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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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Honors College Alumni Named in 18 Under 31 Class of 2025
Every year, The University of Alabama’s National Alumni Association selects 18 alumni under the age of 31, honoring The University of Alabama’s legendary young alumni who have made a vital impact on their industry, field or community. The 18 Under 31 Class of 2025 included 11 Honors College alumni. Honors College Dean Tiffany Sippial spoke…
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Christian Stephens Named February 2025 Student of the Month
The Honors College is proud to name Christian Stephens as the February 2025 Student of the Month. Stephens is a psychology and criminal justice major from Arlington, Tenn. and is in the Randall Research Scholars Program. He described how the Honors College has facilitated aspects of his educational, social and personal achievement. “My passion for…
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Dr. Jeff Gray Receives UA System’s McMahon-Pleiad Prize
Dr. Jeff Gray, a Distinguished University Professor in the department of computer science and director of the Randall Research Scholars Program in the Honors College at The University of Alabama, has been awarded The University of Alabama System’s McMahon-Pleiad Prize. The McMahon-Pleiad Prize recognizes a member of the UA System faculty or staff who has…