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WKU Mahurin Honors College Announces 2026 H4 Orientation Leadership Team; Registration Now Open

May 11th, 2026

H4 Orientation helps incoming WKU Honors students build friendships, connect with campus traditions, and start college with confidence before the fall semester begins.

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“You Really Do Get What You Give”: Emma Thorn on Making the Most of WKU

Apr 24th, 2026

Emma Thorn found community at WKU, transformed into a campus leader, and is now heading to pharmacy school—carrying forward lessons in balance, connection, and growth.

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Caleb Penick: Finding Purpose in Child Therapy and Service at WKU

Apr 17th, 2026

Caleb Penick shifted from communication disorders to child therapy, finding purpose through coursework, camp work, and service—now pursuing grad school to support children’s mental health.

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Celebrating Excellence in the Mahurin Honors College

Apr 6th, 2026

MHC celebrated students and faculty for excellence in leadership, research, teaching, and service—highlighting standout achievements and honoring those who make Honors thrive.

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Finding His Voice: Diego Alcaraz-Monje on Poetry, Journalism, and Purpose at WKU

Mar 9th, 2026

Diego Alcaraz-Monje, a WKU English and Journalism double major, is finding his voice through poetry, reporting, and campus community while discovering how storytelling connects people.

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Accelerated Path, Big Ambitions: How Brayden Gross is Shaping His Future

Feb 23rd, 2026

Biochemistry senior Brayden Gross develops copper nanoparticles to fight surgical infections—an accelerated path from Gatton Academy to med school driven by resilience and research grit.

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Designing with Heart: Ellie Ralston on Architecture, Passion, and People

Feb 2nd, 2026

From a split-second decision to senior capstone, WKU architecture student Ellie Ralston blends passion, people-centered design, and sustainability into a future in healthcare architecture.

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Making Change: George Eklund’s Path to Housing Advocacy

Jan 5th, 2026

George Eklund (’09) credits WKU and the Mahurin Honors College with shaping his path to housing advocacy. Through hands-on learning and a strong network, he built the skills that now guide his work as a statewide advocate.

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Jesse Thomas: Learning to See Science in Practice

Nov 10th, 2025

Jesse Thomas (’26) is a biology/chemistry major and Pre-Optometry Club president whose lab research, internships, and mentorship prepared him to attend Southern College of Optometry in Fall 2026.

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Solid Ground for Next Steps – Audrey Clark and the Path to Duke University’s Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program

Oct 30th, 2025

Audrey Clark, a 2025 WKU grad, is pursuing her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Duke. Her path from dance to PT reflects curiosity, early involvement, and hands-on learning that shaped her success.

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