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During winter break, several Honors students with Auburn’s Global Medical Brigades traveled to Panama on a medical mission trip to serve communities in need.

March 19, 2025

Meet Laura Stevens, a new member of the Auburn Family, drawn by Auburn's camaraderie, community and opportunities.

March 10, 2025

Mari Miles Dempsey, a senior in chemical engineering and an Honors student, is researching photo-initiated hydrogels. If successful, the project has the potential to impact multiple fields, but the most hopeful is transporting items to space.

March 06, 2025

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Honors College alumnus Hu "Oliver" Zhao is shaping both his personal growth and academic career thanks to the lessons learned at Auburn. Currently, he is a doctoral student at Texas A&M University and his journey is a testament to resilience and dedication.

February 25, 2025

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Junior Clara Ragan has transformed her passion for public health into impactful advocacy, from interning at the White House to implementing Narcan availability on campus. Her journey, inspired by her mother's work with the VA and a pivotal internship, showcases her dedication to creating safer communities and driving policy changes.

February 25, 2025

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Help high-achieving STEM students apply for a national scholarship valued up to $15,000.

February 13, 2025

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High-achieving STEM students can now apply for a national scholarship valued up to $15,000

February 13, 2025

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Emily Prim is the newest academic advisor for Honors College serving students with last names S-Z. Passionate about student success, she is dedicated to helping students achieve their goals and navigate their academic journeys.

February 07, 2025

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The Honors College’s official student organization, Honors Congress, has recently undergone structural changes that enlarge the group’s purview and provide a wider range of opportunities for Honors students to get involved, whether their interests are focused on academics, athletics, service, inclusion, facilitation or creativity.

December 03, 2024

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Auburn’s chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic honor society, will be moving to the Honors College beginning in 2025.

November 19, 2024