Westminster Honors College

Our first year orientation for Fall 2026 starts tomorrow!

We loved hosting First Scholars on the Nunemaker Patio!

Our newest entering cohort of First Scholars are in the middle of our Summer Bridge programming and we are so excited to have them on campus! We caught this snapshot during their first meal together on the Nunemaker Patio.

During Summer Bridge, First Scholars meet their fellow students, get comfortable on campus, learn about campus resources, and go on an overnight adventure with our Outdoor Program!

Welcome, First Scholars 26-27 entering cohort!

Every year the Honors College updates our traditional events (like Dead Paper Society pictured above!), offers research grants, and gives monetary awards to the top papers and projects of the year. Join the fun!

Did you know the Honors College was founded in 1986? We are 40 years worth of excellence and Utah's premier honors experience.

Our Assistant Dean José Hernández Zamudio participated in the Young American Leaders Program (YALP) at Harvard Business School this summer. He reflected that:

"One of the most meaningful parts of this experience was being surrounded by leaders from different sectors who were willing to learn from, challenge, and support one another. It reminded me of what makes the Honors College such a special community. We already have a place where students, faculty, and staff can come together to learn from one another, challenge our thinking, and support each other as we grow.

Being at Harvard reinforced for me the importance of curiosity of asking questions, being open to perspectives different from our own, and recognizing that we are never finished learning. I found myself thinking about our Honors College students and how much they have to teach one another through their different experiences, interests, and ideas.

I left the experience inspired to continue cultivating that spirit within the Honors College: a community where curiosity drives learning, where we challenge and support one another, and where we encourage students to think beyond themselves and consider how they can use their knowledge and leadership to make a meaningful difference in their communities."

The Fall 2026 cohort is coming into our Honors College community under the theme of Curiosity in our Foundational Conversations seminar sequence--the perfect match to the type of pedagogy, community focused attitude, and passion that our faculty and staff, like José, bring to the Honors College every day.

Check it out! Applications for Fall 2027 opened August 1st! Learn more on our webpage: westminsteru.edu/honors

See you there!

Congratulations to our Assistant Dean José Hernández Zamudio on being selected to participate in the Young American Leaders Program (YALP) at Harvard Business School this summer! 🎉

YALP brings together emerging leaders from across the country and across sectors to tackle complex challenges, exchange ideas, and explore innovative ways to create lasting impact in their communities.

We're proud to see our leadership represented among changemakers committed to strengthening communities and driving positive change.