Ryan Cragun

Biscuits and Bingo

UT’s Honors Executive Council hosted a Biscuits (cookies) and Bingo night for Honors Program students. The students got to play themed bingo while enjoying snacks and getting to know each other better.

Oxford Semester Abroad – Maya Patel

Gazing down the imposing, but equally inspiring, corridors at Magdalen College on the night of the Oxford Union Ball is a feeling I’ll never forget.

The University of Oxford is truly a magical and harmonious place. Centuries of history precede you as you walk on cobblestone by the ornate libraries, yet there are modern cafes and shops all around you. All of the University customs are steeped in tradition, including formal hall, which has been a surreal dining experience. EveryoneContinue reading “Oxford Semester Abroad – Maya Patel”

Honors Symposium – Terry Parssinen

Dr. Terry Parssinen of UT’s Department of History presented to Honors students on the history of the cigarette. As he detailed, cigarettes were originally seen as a cheaper alternative to other forms of tobacco consumption (e.g., pipes, cigars, etc.). Over time, primarily through marketing and demand creation by large corporations, cigarettes became the most popularContinue reading “Honors Symposium – Terry Parssinen”