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The University of Arkansas Honors College has selected 19 outstanding freshmen to participate in its Path Program, which provides both financial support and advising to students from underrepresented populations.
In addition to receiving scholarships, mentoring, and academic advising, Path scholars also reside in Hotz Honors Hall and benefit from academic and study abroad opportunities.
This cohort of students is the 11th year of the program. There are currently 92 Path scholars enrolled at the U of A. Over the past decade, Path scholars have made a tremendous impact on campus, and alumni are excelling in a variety of career paths, from completing international fellowships in biomedical engineering to leading teams in the business world to teaching English in Japan.
“The 11th cohort of Path Scholars comes from across Arkansas and brings a range of experiences and interests,” said Xochitl Delgado Solorzano, associate dean and director of the Path program. “We are excited to welcome these exceptional students to campus and support them on their academic journey.”
The 19 students will receive academic scholarships of up to $5,500 thanks to a $5.5 million endowment from the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation and generous donations from Lee and Beverly Bodenhamer, Carolyn and Nick Cole, Lynda Coon, Orville and Susan Hall, Bob and Linda McMath, Mike Pierce and Tricia Starks, Charles and Reynelda Robinson and the Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation. Last year, Path alumni also raised money for an additional scholarship in honor of the program’s 10th anniversary.
HONORS COLLEGE PATH SCHOLARS, CLASS OF 2028
- Felipe AndradeLake Hamilton High School, Hot Springs, Engineering
- Victoria CastilloHar-Ber High School, Tontitown, Animal Science
- Jess CervantesSiloam Springs High School, Summer, Journalism
- Casey ChristyKingston High School, Compton, Accounting
- Emi FacioDanville High School, Danville, Civil Engineering
- Joel GalvanDe Queen High School, Horatio, Data Science
- Camila GonzalezRussellville High School, Russellville, Biomedical Engineering
- Kora HodgeSpringdale Senior High School, Lowell, biology
- Terrion HughesSylvan Hills High School, Sherwood, Civil Engineering
- Andrea Lopez-PinedaDon Tyson School of Innovation, Springdale, Accounting
- Luis MayaNashville High School, Nashville, Political Science
- Gabi MillerHome School Clearinghouse, Strawberry, Anthropology
- Taylor NelsonWhite Hall High School, White Hall, Public Health
- Isabel QuezadaOzark Catholic Academy, Springdale, Mechanical Engineering
- Jillian RevelThe Academies at Jonesboro High School, Beech Grove, political science
- Elaina RivasDe Queen High School, De Queen, Biology
- Jamilleth RuedaDe Queen High School, De Queen, Data Science
- Ro Lian ThawngMalvern High School, Malvern, Computer Science
- Zach UsseryVilonia High School, Conway, Computer Science
About the Honors College: Established in 2002, the University of Arkansas Honors College brings together outstanding students and the university’s top professors to share transformative learning experiences. Each year, the Honors College awards up to 90 freshman scholarships, providing $80,000 over four years, as well as more than $1 million in undergraduate research and study abroad grants. The Honors College is nationally recognized for the high quality of students it admits and graduates. Honors students enjoy small, intensive classes, and programs are offered in all disciplines tailored to students’ academic interests, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration. All Honors College graduates have participated in supervised research.
About the University of Arkansas: As Arkansas’ flagship institution, the U of A offers an internationally competitive education in more than 200 academic programs. Founded in 1871, the U of A contributes more than $2.2 billion to Arkansas’ economy by imparting new knowledge and skills, fostering entrepreneurship and job development, and promoting discovery through research and creative pursuits while providing training for professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation ranks the U of A among the few U.S. colleges and universities with the highest research activity. US News and World Report The U of A is one of the best public universities in the country. Learn how the U of A is working to make the world a better place at Arkansas Research and Economic Development News.
