April 13, 2026

How are you planning to spend your summer? Researching post-grad opportunities? Traveling to far-away places?

Or did we hear you say internship?

We have great news! Thanks to the amazing donors and friends of the Honors College, nearly $18,000 was raised during last week's Honors at Work fundraiser.

We’re so grateful to everyone who participated and shared their internship stories. 

📸 Iliana Borjes (B.S.Ch.E.’18) spent a summer interning with with L'Oreal USA in North Little Rock, Arkansas. She now serves on the Honors College Dean's Advisory Board and is a senior manager at Post Consumer Brands.

Calling all Graduating Honors Students! Complete the Honors Senior Exit Survey and have a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card! Please fill out the survey by 5:00pm on April 23 for a chance to receive one of three $100 Amazon gift cards. 

Honors Sophomores—we want to hear from you! Tell us about your experience engaging with the Honors College and your honors program in your academic college so far. Please fill out this Sophomore Engagement survey by 5:00pm on April 23 for a chance to receive one of three $50 Amazon gift cards. 

Join the Honors College Ambassador Program for 2026-2027! This is a great opportunity to build community through service and stay connected to the Honors College. Learn more about the program here. 

The early application deadline is May 3 at 11:59pm and the final application deadline is August 31 at 11:59pm.  

• New Ambassador Application
• Returning Ambassador Application  

Questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out to hcambass@uark.edu.

Working at a Walmart / Sam's Club store this semester or summer? Join the RSO for Walmart associates at https://hogsync.uark.edu/wsan/home/. Walmart is working with the University of Arkansas to design additional professionalizing opportunities for students who work in the stores.

Tour the new Alice L. Walton Medical School in Bentonville with the AED pre-med society! The visit, scheduled for Friday April 24th from 1:30-2:30pm, will be a drive-yourself event with a short presentation followed by a tour. There are limited spots and they're filling fast! Sign up by adding your name to this Google sheet. 

Mobile Human Sciences Summer Camp (HESC 4550V/455HV) This is not your typical class! You’ll step into a mentor role, help design camp experiences, and work directly with high school students to create something that actually matters. Course runs May 26-June 26 on campus, and camp takes place June 15-19 in Russellville, Arkansas.

What you get:

✔    3 credit hours 
✔    Service-learning hours 
✔    Leadership + mentorship experience 
✔   Strong résumé builder 
✔    Honors thesis option available 

If you’re interested, start here ASAP: Mobile Human Sciences Summer Camp – Interest Form Note: This is an interest form only—it does not guarantee enrollment. Spots are limited and filling quickly!

The College Access Initiative is now hiring 2026 Program Mentors for our annual ACT Academy and Jump Start programs. The College Access Initiative (CAI) Program Mentor Staff will work in conjunction with the professional staff of the CAI to facilitate programs with high school students during residential summer programs and academic year activities. CAI’sprograms are designed to support prospective college students as they engage with University of Arkansas faculty, staff, and students. Want to learn more about the ACT Academy and Jump Start programs? Visit our website and read the news story on sharepoint here.  

Grad School Search Help: The National Name Exchange (NNE) coordinated by the Council of Graduate Schools, is a free and easy way for students to explore grad school opportunities across the country without having to search for them on their own. By signing up, students create a profile that is shared with hundreds of graduate programs actively looking to recruit talented students. Students will receive personalized outreach from universities, learn about fully funded graduate programs, discover fellowships and scholarship opportunities, and get connected to resources that help make graduate school more accessible and affordable. It’s also a great way to start building connections with institutions early and get a clearer sense of what’s possible after undergrad. Students can sign up here: https://cgsnet.org/national-name-exchange 

Monday, April 13, 3:00 - 6:00pm: Private Event
Tuesday, April 14, 3:00 - 4:00pm: Private Event  
Thursday, April 16, 4:00 - 8:00pm: Private Event