Dear Honors Program Students, I'm excited to introduce myself as the newly appointed Director of the University Honors Program and honored to have a supporting role in your Honors Program experience at the University of Iowa. The Honors Program exists to enrich students' experience, both in and out of the classroom. This new role for me in the Honors Program reflects my involvement with honors education and undergraduate student success at Iowa for many years (continued...)

There is often a misconception that you have to wait until your later years in college to get involved in leadership roles on campus. However, that is not always the case! As a first year student, Kaila decided to put herself out there and get involved in the Learning Assistant Program in the Chemistry Department while also earning Experiential Learning credit! Read more to learn about her experience and how she used this role to gain self-confidence, communication skills, and other qualities that constitute a fabulous leader!

The Honors Program stand in solidarity with Asian American students, international students from Asia, Pacific Islanders, and the Pan Asian community, who continue to experience fear and intimidation. They deserve better. We will do everything in our power to make their safety and security a priority. We will continue our work to eliminate racism on our campus, community, and state.

Are you an Honors student looking for opportunities to enhance your academic experience but are unsure where to start? Are you struggling with finding experiential learning? Meeting with an Honors Peer Mentor is a great place to begin!