Barrett, The Honors College at ASU

09/04/2026

Proof that an honors thesis can become a career advantage

An honors thesis is more than a requirement to check off before graduation. Done well, it can become a real example of how a student thinks, solves problems, and applies what they’ve learned. And it can help land them a great job.

Barrett alumnus Ryan Cantrell saw that firsthand. While interviewing for internships, he heard from hiring managers that his thesis work helped show he could handle the complexity of a fast-moving global supply chain. That experience helped him land an internship at Intel, where he now works as a supply chain technical analyst.

It’s a great example of how a thesis can carry value well beyond the classroom.

Ryan is one of three alumni featured in “Built at Barrett,” a new ASU News story about how the people, experiences and opportunities students find at Barrett can continue to shape their lives and careers after graduation.

Read “Built at Barrett” on ASU News:

Story by Makeda EasterEven though it’s been more than a decade, Alyssa Nazareno vividly remembers her college application strategy. Then a senior at Xavier College Preparatory, a private Catholic high school in Phoenix, she knew she wanted to be close to her family in Scottsdale and be surrounded ...

08/27/2026

Taking honors research all the way to South Africa🌍

Through Global Ties That Bind, a new GlobalResolve program, 10 Barrett students worked alongside 11 honors students from the University of Pretoria.

They exchanged ideas and learned firsthand from government officials, diplomats, civil society organizations and business leaders. For some, the experience even reshaped the direction of their honors thesis.

Thank you to Jason Briggs and José Moreno from Barrett’s Office of Global Initiatives and faculty mentors Káyọ̀dé Odùmbọ́ní and James Parker for supporting our students throughout the experience.

We’re also grateful to the University of Pretoria, including Christopher Isike, and the In Transformation Initiative, including Ivor Jenkins and Ambassador Roelf Meyer, for sharing their time, knowledge and perspectives with our students.

Read the full story: https://news.asu.edu/b/20260821-new-asu-program-takes-honors-research-beyond-classroom

08/20/2026

📸 Find yourself in the photo drop? Barrett Bash photos are here!

Click here to browse all the Barrett Bash photos on Flickr and see if you can spot yourself or your friends: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD2EdB

Save your favorites, send them to family and friends, and don’t forget to tag if you share them on Instagram! 🔱✨

While you’re there, be sure to bookmark our Flickr page for easy access to photos from Barrett events throughout the year.

08/19/2026

Closing soon! Barrett, The Honors College is looking for a Photographer/Videographer/Editor to join our creative team. 📸

Put your photo, video and editing skills to work while gaining hands-on experience with real marketing projects. You’ll capture student life, events and the moments that tell the Barrett story, all while building your skills and adding professional work to your portfolio.

🎥 Create photo + video content
✨ Gain real-world marketing experience
📸 Build your professional portfolio
🔱 Work with a fun, creative team

Ready to join us? Apply by Aug. 22 through this link: https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/15$158872/9925$26441.htmld

08/14/2026

Meet Barry, your Barrett BFF — the one who actually knows where to find everything. 💬🔱

Being a Barrett student comes with plenty of opportunities, resources and, of course, questions. Whether you’re looking for information about Barrett, trying to track down a resource, or just aren’t sure where to start, Barry is here to help point you in the right direction.

The best part? Barry is available 24/7. Between classes, during a study session or when a question pops into your head late at night, Barry is ready when you are.

Consider Barry another resource in your Barrett toolkit — here to help you make the most of your honors experience.

Barry is officially online. Go say hi! 👋

💬 Find Barry at students.barretthonors.asu.edu

08/12/2026

We are hiring!📣

Looking for a job where you can be creative, build your skills and work with a fun team? Barrett, The Honors College is looking for creative minds to join our marketing team!

Whether you love bringing ideas to life through design, capturing moments behind the camera or creating content made for the feed, there’s an opportunity to put your talents to work and gain real-world experience along the way.

📱 Social Media Content Creator/Influencer (JR125313) — Apply by Aug. 19
https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/15$158872/9925$26420.htmld

🎨 Graphic Designer Assistant (JR124133) — Apply by Aug. 21
https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/15$158872/9925$26299.htmld

📸 Photographer/Videographer/Editor (JR125299) — Apply by Aug. 22
https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/15$158872/9925$26441.htmld

Come create, collaborate and help tell the Barrett story. 🔱

Interested? Check out the opportunities and apply through the link in our bio.

08/10/2026

What’s it really like to be a student at Barrett, The Honors College? 🔱✨

Take a closer look at the Barrett experience—from our community and campus spaces to the opportunities that make honors life at ASU unique.

Thanks to Jeff Selingo for stopping by and sharing a glimpse of Barrett! 💛

08/10/2026

What do Barcelona, a Moroccan market and a coral reef have in common?

For a group of Barrett students, they all became classrooms.

Ten Barrett students are among ASU’s 23 most recent Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship recipients. Their experiences took them from Spain, Morocco and Portugal to Mexico’s Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, where they studied, conducted research and gained new perspectives on the world—and themselves.

They returned with greater confidence, adaptability, intercultural understanding and memories that will stay with them long after graduation.

Read more about their experiences: https://news.asu.edu/b/20260805-asu-honor-students-gain-global-perspectives-through-gilman-scholarship

07/17/2026

Barrett, The Honors College remembers ASU President Emeritus Lattie F. Coor Jr.

Barrett, The Honors College joins the ASU community in mourning the passing of President Emeritus Lattie F. Coor Jr., whose leadership helped shape an important chapter in Barrett’s history.

“ASU would not be the institution it is today without Lattie Coor’s vision, leadership and commitment to the community,” ASU President Michael M. Crow said.

During his tenure as ASU’s 15th president, Coor oversaw the 2001 naming of the honors college in recognition of Craig and Barbara Barrett’s commitment to ASU and honors education.

His connection to Barrett is also reflected in the Lattie F. and Elnora W. Coor Scholarship, created in honor of their lifelong commitment to education. The renewable scholarship supports first generation Arizona students entering Barrett and helps recipients pursue their goals and dreams.

We are grateful for President Coor’s vision, leadership and enduring commitment to ASU, Barrett and generations of students.

Read more about President Coor’s life, leadership and impact on ASU: https://news.asu.edu/20260717-university-news-lattie-coor-15th-asu-president-dies-89?utm_source=chatgpt.com

07/06/2026

Summer looked a little different in Berlin.🇩🇪✨

Students spent 12 unforgettable days exploring Germany's capital through Barrett in Berlin: History, Politics, Art, a Global Intensive Experience (GIE). Along the way, they discovered the city's fascinating history, vibrant arts scene and dynamic political landscape—all while making memories that will last a lifetime.

Take a look at some highlights from their summer abroad. 📸