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University Honors & Undergraduate Research Program

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Benefits

UHURP students have the following benefits to enhance their academic career at TAMIU!

Priority Registration UHURP students have priority registration, on the first two days of registration, allowing them to select preferred courses
Conference Travel Funds UHURP has stipends for conferences for Honors students to present their thesis or research work
Great Plains Honors Council UHURP is a member of the GPHC, which is a regional council on Honors programs. Each spring, GPHC hosts a student-focused conference at a university within the council. UHURP will offer select students an opportunity to present at the conference, all expenses paid!
Google Career Micro Credentials UHURP students can enroll in any of the Google Career Certificate Micro Credentialing courses to enhance your skills. Click the accordion below to see the course list.
LEARN Expo Participation UHURP students will have the opportunity to present their projects during the LEARN Expo in November and/or April to share how their hands-on learning experience has enhanced their academic journey.
Undergraduate Research Day Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol is hosted every two years and showcases the work of undergraduate students engaged in research for Texas legislators and the public through high-quality poster displays. This event highlights how research conducted by undergraduates positively impacts Texas – and Texans – across the state. One student (or group) will be selected to represent TAMIU; all expenses paid!
Graduation Distinction UHURP members are honored with a silver tassel, medallion, and silver cord during a special Honors Graduation Ceremony. The silver tassel is the only color, apart from black, that is allowed to be worn during commencement ceremonies.
Community Engagement As part of UHURP, students will become involved with the community through service activities to explore students’ civic awareness and identity. Some of these events include: The Big Event, Make a Difference Day, and Discover TAMIU.

Programs available include: 

  • AI Essentials
  • Data Analytics
  • Advanced Data Analytics 
  • Business Intelligence
  • Cybersecurity
  • Digital Marketing & e-Commerce
  • IT Automation with Python
  • IT Support
  • Project Management 
  • UX Design 
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University Honors & Undergraduate Research Program
5201 University Boulevard
Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library (KLM) 415C
Laredo, Texas 78041-1900
Phone: 956.326.2133
honors@tamiu.edu