Glynn Family Honors Program People

AJ McGauley

AJ McGauley , '11

Majors: Physics

"The program really allows you to branch out. It’s a nice balance to being a physics major, where I bond with my fellow majors because we all study the same thing. Socially, it’s a great way to meet people from all over the University. After freshman year, it allows you to challenge yourself by being the only non-major in courses designed for majors." Read More >

Extraordinary Students

Nearly 300 students currently participate in the Glynn Family Honors Program. Selected for their breadth of interest, intelligence, and outstanding accomplishment, these students come to Notre Dame prepared to make a difference. Their research and scholarly activities lead them to pursue successful academic, professional, and creative careers.

Dedicated Faculty

Over 30 magnificent scholar-teachers lead seminars, participate in colloquia, and mentor Glynn Family Honors Program students. All are recognized for accomplishment in their fields and nearly all have received awards for excellence in undergraduate instruction.

Hands-On Administration

C.F. ‘Neil' Delaney and Alexander Hahn, the directors of the Glynn Family Honors Program and renowned scholars in their own right, select Glynn Scholars, teach introductory courses, and are constant presences in Arcadia, the Honors Program lounge. Together with Wendy Wolfe, whose office IS Arcadia, they coordinate all Glynn Family Honors Program activities.

Did you know?

In recent years, many Honor Program graduates have gone on to top-tier doctoral programs at Princeton, Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and MIT. Two years ago, five graduates were pursuing their Ph.D. in Mathematics at Columbia at the same time. Perhaps one will instruct Honors Program students one day. . .