{"id":3942,"date":"2018-01-30T14:32:10","date_gmt":"2018-01-30T19:32:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentsuccess-wds-dev.utk.edu\/honors\/?page_id=3942"},"modified":"2026-10-22T14:27:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T18:27:50","slug":"home-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/honors\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to University Honors"},"content":{"rendered":"

Where Curiosity Meets Courageous Action<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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You bring the vision, curiosity, and drive to make a difference. We bring the mentorship, funding, and community to help you turn that ambition into action.<\/h4>\n

Welcome to University Honors at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.<\/h4>\n
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Explore Our Pathways<\/a>Visit & Apply<\/a>Meet with Honors<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Honors education on Rocky Top is not about standing apart or collecting accolades. It is about joining a community where ambitious students from every background are seen, supported, and challenged to solve real problems.<\/h3>\n
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“We measure the true strength of University Honors not simply by test scores, but by the courage, empathy, and collaborative spirit our scholars bring to their communities. When you believe in students unconditionally and back them with dedicated faculty, coaching and resources, there is no ceiling to what they can achieve.”<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2014 Dr. Amber Williams<\/strong>, Senior Vice Provost for Student Success and Chief Honors Officer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Chancellor’s Honors Program (CHP)<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the Creative Problem-Solver<\/em><\/p>\n

Learn how to tackle society’s most complex issues through our innovative 18-credit minor rooted in human-centered design thinking. Work in cross-disciplinary teams, test bold prototypes, and turn ideas into tangible community solutions.<\/p>\n

Discover the Chancellor’s Honors Program \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n

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Haslam Leadership Scholars (HALS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the Visionary Community Leader<\/em><\/p>\n

Join an intimate, fully funded cohort of emerging leaders committed to civic, organizational, and community transformation across Tennessee and beyond. Pair deep leadership study with executive mentorship, funded international immersion, and paid internships.<\/p>\n

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College and Departmental Honors<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the Focused Innovator<\/em><\/p>\n

Combine interdisciplinary honors learning with advanced research in your specific discipline, from engineering grand challenges and business leadership to nursing and pre-health pathways.<\/p>\n

Explore Disciplinary Honors Tracks \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Distinct Investments in Your Future <\/strong><\/h3>\n