The Italian Renaissance structure once housed the entire University, including the office of the first president, Julius A. Churchill. The building was named in 1947 at the suggestion of Dr. Arthur Kreisman, the University's first dean of Arts and Sciences and founder of the Honors Program. Each year, 15-20 sophomore students at the University officially take their places as Churchill Scholars. The Program affords this select group of students an unusual opportunity for learning in close association with peers who are highly capable and equally serious about college education. The Program is designed to provide these students with a strong liberal arts foundation and training in critical thinking and writing.
Juniors gather for Honors seminars focusing on global traditions in ethics.
Seniors concentrate on research-based community service projects in their own majors. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all university work is required for graduation from the Program. The Program accepts a limited number of Churchill Associates. These are well qualified students, recommended by faculty, who join Honors classes after the sophomore year. This page is maintained by the Churchill Honors Program, SOU, Ashland, OR 97520.