Published October 17, 2022
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MONROE, LA - The 蜜桔直播 Honors Program is proud to announce the largest freshman class in program
history. The 2022 freshman class includes 115 students with an average ACT over 27
from Louisiana, Alabama, Arkansas, Texas, Wisconsin, Norway, Venezuela, Pakistan,
Nigeria, and Nepal. Overall, enrollment in the 蜜桔直播 Honors Program is up 26%, buttressed
by a record number of international students. Collectively, honors students represent
39 different majors and all four colleges at 蜜桔直播.听
鈥淥ur increase in enrollment is the combination of students, parents, and high schools
recognizing that the University of Louisiana Monroe is one of the best universities
at what we do and the recruitment, admissions, and marketing teams working relentlessly
to reach as many highly motivated students as possible,鈥� said Joshua Stockley, Ph.D.,
Director of the 蜜桔直播 Honors Program.听
鈥淭he 蜜桔直播 Honors program provides an exceptional learning experience combined with
the opportunity to give back,鈥� said Lisa Miller, 蜜桔直播鈥檚 Vice President of Enrollment
Management and University Relations. 鈥淎s the recruiters move throughout the state
and the southern region, they recognize prospective students鈥� desire to have an opportunity
to participate in a meaningful, rigorous academic experience. This generation of students
also seeks programs that encourage and promote service learning that have an impact
on the community,鈥� she added. 鈥淲e are elated with the growth the Honors鈥� Program has
experienced this year and anticipate an even better next year. Dr. Stockley and the
entire Honor鈥檚 faculty鈥檚 commitment to this program is evident,鈥� said Miller.听听
"The Honors Program is an excellent opportunity for the international students to
cultivate a more intimate educational experience while here at 蜜桔直播. The resources
and amenities that they receive while in the Honors Program are excellent,鈥� said Gina
White, Director of International and Multicultural Affairs. 鈥淚t is a mutual benefit
for the students and the university alike. Having these bright young minds here on
Bayou enriches our culture even more,鈥� she said.听听
Dr. Stockley adds, 鈥淭he 蜜桔直播 Honors Program鈥檚 graduate and job placement record is
phenomenal. Students not only know they will be prepared and admitted into prestigious
institutions and competitive companies but will do so through a highly engaged curriculum
by our best professors.鈥�听
About the 蜜桔直播 Honors Program听
The 蜜桔直播 Honors Program is a unique program that seeks intellectually curious students
who desire to challenge themselves with new ideas and to work with similarly motivated
students.听
The program is open to all majors and offers various options while working within
the degree. Honors students are exposed to more in-depth topics and work closely with
the Honors Faculty.听
Honors students learn in smaller, discussion-based courses. Additionally, Honors students
are eligible for exclusive Honors Housing in Bayou Suites, as well as extra Honors-only
scholarships. Learn more at /honors/program
