In this issue read about our new Hertog winner, the Honor Your Teaching faculty fellowship program and learn more about upcoming events and opportunities.
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Auburn Honors student selected for national humanities fellowship
Curiosity, conversation and a deep appreciation for complex ideas have shaped the academic journey of Auburn University’s newest National Prestigious Scholarship winner.
John Murray, a senior Honors student majoring in international studies and political science, will spend time this spring participating in the Humanities at Hertog Fellowship, a highly competitive program that brings together students from around the world to explore classic and contemporary texts through immersive, discussion-driven seminars. |
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The Honor Your Teaching Fellowship: Expanding opportunity and innovation in Auburn’s Honors College
Auburn University’s Honors College is increasing its commitment to academic innovation and faculty engagement through the Honor Your Teaching Fellowship program.
The initiative, now in its fourth cycle, invites faculty from across campus to design and deliver Honors courses, enriching the college’s curriculum and creating meaningful opportunities for both students and faculty.
Faculty interested in applying must secure approval from their department chair and commit to teaching their new course at least twice over a two-year period. Applications are due by Feb.10, 2026. Faculty will receive compensation for developing the course and syllabus. |
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Honors Professional Etiquette WorkshopsFebruary 17 | 4-5:30 p.m. | RBD Library 3129
February 18 | 4-5:30 p.m. | RBD Library 3133
The Honors College is hosting a Professional Networking Event designed to offer our students the opportunity to practice their networking skills with local professionals. In order to participate in this event, students are required to attend one of two Professional Etiquette workshops to learn more about the skills needed to utilize etiquette when networking. |
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Guest Edition: Getting the most out of Honors advising with Suzanne HunterHappy February, Honors community. I am Suzanne Hunter, associate director of academic affairs, and I’m excited to bring you this guest installment of the Director’s Corner. My area of Honors includes academic advising, faculty relations and Honors course offerings.
I joined the Honors College nearly 11 years ago as part of the advising team. From the very beginning, I recognized that Honors advising offers so much more than the basic goal of picking classes for the next term. As we enter advising season this spring and students prepare to develop their summer and fall registration plans, I think this would be an ideal time to talk about how you can get the most out of your advising appointments with your Honors advisors. |
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| When you prepare for your advising appointment, I encourage you to think beyond a progress check or plan for the next semester. Think about advising as an opportunity to imagine, plan and shape your Auburn journey with purpose. Honors advising is designed to be holistic and personalized, and a little preparation can make your conversations even more meaningful. |
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Study & Travel Information SessionFebruary 4 | 4 p.m. | Mell 3520
A foodie's dream come true - either way you go! This fall the Honors College will be headed to Belgium and Italy. Learn more about our Study & Travel destinations by attending our information session. |
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Research Support & Conference Travel GrantsFebruary 5 | 4 p.m. | Cater Hall
The Honors College is proud to support our students’ research by offering funding for independent projects through our Research Support and Conference Travel Grants. Students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Join us for an information session to learn more about the application process and how these grants can help you advance your research. |
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ACT with Honors Fire CircleFebruary 5 | 5 - 6 p.m. | Student Center Patio
Join ACT with Honors for conversation, information on upcoming events and of course, s'mores! All Honors students are welcome. |
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Dinner Discussions with the Director: Jack ChildreeFebruary 9 | 5:15 p.m. | Cater Hall
During Dinner Discussions with the Director, Dr. Stevens hosts an informal dinner in Cater Hall with up to ten Honors students and one featured guest.
Discussion will be focused on a "big question" posed by the guest or on the topic, "How I got here." Mr. Childree will talk on the theme of “How I got here,” and his work as an admissions counselor for the university.
Dinner will be Mellow Mushroom pizza and salad. Chairs for dinner will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sign up below if you would like to attend.
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Valentine's Day Candy BarFebruary 13 | 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Cater Hall Lawn
Celebrate a day of the love with our famous candy bar! Grab your favorite sweets ... for your sweet — or for yourself! |
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Candy Grams and CookiesFebruary 9 | 6:30 p.m. | Broun Hall Basement
Decorate cookies and make candy grams with Honors Congress! |
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Congress Family DinnerFebruary 16 | 6 p.m. | Broun Hall Basement
Grab some dinner and hang out with your Honors Congress friends! |
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Need a break from textbooks and Canvas notifications? Come chill with a good book — no grades, no pressure, just the pure joy of reading.
Grab a book, read it at your own pace and return it when you're done — all on the honor system. It’s your space to explore stories, escape into new worlds or just vibe with a cozy read. The best part? These books are all chosen by Honors staff.
Stop by the Collective Library in the Honors Study Room in RBD and discover your next favorite read today!
With every newsletter, we’ll spotlight a standout title from the Collective Library. Keep an eye out for fresh recommendations and hidden gems you won’t want to miss! |
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This issue's book is ...Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
"I chose this book because it beautifully captures the relationships that shape us and the way people move into and out of our lives over time. It’s a story that resonates differently depending on the stage of life you’re in, which is part of its brilliance. I also admire Zevin’s distinctive writing style during each section of the book. Don’t let the gaming element intimidate you—this is a book anyone can pick up and enjoy!
This is also Auburn’s Common Book for the year, so if you haven’t read it, now’s your chance!"
This book was entered into the Collective Library by Emily Prim, Honors Academic Advisor II. |
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Become an Honors Peer Mentor — applications close soon
The Honors Peer Mentorship Program is a lifeline for incoming Honors College freshmen, helping to ease the transition into the Honors College and university life by grouping new students with experienced upperclassmen. New students have a contact from the first day they arrive on campus to help them navigate this new step in their lives.
Mentors are paired with a small group of first-year students with whom they interact throughout the summer and fall semester. In addition, there will be some responsibilities during the spring semester.
If selected as a mentor, you will be required to participate in the following:
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One spring training session: Sunday, March 22, 3-5 p.m. and Sunday, March 29, 3-5 p.m.
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Hold space in your schedule for HONR 1087: Honors Mentor Lyceum (1-hour credit) (Class will be Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.)
For more information or if you have questions, please contact Whitney Comer at wrc0024@auburn.edu. |
Honor Your Teaching FellowshipFaculty interested in creating new Honors courses should consider applying to the Honor Your Teaching Fellowship Program. You may read more about this fellowship program on our website. Applications can be submitted via this
form by Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
For questions, please email Suzanne Hunter, Associate Director of Academic Affairs, sap0005@auburn.edu.
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Research Support and Conference Travel Grants
The Honors College is excited to support our students’ research endeavors by providing funding for students’ independent research projects through our Research Support and Conference Travel Grants. Students conducting research in any field are welcome to apply.
The Honors College conference travel grants are designed to provide funding to Honors College students who are presenting at regional, national or international academic conferences to present research. Honors College students applying for this grant may be awarded up to $500 to support the travel costs associated with presenting at a conference. Conference Grant:
Honors Research Conference Grant – Fill out form
The Auburn Honors Research Support Grant typically provides between $500 and $1500 to assist with the costs of conducting research. Examples of eligible costs include laboratory supplies or travel to conduct experiments or perform field research.
Research Support Grant: Honors Research Support Grant: 2026-2027 – Fill out form
To learn more about each grant, visit our website via the button below or attend the information workshop on February 5 at 4 p.m. in Cater Hall. |
Honors co-sponsorship programFaculty, departments, colleges and students may now request the Honors College to co-sponsor an event or program. The sponsorship may help cover the costs of food and refreshments, speaker honoraria or venue expenses.
The deadline to request Honors College co-sponsorships of events is the 15th of each month. We will review the request and respond about availability of funds by the 1st of the following month. Please keep in mind this timeline when requesting funds. |
Undergraduate student needed to support food systems researchThe Hunger Solutions Institute (HSI) in the College of Human Sciences seeks an undergraduate student to support a food systems research project focused on Alabama and the Southeast. The student would work with Dr. Kaitlin Fischer through the
Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program, which is accepting applications until February 15th. Dr. Fischer would work with the student to develop their application before the upcoming deadline.
An ideal candidate would be interested in supporting data collection, organization/analysis, and reporting on labor in the food supply chain (food production, processing, and sales). Students in rural sociology, sociology, applied nutrition, public health and ag business and communication would likely be great fits for this project, but any undergraduate student with an interest in food systems research is encouraged to apply. Interested students should reach out to Dr. Fischer as soon as possible at kmf0101@auburn.edu.
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Undergraduate Research Fellowship (URF) submissions closing soonThe submission period for 2026-2027 URF will close on February 15, 2026.
Students can select from year-long, two-semester, one-semester, and summer fellowships. The starting semester can be Summer 2026, Fall 2026, or Spring 2027, and the fellowship period can be up to the end of the Spring 2027 semester.
Interested students are encouraged to identify a faculty mentor and discuss potential research projects. In the URF program, a faculty member can mentor one UR student fellow at a time. If the faculty mentor agrees, the student and mentor can submit a joint application through the
URF online portal.
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for more information about the URF program, including eligibility, application, and frequently asked questions.
For assistance and additional inquiries, please contact Lorenzo Cremaschi, Director of Undergraduate Research, at UNDGRES@auburn.edu.
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Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts & Humanities Event: Talk by Emily Fayard
February 12 | 4 p.m. | Pebble Hill
Join the CMDC for “Indigenous Anthropology: A View from the Inside of the Poarch Creek Indians,” a talk by Dr. Kelly Fayard, a Poarch Creek citizen and anthropologist. Fayard will describe the influence of anthropology on Indigenous communities, particularly in Alabama. She will introduce the critiques and methods that inform her research, as well as provide a discussion of Poarch Creek identity and why it is so complicated.
Dr. Kelly Fayard (Poarch Band of Creek Indians) is an Assistant Professor of anthropology at the University of Denver, and she serves as the Curator of Global Cultures at the DU Museum of Anthropology.
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