News from The Mahurin Honors College

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.

Feb 23rd, 2026

Biochemistry senior Brayden Gross develops copper nanoparticles to fight surgical infections—an accelerated path from Gatton Academy to med school driven by resilience and research grit.

Feb 16th, 2026

From “research isn’t for me” to designing gamma-ray detectors and studying in Japan—Lincoln Potts turned one small yes into a global physics journey at WKU.

Feb 9th, 2026

Lily Meade blends psychology and statistics through undergraduate research, deep campus involvement, and a transformative study abroad experience in Austria—shaping her goal to pursue a Ph.D. in quantitative psychology with a global focus.

Feb 2nd, 2026

From a split-second decision to senior capstone, WKU architecture student Ellie Ralston blends passion, people-centered design, and sustainability into a future in healthcare architecture.

Apr 19th, 2024

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

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 25th, 2022

For Danielle Williams (MHC ‘25), college is “a place to discover my voice.”

Feb 22nd, 2022

Brianna Harness spoke with WKU about her college experience so far, and how her racial background has impacted this.

Feb 17th, 2022

Cyn’Clara Cofer (MHC ‘22) has embraced her time in the Mahurin Honors College (MHC) at Western Kentucky University (WKU) as a chance to use her talents and voice to better the lives of those around her.