Davidson Honors College
The Davidson Honors College serves as a center of excellence in undergraduate education to foster intellectual and civic values, challenge highly motivated students, and provide an intimate learning experience comparable to a small liberal arts college within the context of the larger university. More than 600 students representing all majors across campus are enrolled, and Honors courses are limited to 20 students. The College offers enrichment opportunities such as undergraduate research, internships and study abroad.
Points of Pride
- The Davidson Honors College played an integral part in the planning and implementation of the 2010 National Conference on Undergraduate Research at UM in which 2,600 students from across the country participated.
- The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities accreditation team recognized the Davidson Honors College for its “quality and responsiveness to students” in spring 2010.
- The Office for Civic Engagement, a program of the Davidson Honors College, offers numerous service opportunities for students.
Impact of Giving
- Davidson Honors College students received more than $400,000 in scholarships in 2010-11.
- More than $20,000 in gifts allowed the Davidson Honors College to offer 13 new honors courses in academic year 2009-10.
- Approximately $30,000 in gifts made it possible for the Davidson Honors College to support 200 UM students’ participation in the National Conference on Undergraduate Research in April 2010.
- Gifts received by the UM Foundation for the DHC enabled 11 students in the Davidson Honors College to present their research at national and regional Honors conferences in Kansas City, Mo. and Park City, Utah in October 2010 and April 2011.
To make a gift to the Davidson Honors College, please complete the form below.
