University Honors Program

May 20, 2022

Spotlight on Our Students: Sommer Stephens

The University Honors and Scholars Program (UHSP) interviews Sommer Stephens, a senior from Walkertown, N.C. majoring in animal sciences. Read on to learn more about some of the HON seminars she loved, her research interests and her upcoming adventures at the University of Maryland this summer.

May 13, 2022

Spotlight on Our Students: Ashley Crickard

By Chester Brewer In this edition of Spotlight on Our Students, we were able to talk with Ashley Crickard, a fourth-year student majoring in mechanical engineering, about her undergraduate research focus and her recent Goldwater Scholarship award. UHSP: Ashley, first of all, congratulations on your recent Goldwater Scholarship award — we’re really proud of you!…

May 12, 2022

Spotlight on Our Students: Caleb Keaveney

The University Honors and Scholars Program recently spoke with Caleb Keaveny about the recent Goldwater award he received and how he plans to use the funds for his research on planetary atmospheres.

A group of six students who won the Richard Blanton Award

May 9, 2022

UHSP Announces Spring 2022 Richard L. Blanton Outstanding Capstone Award Recipients

Six amazing students in the University Honors and Scholars Program recently received the spring 2022 Richard L. Blanton Outstanding Capstone award.

May 6, 2022

Spring 2022 Alex Miller Outstanding University Scholar Award Winners Announced

The University Honors and Scholars Program has bestowed the 2022 Alex Miller Outstanding University Scholar award to Sydney Gyurek and Noor Shehata.

Ben Masters wearing a mask and gloves, working in the lab

May 5, 2022

Spotlight on Our Students: Ben Masters

The University Honors and Scholars Program (UHSP) interviews Ben Masters, a senior majoring in chemistry who plans to pursue a Ph.D. at the University of Chicago after graduation.

Arnulfo Silva wearing red graduation robes and making a wolfie sign with his hand in front of the smoke stack that says "State College."

May 3, 2022

Meet the Graduates

The Division of Academic and Student Affairs recognizes some standout spring 2022 graduates who have made their mark on the university through their involvement and leadership on campus, especially in DASA programs.

Apr 28, 2022

Dodor Receives 2022 Witherspoon Award

Two-time Nubian Message editor honored at 2022 Ebony Harlem Awards

White flowers bloom on a tree in front of the Bell Tower

Apr 28, 2022

The Higher Education Elephant in the Room or, Talk to your kids about college before we do

By Kelly Larrimore It’s Free College Application Week. Seniors are excited as CACRAO approaches. The hallways are decorated with college pennants, posters, and flyers all saying the same thing: this could be YOU — apply now! This week, a student leaves my classroom in tears because their 1.0 GPA is not high enough to be…

Apr 19, 2022

Find Your Home in a Living and Learning Village

In 15 Living and Learning Villages, students harness their enthusiasm for special topics.