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Honors College Dean's Search

The University of Houston invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of The Honors College.  Review of the applications will begin in late March, 2008, and the position will remain open until filled.

Download the complete description, along with application and nomination information. 

F.E.E.T. Scholarship

Congratulations to Frank Thomas and Lyle Hood on being named the 2008 recipients of the Faber-Economon European Travel Scholarship!  Frank and Lyle will travel this May to Geneva, Switzerland to begin their European adventure.  We anticipate bringing you news of their travels later this summer--stay tuned. 

Winter 2008 Arete

The most recent edition of Arete, featuring Dr. Estess' 31-year leadership of the Honors College and the latest alumni notes, is available for download here

MFAH Memberships

Student memberships to the Museum of Fine Arts - Houston are still available for spring 2008.   Stop by the Student Services office when you get back from back and receive your new membership card (for current Honors College students only).  

Graduation Pledge

The Graduation Pledge is a graduation initiative with scholarship incentives for incoming first-year students, offering a total scholarship value of $3000.00 over four years. Visit http://www.uh.edu/thejump/pledge.html for details on enrolling.  For students who are entering freshman in the fall of 2007. 

Financial Incentives for Students  

Visit the Provost's page and click on Student Interest for info on important Student Policy Updates, such as the NEW 6 "W"s limit and the 3-peat rule and Financial Assistance and Programs, including opportunities in undergraduate research, internships and financial incentives for graduating on time.  You'll also find info here on the Enrollment Cap for Texas Residents

 

 


  News and Events

Are you an incoming freshman

looking for information on the

Honors JUMP Start Program

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  • Wednesday, April 30 - Thursday, May 8 - Final exams
  • Saturday, May 3 - The Honors College Celebrates Dean Estess (Estivess, part I), The Honors College Commons and Atrium, 4:00 pm.  RSVP here.
  • Sunday, May 4 - The Honors College Celebrates Dean Estess, (Estivess, part II), Moores School of Music, 7:00 pm. RSVP here. 
  • Friday, May 9 - Honors Graduation Banquet, 6:30 pm, Houstonian Hotel & Spa.  Contact Brenda Rhoden for more info.
  • Wednesday, May 14 - Tuesday, May 27 - Dr. Estess and Andy Little lead an Honors experience abroad on this year's Sicily Trip.
  • Monday, May 26 - Memorial Day Holiday
  • Thursday, May 29 - Orientation Peer Advisor Training, 4:00 -6:00 pm, 212S
  • Friday, May 30 - Orientation Peer Advisor Training, 12:00 - 2:00 pm, 212S

 

 

 

 

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