Schreyer Honors College (SHC) at Penn State University

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Schedule an appointment online at shc.psu.edu/appointments
Following the Gong
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Schreyer Scholars traveled to over 50 countries via Honors College travel grants
Schreyer Honors College's student information system, the Student Records System (SRS)
  • Wednesday, July 15

    NIH Graduate and Prof School Fair

    • 9:00 AM
  • Thursday, July 23

    LinkedIn and Personal Branding Workshop

    • 4:00 PM
  • Friday, August 14

    2026 Schreyer Honors College Summer Medals Ceremony

    • 5:00 PM
  • Friday, July 10

    Thesis Format Review for Summer 2026 Graduates

  • Monday, July 13

    Thesis Proposal Due for Summer 2027 Graduates

  • Friday, July 17

    Thesis Submission Deadline for Summer 2026 Graduates

  • Saturday, August 1

    Medals Ceremony Registration Deadline

Penn State Schreyer Honors College News

Opportunity at Library of Congress 'feels perfect' for hardworking student

A summer internship at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., provides an almost perfect location for Penn State student Paige Rishel's varied interests as she works toward a double major, with one bachelor’s degree in advertising/public…

Three Penn Staters receive 2026 Honorary Alumni Award

Three longtime Penn State champions and benefactors were recognized by the Penn State Alumni Association with the 2026 Honorary Alumni Award at a celebratory event on Friday, June 12, at the Hintz Family Alumni Center. The award has been given by…

Internship with NBC News in DC gives journalism major a peek at potential future

Jocelyn Bilker, a rising senior from King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, is completing an internship at NBC News’ national bureau in Washington, D.C., supporting “Hallie Jackson NOW.”

Head cooling may reduce depression symptoms and change brain activity

People who wore a cooling cap for 30 minutes experienced reduced depressive symptoms and altered types of brain waves, according to a new study by Penn State researchers.

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — June 1

As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 22 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.

New graduate makes philanthropic gift to Penn State Smeal College of Business

Palmer Moore, who recently graduated with a degree in finance from the Penn State Smeal College of Business, recently made a gift to benefit two programs that contributed to his success: the Sapphire Leadership Academic Program and the Center for…

Students Teaching Students seeks undergraduate instructors

Students who are interested in teaching a course at Penn State — possibly of their own design — are encouraged to apply now to Students Teaching Students.

2026 Penn State alumna to study French in Senegal using Boren Fellowship

Payton Smith will travel to Senegal to immerse herself in the French language and culture of the region with the support of a Boren Fellowship.

Smeal and Scholar alum Uma Moriarity receives Penn State Alumni Achievement Award

Penn State Smeal College of Business and Schreyer Honors College alumna Uma Moriarity was one of 10 Penn Staters to receive the University’s Alumni Achievement Award in March. The award recognizes alumni 35 years of age and younger for their…

Penn State Sustainability celebrates 2026 sustainability award winners

Penn State Sustainability has announced the 2026 recipients of its annual awards. These accolades, including the John Roe Sustainability Impact Award and the Student Sustainability Advisory Council Tree Award, commend the extraordinary contributions…