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From Caves to Community: Noah Jennings' WKU Experience in Science and Sustainability
From Caves to Community: Noah Jennings' WKU Experience in Science and Sustainability

Feb 28th, 2025

Noah Jennings, a WKU Environmental Science major, is turning his passion for nature into hands-on research. From spelunking in Kentucky caves to studying water velocity with CHNGES, he’s seizing every opportunity to grow in science.

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WKU Mahurin Honors College Partners with Talley Family Counseling Center to Expand Mental Health Support for Honors Students

Feb 18th, 2025

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From Student to Changemaker: Ayanna Jones' Impactful First Semester
From Student to Changemaker: Ayanna Jones' Impactful First Semester

Feb 14th, 2025

Ayanna Jones, a WKU freshman nursing major, launched a countywide clothing drive, raising $14K in donations. Inspired by HON 251, she plans to make it an annual effort to support families in need.

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Wildlife, Policy, and Leadership: The Many Passions of Josiah Watson
Wildlife, Policy, and Leadership: The Many Passions of Josiah Watson

Feb 10th, 2025

Josiah Watson, a first-gen WKU student, merges his passions for biology and political science to advocate for wildlife conservation. He leads in honors, FBLA, and research, aiming for policy impact.

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Paving the Way: Neema Angelique’s Journey as a First-Generation Student
Paving the Way: Neema Angelique’s Journey as a First-Generation Student

Feb 3rd, 2025

Neema Angelique, a first-gen WKU student, pursues a business degree with dreams of entrepreneurship. Supported by family and WKU programs, she embraces opportunities, inspiring her siblings.

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Wildlife Conservation, Chinese, and English: Atiana Spivey’s Unique Academic Story
Wildlife Conservation, Chinese, and English: Atiana Spivey’s Unique Academic Story

Jan 27th, 2025

Atiana Spivey, a first-gen WKU student, excels as a dual major in Biology and English. Passionate about wildlife, research, and languages, she balances science, humanities, and global conservation efforts.

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Seizing Every Opportunity: Jakob Barker's WKU Experience
Seizing Every Opportunity: Jakob Barker's WKU Experience

Jan 21st, 2025

Jakob Barker, a first-year WKU student, blends passions for engineering, global affairs, and civic engagement. Through programs like Catalyst and SCUSA, he's pursuing leadership, study abroad, and academic growth.

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Balancing Family, Research, and College: Cindy Morales' Inspiring Story
Balancing Family, Research, and College: Cindy Morales' Inspiring Story

Jan 13th, 2025

Cindy Morales, a non-traditional WKU student, balances motherhood, research, and full-time studies in Child and Family Services. Inspired by mentors, she thrives with resilience, pursuing her 2027 graduation.

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Ciin Lun: A Journey of Faith, Friendship, and Firsts at WKU
Ciin Lun: A Journey of Faith, Friendship, and Firsts at WKU

Jan 8th, 2025

Ciin Lun, a first-gen health sciences major, is inspired by her experiences in Burma and shadowing at the Medical Center. Active in SGA and campus groups, she balances college, family, and independence with faith, aiming to make a difference in medicine.

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Returning to Kentucky Roots: Emma Bunch’s Story of Innovation and Community
Returning to Kentucky Roots: Emma Bunch’s Story of Innovation and Community

Dec 2nd, 2024

Emma Bunch, a Glasgow native, transferred from Harvard to WKU, embracing her Kentucky roots. She now leads a healthcare-focused startup at WKU Innovation Campus, combining math, coding, and community passion.

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Alyssa Swift: Research, Mentorship, and the Making of a Scholar

Jan 20th, 2026

WKU ('23) alum Alyssa Swift credits early research, honors, and mentorship for preparing her for a Ph.D. at Penn State—shaping her work in developmental psychology, teaching, and student mentorship.

Making Change: George Eklund’s Path to Housing Advocacy

Jan 5th, 2026

George Eklund (’09) credits WKU and the Mahurin Honors College with shaping his path to housing advocacy. Through hands-on learning and a strong network, he built the skills that now guide his work as a statewide advocate.

Emma Thomas: Finding Purpose Through Study Abroad in Argentina and Ireland

Nov 17th, 2025

Psychology major Emma Thomas is researching childhood health in Dublin, gaining global experience, confidence, and clarity on her career path through transformative study-abroad experiences.

Jesse Thomas: Learning to See Science in Practice

Nov 10th, 2025

Jesse Thomas (’26) is a biology/chemistry major and Pre-Optometry Club president whose lab research, internships, and mentorship prepared him to attend Southern College of Optometry in Fall 2026.

Serving Others, Shaping a Future: Meet Emma Huskey

Nov 3rd, 2025

Emma Huskey, a WKU senior and pre-med double major, balances academics with leadership and service, aiming for a medical career focused on patient care and global impact.

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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.

Deliberative Dialogues: Campus Conversations Hosted by Mahurin Honors College Scholars

Feb 24th, 2023

MHC Scholars in Honors 251 Citizen and Self will host a series of deliberative dialogues March 29th-April 7th. The public is welcome to attend these guided discussions of pressing social issues, deliberate the options, and help decide which is the best.

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