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A Note on Walter Wallace

October 29, 2020 Uncategorized

Like for many of you, the needless murder of Walter Wallace has been difficult to process. As a program, we firmly condemn the countless murders of Black people as a result of racism and systemic oppression. Please know that UHP staff and faculty stand by you through difficult events such…

Quick Guide to Spring 2021 Registration

October 20, 2020 Uncategorized

It’s almost time to register! To help prepare, check out these tips and reminders. Early Registration Date: Friday, November 13th @ 9AM-11:59PM EST Early registration is for your 2nd, 3rd, and 4th semesters! Regular Registration Schedule Undergraduate Students: Monday 11/16 90 or more credits earned (use your transcript to find…

Honors Senior Thesis FAQs

September 30, 2020 Community Life

All students in the University Honors Program must complete a Senior Thesis as part of their Honors curriculum. A Senior Thesis is, broadly, a substantial work of independent scholarship that culminates in a written product, presentation, or performance. The Senior Thesis project can come in many different forms; this is your opportunity…

Win $500(!!!) for Research with the SURE Award

September 8, 2020 Openings and Opportunities Research Stories

Did you know that Honors students have the opportunity to win up to $500 for their research? It’s true! Apply to the UHP/Sigelman Undergraduate Research Enhancement Award (SURE) and we might just cut you a check. Any current Honors Program student who is engaged in research may compete for an individual grant of up…

Psychology & Media Internship opportunity

August 14, 2020 Job/Internship Opportunity Openings and Opportunities

Professor Katherine Marshall Woods is seeking an intern for her Psychology & Media work. Please note that this internship is not available for Honors academic credit. Description: As a professor with the Professional Psychology Department, I am engaged in numerous community projects that have interest in the intersection of psychology…

Transitional Justice – 2nd section open!

August 11, 2020 Uncategorized

Professor Maria Restrepo is teaching a second section of ‘Transitional Justice’ (Self & Society course) in the fall. Read more here.

Fall Research Assistantships

August 6, 2020 Featured Openings and Opportunities Research Assistant Opportunity

Interested in being a Research Assistant in the fall? We’ve already received lots of opportunities for Honors students from faculty from across the university for this coming semester. We continually update our site with current openings as we get them! You can also get academic credit for being a Research…

A Conservative Perspective on Syngman Rhee

May 5, 2020 Community Life Research Stories

Check out the following research story from fellow UHPer Mark Thomas-Patterson! This semester, I took part in the GW Institute of Korean Studies Undergraduate Research Fellowship. This is a program sponsored by the GWU Institute of Korean Studies in which participants propose to write an academic article on any topic…

Fall 2020 Registration Guide

April 1, 2020 Featured

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Professor Antwan Jones has TWO research opportunities for you!

March 5, 2020 Openings and Opportunities Research Assistant Opportunity

Do you have an interest in sociology, psychology, or social science research? Professor Antwan Jones has two research projects you should consider: one research project titled “The Effect of Parental Incarceration on Child and Young Adult Mental Health Outcomes” and another titled, “Stress and Obesity in Adulthood“. While the deadline…