News from The Mahurin Honors College

Aug 24th, 2026

Neema Angelique’s two weeks studying business in Japan over the summer built her confidence, expanded her global perspective, and inspired new possibilities for her future.

Aug 10th, 2026

Marcus Lum, a Marine veteran, father and WKU student, is turning his experiences in law enforcement, Chinese language study and two trips to Taiwan into a path toward a career fighting human trafficking.

Aug 3rd, 2026

Honors student Aly Johnson's study abroad experience in Barcelona strengthened her passion for international affairs, language learning, and stepping beyond her comfort zone.

Jul 13th, 2026

WKU electrical engineering student and first-generation college student Carrie Updegraff earned a competitive NSF REU at the University of Nevada, Reno, where she's conducting solar energy research after saying yes to new opportunities.

Jul 6th, 2026

From the ICU to Taiwan: WKU nursing alum Brent Andrews ('19) earned a Fulbright to pursue a master's in global health research. His journey—from bedside nursing during COVID-19 to global health—shows where curiosity, service, and mentorship can lead.

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.

Apr 19th, 2024

Colby Alexander, a journalism major and ultramarathon runner, embodies relentless progress, balancing academia and athletics at MHC with passion.

Feb 23rd, 2024

The MHC hosts the spring 2024 session of the Kentucky Honors Roundtable - a rotational conference for honors students of the Commonwealth to showcase their scholarly endeavors.

Feb 24th, 2023

MHC Scholars in Honors 251 Citizen and Self will host a series of deliberative dialogues March 29th-April 7th. The public is welcome to attend these guided discussions of pressing social issues, deliberate the options, and help decide which is the best.

Oct 21st, 2022

Hosted by MHC scholars taking Honors 251 this semester, deliberative dialogues are presented with a social problem and three options for addressing the issue. These dialogues are open to WKU community members to attend pending their registration.