The Schreyer Honors College (or simply Schreyers or SHC) is a highly regarded honors program in the Pennsylvania State University. Founded in 1980 as the University Scholars Program, it was expanded and renamed in 1997 in response to a $30 million gift by William and Joan Schreyer. Reader's Digest named Schreyers one of America's "top 100 innovations" in 2005, and in 2008, granted the college the designation of "Best Honors College" in America. T...
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The Schreyer Honors College (or simply Schreyers or SHC) is a highly regarded honors program in the Pennsylvania State University. Founded in 1980 as the University Scholars Program, it was expanded and renamed in 1997 in response to a $30 million gift by William and Joan Schreyer. Reader's Digest named Schreyers one of America's "top 100 innovations" in 2005, and in 2008, granted the college the designation of "Best Honors College" in America. The current Dean is Christian M. M. Brady. On November 17, 2006, the Schreyers pledged an additional gift of $25 million to the Schreyer Honors College. Having contributed more than $58 million to Penn State, they are the largest family donors in the school's history.
Enrollment in the Schreyer Honors College is limited to a total of 1800 students, and requirements for freshman entrance include excellent high school grades, several essays, strong extracurricular activities, and teacher references. Admission is also granted to current Penn State...
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