norbert o. schedler
HONORS COLLEGE The UCA Honors College oversees the operation of the Norbert O. Schedler Honors College, the University Scholars Program and Honors in the Major. Each program provides a host of academic opportunities with the mission of developing public scholars and future leaders whose actions are grounded in interdisciplinary understanding. Founded in 1982 as the first honors college in Arkansas, the Schedler Honors College received an unprecedented amount of interest from qualified students, leading to the formation of the University Scholars Program in 2018. Emphasizing scholarship, leadership and citizenship, both programs conclude with the completion of an undergraduate thesis, providing graduates with the critical thinking skills needed to become leaders in a changing world.
HIGHLIGHTS ◊
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In September 2020, the Honors College
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Donna Bowman, a faculty member of
hosted a virtual challenge week, attended
the Schedler Honors College for 22 years,
by more than 600 students: The theme was
was awarded the UCA 2019-2020 Teaching
“Democracy, Citizenship, and Governance.”
Excellence Award.
Seventy-six students from Schedler Honors
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The University Scholars and Schedler
and University Scholars completed capstone
Honors College have boasted a 100%
projects, with topics ranging from the cure
retention rate of freshmen students
for Chagas disease to a self-published novel
since 2018.
of the Cambodian Genocide.
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