Barrett, The Honors College at ASU

🌟 Attention Barrett Students! 🌟

Are you seeking opportunities to fund your academic journey, research projects, or travel experiences? Look no further! The Barrett Honors College Scholarship Portal is your ultimate resource for discovering a wide range of scholarships tailored just for you.

🔍 Explore scholarships that can support your educational and personal growth. Don’t miss out on the chance to make your dreams a reality!
Visit the Scholarship Portal today and start your journey toward success.

https://students.barretthonors.asu.edu/funding/barrett-scholarships-grants-awards

Vishnu Raghavan, a 2023 Barrett Honors College alum, and his family have established the Raghavan Neurodiverse Fund to support programs for neurodiverse honors students. Read more about it here:

Raghavan Neurodiverse Fund aims to support neurodiverse Barrett Honors College students | ASU News Vishnu Raghavan and his family knew Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University was the place for him to thrive when they first saw it.“When we walked into Barrett, we said okay, this is it. It doesn’t matter what major he takes at ASU. He can be in any major he wants as long as he g...

🎉 The Barrett community isn’t just about academics; it’s about building connections, creating memories, and finding your people! From study sessions and creative projects to fun events and friendly gatherings, there’s always something happening on campus to help you thrive. 🌟

Whether you’re enjoying game nights, tie-dye parties, or just sharing a meal with friends, Barrett offers countless opportunities to engage, learn, and grow. Here, you’ll find a place where you truly belong and friendships that will last a lifetime. ☀️😈

Meet Barrett alumna Amena Kheshtchin-Kamel: filmmaker, lawyer, and author of "My Year as Emma," a graphic novel on identity and self-discovery. Available in March 2025, it tells the story of her yearlong experiment living as "Emma Kinsley" to break into Hollywood. Read more about her journey to Hollywood here:

ASU alum pens book about identity, code-switching | ASU News Amena Kheshtchin-Kamel hasn’t always been what she seems.

Congratulations to Lakshmi Sawhney, a Barrett Honors College student double majoring in political science and history, Barrett alum Vincent Lay, and three other ASU students who have been selected to receive the Boren Award for immersive study of foreign languages critical to United States foreign interests. Read more here:

5 ASU students receive Boren Awards for critical foreign language study | ASU News The Lorraine W. Frank Office of National Scholarships Advisement (ONSA) has announced that five Arizona State University students have received Boren Awards for immersive study of foreign languages critical to United States foreign interests.

📢 Attention Barrett Students! 📢
Amazing scholarship opportunities are available to support your research journey!
🔬 Bidstrup Foundation and Barrett Research Fellowship
Up to $2000 for thesis or major studies research with ASU faculty
Applications open in August!
🌟 Quesada Research Award
$500 to $1500 for research on Hispanic culture and community
Application deadline: October 31st
🏆 Jaap Sustainability Scholarship
Up to $1000 for students pursuing a summer internship or researching their honors thesis in sustainability.
Application opens November 1st
Read more about these opportunities here: https://news.asu.edu/b/20240904-scholarships-supporting-undergraduate-research-available-barrett-honors-college-students

Don’t miss out on these incredible opportunities to fund your research! Apply and take your work to the next level.

📅 Fuel your research journey with Barrett scholarships!

🌟 Barrett Class Connections Trips Are Here! 🌟 🛩️

Get ready for incredible adventures with your fellow Barrett classmates! 🎒 Each trip is designed to help you connect with your graduating class while exploring exciting destinations:

🚶‍♂️ Sedona with First-Year Students - September 14
🎢 Disneyland with Second-Year Students - January 24
🏔 Grand Teton National Park with Third-Year Students - October 11-15
🏖 Hawaii with Fourth-Year students for Spring Break!

Spaces are limited and open to each class first, so sign up when registration opens! If there’s still room, any Barrett student can join the fun. Let’s make memories together! 🌍✨

Bernice A. King, a pastor, peace advocate, and the youngest daughter of prominent civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. will share her philosophy for change in the 2024 Flinn Foundation Centennial Lecture presented by Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University on October 1. Read more here:

Peace advocate Bernice A. King to speak at ASU in October | ASU News Bernice A. King is committed to creating a more peaceful, just and humane world through nonviolent social change.“We cannot afford as normal the presence of injustice, inhumanity and violence, including their verbal and cyber manifestations,” she has said.King, a pastor, inactive lawyer and the ...

Former South African politician Roelf Meyer stridently believes in the power of negotiation in resolving conflicts.

“My contention is that more conflicts, not only in politics but also in business and otherwise, can be resolved if people are prepared to open their minds and to, so to speak, think out of the box,” said Meyer, a former National Party Cabinet minister and a key negotiator for the transition from apartheid to the first democratic elections in South Africa in 1994.

Meyer will teach a course on effective negotiation and conflict resolution as part of the Distinguished Global Leader Series at Barrett Honors College this semester. Find out more here:

Former South African politician and negotiator Roelf Meyer to teach negotiation and mediation at ASU's Barrett Honors College | ASU News Former South African politician Roelf Meyer stridently believes in the power of negotiation in resolving conflicts.“My contention is that more conflicts, not only in politics but also in business and otherwise, can be resolved if people are prepared to open their minds and to, so to speak, think o...

Barrett, The Honors College is proud to be part of a groundbreaking partnership! ASU and Uber are creating life-changing opportunities with 100% tuition coverage for eligible drivers, couriers, and their families through ASU Online. Now, with Barrett, The Honors College included, we’re opening even more doors to academic excellence. Read more about this incredible opportunity here:

Uber, ASU partnership celebrates 5 years | ASU News By Lauren IkennAs Arizona State University continues to push the boundaries of innovation and accessibility in higher education, the university’s partnership with Uber stands out as an example of how corporate alliances can create new opportunities for learners.The partnership, which offers eligib...

Two students from Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University have been awarded Killam Fellowships for study at Canadian universities in the 2024–25 academic year. Third-year astrophysics major Sarah Saavedra will attend the University of Toronto this fall and Taylor Oddonetto, a second-year finance major, will study at York University in Toronto in the spring of 2025. Read more:

2 ASU honors students awarded Killam Fellowships for study in Canada | ASU News The Lorraine W. Frank Office of National Scholarships Advisement has announced that two students from Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University have been awarded Killam Fellowships for study at Canadian universities in the 2024–25 academic year.Third-year astrophysics major Sarah Saa...

What a week, Barrett students! 🎉

Last week was packed with energy and new beginnings, from exciting camps and a memorable fall assembly to connecting with fellow Barrett students and discovering all the amazing resources across all four ASU campuses. And with the first day of classes behind us, we're ready to take on the semester ahead! 📚

As we dive into this first full week of the semester, we wish you the best of luck! Let’s make it an amazing year together. You’ve got this! 💪✨

Congrats to the 14 ASU students awarded Fulbright scholarships for 2024-25!

Among them are several Barrett, The Honors College students. The Fulbright program, the world’s largest and most prestigious academic exchange, supports study, research, and teaching abroad. ASU is proud to be a top producer of Fulbrights, with 159 students and 46 faculty scholars honored in the past decade! Learn more here:

14 ASU students awarded Fulbright scholarships for 2024–25 academic year | ASU News Recent Arizona State University graduate Benjamin Branaman is passionate about finding humanities-based solutions for improving the justice system.

Meet Lex Slone, a first-year Barrett student with big ambitions! Majoring in public policy, part of the Navy ROTC, Lex is on track to become a Navy JAG attorney. Originally from Sierra Vista, AZ, he's all about making an impact, from earning 24 college credits in high school to volunteering in his community. Read more about his journey to Barrett here:

First-year student eager to jump-start career in the military | ASU News Alexander “Lex” Slone is excited to be a first-year student at Arizona State University this fall, but he has his sights set on the much longer term: He wants a career as a judge advocate general, or attorney, in the Navy.Slone will be in the Navy ROTC at ASU, where he’s majoring in public pol...

🎉 Say cheese! 📸
Barrett students are all smiles at our annual scholarship photo shoot, and for good reason—this year, Barrett students received over $1.4 million in scholarship funds for the 2024-25 academic year!
THANK YOU to our incredible donors for making dreams come true and empowering our students to reach new heights. Your generosity fuels their success and the bright futures they’re building. 🙌✨

🎉 Welcome to the Barrett, Class of 2028! 🎉

We kicked off the year in style at Gammage Auditorium with our incredible first-year students yesterday! 🙌 Dean Williams gave an inspiring welcome and even took the first official selfie with the Class of 2028! 🤳✨

We’re so excited for all the amazing memories and achievements ahead. Let’s make this year unforgettable! 🌟

Hina Adkins, a Barrett student and trained ballet dancer, is gracefully transitioning from her final performance with the Ballet Theatre of Phoenix to pursuing a degree in global management at ASU’s Thunderbird School. Read more about her journey from ballet to Barrett here:

Ballet dancer ready for next act of life as a Thunderbird at ASU student | ASU News As a trained ballet dancer, Hina Adkins is adept at graceful transitions. Now, she’s putting that skill to use offstage.

Move-in week is here and Barrett, The Honors College will welcome one of the most academically excellent first-year classes in ASU history! With a 14% increase in enrollment and a record-tying 4.4 weighted GPA, this cohort is set to achieve greatness. Welcome to the Barrett!

ASU breaks multiple enrollment records as the fall semester begins | ASU News As fall classes get underway on Aug. 22, some 40,800 new students will join the Sun Devil family, including first-year, transfer and graduate students enrolled across ASU’s campuses, locations and online.Nearly 1 in 4 students enrolled at Arizona State University at the start of the fall semester ...

Move-in is next week and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome you to your new home! 🏠 Get ready to kick off an incredible year filled with endless possibilities, new friendships, and opportunities that will shape your future.

Whether you’re a first-year student or returning to campus, we can’t wait to see the amazing things you’ll accomplish. This is your year to thrive, grow, and make the most of every moment at Barrett!

No matter what campus you are on, stay connected with us by following our campus Instagram accounts:
🏢 Downtown Phoenix - .downtown.official
🌵 Polytechnic - .poly.official
🌴 Tempe - .tempe.official
⛲️ West Valley - .west.valley.official

Alan Dupre, currently an ASU mechanical engineering master’s degree student, who received bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering, global health, and physics with honors from Barrett Honors College in May 2024, and Sophia Lin, a sophomore in Barrett majoring in both cybersecurity and political science, have been awarded the U.S. Department of Defense Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship. Read more here:

2 ASU students awarded prestigious Department of Defense scholarship for STEM majors | ASU News The Lorraine W. Frank Office of National Scholarships Advisement (ONSA) has announced that two Arizona State University students have been awarded the Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship, a combined educational and workforce development opportunity for STEM stude...

Barrett Honors College student Jillian Coronato is working on an honors thesis analyzing and connecting three Middle English texts, including one by “The Canterbury Tales” author Geoffrey Chaucer. She received funding from Barrett Honors College to help support her thesis work and cover the costs of attending the New Chaucer Society’s Biennial Congress held in July in Pasadena, Calif. Any Barrett student may apply for thesis-related funding. Read more here ⬇️

Barrett Honors student Jillian Coronato’s English literature-focused thesis supported by honors projects funds | ASU News Jillian Coronato has been interested in medieval literature since she was a child.“I loved reading books about fairy tales and mythical creatures, particularly unicorns, many of which can be traced back to the Middle Ages,” said Coronato, a senior English literature major in Barrett, The Honors ...

Barret Michalec, ASU Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation associate professor and director of the Center for Advancing Interprofessional Practice, Education and Research (CAIPER), has been appointed associate dean of Barrett, The Honors College at the Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix campus.
“Dr. Michalec brings an in-depth knowledge of and commitment to the ASU downtown campus. He’s a proven leader in interdisciplinary spaces, and that pragmatic experience is enhanced by his research examining how to build and support effective, collaborative teams,” said Barrett Dean Tara Williams.
Read more here:

Barret Michalec appointed associate dean of Barrett Honors College at ASU Downtown Phoenix campus | ASU News If his name is any indication, Barret Michalec should be well-suited for his new position.The Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation associate professor and director of the Center for Advancing Interprofessional Practice, Education and Research (CAIPER) has been appointed associate dean of B...

Barrett Global Honors Flex, a semester-long study abroad experience for first-year honors students, offered participants global perspectives and exposure to the art, history, and culture of Germany during the Spring ‘24 semester. The program will be in Rome, Italy next spring. Read more here ⬇️

Barrett Global Honors Flex program gives students semester-long study abroad experience | ASU News Lily Prath, a student in Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University, aspires to work outside the United States someday, so studying abroad to gain an international perspective is especially important to her.Prath, a first-year student majoring in marketing with a certificate in internat...

to the vibrant Barrett Bash, the first major event of the academic year at Barrett! 🎉 As move-in day approaches, we're reminiscing about this fantastic resource fair where all our new first-year students got a chance to explore everything Barrett has to offer. It's the perfect start to university life, providing a wonderful opportunity to meet peers and dive into the Barrett community. Excited to see new faces this year!

Our final stop on our is the Great Court lies at the heart of our Tempe Campus. It is an amazing area, perfect for studying, holding events, relaxing in the sun, or if you are up early enough, you can catch an amazing sunrise.

Jake Adler, who graduated from Arizona State University in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in creative writing with honors from Barrett, The Honors College, serves as head of public relations and communications for LinkNYC. This company brings millions of New Yorkers, small businesses, and visitors ultra-fast free public Wi-Fi. Adler said the training and opportunities he gained as an ASU honors undergraduate helped him get to where he is now.

ASU opened the world to alumnus Jake Adler | ASU News In New York City you will not find any public pay phones, but you will find LinkNYC, a network of thousands of high-tech kiosks that bring ultra-fast free public Wi-Fi to millions of New Yorkers, small businesses, and visitors.Jake Adler, a who graduated Arizona State University in 2014 with a bache...

to the 2nd annual Barrett Tailgate, an event packed with excitement and Sun Devil spirit! 🏈🍕 Held right before the Sun Devils faced off against the USC Trojans, we enjoyed pizza, games, and prizes, making it a memorable afternoon for everyone. A special shoutout to the parents who joined us during ASU Family Weekend, adding an extra layer of fun to the festivities. Though the game didn’t go as planned, the spirit and camaraderie were unbeatable!

For today's we take you to Honors Hall, home to the Barrett refectory or the "Harry Potter room" as it is affectionately called. You will also find the scholar wall and the Burning B cafe. It is the best place on the Tempe campus to have lunch with friends or to study together! We can't wait for all the amenities to be open this fall for everyone to enjoy.

to the delightful Barrett Ladies Tea held in the picturesque Barrett Great Court! ☕️🌸 Students from all four ASU campuses came together for an uplifting talk by Vice Provost Pallares, fantastic networking opportunities, and of course, some exquisite tea. It was a wonderful day of camaraderie and inspiration. Cheers to all who joined us and made it such a special occasion!