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.

Jul 20th, 2026

Samantha Zaboronak is researching H. pylori in natural water sources, gaining hands-on lab experience while contributing to research that could improve public health.

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.

Jun 22nd, 2026

WKU student Samantha Gerdes turned a campus tour into a life-changing journey, earning a prestigious Boren Award to study and intern in Taiwan after four years in Chinese Flagship.

Jun 1st, 2026

Gilman Scholar Jesse Ferguson is turning a dream into reality, heading to Taiwan to deepen his Chinese language skills and cultural understanding through study abroad.

May 26th, 2026

Morgan Hicks, a WKU nursing major and Gilman Scholar, will study public health in London and Amsterdam this summer, gaining global healthcare perspectives to support her future work with underserved and rural communities.

May 17th, 2026

WKU junior Lilian Branch turned uncertainty into opportunity through biomedical research, Chinese language study abroad, and mentorship that reshaped her future goals.

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.

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.