Honors College - University of Arkansas

Honors College - University of Arkansas Your story. Your honors.

Here at the University of Arkansas Honors College, our goal is to build a transformative community of students and faculty that prepares graduates who excel professionally, flourish personally and lead globally. The University of Arkansas Honors College offers undergraduate honors programs in every college, tailored to specific majors. 100 percent of our graduates have engaged in faculty-mentored research.

It's no surprise that we are are big fans of Elijah Conley. From Melbourne, Arkansas, to Georgetown Law and now a nation...
05/28/2026

It's no surprise that we are are big fans of Elijah Conley.

From Melbourne, Arkansas, to Georgetown Law and now a national law firm in Washington, D.C., Elijah says the Honors College and Path Program helped shape his journey every step of the way. Through Path, he found mentorship, leadership opportunities and experiences that opened doors far beyond campus.

Now, he’s giving back by mentoring students and encouraging others to do the same.

“When you get to where you’ve always wanted to be, open the door for the person behind you.”

🔗 Read his Path to Senior Walk story here: https://news.uark.edu/articles/82352/elijah-conley-s-path-beyond-senior-walk-takes-him-to-washington-d-c-

Miceala Morano’s journey to graduation was powered by years of sacrifice, hard work and belief, from her family saving s...
05/14/2026

Miceala Morano’s journey to graduation was powered by years of sacrifice, hard work and belief, from her family saving spare change for college to earning a life-changing Honors College Fellowship.

This May, she graduated from the U of A with a degree in journalism and a story that reflects the determination behind so many first-generation students.

“I have hopefully been able to inspire others to follow their dreams, no matter how low the odds are.”

🔗 https://news.uark.edu/articles/82308/miceala-morano-s-path-to-senior-walk-was-paved-with-pennies

Honors education opens doors and Nick and Carolyn Cole are making sure more Arkansas students can walk through them. Aft...
05/13/2026

Honors education opens doors and Nick and Carolyn Cole are making sure more Arkansas students can walk through them.

After returning to college at 45, Carolyn W. Cole experienced firsthand the transformative power of Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. Now, she and her husband, Nick, are deepening that impact with an additional $250,000 gift to support Path Scholars in Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences.

Their investment helps high-achieving students access mentorship, research opportunities, study abroad and a strong academic community—resources that can shape not just careers but lives.

Through their continued generosity, the Coles are helping create pathways for students to realize their potential and pursue meaningful futures.

Congratulations to our 2026 honors graduates. Your intellect and generosity of spirit have enriched campus in lasting wa...
05/08/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 honors graduates. Your intellect and generosity of spirit have enriched campus in lasting ways, and your absence will be deeply felt. We are so proud of the knowledge you have cultivated and the integrity you carry forward into the world.

Audax at Sapiens!

Congratulations to our 2026 Path Program graduates! Your leadership, dedication and commitment to community have made a...
05/06/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Path Program graduates!

Your leadership, dedication and commitment to community have made a lasting impact on the Honors College. We’re proud of all you’ve accomplished and excited to see what’s next.

We could attempt to explain these photos… but secrets aren’t meant to be explained. Some doors only open after graduatio...
05/05/2026

We could attempt to explain these photos… but secrets aren’t meant to be explained. Some doors only open after graduation, preferably with a dramatic reveal and a Latin motto. Until then, consider this your gentle reminder: you’re not supposed to understand.

Throwback meets reunion.Honors College alumni, including fellows, scholars and student leaders from our first decade, ga...
05/05/2026

Throwback meets reunion.
Honors College alumni, including fellows, scholars and student leaders from our first decade, gathered at Rockwater Marina in Little Rock for an evening of reflection, conversation, and reconnection. Many thanks to Lisa Ferrell and Jim Jackson for graciously opening their venue and helping make the occasion so memorable.
Are you an Honors College Fellow alum? As we continue traveling across the state, we would be delighted to reconnect. Send us a message and come see us.

The Path Advisory Committee came together this Earth Day for a campus clean-up, showing their commitment to the environm...
05/04/2026

The Path Advisory Committee came together this Earth Day for a campus clean-up, showing their commitment to the environment and campus community. Thank you to everyone who helped make a difference.

Congratulations to our undergraduate honors researchers for showcasing their work at last week’s symposium. Their resear...
05/01/2026

Congratulations to our undergraduate honors researchers for showcasing their work at last week’s symposium. Their research highlights the depth, excellence and commitment that characterize honors scholarship. We are proud to celebrate the time, effort and achievement behind each project.

Honors students had the opportunity to hear from UN Ambassador David Fernandez Puyana at a recent lunch-and-learn. As a ...
04/30/2026

Honors students had the opportunity to hear from UN Ambassador David Fernandez Puyana at a recent lunch-and-learn. As a Permanent Observer of the United Nations University of Peace and delegate to UNESCO, Ambassador Puyana shared insights on international organizations and global diplomacy. We are grateful for the opportunity and for the meaningful conversation with our students.

Chelsea Hodge, director of grants and research innovation at the Honors College, has been selected for a prestigious int...
04/29/2026

Chelsea Hodge, director of grants and research innovation at the Honors College, has been selected for a prestigious international program focused on strengthening academic collaboration between North America and Germany. Hodge will participate in the German Academic Exchange Service’s “Germany Today” Information Tour 2026, a competitive initiative that brings together senior leaders in higher education, research and policy to explore innovation, funding opportunities and transatlantic partnerships across Germany’s leading institutions.

Hodge’s path to her current role actually began in honors. A Berryville native, she was an Honors College Fellow who graduated summa cm laude in 2012 before going on to earn her master’s and Ph.D. in history from the U of A. Her interdisciplinary academic background—spanning music performance, German and history—along with her own experiences studying abroad and conducting honors research—gives her a unique perspective in advising students pursuing similar paths.

In Germany, Hodge will visit universities and research centers in Berlin, Leipzig, Jena and Fulda, taking part in site visits, discussions and networking events with German academic and policy leaders.

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