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![From Immigrant to Academic Achiever: Manzar Rzayeva's Story of Dreams and Determination](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/12021.jpg)
Jun 3rd, 2024
Manzar Rzayeva, a two-time WKU graduate, shares her Hilltopper experience, including not being selected as a Fulbright scholar twice, her resilience and passion for education drive her pursuit of becoming a doctor and achieving her dreams.
View Article![From Chicago to Southeast Asia: The Journey of a Boren Scholar at Western Kentucky University](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/12005.jpg)
May 20th, 2024
Samuel Gorecki, a Western Kentucky University alumnus from Chicago, is set for his capstone year in Southeast Asia via the Chinese Flagship Program, supported by the Boren Scholarship.
View Article![Rooted in Education, Flourishing in Entrepreneurship: Jeanna Smith's Story](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11993.jpg)
May 13th, 2024
Jenna Smith, WKU alumna, transitioned from healthcare to sustainable agriculture, founding a thriving small business. Her journey highlights the transformative power of education, mentorship, and community support.
View Article![Kentucky Roots, British Adventures: A Tale of Embracing Change Across Oceans](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11855.jpg)
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.
View Article![Michaela Snyder - Spotlight](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11634.jpg)
Nov 22nd, 2023
Michaela Snyder (MHC `23) explains what inspired her CE/T and how it helped shape her college career!
View Article![Nicholas Barth - Spotlight](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11624.jpg)
Nov 15th, 2023
MHC Alumni Nicolas Barth (MHC` 22) speaks on how his time studying abroad at Western helped to shape his career and changed his perspective by growing his experiences and exposing him to culture around the globe!
View Article![Morgan Flanagan - Spotlight](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11564.jpg)
Oct 18th, 2023
Former MHC Scholar Morgan Flanagan shares how her transfer into the honors college was able to shape her college career and achieve her goals!
View Article![Jessica Williams Spotlight](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11389.jpg)
Jun 28th, 2023
Jessica Williams (MHC `21) outlines how her Honors Self Designed Studies helped her excel in her studies by tailoring her major to her career interest!
View Article![Brice Harney](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10919.jpg)
Nov 23rd, 2022
Brice Harney (MHC ‘15) details his magical rise to fame as his skills allowed him to accomplish his wildest dreams!
View Article![Nate Hovee](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10835.jpg)
Nov 16th, 2022
Nate Hovee (MHC’ 13) details his incredible study abroad experiences that helped to shape his future career and turn him into a YouTube star!
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