George F. Whitworth Honors Program

Thriving in the world as it is.

Developing the world as it should be.

The Whitworth Honors Program challenges talented and motivated scholars to pursue excellence of mind and heart, to cultivate leadership qualities and skills, and to commit to lives of service. The honors program does more than guide scholars to navigate the world as it is; it equips them to solve problems and to develop the world as it should be.

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Fall 26 Speakers

Fall 26 Speakers Jon Meacham Meghan Sullivan Dr. Robert George Dr. Cornel West October 14th: Jon Meacham “American Struggle: Democracy, Dissent, and the Pursuit of

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September 21, 2026

Honors Lunch Forum: Fall 2026

Fall semester is here, and so are the semester’s Honors Lunches! We’ve got some interesting new topics, new faculty discussion leaders, and a new location. This year, our Lunches will take place in the Fireside Room in the Library (#102) from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. I look forward to our discussions this semester!

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September 10, 2026
The Honors Program is designed for talented and motivated students to get even more out of their academic experience. We want them to be part of a culture that dreams big and does the hard work to get there. We have great students, and we strive to offer a program built on both aspiration and perspiration. The value comes in the process by which we pursue world-changing achievements.