The Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College received a record 1,133 applications by its January 15 deadline. Teachers and counselors have until the end of January to submit their letters of recommendation. Students who did not apply by the deadline may still do so through May 1, although qualified late applicants will be placed on a […]
After the success of last year’s study abroad program, the SMBHC honors college study abroad program at Hertford College, Oxford University is going to be offered again this summer from the 28th of June until the 27th of July. Students will be able to study for a 3-hour Honors course “From Tolkein to Lewis: Literature […]
The SMBHC celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the integration of the University of Mississippi with its Fall Convocation, Sept 27th. The Attorney General of the United States, Eric Holder, Jr., spoke to a packed house at the Ford Center and answered questions submitted from Honors students. For more information, see this article.
We welcome the Freshmen Class of 2016. Our entering class of 356 freshmen engaged our community with more than 20 projects as part of their orientation. One group worked at Oxford’s public library and gathered on the balcony for a great “shout out!” Hoddy Toddy!
Visit the Fall 2012 Honors Course Updates & Highlights page to see course updates and special course offerings for the upcoming semester. To view the full list of all Honors courses, and more course descriptions, see the Fall 2012 Schedule. Hard copies of the Fall 2012 Schedule may be picked up in the Honors College […]
Will you be joining us? Check out the SMBHC Campus to stay up-to-date with the latest in World Cup goings-on. There you will find information on related events, books, and films. We will even have World Cup-related coursework over the next two years, starting with Elementary Portuguese and Soccer Cultures this fall. Most importantly, we […]
In Fall 2012, the Honors College has 1,050 students, breaking the 1,000 student mark for the first time. Students hail from 34 states and 9 foreign countries, with 64% coming from Mississippi. Honors students can be found in every college and school that grants bachelor’s degrees, and currently students are spread over 71 different majors. […]
We welcome the Freshmen Class of 2016. Our entering class of 356 freshmen engaged our community with more than 20 projects as part of their orientation. One group worked at Oxford’s public library and gathered on the balcony for a great “shout out!” Hoddy Toddy!
SMBHC welcomes our new Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Research Studies, Dr. Jason Ritchie! As research is such a vital part of the Honors College, we are excited to have Dr. Ritchie join our team in this way. Read the full story.
Your arrival marks the beginning of the semester and we are super excited! We have divided your class into two Groups (A & B) depending upon your HON 101 professor. For a copy of your retreat schedule, Group Aand Group B PDFs are available as downloads. If you have misplaced your assignment, please contact Martina […]