Honors program commemorates 30 years

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The Mississippi State Honors Program is celebrating its 30-year anniversary.

Established in 1968 as a part of the College of Arts and Sciences and later expanded, the program provides accelerated learning experiences for academically talented students

"In the 30 years since it began, this program has shown remarkable growth," said Director Jack White. "Enrollments have increased from fewer than 100 when the program began to more than 1,200 today."

The MSU Honors Program is the largest of its kind in Mississippi and one of the largest in the South, White said.

Currently enrolled students have an average American College Test composite score of 28.8 (out of a maximum 36) and a grade-point average of 3.7 (out of 4.0).

Serving all university majors, the program offers smaller classes and opportunities for independent research, special projects, advanced courses, internships, study-abroad programs, and seminars.

Also, a weekly honors forum provides speakers from fields that have ranged from diplomacy and music to scientific research and computer technology.