Summary
The new Honors College area is designed to be an inviting space, welcoming prospective students and families during campus visits while providing a conducive environment for currently enrolled Honors students to study and collaborate.
The Honors College strives to advance FHSU’s core values by fostering students’ engagement with their academic and professional fields, the campus, the community, and the world. Throughout their academic career, Honors students actively pursue personal and professional opportunities aligned with their academic field and future aspirations. Established in 2015, the FHSU Honors College has been located on the lower level of Forsyth Library in an area adjacent to the MakerSpace. However, following the renovation, the Honors College will move to the southwest corner of the upper level of the newly renovated library.
Dr. Kevin Amidon, Director of the Honors College, explains the significance of their location, stating “the library is a hub for collaboration and network-building among faculty, staff, students, online stakeholders, and the community. The Honors College mission is deeply rooted in engagement and service with all these groups, so we’re very excited to expand and deepen our partnership with Forsyth Library through this renovation.”
Honors students forge strong bonds, congregating in the Honors College for individual and group study sessions, as well as collaborative opportunities. Dr. Amidon reflects on the design process, noting, “when working with the architects to shape the Honors College area, we considered the strengths of the current space and explored how we could introduce new opportunities for academic collaboration and small events.” The new Honors College area is designed to be an inviting space, welcoming prospective students and families during campus visits while providing a conducive environment for currently enrolled Honors students to study and collaborate. The space includes an open lounge area, several offices, and a conference room shared with the Library Dean’s Suite.
In February 2024, the Honors College temporarily relocated to Picken Hall 123. Amidst this transition, Dr. Amidon assures that “throughout the renovation period, all our services be available to the campus community, Honors students, and prospective students and their families.”
To stay updated on everything Honors College, visit their website and sign up to receive their biannual newsletter for Honors alumni and stakeholders by emailing fhsuhonorscollege@fhsu.edu.
