Coming up in the Honors College

• 09/04: Office of Community Engagement (OCE) Project & Programming Fair
• PowerHouse Texas Energy Policy Fellowship Application (Spring 2027)
• Houston Scholars Program Application (2026-2027)

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ANNOUNCEMENTS & OPPORTUNITIES    

Grand Challenges Forum

The Grand Challenges Forum encourages students to think critically, discuss openly, and learn unequivocally. The New Grand Challenges Forum offers students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the local community a time to hear a wide range of lectures dedicated to a compelling theme. Fridays from 1-2 p.m. in the Honors College Commons.

Look for the fall 2026 schedule here.

Lyceum Lecture Series

The Lyceum Initiative hosts a Lecture Series each academic year, focused on a theme of special interest to its mission. The theme for 2026 is "The Declaration at 250!" Each talk in the 2026 Lecture Series will focus upon one of the fundamental principles articulated in the Declaration of Independence, signed by delegates to the Continental Congress in July of 1776.

Look for the fall 2026 schedule here.

Office of Community Engagement (OCE) Project & Programming Fair

Learn how you can get involved in community service, volunteering, research, advocacy, and more at the Office of Community Engagement (OCE) Project & Programming Fair on Friday, September 4, 2026, 3-6 p.m. in the Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavilion! Student-led community engagement project participants will be sharing their work on health, education, the environment, civic action, and more. New members will be invited to join! Attend to learn about additional opportunities to get involved in internships and departmental programming.

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TRAVEL & SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

PowerHouse Texas Energy Policy Fellowship 

Applications are now open for the PowerHouse Texas Energy Policy Fellowship (Spring 2027), a paid, full-time opportunity at the Texas State Capitol. Fellows work in bipartisan Texas House or Senate offices, researching energy legislation while engaging with scientists, industry leaders, and policymakers. Open to STEM and environmental science undergraduates (2+ years completed), graduate students, and recent graduates. Fellows receive $4,100/month, a $700 relocation stipend, and health benefits. Rolling application deadlines: August 30, October 15, and November 30, 2026. LEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE!

Houston Scholars Program (2026-2027)

The Houston Scholars Program is a competitive program for high-achieving freshmen and sophomores to receive mentorship and scholarship funding to pursue research, internships, and other distinctive experiential learning opportunities. Deadline: August 31, 2026. LEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE!

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

Coming Soon!