CHC Thesis Challenge
Deadline to register: Thursday, April 1
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The Fifth Annual CHC Thesis Challenge
Thursday, April 29, 2027
The Thesis Challenge is more than a competition. It's a showcase for CHC seniors' hard work on their thesis projects, a celebration of the power of research and a learning opportunity for the wider UO community.
CHC Thesis Challenge is the Honors College's premiere event
Students compete for the top three places in the annual contest. Prize money for first is $1,000; $750 for second; and $500 for third.
Support our event
The CHC Thesis Challenge is a unique opportunity to connect with our remarkable students and to celebrate honors education at the University of Oregon. Your support of this signature event allows CHC students to showcase the culmination of four years of interdisciplinary work and to hone essential professional skills.
The competition attracts hundreds of guests including students, faculty, family, friends, and partners in the UO community. The CHC is comprised of 1,366 students and 4,653 alums.
To help offset the cost of hosting this event, please donate here via our CHC Dean’s Innovation Fund:
What is the CHC Thesis Challenge?
The CHC Thesis Challenge is an opportunity for students to prepare and present a compelling speech about their thesis project and explain its significance to an audience and panel of judges using only one slide.