Engaging Experiences
The University Honors Program offers a variety of opportunities for our students.
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Students & Alumni In Action
Our students and alumni are doing important work that makes us #UMNProud — on campus, in the community, and all over the world.
Recent News
Staël Kpetsu has a clear sense of where she wants to go: working as an international human rights lawyer. And as one of the recipients of the Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service, she’s well on the path to getting there.
Ben VandenWymelenberg, an entrepreneur and 2012 summa cum laude graduate in architecture, has been named the recipient of the department’s 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award.
Through leadership in the University Honors Program and a deep commitment to social justice, Honors graduate Riley Stern has inspired others while working to create positive change on campus and beyond. She was the student speaker at the 2026 Honors Recognition Ceremony.