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Zack Van Zant Spotlight
Zack Van Zant Spotlight

Nov 1st, 2021

Many Mahurin Honors College (MHC) scholars strive to combine their skills with their passion for serving others, and Zack Van Zant (MHC ‘15) has certainly accomplished that.

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Ryan Greenwood Spotlight
Ryan Greenwood Spotlight

Oct 31st, 2021

Ryan Greenwood (MHC ‘24) spent his summer, “about an hour from Jackson, Wyoming, which is just on a gravel road in the middle of nowhere.”

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Dylan Carmona Spotlight
Dylan Carmona Spotlight

Oct 25th, 2021

Dylan Carmona (MHC ‘25) is one of the newest scholars in The Mahurin Honors College (MHC)

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Jocelyn Porter Spotlight
Jocelyn Porter Spotlight

Oct 10th, 2021

Jocelyn Porter’s (MHC ‘18) path took an unexpected, but pleasant turn when she was studying abroad in Denmark: “I thought I was going to do broadcast journalism.

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Thomas Deaton Spotlight
Thomas Deaton Spotlight

Oct 9th, 2021

Thomas Deaton (MHC ‘19), while studying English and Environmental Studies, “made it part of his daily routine to be as involved as possible in both the Honors College and broader WKU communities.”

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Laurel Johnston Spotlight
Laurel Johnston Spotlight

Oct 9th, 2021

Laurel Johnston (MHC ‘23) never anticipated how much her life would be impacted by a simple morning walk. As a Mahurin Honors College (MHC) scholar, Laurel had a unique opportunity

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Ally Taylor Spotlight
Ally Taylor Spotlight

Oct 9th, 2021

Ally Taylor (MHC ‘20) embodies the spirit of WKU and in 2020, she was selected as Homecoming Queen. While studying accounting, Ally served The Mahurin Honors College (MHC)and WKU in many areas.

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Liv Laws Spotlight
Liv Laws Spotlight

Sep 30th, 2021

Olivia “Liv” Laws (MHC ‘22) is a model of pursuing one’s passions in all aspects of their education.

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12 Mahurin Honors College Scholars Awarded MHC-SGA Diversity Scholarship
12 Mahurin Honors College Scholars Awarded MHC-SGA Diversity Scholarship

Sep 21st, 2021

The WKU Student Government Association (SGA) has allocated $1,500 to create funding for underrepresented minority scholars in The Mahurin Honors College (MHC), which will cover the MHC membership fee for twelve MHC scholars this fall.

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Zena Pare Spotlight
Zena Pare Spotlight

Sep 11th, 2021

Zena’s impressive resume and thesis project landed her a coveted internship with J.P. Morgan as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst in Power and Renewables.

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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.

From the Lab to Lasting Impact: Samantha Zaboronak's Undergraduate Research on Water Safety

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.

Carrie Updegraff Goes West: WKU Electrical Engineering Student Earns Competitive NSF Research Fellowship

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.

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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.

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.

Mahurin Honors College Hosts Kentucky Honors Roundtable

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.

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