Each year, the rising sophomore class of University Scholars selects a topic or theme to investigate during a concentrated week of presentations, seminars, and student experiences, students and guests will discuss revolutionary moments, movements and processes. All Scholars are invited to participate. This year, the Class of 2015 has chosen to explore revolutionary moments, movements, and processes, focusing both on dramatic, impact transitions in human knowledge and ephiphanic moments in science, technology, and human society.

This year’s line-up can be seen here.

The college commitment to excellence is not limited to academics, as you will find intellectual challenge in equal measure with community support and involvement. With each entering class capped at about 200 (out of approximately 2,500 entering freshmen), you will have all the benefits of a small college community connected to the resources of a large university. You will have the opportunity to engage with this select community not only in classes, but also in the Honors College Residence Halls, study groups, and lounge, on field trips, through service projects, and at regularly scheduled honors gatherings. Participation in the Honors College will enable you to develop long-term connections with other students seeking to be challenged in new ways and who share your motivation to learn – not only about the subjects that directly feed into your specific academic and professional goals, but also about issues and topics that relate to you more broadly as a citizen.

In hopes that you will find both the challenge and the community you seek in the next phase of your education, and with all best wishes,

Dean Burr