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Andrew Blosser: Marching to His Own Beat
Andrew Blosser: Marching to His Own Beat

Jun 16th, 2025

Andrew Blosser blends math and music at WKU, leading the London New Year’s Day Parade with Big Red Marching Band while pursuing dual degrees in economics and music.

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Just Do It: How Zoe Avery Found Her Purpose through Yoga, Research, and Study Abroad
Just Do It: How Zoe Avery Found Her Purpose through Yoga, Research, and Study Abroad

Jun 9th, 2025

Zoe Avery, May ’25 grad, used yoga and research to explore maternal health. Now she’s heading to grad school and studying abroad in Tanzania to expand her impact.

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Grayce Basham: Finding Harmony in Music, Mentorship, and Community
Grayce Basham: Finding Harmony in Music, Mentorship, and Community

Jun 2nd, 2025

Grayce Basham uses music, leadership, and honors learning to build community and connection. From choir to coffee shops, she helps others feel heard, seen, and at home.

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Peyton Dover: Advancing Justice Through Forensic Psychology
Peyton Dover: Advancing Justice Through Forensic Psychology

May 27th, 2025

WKU’s Peyton Dover studies forensic psych and criminology, researches wrongful convictions, and earned a Gilman to study crime in Italy—paving the way for a career in criminal justice reform.

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Chayce Merchant: Playing for Something Bigger
Chayce Merchant: Playing for Something Bigger

May 19th, 2025

WKU Honors student Chayce Merchant is turning loss into legacy. He’s raised $5.5K+ for the Glioblastoma Foundation ahead of his June 7 pickleball tourney honoring his dad.

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Finding His Rhythm: Robbie Dye’s First-Year Journey at WKU
Finding His Rhythm: Robbie Dye’s First-Year Journey at WKU

May 12th, 2025

WKU Honors student Robbie Dye blends art, philosophy, and community through painting, drum circles, and campus engagement—making the familiar feel fresh.

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Beyond Words: Riley Hurm’s Journey in Speech-Language Pathology
Beyond Words: Riley Hurm’s Journey in Speech-Language Pathology

May 5th, 2025

Riley Hurm, a WKU senior in Communication Sciences & Disorders, found her calling in speech-language pathology, blending science, service, and global insight—from Kentucky to London and beyond.

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Charlotte Bariteau – A Journey of Dance, Discovery, and Passion
Charlotte Bariteau – A Journey of Dance, Discovery, and Passion

Apr 28th, 2025

Charlotte Bariteau found her passion for dance at WKU, blending performance, research, and community, and now plans to pursue an MFA and a career in dance education.

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Booked, Busy, and Building a Legacy: Demani Bell’s WKU Story
Booked, Busy, and Building a Legacy: Demani Bell’s WKU Story

Apr 21st, 2025

WKU first-year Demani Bell is lighting up campus with his passion for theater, service, and community—balancing arts, advocacy, and leadership with heart and purpose.

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Max Etienne: Finding Family, Film, and Purpose at WKU
Max Etienne: Finding Family, Film, and Purpose at WKU

Apr 14th, 2025

Max Etienne found purpose at WKU through film, honors, and friendship—channeling his dad's memory into storytelling that brings people together.

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Jesse Thomas: Learning to See Science in Practice

Nov 10th, 2025

Jesse Thomas (’26) is a biology/chemistry major and Pre-Optometry Club president whose lab research, internships, and mentorship prepared him to attend Southern College of Optometry in Fall 2026.

Serving Others, Shaping a Future: Meet Emma Huskey

Nov 3rd, 2025

Emma Huskey, a WKU senior and pre-med double major, balances academics with leadership and service, aiming for a medical career focused on patient care and global impact.

Solid Ground for Next Steps – Audrey Clark and the Path to Duke University’s Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program

Oct 30th, 2025

Audrey Clark, a 2025 WKU grad, is pursuing her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Duke. Her path from dance to PT reflects curiosity, early involvement, and hands-on learning that shaped her success.

Homecoming Highlight: Dana Brown’s Honors Story

Oct 27th, 2025

Honors alum Dana Brown found her calling at WKU, turning her passion for athletics into a career with Louisville Athletics. Once a Hilltopper, always a Hilltopper!

Molly Roth – Balancing Science, Creativity, and Global Exploration

Oct 20th, 2025

Molly Roth, a biology major and pre-dental student, found creativity and confidence abroad in France and Belgium through WKU Global’s study abroad—embracing growth beyond her major.

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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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