured on UT’s front page. Abigail will be performing several musical theatre songs with alumnus Tevi Eber on Tuesday, April 17th at a special concert highlighting the work of UT alumni. You can see more of Abby’s repertoire on her youtube channel.

Making News – Erin Hanson

Published on March 14, 2018 by Ryan CragunLeave a comment

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Honors student Erin Hanson was recently featured on the UT home page. Erin was named a Lightning Community Heroes of Tomorrow recipient, which includes a $50,000 reward. Erin’s charitable work is through the Positive Coaching Alliance Tampa Bay.

Making News – Bailey McQueen

Published on March 11, 2018 by Ryan CragunLeave a comment

John and Bailee McQueen prepare to scatter the ashes of a homeless person in the Gulf of Mexico last summer. John McQueen scatters the unclaimed indigent after 120 days when no one comes forward to say they were related to the deceased.

Honors student Bailey McQueen was recently featured in a Tampa Bay Times article on the homeless in Tampa Bay. She occasionally helps her father, John McQueen, dispose of the ashes of homeless individuals whose remains have not been claimed by family in the Gulf of Mexico.

Making News – Carla Shapira on Emotional Intelligence and Leadership

Published on March 6, 2018March 2, 2018 by Ryan CragunLeave a comment

Honors Council President, Carla Shapira, was recently featured on the front page of UT. The primary focus of the article was on Carla’s interest in emotional intelligence and its connection to leadership. The article also noted how that interest aligned with her participation in the annual George C. Marshall Leadership Seminar at Fort Leavenworth, KS. The article also described Carla’s future plans in the Army.