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Spring COVID-19 Safety Protocols Will Continue Throughout Semester
Social distancing, mask wearing and other COVID-19 safety protocols will remain in place at least through the end of the spring semester. Commencement times and protocols are in place for spring.
Apply for a Position on the 2021-22 Bumpers College Honors Student Board
Applications are open for chair, vice-chair, secretary, director of student relations, director of events, director of communications and director of administration and outreach. Apply by March 15.
U of A Seniors of Significance Class of 2021 Announced
These outstanding seniors were selected based on their academic achievements, leadership skills and co-curricular involvement.
Fall 2021 Honors College 'Retro Readings' Courses to Focus on Harry Potter, Supreme Court
Next fall, honors students can delve into the Harry Potter books or study the inner workings of the Supreme Court, one of the most misunderstood branches of our government. Register soon.
100th Anniversary Phi Alpha Theta Super-Regional Virtual Conference, March 12-13
Phi Alpha Theta, the national honor society for history students, was founded at the U of A, and the campus chapter will host a conference as part of its 100th anniversary year featuring lectures and panel discussions.
Fall 2021 Honors College Forums to Explore Topics Ranging From Ancient Artifacts to Blockchains
The 75-minute, one-credit-hour Honors College Forums allow honors students to take a course outside their major or college. Four will be offered for the fall semester.
Honors College Forum Leads to Tour Exploring Black History on Campus
Students from the Honors College Forum BAD Times curated a tour of African American student experiences at the U of A.
Honors College Launches New Futures Hub to Expand Support for Students
The Honors College is launching its new Futures Hub to provide a variety of services, from workshops to one-on-one mentoring, that help honors students prepare for the 21st-century workforce.
Student Entrepreneurs Win Big at Seed Funding Competition
Seven U of A student teams won up to $2,000 each in a seed funding competition hosted by the U of A Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, in partnership with the School of Law.
Neville-Shepard to Present Honors College Lecture on Conspiracy Theory
Ryan Neville-Shepard’s lecture, which previews his Fall 2021 Honors College Signature Seminar, will discuss how misinformation circulates and the best ways to respond.