“Stewardship, solidarity, and the continuation of the Honors tradition” are the focal tenets of the Honors College Alumni Association as described by Aly Capetillo (’08, Economics). Driven by a desire to continue his Honors journey, Capetillo approached Dean Bill Monroe about spearheading the creation of an alumni association for the University of Houston. 

Capetillo and Monroe worked with Director of Development Beth Kungel Borck to lay the groundwork for an organization for all Honors alumni. These efforts led to a kickoff event at the Homecoming day Academic Tailgate, a wonderful mix of intellect, whimsy, libations, and laughter as only Honors can do, a calendar of alumni socials to give the fledgling association opportunities to bring alumni together, and the Honors History Project. “The desire to create an organization that connects alumni interests with college activities and initiatives is what drives the Alumni Association and a mission we hope alumni embrace,” said Borck.

For more information about how you can get involved and for a list of all upcoming alumni activities — please visit us at TheHonorsCollege.com/alumni or contact Hannah Barker at 713.743.3220 or hmbarker@central.uh.edu.