Engage
Want to connect with old friends or help a senior who's worried about what's next? You've come to the right place to connect with us and our students –– past and present. Check out the current issue of A+ magazine, which provides a window into our world.
In these pages, you will join honors scholars from across disciplines as they explore the culture and architecture of Japan; cheer on engineering students who are researching and building a wearable device to make a middle school student’s dream of playing the trombone accessible; and be inspired by the journey of an honors alumna who became the first Black Woman to serve as U.S. District Court in Oregon. You can also mine the brain of Christopher Liner, the Maurice F. Storm Endowed Chair in Geosciences, as he tests your knowledge of Arkansas geology with a pop quiz highlighting the new GeoLab, located in the Gearhart Hall Courtyard.
Also on this page:
- Connect with friends: Explore our Alumni portal to learn how our young alumni are making waves out in the real world, catch up with former classmates, and while you're at it, make sure you're on our mailing list.
- Join us: We also offer events open to everyone on campus and in the community, such as the
annual Honors College Mic lecture and our popular House Concerts. Join us for these special events, and please visit us when you're on campus!
- Support current students: We also welcome your support for important initiatives such as service learning and our Path Program, which provides mentoring and scholarships for exceptional students from underrepresented populations. To learn how you can help, visit Make a Gift.
Alumni
Chances are, you made a few friends in H2P, late night labs and Hotz Honors Hall. Our publications will help you stay in touch with old friends and faculty mentors – please be sure to keep us updated on your career and current contact info! We'll keep you informed on upcoming lectures, gatherings and networking events.
Student Volunteer Opportunities
We encourage our students to get involved and make a difference - whether it's providing health information to underserved communities in Central America or helping out right here at home.
Honors College Signature Seminar Preview Lecture Series
In Totality: The History of Science Through the Study of Solar and Lunar Eclipses
Presented by Daniel Kennefick
What does it tell us about the history of science that some natural phenomena are
predictable and others are not?
Tuesday, February 11th 12:00 to 1:15 PM in GEAR 130.
Food Matters
Presented by Margaret Sova McCabe, Jennie Popp and Curt Rom
Explore the legal, economic, social and environmental dimensions of the modern food
system, specifically innovative solutions to protein sources.
Wednesday, February 12 from 4:30 to 6:00 PM in GEAR 130.
Mexico: So Far from God, so Close to the United States
Presented by Rogelio Garcia Conteras.
An in-depth account of Mexico's rich historical, cultural, political, and economic
evolution, examining key events from pre-Columbian times to the present
Wednesday, February 19 from 12:00 to 1:15 PM in GEAR 130.
Honors College Mic: Greg Karber, Author of Murdle
Greg Karber, a Fort Smith native and Honors alumnus, returns to campus for an Honors College Mic lecture on authenticity and his creative journey to becoming a best-selling
author and murder-mystery puzzle designer.
Karber, who graduated summa cum laude in 2009 and writes under the name G.T. Karber, first sketched the idea for Murdle on a napkin for a friend. He later adapted the game for online play, eventually attracting millions of plays per month. The daily puzzle has expanded into a three-volume book series, collegiate spin-off, junior version, board game, future television series and undoubtedly more. Karber even won “Book of the Year” at the 2024 British Book Awards.
Following in the footsteps of his iconic character, Karber is returning to campus this February for an Honors College Mic lecture open to the public and an interactive game of Murdle for students during Honors Recess.
The lecture will take place on Thursday, February 27th at 5:15 p.m. in the Honors Student Lounge. Students can meet with Karber personally and attend a Murdle-inspired Recess that same day at 3 p.m.
House Concerts
The Honors College House Concerts series was launched when internationally acclaimed concert pianist Jura Margulis first encountered the Honors Student Lounge in Gearhart Hall and predicted that it would be a great space for enjoying music. He was right! The beautifully appointed room provides a comfortable setting for our intimate concerts.