Pell Honors Program

Pell Honors Program Director Dr. Bill Leeman recently sat down with Salve Regina University’s Pell Center to discuss what sparked his early interest in American history, some of his favorite teaching experiences, his current book project and much more! Check out full conversation at the link below!

We sat down with Pell Center Faculty Fellow Dr. Bill Leeman, a professor in the Salve Regina University History Department and director of Salve Regina University's Pell Honors Program. In this conversation, Leeman discusses what sparked his early interest in American history, some of his favorite teaching experiences, his current book project and more!

Read it here: https://salve.edu/news/news-listing/faculty-fellows-spotlight-dr-bill-leeman

Get to know associate director Dr. Heather Rockwell as she shares what sparked her interest in archeology and preservation and reflects on the ways her work has allowed her connect her students with hands-on learning opportunities in her interview with Salve Regina’s Pell Center, below!

Dr. Heather Rockwell is a Pell Center Faculty Fellow who serves as an assistant professor in the department of cultural, environmental and global studies and is the associate director of the Pell Honors Program. In this conversation, Rockwell offers reflections on how her experience with archaeology and preservation has allowed her to connect her students with hands-on learning opportunities, both within the Salve community and beyond.

Read it here: https://salve.edu/news/news-listing/faculty-fellows-spotlight-dr-heather-rockwell

We had a blast in Boston last weekend! Thanks to our tour guide and everyone who joined us! 🍂

Highlights from our first-year Pell Honors student orientation and reception at Salve Regina University’s beautiful Ochre Court! Welcome class of 2029!

Happy first day of classes from the Pell Honors program! Wishing everyone a successful year ahead!

It's Commencement Day! Congratulations, Salve Regina University Class of 2025! 🎓🎉

We honored our graduating students at the annual Pell Honors senior reception at Salve Regina University's beautiful Ochre Court. Congratulations, Class of 2025!

Pell Honors students are invited to join us for a day trip to the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center, followed by lunch and shopping at Foxwoods Resort on Saturday, March 29th! $10 per student is due by Friday, March 20. Space is limited—email [email protected] to reserve your spot!

Welcome back, Seahawks! Wishing everyone a great first day of classes and a successful spring semester! 📚

Finals season leaving you drained? Take a break and recharge with your fellow Pell Honors students! Join us for a study break featuring hot cocoa, hot cider, and some sweet treats—brownies and apple-cranberry cobbler bars—and a Pell Honors stress ball to take with you! Mark your calendars for Sunday at 7:00 p.m. and we'll see you in Miley Lounge! ☕

Students in Dr. Leeman’s “From the Earth to the Moon” University Seminar class sported space suits to celebrate Halloween on Thursday!

Thinking about graduate school? All Salve Regina University students are invited to this informal roundtable that will provide tips and tricks—and some treats—for finding a program, applying, and being successful. Bring your CV for personalized advice.