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Nursing Major Morgan Hicks Gains Global Health Experience Through Gilman Scholarship

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.

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Building Confidence Through Opportunity: Lilian Branch’s Journey at WKU

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.

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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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The Second Act: How Amarah Pryor-Wells Turned Rejection into a Gilman Scholarship Win

Apr 13th, 2026

Gilman Scholar Amarah Pryor-Wells is in the UK studying film and literature near historic sites like Bridgerton sets. She overcame an initial rejection, gaining confidence for her screenwriting career.

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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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Nora Windsor: Blending Business Strategy, Service, and Purpose at WKU

Mar 30th, 2026

Curious and driven, WKU student Nora Windsor balances marketing, economics, and AI studies with campus leadership and nonprofit work, aiming to launch a marketing firm that supports mission-driven organizations.

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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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Jillian Tabler Prepares to Study Art—and Life—in Florence

Mar 2nd, 2026

Visual arts major Jillian Tabler turned a “maybe one day” study abroad dream into reality. This spring, she’ll study studio art and art history in Florence, blending passion with purpose.

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