News from The Mahurin Honors College

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.