Non scholae sed vitae discimus. (“We learn, not for school, but for life.”) - Seneca, Epistles cvi. 12.

In today’s globalized environment, it’s vitally important to stand apart from the crowd as an independent thinker. And yet it’s also essential to have the depth of knowledge and breadth of experience you’ll need to work in a wide cooperative network. The shifting economic, technological, and cultural landscape means that it is likely that you will change jobs several times over the course of your career. As a result, you must be creative and nimble to succeed in the international marketplace of ideas. You must be a scholar of the first order, be able to work effectively with people of virtually every background, all the while being sensitive to the needs of your community. The UB Honors College will help prepare you for the 21st century by:

  • Emphasizing experiential learning, providing transforming life experiences both inside and outside the traditional classroom by encouraging study abroad, internships, and community service.
  • Fostering in-depth scholarship by encouraging multiple degrees in diverse subjects, undergraduate research, graduate work, capstone courses, or an Honors thesis.
  • Requiring a detailed annual review of career plans with our professional advisement staff, recognizing that the majority of students change their majors during their university years, often with unexpected opportunities.
  • Conferring a strong Honors experience throughout all four years at UB, enhancing the interaction of students and faculty mentors, and producing a strong network of scholars for the future.


Learn more about the Honors College.

The Honorable Mention

UB Honors on Twitter

UB Honors Community

Scholars Perspective

Advanced Honors Program

Fellowships

Fellowship and Scholarship Winners