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Honors Programs

Lola Aiken Scholars Program

Lola Aiken scholars
Long-time Rubenstein School supporter Lola Aiken, Associate Professor David Hirth, and two undergraduate Aiken Scholars

Eligibility:

First-year applicants with outstanding academic records are invited to become Lola Aiken Scholars.

Benefits:

  • Participation in the fall NR 99 seminar for Aiken Scholars only.
  • Priority in designated Aiken Scholars housing at the new University Heights residence complexes. (Optional)
  • Priority course registration for the first year at UVM.
  • Initiation fee paid for an honorary society membership.
  • Priority for the sophomore level field-based special topics course. (Optional)
  • Participation in the Honors Spring Seminar Course in sophomore, junior, and/or senior year. (Optional)

Aiken Scholars Seminar (NR 99)

Case study of a significant environmental issue; topic changesannually. Guest speakers, field trips, and interactive discussion ledby senior RSENR faculty member. Prerequisite: Open only to first-yearLola Aiken Scholars. One credit.

Lola Aiken is a long-term supporter of The University of Vermont and The Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources. With her husband, the late George D. Aiken, Governor of Vermont (1937-1940) and U.S. Senator (1940-1974), she has been a tireless champion for the environment and education. Lola serves on The Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources Board of Advisors, is a member of George D. Aiken Lecture Series Board of Directors and a sponsor of the Lola Aiken Award in Natural Resources. No one enjoys young people more than Lola. The Lola Aiken Scholars Program is a fitting tribute to this spunky Vermonter and fine friend of the School.

University of Vermont Honors College

In 2004, the University of Vermont's Honors College was instituted. Academically high achieving students are invited to become part of the Honors College when they are admitted to the University. For students already at UVM, students may apply for admission in the spring of their first year. For more information on the Honors College, please go to their website at www.uvm.edu/honorscollege.