The latest edition of A+, the Honors College magazine, is now available. This year's issue opens with  "The Next Rep: Preparing Student-Athletes for Success Beyond the Field," spotlighting Path Scholar and honors sports management major Jaylan Brown. Brown's groundbreaking research empowers student-athletes to build their personal brands and prepare for life after sports.

This issue also celebrates the generosity of Honors College faculty members whose gifts, rooted in family history, strengthen support for the Path Program and empowers future scholars to thrive. 

Inside, you'll meet alumni who transformed their honors experiences into creative and impactful careers from writing bestselling books and applying historical insights to improve healthcare in Arkansas to testing autonomous racing vehicles at the Arctic Circle. 

Current scholars also take center stage as they: 

• Unearth humanities stories from local archives;

• Create imaginative art that blends technical skill with creativity;

• Launch nonprofits to improve hospital communication;

• Combine science and communication to develop patented water purification technology;

• Analyze school choice trends and their impact on education reform in Arkansas;

• Design adaptive clothing to improve comfort and accessibility for ALS patients;

• Rebrand small towns by blending architecture, marketing and storytelling; and

• Guide third graders through hands-on paleontology activities, sparking curiosity and learning.

Explore these stories and more in the 2025-26 issue of A+.

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About the Honors College: The University of Arkansas Honors College was established in 2002 and brings together high-achieving undergraduate students and the university's top professors to share transformative learning experiences. Each year the Honors College awards up to 90 freshman fellowships that provide $80,000 over four years, and more than $1 million in undergraduate research and study abroad grants. The Honors College is nationally recognized for the high caliber of students it admits and graduates. Honors students enjoy small, in-depth classes, and programs are offered in all disciplines, tailored to students' academic interests, with interdisciplinary collaborations encouraged. All Honors College graduates have engaged in mentored research.

About the University of Arkansas: As Arkansas' flagship institution, the U of A provides an internationally competitive education in more than 200 academic programs. Founded in 1871, the U of A contributes more than $3 billion to Arkansas' economy through the teaching of new knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship and job development, discovery through research and creative activity while also providing training for professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the U of A among the few U.S. colleges and universities with the highest level of research activity. U.S. News & World Report ranks the U of A among the top public universities in the nation. See how the U of A works to build a better world at Arkansas Research and Economic Development News.