What Honors Program Students are Saying...

Michelle Connavino, Founder of the Honors Program

"I believe the best way to start improving our education system is to recruit smart, driven, and qualified teachers for the classroom. Creating an Honors Program and providing extended research opportunities will help attract the type of students needed to affect change in our schools."
- Michelle Connavino

Rachel Ackerman

"Being a part of the Honors Program learning community has helped me build
relationships that will last a lifetime. Because I have the same students
in most of my classes, I can call them up or meet them outside of class. A
few of the girls are actually from near my hometown, so sometimes we even
ride home together.
- Rachel Ackerman

Jennifer Ference

"I have had many experiences in the Honors Program already. I was able to attend the Rural / Urban Collaborative Institute and I¹ve already begun a
research project for the program. I have had the opportunity to participate in the Student on the Street Research Survey and meet with the deans on a
closer basis. I also get along great with my classmates in the learning community. We study together, which really helps me out. I have made a lot of friends, and I look forward to future activities that will help build an
even stronger relationship."
- Jennifer Ference

The 2008 Honors Program freshmen!