Nearly every success story includes a “someone who believed in me” chapter. As Assistant Dean for Student Engagement, Dr. Karna Walter wants each student to find that inspiration more than once in their four-year journey. 

If you are looking to build your resume, gain public speaking experience, and work with local middle and high school students, consider joining Xtreme Discovery Teams! Xtreme Discovery Teams (XDT) is a volunteer-based program that visits local middle schools and high schools to promote higher education. 

On Friday, September 21 all Honors College office buildings including Slonaker House and Honors West will be closed from 2-4pm for an internal staff meeting.

Interested in spending your spring break with other honors students learning about a community outside, or within your own? HASB is a program that takes honors students to various cities over spring break to participate in service learning trips. Applications are now open.

Jeannie Wilkening is an Honors College graduate who mixes a scientific mind with connections that extend well beyond the lab.  Now pursuing a PhD after a Churchill Scholars award – and Masters – from the University of Cambridge, she’s quick to share her insights with current and prospective Wildcats.

With $34,000 plus $12,000 COE on the line, there’s no reason to go it alone. Learn more about making your best run at this prestigious award with 3,000 individual recipients annually.

Travis Sawyer returns with a Master of Philosophy Degree from Cambridge, launches into PhD studies.

Terry Hunt, dean of the Honors College, is one of the world's foremost experts on the Pacific Islands, which includes Rapa Nui, known by many as Easter Island.

Xtreme Discovery Teams (XDT) is a volunteer-based club that visits local middle schools and high schools to promote higher education. XDT members work with Honors peers to create fun and interactive academic workshops based on college courses.