A Path Forward: Celebrating 10 Years of Path Scholars

A Path Forward

Candy bars, closing arguments, computer hardware and chicken coops. Sociology classes, sketch pads and Sunday afternoons. The path through the Honors College and beyond has looked very different for these 10 students and alumni. As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Path Program, we reflect on the accomplishments and impact of our scholars who have paved a transformative journey for generations to come.

Ten Years of the Path Program

Watch a video interviewing students from across the ten years of the Path program at the Honors College

A Deep Dive into Death and Art

A Deep Dive into Death and Art

Though art today is associated with museums and galleries, art in premodern Europe was linked to one’s fate after death. In fact, many believed it could save their immortal souls.

Student Award Winner Portraits
Student Award Winners

Thanks to ongoing support and encouragement from faculty and staff and a deep talent pool here in the Honors College, the University of Arkansas continues to rack up an impressive list of nationally competitive award winners. Congratulations to these students and all who mentor them.

Dean’s List: Numbers Matter

Dean’s List: Numbers Matter

As always, my door is open here in Gearhart Hall. Drop by for a visit or join us for the dean’s chat, which will continue this fall from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Thursdays. You can also share your thoughts with us at honors@uark.edu. Come and take your seat at the Honors...

Creating an Archive of the Arts in Arkansas

Creating an Archive of the Arts in Arkansas

By CD Eskilson   /  Photos by Cheiko Hara One Monday afternoon last February, Honors College Fellow Ella Scurlock took her seat in TheatreSquared’s West Theatre, though it wasn’t in the balcony or dress circle. Surrounded by boom mics and cameras, she sat onstage in...

A Seat at the Executive Table

A Seat at the Executive Table

Each week, a different member of the chancellor’s executive team spoke to students. Cheryl Murphy, vice provost for distance education, shares the services and resources provided by the Global Campus. A Seat at the Executive TableBy Julianna Kantner, Mar’Quavis...

Office Hours: An Honors Professor Reflects on His Office and Lab

Office Hours: An Honors Professor Reflects on His Office and Lab

Office Hours An Honors Professor Reflects on His Office and LabBy Peter Ungar  /  Photos by Whit Pruitt ​There are 54 stairs between Peter Ungar’s office and his lab; two microscopes (one adorned with googly eyes), more than 50 skulls, one miniature putting green,...

Finding Common Ground  in New Places

Finding Common Ground in New Places

By Shelby Gill  /  Photos by Will Strickland Will Strickland (B.S.B.A., magna cum laude, ’14) likes to travel. That may be an understatement — he estimates he’s visited more than 45 countries. He thinks the Isle of Skye in Scotland might be the most beautiful place...

A Lively Study of Dead Languages

A Lively Study of Dead Languages

Joshua Jacobs studies books containing cuneiform and Hebrew texts in Mullins Library.By CD Eskilson   /  Photos by Russell CothrenJoshua Jacobs first took Ancient Greek on a whim, thinking that the class might be an interesting change of pace from his intended...

Setting Sail with an Honors College Alumna

Setting Sail with an Honors College Alumna

By Shelby Gill   /   Photos by Katherine Rhoades GonzálezWhile hiking the remote island of Tahuta in French Polynesia, Katherine Rhoades González (B.S.I.B., magna cum laude, ’10) came across a wild hog. She was “half-tempted to break into a ‘Woo Pig Sooie,’” but...

Transformed by Resilience

Transformed by Resilience

“With unwavering determination and the support of a caring community, no obstacle is insurmountable.”By Alex Maldonado Lopez  /  Photos by Russell Cothren Honors College Fellow Alex Maldonado Lopez (B.S. public health, summa cum laude, ’23) is headed to medical school...

A Shock in the Dark The Forces Expanding our universe

Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, in Gearhart Hall Auditorium

Join us and Ratra for an illuminating chat about dark matter, dark energy and Einstein’s cosmological constant at the next Honors College Mic at 5:15 p.m.

Little Annex, Big History

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Gearhart Hall Auditorium

A Lecture Presented by Dennis Trout, The Honors College and Medieval and Renaissance Studies Department at 5:00 p.m.