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Honors students Caroline Duncan and Gavin Grann have earned study abroad scholarships through the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, 100+ Women Strong and Birdsong awards to support their international experiences this summer, helping send Duncan to Italy and Grann to Chile.

April 08, 2025

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For several years Kate Craig, associate professor of History with the College of Liberal Arts, has taught Honors versions of World History I and II through a series of role-playing games she calls “Reacting to the Past.”

March 24, 2025

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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

Oliver is sitting in the sun next to an engineering honors statue at texas aandm university.

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

students walking past Cater Hall on a warm day

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