You are a remarkable group of our city's and region's finest minds and we have great hopes for you and the futures you will forge. You are the crema pura here and we are proud to take stock in your future. We believe in you and we are here for you. This University will help you to become the great leaders you are destined to be. Dr. Ray Keck, provost and vice president for academic affairs, said the program is an important addition to the University's academic program.
All great universities share a tradition of honors programs.
With this program our hometown University clearly asserts its commitment to academic excellence and brighter student futures. Students who were named President's Honor Scholars, meeting the same criteria as D. D. Hachar Scholars, include Lonnie Lee Gignac of Alexander High School and Felipe J. Pantoja of Cigarroa High School. In addition, students must be Webb County residents, be in the top 5 percent of their high school graduating class, complete a program application with recommendations and an essay and participate in a personal interview with the Programs Application Review Committee. The D. D. Hachar Honors Program provides for student tuition, books and fees for all four years of the student's undergraduate program.