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Honors ART 106 St. Louis Trip
Honors ART 106 St. Louis Trip

Oct 25th, 2022

The MHC's Honors 106 trip was able to travel to St. Louis this year and were able to experience the city's many amazing art museums and exhibits!

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MHC Scholars Host Fall 2022 Deliberative Dialogues
MHC Scholars Host Fall 2022 Deliberative Dialogues

Oct 21st, 2022

Hosted by MHC scholars taking Honors 251 this semester, deliberative dialogues are presented with a social problem and three options for addressing the issue. These dialogues are open to WKU community members to attend pending their registration.

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Kevin Diaz-Cruz - Scholar Spotlight
Kevin Diaz-Cruz - Scholar Spotlight

Oct 19th, 2022

Kevin Diaz-Cruz (MHC `24) explains how important his heritage is to his college life and how it has shaped his view on college as a whole.

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Will Hemenover - Scholar Spotlight
Will Hemenover - Scholar Spotlight

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.

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Zac Colovos - Scholar Spotlight
Zac Colovos - Scholar Spotlight

Oct 14th, 2022

Internships can play a big role in the growth of MHC Scholars. See how one current scholar is really shooting for the stars.

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Dr. Rodney King and Gillie Brown
Dr. Rodney King and Gillie Brown

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.

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Jenna Wells Spotlight
Jenna Wells Spotlight

Oct 7th, 2022

Jenna Wells talks about her time serving with the Student Government Association (SGA).

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George "Trip" Carpenter Spotlight

Oct 7th, 2022

George Carpenter (MHC `14) goes into detail over his CE/T he completed during his time at the MHC

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Dr. Rich and Madelynn Einhorn Spotlight
Dr. Rich and Madelynn Einhorn Spotlight

Oct 7th, 2022

Dr. Rich and Madelynn's (MHC `22) story reflects the MHC's pursuit of knowledge outside the classroom for student-led research.

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Bria Garvin Spotlight
Bria Garvin Spotlight

Oct 7th, 2022

Bria Garvin (MHC `23) traveled all the way to Orlando, Florida where she joined the Disney College Program to further her experiences with the MHC.

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

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 for a future in education policy and social advocacy.

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 practice medicine internationally.

Mahurin Honors College, SGA, and Housing and Residence Life Launch New Civic Engagement Resource Center

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.

Charting Global Ambitions: Summer Doris Begins Her Freshman Year at WKU

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.

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The Marathon Man: Colby Alexander's Quest for Success On and Off the Track

Apr 19th, 2024

Colby Alexander, a journalism major and ultramarathon runner, embodies relentless progress, balancing academia and athletics at MHC with passion.

Kentucky Roots, British Adventures: A Tale of Embracing Change Across Oceans

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.

Inspired by Home: Cecilia Alali's Gilman Story and Journey to Kenya

Mar 13th, 2024

WKU's Cecilia Alali, PR major, wins Gilman Scholarship, aiding students overcoming financial barriers for studying abroad. A forensics standout, Cecilia shifted academic paths at WKU, where OSD pivotal in her Gilman application to study abroad in Kenya.

Mahurin Honors College Hosts Kentucky Honors Roundtable

Feb 23rd, 2024

The MHC hosts the spring 2024 session of the Kentucky Honors Roundtable - a rotational conference for honors students of the Commonwealth to showcase their scholarly endeavors.

Deliberative Dialogues: Campus Conversations Hosted by Mahurin Honors College Scholars

Feb 24th, 2023

MHC Scholars in Honors 251 Citizen and Self will host a series of deliberative dialogues March 29th-April 7th. The public is welcome to attend these guided discussions of pressing social issues, deliberate the options, and help decide which is the best.

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