The Honors Program is at the academic heart of the University of Delaware.

Read the online version of our brochure to learn about the Honors Program.

Celebrating academic excellence.

The UD Honors Program celebrates our students earning Honors Degrees and Honors Degrees with Distinction.

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Outstanding Seniors are named

Rhodes Scholarship winner Matthew Watters and Honors Program student Sarah LaFave have been selected as the recipients of the Taylor and Warner awards, respectively, as the outstanding man and woman of the University of Delaware's 2011 graduating class.

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Timothy Gilpatrick named a Goldwater Scholar

Timothy Gilpatrick, from Nashua, N.H., learned of his recognition as a Goldwater Scholar during spring break while preparing buffer solutions in a Drake Hall lab. "My reaction was one of somber gratitude and joy, which may have included a small dance," he said.

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In Memory of "Whitey" (Patrick J. White) 1953-2012

Beloved Honors professor of Colloquia and ENGL 110 Courses
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Top Equestrian

Senior Honors student Sara Gartland adds top-level competition to her busy schedule
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