LIU Proud of High Standards Set by Honors College

LIU Brooklyn is capping a transformational 2014 by building upon its history of honors curriculum expertise to establish a comprehensive LIU Brooklyn Honors College. Applications are being accepted for Fall 2015. The evolution reflects a year of recognition and drive, reinforcing LIU Brooklyn’s growing reputation as a destination of choice for top-tier experiential education programs in the heart of New York City.

“LIU Brooklyn Honors College represents LIU Brooklyn’s larger driving spirit of excellence,” said Dr. Kimberly R. Cline, president of LIU. “Rigorous academic programs, led by world-class faculty, prepare LIU Brooklyn Honors College students for exceptional career opportunities, graduate studies and leadership positions.”

Dr. Jeffrey Kane, vice president for Academic Affairs, added, “LIU Brooklyn Honors College attracts talented students who challenge the status quo, seek deeper experiences, and travel the world. The next generation of leaders come to learn from LIU Brooklyn’s most distinguished professors in a community of extraordinary undergraduates in the heart of downtown Brooklyn.”

LIU Brooklyn is the only Honors College in the borough of Brooklyn, and the College’s leadership provides the foundation for students’ educational success. Esteemed philosopher Dr. James P. Clarke, an architect of the LIU Brooklyn Honors College curriculum, is also a National Endowment for the Humanities grant recipient.

LIU Brooklyn Honors College differentiators --

§ LIU Brooklyn Honors College is located in the heart of New York City, providing students access to global business leaders and top internship prospects, distinguishing them as exceptional candidates for graduate programs and careers.

§ LIU Brooklyn hosts the internationally acclaimed George Polk Awards every year, which, along with the Pulitzer Prize, are among the most prestigious journalistic honors in the world.

§ LIU Brooklyn School of Health Professions is ranked #1 in the country as Best School for Healthcare Majors’ Salaries by Payscale.com. LIU Brooklyn is also home to LIU Pharmacy, one of the largest pharmacy schools in the country.

§ Small classes give LIU Brooklyn Honors College students direct access to the most distinguished faculty. Close academic relationships have led to students co-authoring published papers or presenting original research at national academic conferences.

§ Experiential learning opportunities differentiate LIU Brooklyn Honors College students. Two students were selected for the prestigious Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship in 2014, giving them their choice of coveted job placements over three summers in nonprofit groups, business organizations, and government agencies.

§ More than $100 million in scholarships and grants is awarded annually to highly motivated LIU Brooklyn students.

For more information about LIU Brooklyn Honors College, visit www.liu.edu/brooklyn/honors