Honors College
BEYOND THE BOOKS: Lexi Moses Merges Writing and Activism at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State
For ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Honors College senior Lexi Moses (they/them), storytelling isn’t just an academic pursuit—it’s 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 scholarship’s 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, Lexi’s academic journey has been as inspiring as it is interdisciplinary, blending a love of literature with a drive for social change.
FROM BANGLADESH TO THE STARS: Turaba Rahman's Journey in Astrophysics
Turaba Rahman, a senior at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï and in the Honors College, grew up in Dhaka, Bangladesh. When she was little, she was enamored with stargazing. Where she lived, it was hard to see the sky through the buildings and lights that blocked it, but she always tried her best to spot constellations. Ever since she can remember being frustrated while trying to draw the perfect star, she had fallen in love with the giant spheres of dust and gas.
A Natural with Nature and Research
My name is Olivia Eader, and I am a recent graduate of ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State in environmental studies and English. Making ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï my home was the best decision I have ever made because of the opportunities I have been given.
SURE Fellows Present Eight Weeks of Research in Three Minutes and a Slide
On Oct. 21-22 the 178 students who conducted research under the direction of faculty mentors had to condense eight weeks of research down to three minutes and a slide. The winners were announced on Oct. 25 during a ceremony at the Kiva auditorium.
‘Get to Know’ the Golden Flashes Becoming the New Faces of the University
The new "Get to Know ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State" video from ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Admissions features 14 students from across the university inviting curious potential Golden Flashes to take a virtual look into the campus. Not only do these ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State narrators spotlight the university’s global opportunities and local highlights, but they also had a great time doing it.
Transferring to a New Beginning
Hi! My name is Ali Bredek, and I am currently an environmental studies major, with a minor in park management. I plan to graduate in December 2025. However, this is only my second year on campus. I transferred to ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï in the fall semester of 2023 after spending my first year after h…
Welcome, Honors College Families
As part of the university's annual Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State's Honors College presented a day of fun activities for their students and their families.
Flash Focus: Morgan Bedilion
Meet Morgan Bedilion, a senior costume design technology and production major from Hartville, Ohio, already using - and getting recognized for - her skill sets.
Honors College Excited to Grow and Welcome the Class of 2028
Numbers in the Honors College are growing again this year, with 693 first-year students in this fall’s class of 2028, exceeding last year’s count of 593 first-year students.
IN A FLASH: Welcome Honors College Class of 2028!
A special event welcomed ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State's first-year Honors College students to Fall Semester 2024.