News from The Mahurin Honors College

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 offers resources, books, and programming to promote civic engagement.

Oct 28th, 2024

Summer Doris, a WKU first-year from Tennessee, majors in Chinese and International Affairs, inspired by her father's federal service. Drawn by WKU's personalized support, she’s active in the Chinese Flagship, Catalyst Cohort, and building community.

Sep 23rd, 2024

Evie, inspired by her family's connection to Chinese culture, pursued English Education and Chinese at WKU. She joined the Chinese Flagship Program and won third place in a national Chinese music video contest.

Sep 10th, 2024

HON 251 at WKU is offering a fall 2024 mental health workshop series, "Mindset Revolution," led by senior teaching fellow Danielle Williams. The four sessions, beginning Sept. 17, will focus on mental wellness, stress management, and holistic well-being.

Sep 3rd, 2024

Caden Lucas, a sophomore from Harned, KY, majoring in Political Science, Legal Studies, and International Affairs at WKU, has been elected as the inaugural Mahurin Honors College Senator in WKU’s SGA.

Aug 19th, 2024

Maria Julian (WKU '24) earned a $25,000 Boren Scholarship for her capstone in Southeast Asia. Despite no prior Chinese language experience, she thrived in WKU's Chinese Flagship Program, crediting faculty support and immersive experiences for her success.

Aug 12th, 2024

MHC's first Honors M.A.S.T.ER. Plan Counselors will lead the new integrated honors orientation within WKU's M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan 2024 orientation, guiding and mentoring incoming honors students during this key transition.

Jul 10th, 2024

Rising senior Danielle Williams plans a Fulbright in Tanzania and graduate studies in clinical psychology, driven by her WKU experiences and global aspirations.

May 16th, 2024

We celebrate the exceptional achievements of our 2024 honors thesis completers. These students have shown outstanding dedication, intellectual rigor, and innovation, contributing valuable insights to their fields.

May 3rd, 2024

MHC has recognized outstanding seniors with prestigious awards, celebrating their academic excellence, global contributions, and community engagement. These awards highlight the exceptional achievements of these students, marking a significant milestone.