Standish Honors Program

The Standish Honors Program expands opportunities to develop critical and creative thinking; to gather, synthesize, and analyze evidence in making reasoned and informed judgments; to appreciate cultural diversity; and to enhance written and oral communication skills.

The Standish Honors Program deepens the Siena experience through personal interaction with faculty and staff both inside and outside of the classroom.

At Siena, honors work is a different kind of work. It requires our Saints to take responsibility for their education, develop intellectual curiosity, participate in in-depth research, inquiry, and study.

The Honors Program has truly enhanced my Siena experience in that it has encouraged me to engage in intellectual thought that extends far beyond the undergraduate level. I have participated in discussions with my classmates and professors that have encouraged me to strive to learn as much as I can, better preparing me for my academic pursuits that will follow graduation.”

Amanda Tashjian '13

Something for Everyone

No matter your interests, our Honors courses will spark your curiosity. Our courses and sections are available in English, history, religious studies, philosophy, accounting, political science, economics, psychology, and biology.

Recent Honors Theses

"Implementing a Solution for Burnout in Healthcare Workers in Hospitals and Medical Schools"

Veda Chandwani

"Equity Prices, Wealth Inequality, and Quantitative Easing: The Role of the Federal Reserve & Large-Scale Asset Purchases"

Timothy Fenton

"The Role of Technology in Supporting the Learning Needs of All Levels of Incarcerated Students: A Supplement, not a Replacement"

Emma Hogan

"Fate and Glory: The Function of Honor in Premodern Japan and Greece"

Daniel Rutnik

"Academics vs. Athletics: Student Athletes’ Dichotomous Performance at a Small Division I Liberal Arts College"

Clare McCrudden

Wendy Pojmann, PH.D.

Honors Director and Professor of History

(518) 786-5003

wpojmann@siena.edu