LSA Honors Program, University of Michigan

GIVING BLUEDAY IS TODAY!

On this Giving Blueday, come together to support Honors students who take part in our Honors Summer Fellowship (HSF) program.

HSF brings Michigan's top students to campus over the summer and offers them both the intellectual and financial support to complete a cutting edge thesis. Over the course of eight weeks, they will meet with faculty and peer mentors, participate in wide-ranging interdisciplinary seminars that expose them to research in different fields, and work on their research and writing. The program culminates in a public poster session where they will showcase their work. Your gift will open this opportunity to a greater number of deserving students.

Click here to contribute: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/UniversityofMichigan/giving-blueday-2026/pages/lsa/honors

Thank you for your support!

Calling all Lego Lovers!! ❤️
The HRAs are hosting a Lego Night on Friday, February 20th at 6pm in the Ambatana Lounge (SQ)
Join in on the Lego building fun and enjoy some hot chocolate ☕️

🩺✍️ Nuts & Bolts of Writing a Pre-Health Personal Statement
Thinking about med school or a health profession and not sure where to start with your personal statement? This Honors Program workshop breaks down how to craft a strong, authentic personal essay for your application.
Prep: Write one sentence about why you want to become a physician or health professional and bring it with you. You won’t have to share it—but we’ll help you learn how to communicate your “why” effectively in your essay and beyond.
📅 2/25/26
⏰ 3–4 PM
📍 Mason Hall 1330
Perfect for pre-health students getting ready to apply! 💙

🚨HAPPENING TOMORROW🚨
Join the HRAs for the Olympic Watch Party!!

🗓️ Wednesday, February 11th
⏰ 8pm
📍Yuri Kochiyama Lounge (SQ)
🍕Cottage Inn Pizza will be catered

We hope to see you all there!!

Share your advising or coaching experiences at U-M and get rewarded 💬
All U-M Ann Arbor undergrads are invited to join a 50-minute anonymous Zoom focus group—no matter how often you use advising or coaching.
🎁 Earn $20 in Blue Bucks or a gift card
🔗 Sign up: myumi.ch/R343w

Considering Law School?

Join Honors Pre-Law advisor Denise Guillot, to understand the competencies associated with successful law school applicants, and come up with a plan to develop those skills. 

Whether you are just beginning to consider law school or you are committed to applying, the information discussed during this event will help you put your best foot forward. Students at all levels are encouraged to attend.

Registration is not required

Interested in volunteering? Love tutoring? 📚✨
We’re launching a weekly literacy tutoring program at Neutral Zone and we want you to be part of it!
Honors volunteers will work with 14–18 year old students in a fun, supportive space—helping build reading & writing skills while forming real, mentor-like connections.
What you’ll do:
📖 Tutor students 1-on-1 and in small groups
✍️ Support reading and writing skill development
🤝 Build positive, mentor-style relationships
What you’ll gain:
🌱 Hands-on leadership & teaching experience
🧠 Mentorship and youth engagement skills
💬 Communication skills employers love
❤️ Meaningful community connections (and new friends!)
All Honors students can volunteer!
⭐ Sophomores: full participation = 2 SHA engagement points
⭐ First-years: full participation = 1 JHA breadth experience
Make an impact. Build skills. Join us!
📍Neutral Zone | 📅 Weekly | 💛 Honors students only
SHA JHA

Calling all rising Honors seniors 👀✨
Applications for the Graf-Meiland Scholarships are now open!
✔ Honors major or HELA project
✔ Scholarships around $5,000
🗓 Apply by 2/23/26 (applications + letters of recommendation)
🔗 Learn more about eligibility and requirements at the link

Join us for Honors Reads this winter semester 📚
Staff-curated selections (two fiction, one poetry) invite thoughtful conversation and connection.
📖 Twist by Colum McCann
🗓 Wednesday, January 21
⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM
🎓 Facilitated by Associate Director Dr. Broome

On this MLK Day, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by recommitting ourselves to justice, equity, and courageous leadership. May we continue to learn, serve, and act with purpose

Calling all first-years & sophomores 👀📚
Thinking about converting a non-Honors course into an Honors course? Join us for an Honors Conversion Workshop this winter! These sessions walk you through the process and answer all your questions ✨
🗓 Winter 2026 Workshops
• Tue, Jan 13 | 4–5 PM
• Wed, Jan 14 | 4–5 PM
• Fri, Jan 16 | 1–2 PM
• Tue, Jan 20 | 12–1 PM
• Thu, Jan 22 | 3–4 PM
📍 1330 Mason Hall
✅ No registration required
Honors Conversions count toward your SHA/JHA, and proposals are due Tuesday, Jan 27. Check out the Honors Conversions page to learn more before attending! 💙