The CHC Post Newsletter

The latest stories from the Robert D. Clark Honors College

Student Stories

March 13, 2026

Three things the Alumni Project course taught me about what comes next

A new networking course series is connecting honors students with alumni in related professional sectors. Here's what senior journalism major Mirandah Davis-Powell took away from the offering on media and communications careers.

March 13, 2026

Taking chances and following instincts: Student spotlight on Avery Suriano

When Avery Suriano sets her mind to accomplishing something, success is never far behind. The CHC sophomore talks about how students can get involved, her experience working in a UO lab, and what her goals and aspirations are for after college.

Faculty and Staff Stories

February 13, 2026

Democracy’s future: Faculty Q&A with Peter DeFazio

The CHC Post sat down with Peter DeFazio, Oregon’s longest-serving House member, to hear about teaching a new class in the Honors College and what he expects to come on the political horizon.

November 7, 2025

Teaching secrets: Faculty spotlight on Corinne Bayerl

Tapping into our innate curiosity and affinity for sharing coded messages, award-winning CHC instructor Corinne Bayerl leverages her research on cryptography to engage students and create community in the classroom.

Alumni Stories

April 29, 2026

Fourth Annual Three Minute Thesis Competition celebrates a panoply of student research interests

Clark Honors College seniors Auveen Hajar, Mia Luscher and Sydney Weddle capture the top cash prizes in the event.

February 13, 2026

Interdisciplinary scientists: Alumni Q&A with Olivia Wilborn-Pilotte and Bryn Callie

Staying curious when things don’t go as planned and explaining research to any audience were key lessons from these CHC alums’ honors education, and those skills helped them establish careers in science.