Dear Honors Families, We are getting ready to welcome your student to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and to the Letters & Science Honors Program this September, and are sending this letter to all families of …
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Honors Summer Sophomore Research Apprentices Meet for Virtual Retreat
The 2020 Honors Sophomore Research Apprentices will share their research on Friday, July 24th in the program’s first virtual retreat! The apprentices are students entering their second or third year. Some are continuing research projects …
A Trio of L&S Honors Students Recognized with Dean’s Prize
The L&S Honors Department would like to formally congratulate Honors graduates Claire Evensen, Emily Perez, and Lauren Sorensen on receiving the 2020 Dean’s Prize. The Dean’s Prize is awarded annually to the most outstanding scholars …
Emily Janicik, several Honors Students Win Multiple Awards
Emily Janicik is among many L&S Honors students distinguishing themselves by being awarded both the Honors Summer Senior Thesis Award, as well as the Hilldale Research Award. Emily Janicik is a rising senior majoring in …
Comprehensive Honors Student Lauren Schilling Receives Multiple Prestigious Awards
The Honors Program would like to congratulate Lauren Schilling for her contributions to society and on receiving a number of prestigious awards! In the associated article (attached), please read about Lauren’s pursuit to increase literacy …
Four Honors students received Leadership Certificates in 2020
The L&S Honors Program would like to formally congratulate Beth Allen, Greta Brown, Zhaoqing Cui, and Yochana Kancherla on receiving Leadership Certificates in 2020. The ideals of the Liberal Arts include informed citizenship, leadership, and …
L&S Honors student Mostafa Hassan named 2020 Barry Goldwater Scholar
The L&S Honors Program congratulates the four UW-Madison students who have received Barry Goldwater Scholarships this year! One of the Goldwater Scholars, Mostafa Hassan, is a junior majoring in computer engineering and mathematics. He is …
First Campus-wide Honors Student Event
On March 4, 2020, L&S Honors students joined students from Honors programs outside of Letters & Science for the “Honors Connection,” the first organized all-campus Honors student gathering. Students shared Honors stories and experiences over …
Full House for February Wednesday at Washburn
The Washburn Observatory library was at full capacity for the first Wednesday at Washburn of 2020! Around thirty students joined Assistant Professor Marwa Shalaby (Gender & Women’s Studies and Political Science) on the evening of …
Celebration of Fall 2019 Honors Graduates
On December 14, graduating L&S Honors students gathered with families and friends for a cozy celebration. Interim L&S Dean Eric Wilcots and Honors Director Sabine Gross offered remarks and congratulated the graduates. The graduation reception …