National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC)

Meet the incredible Fellows from 2025 who've contributed to honors
education and leadership, don't forget nominations close May 15th for the 2026 NCHC Fellows.

Nominations are open for three NCHC awards recognizing leadership, service, and lasting impact in honors education—all with a May 15 deadline. Take a moment to recognize the leaders and colleagues who continue to move honors education forward. There are 10 days left to get your nominations in!

Find out more: https://www.nchchonors.org/page/nchc-awards

Showcase your honors program’s creativity and scholarship in the NCHC Publications Contest. Open to all current NCHC members, this competition welcomes newsletters, magazines, journals, and other publications—whether print or digital, student-led or collaborative. Submissions are judged by category, with top entries recognized at the annual conference awards ceremony.

Submission window closes June 30: https://www.nchchonors.org/page/honors-publication-contest

Early Bird registration for the 2026 NCHC Annual Conference is now open! This year, we’re gathering in New Orleans to connect, collaborate, and explore the ideas shaping the future of honors education.

Join more than 1,500 honors professionals and students November 11–14 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside for four days of engaging conversations, fresh perspectives, and meaningful connections.

Register Now: https://www.nchchonors.org/events/register.aspx?id=2014438&itemid=d1c3a877-bdef-4d9a-90bd-5c803b671bdf

Registration is open for iSPARK: Assessment Workshop, a hands-on virtual experience focused on program assessment, student learning, and continuous improvement.

June 15–16, 2026 | Zoom
Registration deadline: May 11, 2026
NCHC Members: $200 | Non-Members: $400

Join us to strengthen your assessment practices and connect them to your program’s mission and context.

From research to regional exploration, the Great Plains Regional Honors Council conference delivered an inspiring two days of innovation, connection, and discovery.

There was a multitude of innovative research on display at the conference. Beyond presentations, attendees immersed themselves in Kansas City, exploring neighborhoods like Strawberry Hill, experiencing its rich jazz culture, and visiting sites such as the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the National WWI Museum and Memorial. Along the way, they built new friendships, engaged in a little friendly Mario Kart competition, and embraced the spirit of place.

In just two days, students left with more than memories, they returned to their campuses energized, confident in their ability to tackle complex challenges, and inspired with new ideas to strengthen their honors programs, support sustainability, and build stronger communities.

Registration for the Summer Place as Text Institutes opens this week. NCHC members, keep an eye on your email for the announcement!