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Honors College 2023 Distinguished Faculty Award Winner Announced

The 37th Annual Senior Honors Luncheon was held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 in the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Ballroom to recognize seniors graduating in the spring, summer and fall of 2023. This ceremony also provides an opportunity for the Honors College to recognize faculty who have served the college with their time and efforts to allow for exceptional opportunities and experiences for Honors students. 

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Senior Honors students look to the stage as Provost Melody Tankersley addresses them at the 2023 Senior Honors Luncheon.

A RECAP: The 37th Annual Senior Honors Luncheon

On Saturday, April 22, 2023, the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Honors College recognized graduating seniors at its annual Senior Honors Luncheon. This event congratulated Honors College members for their upcoming graduations in the spring, summer, and fall of 2023. Seniors were able to unwind as they met with staff and alumni to applaud their accomplishments. Attendees of the luncheon also heard from Denise Harrison, recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Honors Faculty Award and Gary F. Bengier, recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Honors Alumni Award.

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Distinguished Honors Alumni 2023 Award

Honors College 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Honored

The 37th Annual Senior Honors Luncheon was held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 in the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Ballroom to recognize seniors graduating in the spring, summer and fall of 2023. This ceremony also provides an opportunity for the Honors College to recognize alumni who have served the col…

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Switching Majors: From Cautious to Confident

When I started my first semester at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State, I wasn’t a Psychology major. I was a Journalism major who was interested in psychology. But, by the end of my first semester, I knew that journalism wasn’t for me, so I switched my major. Although it felt right and I was really happy with my decision, …

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Alena stands next to her thesis research poster "Translating Music into Words: Musical Expression of Figurative Words" at an exhibition in Portland, Oregon.

All or Nothing

Alena Miskinis, a senior and triple major in the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Honors College, has passionately seized every opportunity she can to pursue her combined interests in the arts and science. With a diverse array of classes intensified by Honors courses, as well as projects, internships, and even…

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Abigail stands with her parents in her graduation gown at her high school graduation ceremony on a football field.

A Match Made in Honors

Abigail Wilsbacher just began her freshman year at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï this past fall, but she has been immersed in ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State nearly her entire life. In 1997, her parents met as Honors College students at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State and now in 2023, Abigail continues the legacy as an Honors student.  Abig…

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Alpha Lambda Delta officers of the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State chapter stand under a balloon arch with gold colored ALD letter-shaped balloons in front of them.

Alpha Lambda Delta Welcomes Largest Induction Class to Date

On Saturday February 4, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta: The Honor Society For First-Year Academic Success (ALD) honored an unprecedented number of students in their annual induction ceremony. The Academic Honors Society promotes undergraduate success and invites all first-seme…

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A College Worth a Cross-Continent Journey

My name is Ruth Morara and I am in the class of 2026. My major is Conservation Biology. I honestly feel more like ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï chose me than the other way around! I am Kenyan-American but my family lives in Kenya, and so have I for the past 12 years. The exchange rate between our currencies made my dream of…

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Honors College Students Utilize the Academic Success Center

College can be a stressful time for students, and some even feel like they are on their own when navigating their grades and schoolwork. The Academic Success Center (ASC) at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï is a resource for students seeking the tools necessary to reach their academic goals. All ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Uni…

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ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State softball player and Honors College student Emily Lippe at bat during a softball game.

Scoring Home Runs On and Off the Diamond

Emily Lippe, a junior nursing major at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï, has challenged herself athletically and academically since an early age. Having taken advanced courses since she started school and playing softball since she was eight, Emily understands what it takes to have a student-athlete minds…

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