Facebook Pixel News from The Mahurin Honors College | Western Kentucky University
  1. WKU
  2. Mahurin Honors College

News from The Mahurin Honors College

News Articles

Displaying Articles for Category: Spotlights  (view all categories)

Jessica Williams Spotlight
Jessica Williams Spotlight

Jun 28th, 2023

Jessica Williams (MHC `21) outlines how her Honors Self Designed Studies helped her excel in her studies by tailoring her major to her career interest!

View Article
Anna Storms - Scholar Spotlight
Anna Storms - Scholar Spotlight

Apr 21st, 2023

MHC Scholar Anna Storms (MHC ’24) talks about all the ways the MHC has helped her be more involved with her major and gain the experience to help her achieve excellence!

View Article
Ralphy Gardner - Scholar Spotlight
Ralphy Gardner - Scholar Spotlight

Apr 19th, 2023

Ralphy Gardner (MHC ’23) details how the OSD office was able to help him to pursue his dreams and excel!

View Article
Caelen Gibbs and Jakob Briggs - Scholar Spotlight
Caelen Gibbs and Jakob Briggs - Scholar Spotlight

Mar 22nd, 2023

MHC Scholars Jakob Briggs (MHC `25) and Caelen Gibbs (MHC `26) talk about how their time in the MHC has brought them closer together and helped pushed them both further in school

View Article
Cole McIntire - Scholar Spotlight
Cole McIntire - Scholar Spotlight

Mar 20th, 2023

MHC Scholar Cole McIntire (MHC '26) explains the hands-on opportunities he has already gotten from the MHC for his major

View Article
Brice Harney
Brice Harney

Nov 23rd, 2022

Brice Harney (MHC ‘15) details his magical rise to fame as his skills allowed him to accomplish his wildest dreams!

View Article
Nate Hovee
Nate Hovee

Nov 16th, 2022

Nate Hovee (MHC’ 13) details his incredible study abroad experiences that helped to shape his future career and turn him into a YouTube star!

View Article
Autumn and Heaven Howard - Scholar Spotlight
Autumn and Heaven Howard - Scholar Spotlight

Oct 31st, 2022

Autumn and Heaven Howard (MHC '24) discuss how their Hispanic heritage has placed apart in their Ascent Toward Excellence and how the MHC has helped them in their undergraduate career.

View Article
Kevin Diaz-Cruz - Scholar Spotlight
Kevin Diaz-Cruz - Scholar Spotlight

Oct 19th, 2022

Kevin Diaz-Cruz (MHC `24) explains how important his heritage is to his college life and how it has shaped his view on college as a whole.

View Article
Will Hemenover - Scholar Spotlight
Will Hemenover - Scholar Spotlight

Oct 14th, 2022

Where does a biology major with a passion in sustainability go for an internship? The WKU Farm of course! Find out more in this Scholar Spotlight on Will Hemenover.

View Article
Categories
Latest Headlines
From Curiosity to Research: Campbell Lahman’s FUSE Journey

Sep 28th, 2026

Campbell Lahman’s FUSE research on authoritarian nostalgia in South Korea is helping her discover her curiosity, confidence, and the possibilities of undergraduate research.

From Arizona to the Scottish Highlands: One Hilltopper’s Journey to Find Her Place in the Field

Sep 14th, 2026

Natalie Strader turned a “no” into an unforgettable geology field experience in Scotland, discovering her passion for fieldwork, international study, and a future in environmental conservation.

Finding Confidence Across the World: Neema Angelique’s Journey to Japan Expands Her View of Business and Life

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.

From Hong Kong to the Hill: How Marcus Lum Found Purpose Through Service, Study, and the World

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.

Beyond Borders: How Aly Johnson Found a Bigger World in Barcelona

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.

Featured Articles
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.

The Marathon Man: Colby Alexander's Quest for Success On and Off the Track

Apr 19th, 2024

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

Kentucky Roots, British Adventures: A Tale of Embracing Change Across Oceans

Mar 25th, 2024

Brittany Moster Bergonzi, PhD, shares her transformative journey from Kentucky to the United Kingdom, sparked by a fateful encounter with a brochure from Harlaxton College. Her story reflects the power of curiosity, resilience, and seizing opportunities.

Inspired by Home: Cecilia Alali's Gilman Story and Journey to Kenya

Mar 13th, 2024

WKU's Cecilia Alali, PR major, wins Gilman Scholarship, aiding students overcoming financial barriers for studying abroad. A forensics standout, Cecilia shifted academic paths at WKU, where OSD pivotal in her Gilman application to study abroad in Kenya.

Elaine Flynn Spotlight

Apr 25th, 2022

The Mahurin Honors College (MHC) seeks to develop scholars into masters of their passions- whatever those may be. For scholars like Elaine Flynn (MHC ‘13), her passion could only be found in a geology research lab.

View Archive

For any questions, contact the WKU Mahurin College Team.

Some of the links on this page may require additional software to view.

 Last Modified 10/12/22