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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.
Our Vision
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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University of Alabama Honors College Welcomes Will Adams as Director of Libraries and Honors Financial Affairs
The University of Alabama Honors College has welcomed Will Adams as its new director of libraries and Honors financial affairs, effective June 1. In the role, Adams will support the financial operations of the Honors College while also serving in a similar capacity for University Libraries. He will report to Becky Scheef, executive director of…
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UA Honors College recognizes recipients of 2026 Honors College Awards
The University of Alabama Honors College recognized outstanding students, faculty, staff and alumni during the 2026 Honors College Awards Ceremony on April 24 at the Bryant Conference Center. The annual awards celebrate individuals who exemplify the Honors College mission of developing Thinkers, Citizens and Leaders through academic excellence, leadership, service and innovation. “The Honors College…
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UA Honors Associate Dean Dr. Ross Bryan Appointed to UNC Asheville Foundation Board
Dr. Ross Bryan, associate dean of student development and engagement in the The University of Alabama Honors College, has been named to the board of directors for the UNC Asheville Foundation. Bryan, who has served as associate dean since 2022 and as a professor in the Honors College since 2015, joins the board as part…