The Winthrop University Honors College develops principled leaders who transform their communities and shape our world. We create an inclusive intellectual community where exceptional students from diverse academic disciplines build essential leadership skills through enriching interdisciplinary learning, personalized mentorship, and hands-on community partnerships. Students develop practical competencies in ethical decision-making, strategic thinking, effective communication, and collaborative problem-solving while learning to lead across differences and create innovative solutions to complex societal challenges.
Community building stands at the heart of our mission. We foster lasting relationships among students, faculty, alumni, and community partners through dynamic spaces for genuine dialogue and scholarly exchange. By connecting academic learning with real-world application, the Honors College adds distinctive value to students' education, providing the tools, experiences, and networks that transform talented students into confident, capable leaders prepared to create positive change across all sectors and build a more just, sustainable, and prosperous future.
