UMaine Honors College Wins Awards at National Conference

Fifteen University of Maine Honors College students and 11 members of the Honors College faculty and staff attended the 2013 National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) Conference Nov. 6–9 in New Orleans.

The UMaine delegation participated in several presentations and panels on various topics including issues affecting honors curriculum development, community engagement and psychology research.

The Honors College was highlighted twice during the awards ceremony. Minerva, the UMaine Honors College’s annual publication, was awarded second place in the print category, marking the fifth consecutive cycle in which it was awarded either first or second place.

Christine Gilbert, a senior in the Honors College, won the 2013 NCHC Top Student of the Year award in the four-year school category. An international affairs major with a German minor, Gilbert was cited for her strong academics, commitment to NCHC, dedication to service, and engagement with the Honors community.