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Qualifying students may now apply for the UA Prestigious Fellowships using two options.
Two options are now available to apply for the UA Prestigious Fellowships. You may apply online or with the paper application. Check out the eligibility requirements to apply.
Posted September 4, 2007 at 9:18 AM by Web Administrator
Amnesty International Reactivates UA Chapter
Amnesty International is a NGO, which undertakes research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of the rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and freedom from discrimination, within the context of its work to promote all human rights.
We're re-activating AI U of A chapter this year! If you are interested, please send e-mails to twakana@uark.edu.
Amnesty International is hosting a school supply drive for a homeless boy's shelter in New Orleans! Please take the time to buy a few school supplies and donate them. Math supplies are especially in great need (calculators, etc).
Boxes will be located in Mullin's Library and in the Multi Cultural Center in the Union.
Posted August 27, 2007 at 9:14 AM by Web Administrator
High school students can now register for convocation.
Register if you are a high school student interested in learning more about the University of Arkansas Honors College and our Prestigious Fellowships.
Posted August 9, 2007 at 4:14 PM by Web Administrator
Incoming Freshmen Awarded Honors College Fellowships
A total of 74 recent high school graduates will be entering the University of Arkansas this fall as Honors College Fellows. The students come from as near to the campus as northwest Arkansas, and as far away as Malaysia. They represent 10 states and bring a range of backgrounds and interests to campus that matches their geographic diversity.
Each Honors College fellow will receive funding totaling $50,000 over four years. That money covers tuition, room and board and allows for the purchase of a computer and books as well. The funds also can be combined with Honors College research and study abroad grants to broaden a student's educational opportunities.
More than 150 Honors College Fellowship finalists were interviewed in March with approximately 50 university faculty members taking part in those interviews. To qualify as finalist, students had to score at least a 32 on the ACT exam and have a 3.8 grade point average. Each student's application, letters of recommendation and courses of study were also extremely important in the selection process. The average GPA of the new class of fellows is 4.16; the average ACT score is 33.27.
"Each year I am amazed at the quality of applicants for the Honors College Fellowships," said University of Arkansas Chancellor John White. "Because these fellowships have attracted national attention and a stunning number of competitive applications, high grades and scores are not enough in themselves to single students out. The fellows in this new class are passionate, engaged, intellectually curious, and ready to take on new challenges. I greatly enjoyed meeting them this spring and look forward to the enormous energy they will bring to our campus this fall.
"I am also excited about what the fellows and our many stellar new freshmen will find when they hit campus in just a few short weeks," the chancellor added. "We have unrivaled research and study abroad opportunities awaiting them. We have a set of new colloquia available, an initiative funded by the Honors College and spearheaded by its dean, Bob McMath, and supported by all deans across campus. Real service-learning opportunities are an option and, of course, we have internships and co-ops open to all students. Great students, great programs - it promises to be an excellent mix."
Honors College Dean Bob McMath said these new fellows will find opportunities to match their abilities. "The Honors College staff and faculty are working hard to create a rich learning environment, and since we know that a good part of the students' education will come from what they learn from each other it is great to see how many different interests, perspectives, and passions they bring to the community. If we do our part, these students will make lasting contributions in our communities," McMath said.
Posted July 23, 2007 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
Bodenhamer Fellowships Awarded for 2007
The University of Arkansas is awarding six Bodenhamer Fellowships to recent Arkansas high school graduates who will be entering the university in the fall 2007 semester.
The newest Bodenhamer fellows are Levi Bucao of Springdale, Hannah Henson of Hot Springs, Stuart Shirrell of Little Rock, Elizabeth Templeton of Fayetteville, Andrew Walchuk of Conway and Kathleen Williams of Jonesboro.
Bodenhamer Fellowships are worth up to $50,000 for four years of study or up to $62,500 for five years if the student is pursuing an accredited five-year degree program. The fellowship covers tuition and fees, room and board, the purchase of books and supplies, and additional benefits of the student's choice, such as study abroad, attendance at professional and educational conferences, research and special equipment.
Posted July 10, 2007 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
Five Students Named Sturgis Fellows for 2007
Four Arkansas students and a fifth from Memphis, Tenn., will enter the University of Arkansas in August 2007 as Sturgis Fellows in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. The Sturgis Fellowship, which awards each student $50,000 over four years, is the oldest fellowship at the university and among the most prestigious scholarships offered by any university in the country.
The 2007 Sturgis Fellows are Christopher Evans of Russellville, Elise Geraghty of Fort Smith, John Jolly of Greenbrier, David Koehler of Sherwood and Taylor Spicer of Memphis. They were chosen from more than 400 students who applied for the fellowships. Selections were based on the student's academic achievement, school involvement and volunteerism. Applicants were required to write two essays, submit a high school transcript, national test scores and letters of recommendation. Finalists were invited to campus for an interview, and a selection committee chose the five Sturgis fellows from that group.
“This year's group presented the committee with an extraordinary range of multi-talented students, and this diversity is amply represented by this talented group,” said Sidney Burris, director of the Fulbright College Honors Program and chair of the selection committee. “All of us are looking forward to their arrival here on campus.” He pointed out that the 2007 Sturgis class boasts an average composite score of 33 on the ACT and a 4.0 high school grade point average.
Posted July 5, 2007 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
New Boyer Fellow Selected
Robert Bryan Ivers, the son of Nina Ivers of Texarkana, Ark., and Barry Ivers of Golden, Colo., has been selected as the eighth Boyer Fellow in the Sam M. Walton College at the University of Arkansas.
In 1999, alumni Tommy and Sylvia Boyer established the Boyer Fellowship to encourage outstanding students to pursue an education in the Walton College.
The fellowship is designed to encourage and attract outstanding Arkansas students who want to study business at the university. To become a Boyer Fellow, the student must demonstrate financial need and the potential to be a leader. The gift commitment provides the student with $12,500 a year for tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, travel and special equipment.
Posted June 14, 2007 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
HNRC Ambassadors Receive Award
The Honors College Ambassadors received the Regional Organization of the Month award from the Residence Halls Association for March 2007. Kathryn Austin, the advisor for the Honors College Ambassadors, received the Regional Advisor of the Month award.
Posted April 18, 2007 at 10:23 AM by Web Administrator
Three UA Goldwater Scholars Named
Three University of Arkansas students have been named Barry M. Goldwater Scholars for 2007. All three are Honors College students in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. This is the twelfth consecutive year UA students have received the prestigious scholarship, bringing the university total to 36 Goldwater Scholars since the first scholarships were awarded in 1988.
This year's Goldwater scholars are Natalie Anderson, a junior biochemistry major from Springdale; Randy Carney, a senior chemistry major from Jacksonville; and Phillip Cleves, a junior biology major from Maumelle.
Posted April 5, 2007 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
UA Students get State Research Money
Forty-six University of Arkansas students were awarded State Undergraduate Research Fellowships for the 2006-2007 academic year. The grants will fund a variety of research projects in agriculture, architecture, the arts, business, engineering and the sciences.
This is the 10th year in a row that the university has led the state in the number of students receiving the SURF awards. The individual state grants ranged from $375 to $1,250, and together totaled $35,629.75. The university provided matching funds for each student. In addition, each student's faculty mentor received a $1,000 grant, and all but three students requested and received $400 for travel costs associated with their research projects. In all, the SURF grants to the university totaled $98,979.75.
"Faculty-student partnerships in research are critically important to us as an institution committed both to research and to teaching," said University of Arkansas Chancellor John White. "The SURF awards encourage this interaction so key in a student's intellectual and career development. That our students are applying in large number with strong faculty support means these important connections are being made."
Posted April 5, 2007 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
UA SIFE Team Places Top in Region
The University of Arkansas SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) team was named regional champion at the SIFE Regional Championship on March 30 at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers, Ark. The team competed against 21 other colleges from Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Louisiana, Iowa and Texas.
The UA SIFE organization is housed in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas.
The team will travel to the SIFE National Exposition in Dallas, Texas, on May 6-9 to compete against other four-year college SIFE teams for the United States championship.
Posted April 5, 2007 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
Two Students Selected as Truman Finalists
The Harry S. Truman Foundation recently announced that two University of Arkansas Honors College juniors in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences have been selected as 2007 Truman Scholarship finalists. Cole Bockenfeld, an Honors College Fellow from Rogers, Ark., is majoring in political science and Middle East studies. Katie Fourmy, an Honors College Fellow from Fort Smith, Ark., is majoring in international relations and Spanish.
About 75 Truman Scholars are selected each year. Half of the scholars selected usually come from public institutions. Madeleine K. Albright, president of the Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation, said that Truman Scholars are selected on the basis of leadership potential, intellectual ability and likelihood of "making a difference."
Each scholarship provides $30,000 to the recipient to be used toward graduate study. Scholars also receive priority admission and supplemental financial aid at premier graduate institutions. They are also exposed to leadership training, career and graduate school counseling, and special internship opportunities within the federal government.
Posted March 26, 2007 at 12:15 PM by Web Administrator
Grant application available
The Honors College Undergraduate Research Grant is available for the June 15 deadline.
Posted March 21, 2007 at 1:47 PM by Web Administrator
Fellowship Finalist Interviews
The Fellowship Finalist Interview Times are now availalbe.
Posted February 23, 2007 at 4:21 PM by Web Administrator
Fellowship Finalist Itinerary
The Fellowship Finalist itinerary is now available.
Posted February 22, 2007 at 3:45 PM by Web Administrator
Confirmation form now available
The Prestigious Fellowship interview confirmation form is now available.
Posted February 15, 2007 at 5:00 PM by Web Administrator
Finding Science in Finding Nemo
Discussion by Dr. Michael Berumen. Door prizes will be given out and free snacks will be available. Located in the Pomfret Classroom at 5:30 pm, Tuesday, February 6.
Posted February 6, 2007 at 1:20 PM by Web Administrator
Summer Residential Mentor Job Opportunity
July 2nd - July 28th, the University of Arkansas Summer Institute for Gifted and Talented Scholars will need mentors for 130 8th - 10th graders. The position will offer a salary of $1200 plus free room and board. Mentor applicants must have at least 30 credit hours by the end of the semester, a positive attitude, the willingness to interact with diverse grops, student leadership, previous residential living experience, and good academic standing.
Deadline: March 9th or until all positions are filled
Apply online at Pre-College Programs. For questions, please call 479-575-3553 or e-mail gifted@uark.edu.
Posted February 5, 2007 at 1:14 PM by Web Administrator
Fellowship Deadlines
Due to the weather and several school cancellations across Arkansas, three important scholarship deadlines have been extended. The applications for Honors College fellowships, academic scholarships, and alumni scholarship have all been extended from February 1st to Monday, February 5th. Please remember that this is a postmark deadline. We hope that this effort will compensate for any unforeseen delays as a result of the weather. Please be advised that the online and printable applications will be closing as of 1:00 pm CST Friday, February 2. The extension is intended to allow students who have already begun the application process to finalize any paperwork.
Posted February 2, 2007 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
Honors College RSS
The Honors College will now post news and deadlines in RSS Feeds. You can use these feeds to create live bookmarks in your browser and never miss another deadline or event.
Posted January 29, 2007 at 9:11 AM by Web Administrator
Piano Classics
Monday, February 19, 2007 at 7:30 PM, Pomfret Hall-The Honors College and the Music Department are having the Piano Classics event on President's Day. For philanthropy, admission is free to students, faculty, and the public. Seating limited to 400, RSVP online at http://pianoclassics.co.nr
Piano Classics on YouTube
Posted January 4, 2007 at 11:45 AM by Web Administrator