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To inspire and support high-performing and high-potential students as they become accomplished Thinkers, Citizens and Leaders within their chosen field of study and beyond.
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To have the Honors College be recognized, locally and nationally, as a home to a dynamic community of scholars and a leader in honors education and student engagement.
The University of Alabama Honors College is at a pivotal moment. As our campus expands, our students, faculty and staff continue to embody the core values of outstanding Honors education: curiosity, integrity, creativity, community and a belief in learning’s power to transform lives. Honors Forward builds on these themes and offers a clear vision for the future.
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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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Honors College Staff Member Receives 2026 Dr. Minnie C. Miles Endowed Excellence Award
Jane Batson, program coordinator of the Randall Research Scholars Program at The University of Alabama Honors College, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Dr. Minnie C. Miles Endowed Excellence Award, recognizing administrative staff who exceed expectations and advance the University’s mission through exemplary service. Established in 1995, the Dr. Minnie C. Miles Endowed…
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Honors College Assistant Professor Receives Capstone Catalyst Award
Dr. Tara Mock, an Honors College assistant professor and director of the Capstone Experience at The University of Alabama, has been named a recipient of the Capstone Catalyst Award, recognizing faculty and staff whose work elevates the University’s impact and advances its academic mission. Administered by the Office of the Provost, the Capstone Catalyst Award…
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Honors College Names Freya Cordell April 2026 Student of the Month
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Honors College at The University of Alabama has named Freya Cordell the April 2026 Student of the Month. Cordell is pursuing a double major in environmental policy in New College and philosophy. Cordell is a member of the Randall Research Scholars Program, where she conducts paleoclimatology research with the Alabama Stable…