The Mahurin Honors College

Western Kentucky University's Mahurin Honors College (MHC) uniquely combines the academic rigor of a selective institution with the affordability and opportunities of a large public university. The MHC is tailored to propel students towards their goals and dreams. It offers a diverse range of opportunities for curricular and experiential customization. In honors courses, students benefit from smaller class sizes, fostering connections with peers and faculty, facilitating collaborative discussions, and expanding their knowledge base. Beyond the classroom, MHC scholars explore their passions through research, study abroad, internships, and leadership with dedicated support from our academic advisors.

Samuel Gorecki (WKU/MHC ’24), a native of southside Chicago suburbs, and a most recently an alumnus of Western Kentucky University is preparing to embark on his 5th year capstone experience in southeast Asia as part of Chinese Flagship Program requirements. His journey into this capstone year is supported by the David L. Boren Scholarship – a $25,000 scholarship to support language-focused study abroad during the 2024-2025 academic year. Samuel is one of seven Boren Scholars from the most recent award cycle in spring 2024; all seven recipients from this award cycle are graduates of the Chinese Flagship Program (CFP) at WKU.

News from The Mahurin Honors College

Benefits and Opportunities

Membership Fee

MHC Housing

Chinese Language Flagship Program

The Chinese Language Flagship Program at WKU became the 9th such program in the nation, and the only program in Kentucky, in 2009. Our program is sponsored by The Language Flagship, an initiative of the National Security Education Program within the Defense Language and National Security Education Office.

Office of Scholar Development

The Office of Scholar Development (OSD) team mentors students applying for national scholarships for “academic extras” beyond what’s covered by tuition, such as study abroad, research, professional experience, and more.

WKU Global

Studying abroad with WKU Global can be one of the highlights of your career at WKU and is an excellent way to achieve personal, academic, and professional development. Wonderful and challenging experiences await you as you travel across the globe for an internship, service-learning project, or academic program that fits into your degree plan.

Information for High School Counselors

We look forward to partnering with you to empower the next generation of leaders. Explore the possibilities available to your students at Mahurin Honors College today!

History of MHC

Adventurer at Heart: Evie Dukes' Global Pursuits in Science and Language
Nov 15th, 2024
WKU's Evie Dukes, triple majoring in Environmental Sustainability, Spanish, and Chinese, combines her passions for languages and the environment through study abroad,...
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Honors Thesis Spotlight: Christopher Wallace's Research on Education Funding
Nov 7th, 2024
Christopher Wallace, a 26-year-old veteran, joined WKU in 2022 to study Political Science. Focused on Kentucky’s SEEK funding, he values MHC’s support and mentorship, aiming...
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From WKU to Senegal: How Study Abroad Transformed Emmy Potter's Future
Nov 4th, 2024
WKU sophomore Emmy Potter, double majoring in Biology and International Affairs, gained cultural empathy and global insights from a study abroad in Senegal, shaping her goal to...
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Mahurin Honors College, SGA, and Housing and Residence Life Launch New Civic Eng...
Oct 30th, 2024
MHC, SGA, and Housing and Residence Life launched the Civic Engagement Resource Center to empower students in civic and community leadership. Open to all WKU students, the center...
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