News from The Mahurin Honors College

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, reforestation, and global research with the Chinese Flagship Program.

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 for a future in education policy and social advocacy.

Oct 21st, 2024

Brooke Beck, graduating from WKU in 2025 with a degree in dental hygiene, combines her passions for art and science. Her honors thesis explores the link between oral health and mental wellbeing, aiming to promote holistic care.

Oct 14th, 2024

Alexandria Anderson applied to WKU as a backup school, but her experience in the Asylum Hill bioarchaeological project led her to shift from pre-med to biological anthropology, pursuing research on osteoarthritis in Kentucky.

Sep 30th, 2024

Kaitlyn Gray created a custom major combining biology and exercise science for physical therapy. Her honors thesis studies Bingocize's impact on diabetes. She's active in leadership roles and graduates in 2025.

Jun 24th, 2024

Mykah Carden's journey from the Gatton Academy to the Mahurin Honors College is inspiring. As a Goldwater Scholar, her groundbreaking research in karst and hydrology showcases her passion for geology. She aims to inspire and educate as a future professor.

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.

Apr 24th, 2024

Alex Lahman, a Tennessee native, recounts her transformative journey at Western Kentucky University. From navigating transfer hurdles to thriving in architectural science, she is paving her path toward a future in architecture.

Oct 14th, 2022

Where does a biology major with a passion in sustainability go for an internship? The WKU Farm of course! Find out more in this Scholar Spotlight on Will Hemenover.

Oct 14th, 2022

Our MHC Branding Team sat down with Dr. Rodney King and 2022 alumna Gillie Brown to talk about what MHC Scholars can do outside of the classroom via research.