60th Anniversary Hub

Celebrating 60 Years

The 60th Anniversary of the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) marks a momentous milestone in the story of honors education. Since 1966, NCHC has served as the leading voice in shaping, strengthening, and expanding honors learning across higher education. This celebration is not only a tribute to the organization’s enduring impact, but also an invitation to reflect on its legacy, amplify its present-day work, and envision the next era of innovation in honors.

Throughout this commemorative year, we will celebrate the people, practices, programs, and partnerships that have made NCHC a transformative force in students' lives and academic communities.

Community Pledges: Make Your Mark on the Next 60 Years

As the National Collegiate Honors Council marks its 60th anniversary, we invite institutions, professionals, and students to honor this milestone by pledging meaningful action that strengthens and celebrates the honors community. Whether it's launching a new interdisciplinary course, mentoring peers, or sharing your honors journey, every pledge contributes to a vibrant future for honors education.

Choose one or more impactful activities from the pledge form and commit to advancing honors education in your unique way. Share your story using #NCHC60Years, collaborate across campuses, and inspire others to join the movement. Let’s celebrate the legacy—and shape the future—of honors together.

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Flash Fiction Contest

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Define honors in 60 words or fewer. The winning entry will be read at the conference from the main stage and published to the Online Anniversary Hub.

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Looking Back, Moving Forward:

Celebrating 60 Years of Student Achievement

In order to integrate the last 60 years of Honors education, this program will identify alumni of Honors programs from the early years of NCHC to take part in a series of short features in which they can discuss the impact of Honors on their lives and careers.

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60th Anniversary Logo Contest Results

Celebrate creativity in honors and explore the showcase of the winning designs submitted by our student members.

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1966 Society

A community of donors dedicated to sustaining and advancing NCHC’s mission.

This annual giving society connects passionate individuals with opportunities to directly impact students and programs, while receiving unique recognition and benefits as part of the honors community.

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Celebrating 60 Years