The mission of the Honors College is to provide an enriched educational experience for academically motivated and talented students at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University. We welcome students of diverse backgrounds and are firmly committed to advancing a diverse, inclusive and equitable community of scholars. We affirm that all members of the Honors College community are valued for their contributions and treated with dignity and respect. Each student in the college plays a vital role in enhancing and influencing critical debate, critical thinking and learning from each other through their individual stories and lived experiences. This synergy creates a unique and inclusive foundation on which students can explore and develop their sense of belonging.
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Honors College Excited to Grow and Welcome the Class of 2028
Numbers in the Honors College are growing again this year, with 693 first-year students in this fall’s class of 2028, exceeding last year’s count of 593 first-year students.
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Stark Student Named Portz Scholar
Kellie Rose Kordinak is in an elite group of American college students. The senior from the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University at Stark was recently named a 2024 Portz Scholar by the National Collegiate Honors Council – one of only four students from across the country.
Welcome, Honors College Families
As part of the university's annual Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s Honors College presented a day of fun activities for their students and their families.
Year With a Flash
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Today will be following a group of six Golden Flashes for the 2024-25 academic year, chronicling their efforts and successes during the fall and spring semesters. The group of students are at various places in their Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University academic careers and will share their experiences throughout the year as they take part in our distinctive programs, research and global experiences.
SURE Program Offers Return on Investment
Allison Remick and Madeline Desmond were among a cohort of 178 students who conducted research projects under the direction of faculty mentors during the annual 2024 SURE program.
