Wade Berry, in this issue read about Suzanne Hunter's award, visit one of our amazing classes and learn more about upcoming events and opportunities.
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Honors Course Feature: Games of International Relations
What happens when the field of international relations meets board games? Honors College students in Dr. Peter White’s seminar are learning global strategy through Risk, Catan and even games they design themselves.
Read how this innovative class changes the way students understand diplomacy and decision-making. |
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Honors College Excellence Spotlight: Suzanne Hunter Receives Prestigious Advising AwardWe are proud to share that Suzanne Hunter, Associate Director of Academic Affairs for the Honors College, has been honored with the Outstanding Academic Advising Administrator Award as part of the 2026 Provost Academic Advising Awards.
Since joining the Honors College in 2015, Suzanne has provided steady leadership in academic advising, strengthening services and advancing programs that are central to student success. Her work reflects the Honors College’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and supporting every student’s journey.
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Become an Honors Peer Mentor
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. |
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Dinner Discussions with the Director
January 22 | 5:15 p.m.
Sign up soon - only four spots remain! 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."
The discussion with Dr. White will focus on the question: What should the role of the military be in a democracy? 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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Phi Beta Kappa Lecture: Ed Yong
January 29 | 5:30 p.m. | The Hotel at Auburn University
The Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society will host a free lecture and book signing with Ed Yong. Yong is a Pulitzer Prize-winning science reporter whose fascinating presentations on animals and the natural world are infused with humor, joy, wonder and infectious enthusiasm. |
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Research Support and Conference Travel Grants Information SessionJanuary 21 | 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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Study and Travel: Belgium and ItalyFebruary 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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Congress Family DinnerJanuary 26 | 6 p.m. | Broun Residence Hall
Grab some food, play games and hang out with Honors Congress! |
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Congress General MeetingFebruary 2 | 6 p.m. | ACLC 108
Come catch up on what’s upcoming in Honors Congress! |
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Congress Campaign DayFebruary 2 | 6 p.m. | ACLC 108
Executive position candidates will be giving speeches and answering questions! |
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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 ...Dune by Frank Herbert
"Frank Herbert’s Dune is one of the best-selling sci-fi works. Readers are brought along young protagonist Paul Atreides’s journey of discovery to an unfamiliar world as he wrestles with political conflict, ethical dilemmas, ecological issues and his own destiny. Through rich world-building, Herbert comments on themes of power, human potential and prophecy. The novel remains relevant today and is influential in pop culture, fantasy, and other sci-fi franchises."
This book was entered into the Collective Library by Bryce Gray, Honors Administrator for Student Recruiting. |
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New Academic Integrity PolicyAuburn University's new Academic Integrity policy emphasizes education, clear processes and updated guidance for emerging tech like AI, while upholding core values of honesty and fairness, covering violations from plagiarism to unauthorized AI use, with defined student rights and reporting procedures including faculty-led meetings and hearings. Students are encouraged to review the new policy and can do so through the button below. |
Research Support and Conference Travel GrantsThe 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 January 21 at 4 p.m. in Cater Hall. |
Honor Your Teaching FellowshipFaculty interested in creating new Honors courses should consider applying to the Honor Your Teaching Fellowship. You may read more about this fellowship program on our
website. Applications can be submitted via this
form by Tuesday, February 10th.
For questions, please email Suzanne Hunter, Associate Director of Academic Affairs, sap0005@auburn.edu. |
Each spring, the Honors College looks forward to the opportunity to celebrate and honor our hard-working students, faculty, volunteers and alumni.
The Eagles of Excellence Awards seek to recognize those who have gone above and beyond, in the Honors College and at Auburn University, in the realms of leadership, research, service and teaching. We need your help in recognizing our outstanding students!
You may submit multiple award nominations. Self-nominations are welcomed and encouraged. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
You can find detailed descriptions of each award,
on
our website, or you can refer to the online nomination form.
Winners will be announced at the Eagles of Excellence Awards Ceremony April, 2026.
Nominations are due Monday, February 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. |
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. |
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It's news to me!Do you have news to share? Auburn University Honors students, faculty and staff are encouraged to submit news, updates and stories to our newsroom. Your news might be posted on our website and our social media! Learn more and submit your story today through the button below. |
Undergraduate Research Fellowship (URF) submissions open soonThe submission period for 2026-2027 URF will be open from January 10, 2026, until 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.
Click
here
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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