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Honors College Vision
To have the Honors College be recognized, from local to national, as a home to a diverse community of scholars and a leader in honors education and student engagement.
Honors College Mission
To recruit, retain and actively engage high-performing and high-potential students within a diverse community of scholars, and to inspire students to connect with others as they become Critical and Creative Thinkers, Ethical and Empathetic Citizens and Collaborative and Inclusive Leaders within their chosen fields of study and beyond.
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The Honors College has enriched my experience here far beyond what I could have ever expected when I decided to come to UA. It has been a pleasure to have the opportunity to interact with fellow students from all over the world and who share my love for learning for learning’s sake. The leadership and faculty of the Honors College have, in my experience, always been eager to help out their students and show a genuine interest and care for what their students have to say. I feel truly at home in the Honors College.
Nicholas Kaple, Junior
From my first day at UA, the Honors College has been integral to my campus life. From helping me with applying for external scholarships to giving me the resources necessary to make the most out of my talents, the Honors College has been one of the most important aspects of my life at The University of Alabama.
Eyram Gbeddy, Class of 2024
News and Stories
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Shelby Institute Welcomes 19 Honors Students into 2025-2026 Shelby Scholars Class
The Honors College is proud to announce that of the 23 undergraduate students welcomed into the 2025-2026 Shelby Scholars class, 19 are Honors students. The Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership at the University of Alabama houses the Shelby Scholars class, a distinguished program that prepares students to become the next generation of leaders in…
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2025 URCA Winners: 69% Were Honors College Students
This year, 69% of URCA winners were Honors College students. Three Honors faculty, Dr. Darren Surman, Dr. Gayle Faught and David Bolus, mentored 71 students presenting 58 posters and of them 37 won. Honors judges for URCA were Dr. Gayle Faught, Lilly Honea, Valerie Tisdale and Dr. Megan Bailey. This year’s Honors College student winners…
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Witt Fellow Addison Miller Earns Phi Beta Kappa Key into Public Service Scholarship
Witt Fellow Addison Miller earned a Phi Beta Kappa Key into Public Service Scholarship for 2025. This $5,000 scholarship includes a conference experience in Washington, D.C. this summer. More than 800 undergraduates applied for this prestigious award. According to the Phi Beta Kappa website, this scholarship program recognizes 20 arts and sciences students with an…