University Honors Program

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.

Mitchell Moravec and Jackie Gonzalez by the ocean

Apr 20, 2021

New Scholarship Established in Honor of First Latinx Student Body President

Alumnus Mitchell Moravec has established a new scholarship in honor of his friend and former student body president, Jackie Gonzalez. The new scholarship will benefit NC State students who have demonstrated a commitment to the Latinx community and live in a rural North Carolina community.

NC State Goldwater Scholar Jack Featherstone leans against a railing.

Apr 16, 2021

From Landslides to Asteroids, Scholar Wants to Understand It All

2021 Goldwater Scholar Jack Featherstone conducts research into the physics of phenomena on Earth and in outer space.

Statue of a professor in a red mask reading a book

Apr 8, 2021

Honors and Scholars Village Seeks Scholar in Residence for 2021-2022 Academic Year

The priority application deadline is April 12, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Mar 22, 2021

Spotlight on Our Students: Aysia Slade

The University Honors and Scholars Programs talk to Honors Program student Aysia Slade, who won a Creative Artist Award for her play, Static.

Mar 18, 2021

Opportunity for Scholar-In-Residence

The University Honors and Scholars Programs and Honors and Scholars Village seek an NC State faculty member to serve as the 2021-2022 Honors and Scholars Village Scholar-in-Residence. To be eligible, the applicant should hold a faculty appointment or regular teaching duties during the academic year. All tenured and tenure-track faculty, non-tenure-track faculty, adjuncts, and postdoctoral faculty…

Mar 12, 2021

Spotlight on our Students: Graham Buhrman

The University Honors and Scholars Programs recently spoke with Graham Buhrman '22, who is researching online contexts to study racism and its relationship with health outcomes and behaviors.

Mar 5, 2021

Spotlight on our Students: Jack Featherstone

The University Honors and Scholars Programs interviewed Jack Featherstone, a third-year Honors Program student, about his research in granular physics principles in exotic environments — most of which he has conducted at home in his basement.