Congratulations to our Fall 2025 graduates, pictured left to right: Sydney Barnett (Communications), Emily Moore (Psychology), Clarissa Henebury (Liberal Arts).

Congratulations to our fall 2025 graduates, pictured left to right: Sydney Barnett (Communications), Emily Moore (Psychology), and Clarissa Henebury (Liberal Arts).

Credit: Penn State
Penn State Altoona Honors and History students at the Flight 93 National Memorial, where they received a private tour that combined historical reflection with academic enrichment.

Penn State Altoona Honors and History students at the Flight 93 National Memorial, where they received a private tour that combined historical reflection with academic enrichment.

Credit: Penn State

Explore Your Potential. Discover Your Purpose. Graduate Distinctively.

The Honors Program is designed for motivated, high-achieving students who want more from their college experience. Through unique classes, close faculty mentorship, and hands-on learning, honors students turn ideas into real impact—on campus and beyond.

The program offers students who qualify opportunities to shape their coursework, research, and creative efforts in ways that help them best meet their academic and professional goals.

Outcomes That Matter

Honors graduates are well prepared for:

  • Competitive graduate and professional programs
  • Research and creative careers
  • Leadership roles across employment sectors

Contact Us

Dr. Lisa Emili
Director of Honors and Undergraduate Research