Schreyer Honors College (SHC) at Penn State University

Welcome to the Schreyer Honors College at Penn State
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Taiwan Study Tour
Research Readiness
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Global Health Minor Info Session
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The Schreyer Honors College spent over $7.3 million on student scholarships, awards and programming
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Schedule an appointment online at shc.psu.edu/appointments
Following the Gong
  • Thursday, October 1

    Interviewing Skills and Strategies

    • 5:00 PM
  • Thursday, October 1

    Distinguished Honors Faculty Program: The unique conservation and human development challenges facing the Galápagos

    • 6:00 PM
  • Monday, October 5

    Schreyer x Red Cross Blood Drive

    • 10:00 AM
  • Friday, October 9

    Thesis Check-In for Spring 2027 Graduates

  • 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

Penn State Schreyer Honors College News

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.…

Presidential Leadership Academy to host 'Open for Debate: Disagree Better'

The James Jimirro Open for Debate Series, designed to help challenge assumptions and facilitate conversations around divisive issues, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 24.

Kleppinger intern gains firsthand experience in Pennsylvania public policy

Thanks to Penn State’s Kleppinger Internship Program, Alexa Pippy spent her summer getting an up-close view of state government, attending meetings with legislators and gathering insights from community members to help steer public policy.

Penn State Forum kicks off fall 2026 speaker series with historian Liz Covart

The Penn State Forum Speaker Series will kick off its fall 2026 lineup with award-winning Early American historian and University alumna Liz Covart on Sept. 14 at the Penn Stater. The forum series, modeled after the National Press Club Speaker…