Director of the University Honors Program

Robert C. Tatum, PhD
- Cary Caperton Owen Distinguished Professor in Economics
- Chair, Economics Research Hub, Kirby Laing Centre
Senior Research Fellow, Kirby Laing Centre
Economics Editor, KLC’s The Big Picture - Associate Editor, Journal of Economics, Theology and Religion
- rtatum@unca.edu
- 828-251-6227
- 140 Karpen Hall, CPO 2150
University Honors Program Associate

Lisa Sellers
- lsellers@unca.edu
- Program Associate for Honors and Undergraduate Research
- 141 Karpen Hall, CPO 2150
Honors First-Year Advisor

Grayson Randall, MPA
- grandall@unca.edu
- Honors First-Year Student Success Specialist
- Academic Success Center, Ramsey Library
Honors Resident Assistants (West Ridge Hall)


Anna Corbitt
- Clare Pierce
Honors Program Advisory Committee 2025-2026
Dr. Melinda Grosser, Steve and Frosene Zeis Assistant Professor of Biology
Dr. Renuka Gusain, Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies, International Studies and Humanities
Curt Cloninger, Assistant Professor of Mass Communication
Dr. Samer Traboulsi, Professor of History
Student Honors Advisory Council (SHAC) 2025-2026
Contact SHAC at shac@unca.edu
Co-President: Olivia Pirnat
Co-President: Valentina Rozeff
Officers: Chiara LoBianco and Clare Pierce