University Scholars Program

Dec 16, 2021

Fall 2021 Alex Miller Outstanding University Scholar Award Winners Announced

The University Honors and Scholars Program has bestowed the Alex Miller Outstanding University Scholar award to Morgan Budzynski and Madison Horgan. 

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. 

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… 

Mar 4, 2021

Spotlight on our Students: Megan Snyder

The University Honors and Scholars Programs spoke with Megan Snyder '21 about her research project, "Stone Mountain Monument Memorial: A Symbol of White Supremacy," which she will present at the 21st Annual Undergraduate Honors Symposium at UNCG. 

Feb 24, 2021

Spotlight on Our Alumni: Griffin James ‘20

The University Honors and Scholars Program recently caught up Scholars Program graduate Griffin James. James majored in English and minored in theatre and arts entrepreneurship. 

Aug 31, 2020

SECU Public Fellows Internships Allow Students to Give Back to Hometowns

A new grant from the State Employees Credit Union funded summer internships for eight students in their home communities. 

Jun 24, 2020

Caleb Drum Receives Alex Miller Outstanding University Scholar Award

Caleb Drum, a 2020 graduate in chemical engineering, is the recipient of the Alex Miller Outstanding University Scholar Award from the University Scholars Program. 

Apr 21, 2020

Honoring the Class of 2020: Kennedy McCutchen

Leading up to what would have been the Class of 2020's graduation ceremony, the Division of Academic and Student Affairs is highlighting some of its seniors in Leadership and Civic Engagement. For this article, we interviewed political science major Kennedy McCutchen. 

Sep 5, 2019

Spotlight on our Students: Computer Science in Silicon Valley

In this edition of Spotlight on our Students, we talked with Lauren Siegel about her summer internship at Apple in Cupertino, Calif. 

Sep 1, 2019

GeoJourney Along the Colorado River

Every year, students in the University Honors and Scholars Programs (UHSP) are invited to apply to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime geosciences field course exploring along the path of the iconic Colorado River. The course is led by Chester Brewer, the assistant director for UHSP who also facilitates the Outdoor Explorations trip series for the programs,…