University of Arkansas Honors College

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name = University of Arkansas Honors College


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established = 1905
type = Public
endowment = $11 Million
dean = Bob McMath
students = 1,604
undergrad = 1,317
postgrad = 287
city = Fayetteville
state = Arkansas
country = USA
campus = University of Arkansas
affiliations = University of Arkansas
website = http://honorscollege.uark.edu/|http://honorscollege.uark.edu/The Honors College at the University of Arkansas enhances the learning of students by sharing unique learning experiences with participants. Around 15% of Arkansas undergraduates participate in Honors. Although Honors students are assisted with applying for prestigious post-graduate honors and fellowships, students also benefit from smaller classes, a more hands-on approach, as well as priority scheduling."History." [http://honorscollege.uark.edu/index.php/history Honor College History] Retrieved on 29-3 2008.] The dean of the University of Arkansas Honors College is currently Bob McMath, former vice-provost of Georgia Tech.The Honors College serves all undergraduate majors.

In April 2002, the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation donated $300 million to the University of Arkansas. The donation was the largest in the history of public education.After the donation, the Honors College announced its goal to enroll 2,000 Honors College undergraduates by the year 2010. This goal was met three years early. The University of Arkansas also set records for students in a freshman class, total enrollment, and minority enrollment in 2007. [Voorhies, Steve. "University of Arkansas Honors College Reaches Enrollment Goal 3 Years Ahead of Schedule." September 13, 2007. [http://dailyheadlines.uark.edu/11361.htm Daily Headlines] University of Arkansas. Retrieved on 19-4 2008.]

tudy Abroad grants

Over forty grants are available to financially aid students who wish to study abroad. Up to $12,000 can be awarded for year-long foreign study.

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