Discovery Beyond the Classroom
The Distinguished Honors Faculty Program (DHFP), which is designed to attract Scholars from all majors, brings together faculty and Schreyer Scholars for rich intellectual discussions in an informal atmosphere. Faculty share their research passions, and Scholars get a preview of what they might learn if they seek out classes in the discipline.
Distinguished Honors Faculty Program (DHFP) Format
DHFP faculty commit to offering one event per semester with the goal of engaging a broad spectrum of Scholars from a variety of majors in an out-of-classroom discussion around an important topic. Programs are 90 minutes or less and typically held on weekday evenings. A variety of formats are possible, and we can work with you to design a program that will appeal to Scholars. Some pre-work is fine, but it should be limited.
The Schreyer Honors College Academic Affairs Office handles all funding, logistics, promotion, and registration for these programs.
Design a Successful Program
Successful DHFP programs typically take place over dinner at a downtown restaurant or include a visit to on-campus or nearby locations, such as a research lab, art gallery, or concert.
How to Participate as a DHFP Faculty
Faculty recruitment for DHFP happens in late spring/early summer. Faculty serve a two-year term starting in the fall. Vacancies may be filled at any time on a rolling basis. Generally, recruitment is announced via the Faculty Digest sent by the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs. Faculty can reach out anytime to SHCAcademics@psu.edu to express interest or for more information.
Program Funding
The Distinguished Honors Faculty Program is funded through a generous gift from Art and Betty Glenn. Art graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering in 1956, and Betty graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in home economics in 1957.
2026-2027 Distinguished Honors Faculty Programs
Sep
16
Distinguished Honors Faculty Program: Addressing the challenges in healthcare
Date & Time: September 16, 2026, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Location: Allen Street Grill
This event has already occurred.
Sep
23
Distinguished Honors Faculty Program: Stories from Research Abroad
Date & Time: September 23, 2026, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Location: The Allen Street Grill Downtown State College
This event has already occurred.
Nov
02
Distinguished Honors Faculty Program: Artificial Intelligence
Date & Time: November 2, 2026, 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Nov
03
Distinguished Honors Faculty Program: Engineering at the Edge
Date & Time: November 3, 2026, 5:00 pm–7:00 pm