College of Honors and Global Education
Honors Student Makes a Change in Fashion Through Sustainability and Inclusivity
Meet Adelynn Prushing, originally from Richmond, Texas, a ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State senior fashion design major, graduating this upcoming May 2026. Adelynn is a very active student on campus and is a member of ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s Chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta and the Fashion Student Organization (FSO), as well as an officer for the Identity Project.
From ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï to Ohio State: How an Honors Student is Working to Pursue a Career in Optometry.
Meet Rebecca LaGuardia, a biology major with a concentration in molecular and cellular biology, as well as a minor in chemistry. Rebecca is finishing her time at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State and is preparing to graduate in the upcoming weeks with the class of 2026.
Designing Change: A ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Senior’s Impact on Fashion
Sophia Macro, a fashion design major with a minor in entrepreneurship for the arts, is preparing to graduate in the upcoming weeks. During her time at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï over the past four years, she has become an active player on the women’s rugby team and a member of ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s SURVIVOR student organization, while also working for ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Student Media in analytics.
From Passion to Practice: A Zoology Student’s Journey
Meet Melissa Williams, originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and currently in her junior year at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State. She is pursuing a degree in zoology with a minor in psychology, while actively participating in the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State biology club, and is a member of the organization Paws for a Cause.
Honors Student Strives to Make a Difference Across the Globe
Introducing Asadbek Masharipov, originally from Turkmenistan. He made the move to ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï, and is now a sophomore with a double major in international studies and communication studies.
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Honors College Student Feels ‘At Home’ For U.S. College Experience
Shashwati Sikder Sharaya made the journey to ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï from Dhaka, Bangladesh, to pursue a degree in biotechnology. Currently in her junior year, she is an accomplished student involved in several organizations.
From Ontario to ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï: Emma Klein’s Honors Journey
Originally from Vaughn, Ontario, Emma Klein made the transition to ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï not only for academic excellence but also for personal growth and a collegiate sports experience.
Honors Student Finds Their Way in the World of Fashion
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï senior, Sophia Daher, is already gaining real-world experience in the fashion industry. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, she spent the fall 2025 semester in New York City as an intern for designer Christian Siriano while working to complete coursework for her major in fashion design.
Building Community: Rugby, Rocketry and Research
I’m Stuart Klein, an Aerospace Engineering major in the Honors College at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï, Class of 2027. When I was choosing colleges, I wanted more than lectures. I wanted a place where I could build real things, test ideas, and be part of a community that knows my name. That’s what I found …
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s Alpha Lambda Delta Chapter Welcomes 231 New Members This Year
On Feb. 7, 2026, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s chapter of —The Honors Society for First-year Academic Success—welcomed 231 exceptional students at Cartwright Hall’s auditorium, where its annual induction and awards ceremony took place. ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s chapter was originally founded in 1960 and currently includes more than 1,100 members as one of the most prominent chapters among the other 280 chapters across the globe.