University Honors and Scholars Programs

A group of four students stand around a site-seeing device at the top of a building in New York City

Dec 9, 2021

Exploration Trips with the Honors and Scholars Program

By Maren Carter Each fall, the University Honors and Scholars Program (UHSP) sponsors cultural and outdoor exploration trips for students. Myles Gregor, a sophomore studying computer science, went to New York City with the UHSP this October for the program’s Fall Break Cultural Explorations trip. An annual tradition in the UHSP, students on the New…

Aerial view of the Honors and Scholars Village, also known as the Quad

Nov 9, 2021

It Takes a Village: Honors Village

Learn what makes the Honors and Scholars Village a special place for students to live, learn and play.

Oct 7, 2021

Conducting Fisheries Research with a Disability: Featuring Sasha Pereira

University Honors Program alumna Sasha Pereira, who is currently working as a Fisheries Technician with the Wyoming Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, spoke with The Fisheries Podcast about her interdisciplinary interests in aquatic community ecology, equity in science and environmental education, and environmental justice.

Noah Jabusch in front of a grey background

Jul 27, 2021

Noah Jabusch Receives Richard L. Blanton Outstanding Capstone Award

Jabusch received undergraduate degrees in physics and mathematics this May and will begin working towards a Ph.D. in physics at the University of Minnesota this fall.

Savannah Collins in front of a brick wall

Jul 20, 2021

Savannah Collins Receives Alex Miller Outstanding University Scholar Award

By Chester Brewer Each year the staff of the University Scholars Program is honored to select a student to receive the Alex Miller Outstanding University Scholar award. The award is named after the former director of the University Scholars Program, Alex Miller, who led the program from its inception until his retirement in 2014. The…

The top of a graduate's hat that reads "Our hearts ever hold you, NC State"

May 11, 2021

Meet the Graduates

The Division of Academic and Student Affairs recognizes some standout spring 2021 graduates who have made their mark on the university through their involvement and leadership in the division's programs.

Sean Deardorff and Tejas Kakade wearing masks, holding flowers in an outdoor setting

May 10, 2021

The Power of the Flower

Students in the Honors and Scholars Programs handed out flowers to raise their fellow students’ spirits on NC State’s last Wellness Day and during finals week.

May 3, 2021

Meet the 2021 Mathews Medal Recipients

The Mathews Medal recognizes graduating seniors who have made NC State a better place. Meet this year's recipients.

Massey Stichter wearing a teal helmet and making a thumbs up sign while rock climbing

Apr 27, 2021

Learning from Nature

Facing Zoom fatigue, Massey Stichter, a third-year student in the University Scholars Program, embarked on a 50-day backcountry skills course this spring through Outward Bound.

Goldwater Scholar Andrew Mistele in front of an airplane near the Engineering buildings on Centennial Campus

Apr 21, 2021

Winging His Way to Success

Andrew Mistele, an aerospace engineering student — and now Goldwater Scholar — is conducting research that could lead to improvements in fields such as energy efficiency and drone design.