TXST Honors Students possess amazing talents, passions, backgrounds, and interests. As a result, we offer a challenging—but flexible—learning experience. Through research and active learning, our students become their best selves.
Open. Engaged. Impactful.
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Research & Create
Engaged learning through research and creative inquiry defines the core Honors College experience. Learn more about the honors capstone process, and explore our engaged academic opportunities.
Get involved
Honors provides many outlets for students to use their academic strengths and interests to make a difference in the community. Learn about upcoming events by viewing the honors calendar. Then, explore some of the organizations and groups associated with Honors.
Events
Upcoming academic and social events:
- Location:
- Lampasas Hall; LAMP 502A
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Kathryn McDaniel (katmcd@txstate.edu)
Take charge of your college education with our D-I-Y Honors series!
In this series of sessions, we will be explaining ways you can get your honors credit hours, create an epic capstone project, and graduate with honors. Make the most of the opportunities that Honors College provides and start laying the foundation for your future now!
In this session, you will learn how to:
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In this series of sessions, we will be explaining ways you can get your honors credit hours, create an epic capstone project, and graduate with honors. Make the most of the opportunities that Honors College provides and start laying the foundation for your future now!
In this session, you will learn how to:
- find fellowship & scholarship opportunities that align with your goals and interests
- develop your personal narrative to share your unique story and path
- utilize campus resources to prepare competitive applications
- Location:
- Meet in lobby of Cibolo Hall and walk to Commons Dining Hall
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Louie Dean Valencia (lvalencia@txstate.edu)
Connect with Honors faculty Louie D. Valencia (Associate Professor of Digital History & Faculty-In-Residence for Cibolo Honors House) and fellow Honors Bobcats at our weekly Honors Family Dinner!
This event is open to all Honors students.
This event is open to all Honors students.
- Location:
- LAMP 407; LAMP 407
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Jordan Morille (jm1952@txstate.edu)
Meet fellow writers and take your creative writing up a notch! We welcome writers of any creative medium, from prose to dramatic, to even video games and D&D campaigns. Don't have work to share? No problem! You can still experience all the existing creative work from your fellow students.
All are welcome, and anything creative is permitted.
Hosted by Jordan Morille, published author and Director of Creative Writing at the Honors College. Click here for more information
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All are welcome, and anything creative is permitted.
Hosted by Jordan Morille, published author and Director of Creative Writing at the Honors College. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Lampasas Hall; LAMP 407A
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Kathryn McDaniel (ideafellow@txstate.edu)
Are you looking to engage more deeply in research, travel, teaching, or humanitarian projects? There are many fellowship and scholarship opportunities for undergraduate students that provide once-in-a-lifetime learning opportunities. Meet with Kathryn McDaniel (Advisor, Scholarships & Fellowships) to explore these opportunities!
No appointments needed. Just swing by!
Learn more about Kathryn McDaniel
No appointments needed. Just swing by!
Learn more about Kathryn McDaniel
- Location:
- LAMP 407; 407
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Melanie Liddle (mliddle@txstate.edu)
Spring registration is coming up! Honors Advisor Melanie Liddle will be in the Coffee Forum every Tuesday (from Sep 1 to Dec 1) to answer all your questions about the honors courses we have available for the upcoming semester.
No appointments necessary but depending on crowd, there may be a wait.
No appointments necessary but depending on crowd, there may be a wait.
- Location:
- LAMP 501; LAMP 501
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Ron Haas (rmh109@txstate.edu)
Writing is more fun with friends! Join us every week for a friendly session of academic writing, snacks, and good conversations. All students are welcome.
Hosted by Ron Haas, Director of Research and Writing at the Honors College. Learn more about Wednesday Night Writes here. Click here for more information
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Hosted by Ron Haas, Director of Research and Writing at the Honors College. Learn more about Wednesday Night Writes here. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Cibolo Seminar Room
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Louie Dean Valencia (lvalencia@txstate.edu)
Whether you want to share an idea at Night of Ideas, explain your research in class, or hold your own at Thanksgiving dinner, this informal workshop will explore how to communicate your ideas clearly, confidently, and engagingly. Students will also learn how to develop and present a 10–15 minute talk for Night of Ideas.
Pizza will be served!
Pizza will be served!
