Schreyer Honors College (SHC) at Penn State University

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Schreyer Scholars traveled to over 50 countries via Honors College travel grants
  • Tuesday, October 13

    Distinguished Honors Faculty Program: Code-switching

    • 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday, October 14

    Centre County United Way Succulent Sale

    • 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday, October 14

    Painting with Pat

    • 6:00 PM
  • Friday, October 16

    Schreyer Plan Due

  • Friday, October 23

    Thesis Format Review for Fall 2026 Graduates

  • Friday, November 13

    Thesis Proposal Due for Fall 2027 Graduates

  • Friday, November 20

    Thesis Submission Deadline for Fall 2026 Graduates

Penn State Schreyer Honors College News

Jim Jimirro’s 'Open for Debate' series teaches participants how to disagree better

On Sept. 24, students, faculty, staff and community gathered to participate in dialogue across party lines at Jim Jimirro’s "Open for Debate." The premise of the event is to challenge participants to “disagree better,” and practice free speech…

Penn State student explores transportation policy through Washington internship

Penn State student Jansen Hoffard gained firsthand experience in transportation policy while living and working in Washington, D.C., this summer.

Double trouble: Two active magma reservoirs indicated at Masaya volcano

Masaya volcano in Nicaragua sits within 13 miles of 2 million people and is a popular tourist destination due to its lava lake. Penn State researchers recently found evidence of two new magma sources under the active volcano, highlighting what they…

Fifteen Penn Staters honored as 2026 Alumni Fellows

The 2026 Alumni Fellows returned to Penn State to receive the Alumni Association’s highest honor and celebrate their achievements, impact and connection to the University.

Former peer success coach reflects on lasting impact of Liberal Arts Chaiken Center

Penn State alumna Nia Smith helped establish the Liberal Arts Chaiken Center’s peer success coaching program, an experience that continues to shape how she supports others and approaches her career.

Impact Forum shows how Penn State connects ideas, people and opportunity

The Penn State Impact Forum brought together leaders from higher education, industry, government and communities to build relationships and explore shared challenges and opportunities. Through cross-sector conversations, partnerships and student…

Seven students earn University nominations for competitive UK scholarships

Seven Penn State students were nominated for the 2027 Rhodes, Marshall and Churchill scholarships, among most prestigious and competitive awards available to U.S. students.

Fifteen Penn Staters named 2026 Alumni Fellows

Fifteen Penn State alumni have been named 2026 Alumni Fellows, the highest honor bestowed by the Penn State Alumni Association.

Kleppinger Intern puts political science studies into practice in Harrisburg

Political science student Nikolas Papoutsis spent this summer learning about legislation and government affairs with the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, supported by the Kleppinger Internship Program.

Who gets the kidney? AI chatbots do not make the same moral choices humans do

Researchers in the College of Information Sciences and Technology found that AI models approach high-stakes ethical decisions differently than humans do and show little of the uncertainty people may express when faced with difficult choices.…