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Characterized by small classes and close interaction with faculty, the Honors College provides a diverse community of academically talented students with extensive opportunities for analysis, research, leadership and community engagement within a nationally recognized research university.

10/09/2026

Valentina Ravaioli '26, sat down and spoke about the importance of the Finish Strong Thesis Award in her experience. 🎓🏆The $2,500 spring stipend provided the financial support she needed to complete her Honors Thesis and purchase materials for her art exhibition! Applications are due Oct. 15 via AcademicWorks: https://umass.academicworks.com/

This summer, Leila spent time as an undergraduate program assistant helping 100 high school writers who came to UMass to...
10/05/2026

This summer, Leila spent time as an undergraduate program assistant helping 100 high school writers who came to UMass to chase the magic of the flow state at the Juniper Institute for Young Writers! Students created an anthology of writing, inspired by Amherst's own Emily Dickinson. Read more at the link: https://www.umass.edu/honors/news/leilas-summer-juniper-institute

Graphics by Piper Bo, Photos by Ben Barnhart

Today's scorcher reminds us of warmer days at CHC! ☀️🍂 Scroll through our favorite moments from the Ice Cream Social. Ca...
10/02/2026

Today's scorcher reminds us of warmer days at CHC! ☀️🍂 Scroll through our favorite moments from the Ice Cream Social. Can't wait to see you next year!

Link to photo album: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD4Hie

Photos by Jack Bertling and Sierra Dale, Graphics by Piper Bo

Join CHC for our annual Daffodil Planting event this Saturday, October 3! 🍂🌻 This celebration of community, sustainabili...
10/01/2026

Join CHC for our annual Daffodil Planting event this Saturday, October 3! 🍂🌻 This celebration of community, sustainability, and Dean Clarkson's enduring legacy will remind us of our commitment to each other and our shared home come spring.

There will be Insomnia Cookies and a raffle for CHC merch! RSVP now.

Link to RSVP: https://forms.gle/xohvYJsjgLW5nYWh6

Graphics: Lyrique Agorbia

09/28/2026

CHC alum Valentina Ravaioli transformed her creative passions into a standout Honors Thesis! Ready to launch yours? Join us for 'Honors Thesis 101: Planning Your Thesis' tomorrow, September 29 at 5:30 PM. Learn the essentials and get your project started strong. Register here: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZxGZyZJ4RamhQDaUQE7Flg

Edited by Mikey Hadley, Footage and Photos by the Honors Communications team

09/24/2026

We are one day away from the 2026 Latin Rhythms Social‼️💃 Martina sat down to chat with Dean Castañeda and preview the celebrations everyone's been waiting for! 🎉🎵

Friday Sept. 25
3 - 5 p.m.
CHCRC Concourse

See you there!

https://www.umass.edu/honors/events/latin-rhythms-social-2026

09/21/2026

new logo, same culture of care ❤️🤍

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Amherst, MA
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