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.

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.

Oct 16th, 2024

Anastacia Alvarez (WKU '27) empowers WKU's Hispanic community through HOLAS and mentors first-gen, Pell-eligible students in the Catalyst Cohort, reflecting her dedication to leadership and cultural connection.

Oct 9th, 2024

Natalie Spiva found her calling at WKU through psychology, Spanish, and research, completing a thesis and planning for a cognitive Ph.D. She encourages others to explore unique academic opportunities.

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.

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 9th, 2024

Elizabeth Mikeworth, a WKU quadruple major, has pursued her passion for languages and cultures, studying Chinese and Japanese. Through study abroad in Japan and work at the American Chamber of Commerce, she bridges cultural divides.

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 26th, 2024

Priscilla Riggs, a first-gen WKU student, is pursuing study abroad scholarships to South Korea, aiming to teach English there. Her journey highlights her ambition, love for writing, and passion for global experiences.

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.