College News

General news from the Honors College newsletter and other campus outlets. 

Corinne Bayerl, an instructor of literature in the Honors College, won the Thomas F. Herman Award for Specialized Pedagogy.
The evening presented an ‘incredibly diverse array of projects’ by CHC students. Elliot Nopp, Camila Hess-Neustadt and Kyla Schmitt capture the top cash prizes in the event.
Valerie Owusu-Hienno, a third-year student who aspires to be a physician, researcher, and global health advocate, has been named a Goldwater Scholar, a nationally prestigious award.
The 12 students will contribute ideas and leadership to help the Honors College flourish. Dean Carol Stabile and the students are working on plans to share with the CHC community.
CHC Instructor of Natural Sciences Jean Faye leads a summer trip to the heart of civilization that focuses on how a world leader addresses climate change, economic development and sustainability issues.
Professor of Horn Lydia Van Dreel recognized as the Presidential Fellow in Arts and Humanities; Associate Professor of Political Science Anita Chari and Instructor of Literature Casey Shoop receive Oregon Humanities Center fellowships
Lauren Goss’s interest in sports archivism started during her undergraduate work at the UO, where she did her Clark Honors College thesis on the history of Title IX on campus.
Across the country, young voters are poised to make a difference in this year’s presidential election. Several Clark Honors College students explain why voting is important to them.
CHC Dean Carol Stabile hired a cluster of natural sciences instructors to add to the college’s core faculty ranks. Read profiles about the newest people to join the Honors College.
For the first time ever, more than two dozen first-year students were awarded UO’s most prestigious academic-based scholarship.
A total of 108 Clark Honors College students were elected to the academic honor society based on their stellar academic records.
They started their college careers when a global pandemic reshaped the way students learn. Now they are graduating from the CHC and stepping out into a new world. These 18 students represent the next generation of leaders.
Honors College students made up most of the UO contingent on a student trip to DC for Oregon's debate team. The group got to experience how the policy they research for debates is made.
Emma Harris, a junior in the CHC and an advertising major in the SOJC, takes an entrepreneurial approach with her mixed media art.
CHC sophomore Gayatri Misra has spent nearly two years apart from her family in India to pursue a career in teaching architecture.
CHC alum Ann Oluloro works to bridge the gap of disparities for Black women in the health world as a doctor of gynecology at the University of Washington.
Charles Petrik, who studies geography and global studies, was awarded the “Key into Public Service” scholarship.
Clark Honors College seniors Ethan Dinh, Alex Staben and Alyson Johnston take home the top 3 cash prizes in the second annual event.
UO will again double the number of Stamps Scholars, who are automatically offered CHC admission, starting fall 2024.
How three 2018 CHC alums have used their theses to support their careers.
CHC junior Sadie Creemer is a double major in economics and public policy, planning, and management. She wants to implement sustainability into every aspect of people's lives.
CHC alum Deborah Wang carried a heavy patient load in her optometry work, but her affinity for helping those around her began long before she became a doctor.
Animator Mary Vertulfo draws from her creative roots in Eugene and her time at the Clark Honors College to visually share the best of brands, social justice, and identity.
CHC sophomore Maya McLeroy explains how writing helps her cope with loss and fulfill her dreams.
CHC students have the chance to explore over the summer through a variety of study abroad options. Learn how alumni and current students’ experiences abroad have shaped them and what they want future participants to know about the benefits of traveling.