Honors Convocation Program

A group of individuals in business or casual attire pose for a formal photograph, each holding a certificate. They are arranged in rows on a stage with a podium adorned with a floral arrangement and a backdrop featuring multiple University of Michigan block "M" logos.
A person in a blue shirt and yellow patterned tie claps while standing among seated attendees at an event. There are flowers, a table sign labeled "COB," and Michigan-themed decorations in the background.
Three individuals stand in front of a backdrop featuring large yellow "M" logos and "Dearborn" text. One person holds a certificate awarded to Ana Carolina Coimbra for Social Studies as they take a selfie together.
Two individuals pose for a photo with a blue and yellow certificate in front of a backdrop featuring repeating University of Michigan Dearborn logos. One person takes a picture using a phone. The certificate shows the name Makayla Ball.
Three people pose in front of a blue backdrop with yellow "M" logos and "College of Business" text. The person in the center is holding a certificate, while the others stand on either side, with one wearing a blue pullover and sneakers, and the other in a blue suit and brown shoes.

Honors Convocation March 26, 2026

What is an Honors Scholar Award?

The Honors Scholar Award is presented to one active undergraduate student per degree program with at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average and a minimum of 90 credit hours earned by Fall 2025. Award recognition is also presented to one active graduate student per degree major with at least a 3.7 cumulative GPA and a minimum of three-quarters of their program completed by the end of Fall 2025.

The student, selected by the respective discipline faculty, also meets other criteria established by the department, school, or college, including contributions to the discipline through research and service activities such as tutoring, mentoring, and leadership in discipline-based student organizations.

Order of Program

Welcome

Dr. Ghassan Kridli
Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Opening Remarks

Dr. Gabriella Scarlatta
Interim Chancellor

UM-Dearborn’s Student Oprabills Video

Presentation of Honors Scholars (Graduate and Undergraduate)

 Dr. Brahim Medjahed - Reader of Student Names
Associate Dean, College of Engineering and Computer Science

  • College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters
    Dr. Dagmar Budikova, Dean
  • College of Engineering and Computer Science
    Dr. Armen Zakarian, Interim Dean
  • College of Education, Health, and Human Services
    Dr. Ann Y. Lampkin-Williams, Dean
  • College of Business
    Dr. Frédéric Brunel, Dean

Closing Remarks

Dr. Ghassan Kridli
Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

2026 Honors Scholars

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