Recognition for academic excellence
The Media School offers enhanced academic opportunities to its top students through honors programs.
Cohort programs
Qualifying incoming freshmen can apply to the Ernie Pyle Scholars and Media Scholars programs, which offer honors classes, travel and professional development opportunities and faculty mentorship.
Explore cohort programsAcademic Honors Program
The Academic Honors Program recognizes incoming sophomores, offering honors classes, faculty mentoring, a Career Exploration Scholarship, and two unique student trips.
Explore the AHPHonors societies
High-achieving Media School students may be invited to join any of three national honors societies.
See a list of societiesMedia School students may also pursue the university’s Hutton Honors Notation.
Plan your required honors program elective courses
View this course guideQuestions?
Contact Bonnie Layton, director of the honors program.