Honors College Students say "Thank You" to our Donors!
View our “Thank You” video here.
Honors College Welcomes the Class of 2017!
The Honors College is excited to welcome 356 incoming freshmen in the class of 2017! They will kick-off their honors experience with the Freshman Retreat from August 21-23. The schedule for the retreat is as follows: WEDNESDAY AUG. 21 8:00-3:00, 7:00-9:00 Student Check-in 4:00-6:00 Parents’ Reception THURSDAY AUG. 22 10:00-12:00 Retreat Kick-off at […]
Honors College Welcomes Jordan Troisi
The Honors College welcomes Jordan Troisi as our new Coordinator of Recruitment and Admissions. Jordan recently completed his Master's in Higher Education at the University of Mississippi, and he brings great skills to the job of recruiting high-performing students to the Honors College and the University. Welcome, Jordan!
Honors College Announces Fellowship Recipients
Congratulations to the students who have received an Honors Fellowship for Fall 2013 or Spring 2014. To see a list of these students click here.
SMBHC Alum Named ODK Scholar Leader
Recent alum Doug Odom (2013, B.A. English, Classics) was selected by Omicron Delta Kappa as the Scholar Leader of the Year for 2012-13. ODK, one of the oldest and most prestigious leadership honorary organizations, gives leadership awards in the areas of Scholarship, Service, Athletics, Technical Skills, and Journalism/Mass Media. Congratulations to Doug!
Honors College Welcomes Freshman Class to Orientation
The Honors College welcomes 357 freshmen in its Class of 2017! The students hail from 23 states and 1 foreign country, with 62% being from the great state of Mississippi. This impressive body averages a 3.94 high school GPA and a 30.2 ACT. Honors students attending one of the regular orientation sessions will have a […]
Honors Students Win Top UM Awards
Congratulations to Joanna David (chemical engineering, 2013) for winning the School of Engineering’s Senior Leadership Award. To read more about Joanna and this award, visit here. Congratulations, also, to Alexandria Thoman (international studies and Spanish, 2013) for receiving the John H. Napier III Intelligence Prize awarded by the UM Center for Intelligence and Security Studies. For […]
SMBHC Ceremony Friday, May 10
The SMBHC will honor a record 148 seniors at our commissioning ceremony Friday, May 10, at 4:00 in the Ford Center. Graduating seniors should arrive by 3:30 to be seated in the front of the auditorium. Be sure you have your graduation gown (but not your cap or honor society cords). Thesis advisors should proceed […]
SMBHC Senior Wins Fulbright US Student Award
Congratulations to Ryan Ezelle, a student in international studies and Spanish, who will be returning to the Dominican Republic for the 2013-2014 academic year to serve as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant. Stay tuned for a full story about Ryan and how he has developed a passion for teaching. Read more here.
Honors College Welcomes New Freshman Class!
The Honors College welcomes 357 freshmen in its Class of 2017! The students hail from 23 states and 1 foreign country, with 62% being from the great state of Mississippi. This impressive body averages a 3.94 high school GPA and a 30.2 ACT. We look forward to meeting these students at the Honors Orientation May […]