Welcome to Barrett, The Honors College

Four Unique Honors Experiences, One College

Barrett students have the unique advantage of experiencing a small, intellectually and socially vibrant environment while having access to the vast resources of the major research university at ASU. Barrett students  simultaneously benefit from being with others of the same intellectual preparation and commitment and enjoy the advantages of a university environment actively engaged in exploring all areas of human interest and concern.

All students who enter ASU through Barrett, The Honors College also enroll in a disciplinary college and pursue one or more of the 275+ available disciplinary majors and concentrations. Their education is the result of the integration of all colleges at ASU, including Barrett, that cultivate the talents and interests of Barrett students and endeavor to meet their changing needs as they develop academically and socially.
 

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Visiting Barrett

We invite you to learn about the Barrett experience firsthand with a tour of the campus - here you will find information on planning a visit to any of our four locations across ASU.
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Celebrating Honors Symposium

Dean Jacobs, Vice Dean Nelson and Craig Barrett discuss the Celebrating Honors Symposium, a Barrett signature event that highlights the senior theses, research and creative projects of honors students.
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Spotlight on the Honors Faculty: Dr. Diane Facinelli

Dr. Facinelli earned her Ph.D. from ASU in English with an emphasis in Medieval Literature. She serves as an affiliated faculty member of the Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies and has twice taught a course on The Arthurian Legend in History, Literature and Art for the ACMRS summer program at St. Catharine’s College, University of Cambridge, England.
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Student Spotlight on Rudy Calderon

Calderon’s interest in the international community has been growing since he graduated as valedictorian from Metro Tech High School in Phoenix in 2007, and embarked upon a year of studying abroad in Taipei, Taiwan as an exchange student with Rotary International.
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Spotlight on the Honors Faculty: Dr. Patrick Grzanka

Dr. Patrick R. Grzanka is an Honors Faculty Fellow at Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University. Dr. Grzanka’s scholarship investigates the relationships between affect, identity and attitudes in contemporary American society and cultures. His current book project, which is based on his dissertation, explores experiences of White guilt and shame in the 21st century.
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Barrett Alumni: Damian Stamer

Damian Stamer, a Barrett Honors College student who graduated in 2007, will have his art featured in an exhibit called Southern Comfort in New York City.
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Spotlight on the Honors Faculty: Dr. Joe Foy

Joseph P. Foy earned his PhD at Arizona State University studying and modeling the dynamics of the Crab Nebula supernova remnant. His current research interests focus on understanding the physics of pulsar wind nebulae and certain aspects of the interstellar medium.
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Meet Our Students: Jaleila Brumand

Jaleila Brumand, a senior at Barrett, says the college has been “a phenomenal asset” to her. “...I was able to secure my first internship with Maricopa County’s Green Government program, help create the county’s first carbon inventory and enhance my studies in sustainability.”
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Spotlight on the Honors Faculty: Dr. Mark Montesano

Mark Montesano, Ph.D. has been teaching at the college level for over twenty years. His varied interests have led him to earn graduate degrees in psychology (M.C.), religious studies (M.A.) and rhetoric (Ph.D.). Before becoming a full-time teacher, he had been a counselor and therapist for almost 20 years.
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Recent News

Barrett Graduate Maddie Sands

At about the age of five, Madeline Sands attended a lecture at the Phoenix Public Library that would put her on a path toward academic endeavors and research fitting of any professional. The lecturer was Dr. Donald Johanson, founding director of the Institute of Human Origins at Arizona State University. Johanson spoke about his archaeological [...]

Barrett Graduate Holly Vins

Holly Vins wants to make a positive impact on the world. She got a head start on this noble goal as an undergraduate at Arizona State University. Vins, 2013 graduate of ASU and Barrett Honors College, who received bachelor’s degrees in justice studies and global health, became immersed in community service as a freshman and [...]

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Upcoming Events

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Aug 17, 2013 7:00 am
Barrett Move-In Weekend

More information about move-in weekend will be posted soon!

Gammage Auditorium
Aug 19, 2013
Barrett Fall Assembly 2013

New students are expected, and their families are strongly encouraged to attend this signature Barrett event.  The deans, honors faculty fellows, staff, current students, honors parents, and alumni will address many topics including internships, undergraduate research, parent involvement, alumni engagement, student organizations,and more. For questions regarding this event, please e-mail barrettevents@gmail.com

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