University Honors Program

Please consider to the University Honors Program for Day of Giving 2026 to support us in all we do to enrich the academic experience of our students. See the link in our bio for more info! ❤️🤍

Day of Giving isn’t just about the amount of funds we raise… it’s also about letting your howl be heard and sharing your Honors Program story! 🗣️🐺 If you’re not able to make a monetary donation, you can help us simply by spreading the word and sharing our posts! 🤳💬

Andy Mann is a director, National Geographic photographer, marine conservationist and story-teller who spoke to Honors students this last semester. His career gives him unique insight into various disciplines, making him the perfect example of an Honors Forum guest speaker.

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Dr. Keersten Ricks, Chief of the Diagnostic Systems Division at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases, returned to NC State this August to speak at the Honors Forum about her global work in diagnostic research and development for infectious diseases.

From her early days as a University Scholars Program student to earning the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, Dr. Ricks’ journey reflects a steadfast commitment to authenticity, collaboration, and using science to make a difference.

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From flight training in high school to representing the U.S. at an international space conference in Tokyo, UHP junior Matthew Spencer is charting his own path in aerospace engineering. A path that blends innovation, curiosity, and global connection. 🌍🚀

Read more at the link in bio!