The Senior 27 is an exciting and new honor society for the best and brightest graduating seniors who have made a significant impact during their time at the University of Houston (UH).  It recognizes the hard work, dedication and energy of 27 of UH’s most highly acclaimed and involved students during their time at the university.

These students have made significant contributions during their time at UH to showcase and grow the university’s profile among its students and in the community. Awardees include students from many of the top colleges at UH who have not only been outstanding as volunteers, but have also been outstanding students.  The Senior 27 Honor Society is sponsored by the UH Alumni Association. 

2015 College of Education (COE) Senior 27 Awardees

Terrill Taylor who received a B.S. in Human Develpment and Family Studies in May of 2015, was one of the innaugual members of the Senior 27 Honor Society.

In 2015 four COE students were chosen as members of the inaugural Senior 27 Honor Society.  Sarah Childress (B.S. in Health), Geordie Daniel (B.S. in Teaching & Learning), Claudia Rex (B.S. in Teaching & Learning), and Terrill Taylor (B.S. in Human Development & Family Studies) were recognized for their hard work, dedication and energy.  Read more about COE’s four Senior 27 stars!

Being honored as an awardee for Senior 27 was a very remarkable experience for Taylor. Not only did he receive recognition from COE, but he was also recognized as an outstanding student from the university's perspective as a whole. 

“My family and friends were able to attend the award reception with me and were able to see how my hard work and dedication did not go unrecognized,” said Taylor.  “Receiving the honor as a Senior 27 recipient has also become a beneficial factor in me furthering my endeavors with the university and campus-community.”

Taylor would encourage any spirited Cougar affiliated with COE to submit an application to join this newly prestigious UH tradition!

Application Process

On the application, you will be asked to complete two essay questions which are as follows:

• Essay 1 - Please describe how your experiences at the University of Houston have qualified you for recognition as a Senior 27 honoree?  (limit 350 words)
• Essay 2 - Following graduation, how do you plan on staying connected to your alma mater? (limit 350 words) 

The last part of the application process involves providing a short bio.  If you are selected as a Senior 27 Honoree, this short biography will be featured in future listings and programs.  It may also be released to the media and posted on the Senior 27 Honorary Website.  This biography will not be submitted to the judges.

The deadline to apply for the Senior 27 is April 1, 2016 11:59 pm.  Students will be honored at a banquet on May 5th 2016 at O'Quinn Great Hall - 3204 Cullen Blvd. Houston TX, 77204.