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Did You Know? Things You May Not Know About the Auburn University Honors College

How the Auburn University Honors College Began

The Honors College was started by a parent questioning why there was no Honors Program at Auburn.
Associate Dean, Dr. Caine Campbell, was tasked by Dean Edward Hobbs to create the program.
The Auburn University Honors College was the first Honors College established in Alabama.
The Honors College was officially established in 1998.

The History of Katherine Cooper Cater Hall

Katherine Cooper Cater Hall, also known as Cater Hall, is home to the Auburn Honors College.
It was built in 1915 as the President's Mansion for President Charles Thach.
Cater Hall is also on the National Registry of Historical Places.

GROWTH OF THE HONORS COLLEGE

In 1979, the Honors College had 15 students, two staff members and no honors specific courses.
By 2019, the Honors College had grown to 1,850 students, 10 staff members, and 123 honors specific courses.
The largest freshman class for the honors college was 1,013 students in 2010.
In 2023, the Honors College now offers around 190 honors specific courses and four different honors distinctions.

Want to Learn More?

Visit the Auburn Honors Website

Email: honors@auburn.edu

Citations

Photos from http://honors.auburn.edu/about-us/katharine-cooper-cater-hall/ and http://honors.auburn.edu/.

Other information from http://honors.auburn.edu/ and provided class materials.

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