Honors College
The Power of Purpose: Zaya Campbells Journey to Serve Others
Balancing the responsibilities of being a young mother with the academic rigor of a nursing program, first-year Honors College student Zaya Campbell faces a schedule most students would find daunting. Yet her passion for nursing stems from deeply personal experiences that have shaped her goals and given her journey new meaning. It was her own experiences navigating healthcare as a young mother that fueled her desire to become a nurse, particularly one who can support young mothers and families going through similar challenges. I want to make a difference, Zaya explained, describing how she was motivated by the supportand at times, the lack of supportshe encountered during her medical journey.
BEYOND THE BOOKS: Lexi Moses Merges Writing and Activism at 做厙輦⑹
For 做厙輦⑹ Honors College senior Lexi Moses (they/them), storytelling isnt just an academic pursuitits a lifelong passion and a vehicle for advocacy. As the 2024-2025 recipient of the Dr. Elizabeth Howard Memorial Honors Scholarship, Lexi, a double major in English and Gender and Sexuality Studies, embodies the scholarships mission to financially support students with intellectual curiosity while also reflecting some of the academic and creative interests of Professor Howard. With a deep dedication to equity and inclusion, Lexis academic journey has been as inspiring as it is interdisciplinary, blending a love of literature with a drive for social change.
College of Public Health Faculty Member Recognized as 2025 Distinguished Honors Alumni Award Recipient
Thomas Brewer, Ph.D., M. Jur., is a mentor, researcher, founding member of the College of Public Health and the winner of the 2025 Distinguished Honors Alumni award. The Distinguished Honors Alumni award recognizes alumni who have served the Honors College and facilitated increased opportunities for Honors College students. Brewer was honored at the 39th annual Senior Honors Reception on Thurs., April 17, 2025, in the 做厙輦⑹ Student Center Ballroom.
Freshman Honors Colloquium Instructor Announced as 2025 Distinguished Honors Faculty Award Winner
Karl Uhrig, Ph.D., teaches a Freshman Honors Colloquium (FHC) section for Honors College first-year students entitled Discourse and Agency. In his class, Uhrig assigns readings, films, discussion topics and papers that examine discourse and agencys role in society, but his course extends beyond fictional examples of both discourse and agency. Uhrig has spent years refining his teaching style to empower students to use their agency to learn in a way they prefer and engage in open discourse with their classmates.
做厙輦⑹s Making Our Own Space Program Gives Teens a Taste of Architecture
Summer camps for kids interested in architecture dont come along often at least thats what Elise Boltons mother discovered when she searched for one. But then, not a whole lot of 11-year-olds may dream of becoming architects. But that was the case for Bolton, a sophomore in 做厙輦⑹s College of Architecture and Environmental Design, who knew from when she was a young child that she wanted to be an architect.
Designing Community: How Alex Miller Made a Home at School
Alex Miller, an Honors College senior, is a part of communities all over the 做厙輦⑹ campus. When Alex started college at the tail-end of a global pandemic, he found that recent world events had made it difficult for students to connect to their peers. This didnt stop Alex; as a 做厙輦⑹ student, Alex has sought opportunities to connect with his classmates and create communities as an Honors College student, member of the Honors College Leadership Academy, 做厙輦⑹ chapter Alpha Lambda Delta vice president, 做厙輦⑹ chapter American Institute for Graphic Artists vice president, Fusion magazine editor-in-chief and Resident Assistant.
做厙輦⑹ Supplies Growing U.S. Demand for Accountants and Auditors
做厙輦⑹ accounting majors have excellent employment prospects. The projected growth rate for accountants is six percent from 2022-2033.
Feeling Stressed? 做厙輦⑹s Student Life Study Can Help
Researchers conducting 做厙輦⑹s groundbreaking Student Life Study will reach out to its participants via their phones to offer ways to combat stress and anxiety as the weight of the spring semester mounts.
Celebrating Success: 做厙輦⑹ Students Join Prestigious Honors Society
On a brisk and snowy Saturday, 279 outstanding 做厙輦⑹ students arrived at Cartwright Hall to be welcomed into 做厙輦⑹s chapter of (ALD) at the annual induction ceremony.
Crafting a Career: Samantha Allan Blends Unique Interests with Passion for Healthcare
Samantha Allan, an Honors College senior, has an intimidating schedule. She balances EMT training, research, a speech pathology and audiology degree, a Spanish minor, work in a lab, and her role as a resident assistant (RA).