UW–Madison undergraduate Izzy Sunby is featured in the Fueling Discovery series for her research and academic achievements in the College of Letters & Science. A Comprehensive Honors student (Honors in the Liberal Arts and Honors …
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Four L&S Honors seniors recognized as Dean’s Prize recipients
Four graduating seniors, all members of the L&S Honors Program—Grace Benish, Zoe Kukla, Amitabha Shatdal, and Niha Patankar—were named 2026 Dean’s Prize recipients, one of the college’s highest undergraduate honors. Each student was recognized for …
Dr. Harry Brighouse on Learning, Teaching, and the Purpose of Higher Education
The L&S Honors Program welcomed Professor Harry Brighouse for a special Wednesday @ Washburn, where he offered students a candid and often funny look at the winding path that led him to his current work …
Honors student Adina Kurzban shares her research at Research in the Rotunda
On March 11, 2026, outstanding undergraduate researchers from across the Universities of Wisconsin gathered in the State Capitol for the annual Research in the Rotunda event. This showcase brings together some of the UW System’s …
Advancing Interfaith Dialogue: Khadijah Dhoondia’s Work
The Honors Program is thrilled to share this feature highlighting the outstanding work of Khadijah Dhoondia, the most recent recipient of the Cyrena Pondrom Leadership Grant. Khadijah is in her final year at UW, pursuing …
Honors on Ice: A Winter Study Break
‘Twas the week before finals, and L&S Honors students bundled up to brave the cold climb up Observatory Hill. Their destination? Washburn Observatory, where they gathered to celebrate the end of a successful semester and …
L&S Honors Go Big Read Luncheon 2025: A Full House of Ideas
The L&S Honors Program’s annual Go Big Read Luncheon was a resounding success, filling every seat in the Pyle Center’s AT&T Lounge on November 4, 2025. Students, faculty, and staff gathered for an engaging conversation …
Wednesday @ Washburn with Dean Eric Wilcots: Questions Spanning Galaxies
The L&S Honors Program welcomed Dean Eric Wilcots to the historic Washburn Observatory on October 15, 2025, for a memorable Wednesday @ Washburn event. Attendance was strong, with students eager to hear from the Dean …
Fall 2025 First-Year Dinner: A Full House of Honors Energy
The L&S Honors Program’s Fall 2025 First-Year Dinner brought together the newest members of the Honors community for an evening of connection, celebration, and inspiration. Held on September 30, 2025, the event filled the room—every …
Wednesday @ Washburn with Dan Kapust: Overflowing Interest Sparks a Second Session
The L&S Honors Program’s first Wednesday @ Washburn of the semester, held on September 17, 2025, was such a success that it exceeded capacity and prompted a second session. Hosted in the historic Washburn Observatory, …