University Honors Program
The University Honors Program is a community of scholars who take on challenges — inside and outside the classroom — beyond those that lead to academic or career success.
About the programWhat is the University Honors Program
The University Honors Program is a community of scholars who pursue the delight of intellectual inquiry, the joy of reflecting on great ideas, and the satisfaction of accomplishing research and creative work that stretch us to our best efforts. An Honors education is not merely about what you learn; it's about deepening your capacity to learn now and in the future, developing your talents to their full potential, and understanding how you can apply your heart and mind to change the world for the better.
Honors students cultivate an appreciation of differences and the determination and skills to build mutuality and community across those differences. We foster in our students the critical thinking required to distinguish truth from falsehood, enthusiasm for taking on difficult projects, courage to fail and try again using the lessons learned, an understanding of their place in history, and an ability to discern for themselves what is important and worth pursuing in college as well as in life.
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Community
If you ask any of our students what aspect of the Honors Program has meant the most of them, they’ll consistently answer, “community.” Our program fosters a tight-knit community among students and faculty from the first day students arrive on campus.
Research
Research plays a vital role in the program, providing students the chance to engage in meaningful academic exploration. Through these experiences, Honors students deepen their expertise and make significant contributions to their fields of study.
Honors in Action
The Honors Program provides many opportunities for dynamic and impactful experiences, both inside and beyond the classroom. Explore out innovative student-led interdisciplinary journal, service initiatives as Contemplation in Action projects, and student research within the program.
Message from the Director
Hear from Dr. Jeffrey Wilson, director of the Honors Program, about his vision fostering a community of curious scholars and leaders, and the values that guide the program in his most recent Message from the Director.
Prospective Students
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Learn more about what makes the LMU Honors Program unique and explore the opportunities, experiences, and community we have to offer.
Honors in the News
Honors Student Research
Research is at the heart of the Honors Program, and we always want to find ways to cultivate the spirit of experimentation and innovation within our students. Former SHAC President Catherine Channell, and other members of the program highlight how Honors has supported their research.
AJCU Conference at LMU
The annual AJCU Honors Conference was held on Loyola Marymount University’s campus in 2023, bringing 62 honors students, faculty, and administrators from 15 AJCU institutions across the U.S. to engage the theme for the conference, “Curious Minds, Curious Communities: Who, What, and Why of Jesuit Honors Programs.”