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 …
March 16, 2026Fall 2026 Automatic Honors Sections
Check out our Fall 2026 Automatic Honors Sections Overview (updated March 17, PDF file opens in a new tab). Automatic Honors credits can come from sections with the Honors Only or Accelerated Honors designation. The …
March 12, 2026
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 …
March 12, 2026
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 …
March 4, 2026
Embrace the Journey: Fifth Annual Demystifying Graduate School Dinner Provides Insights for Undergrads
On Thursday, February 19, sixty undergraduate students spent the evening learning about what graduate school is, how it can work, and what you can do while an undergraduate to explore interest in graduate study and …
March 2, 2026
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 …
December 10, 2025
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 …
November 7, 2025Wednesday @ 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 …
October 20, 2025
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 …
October 1, 2025Wednesday @ 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, …
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