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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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Cain Del Savio: Exploring Research, Honors, and Opportunity at WKU
Cain Del Savio: Exploring Research, Honors, and Opportunity at WKU

Apr 7th, 2025

Cain Del Savio, a first-gen student, found the perfect fit at WKU for research, study abroad, and community. He’s now thriving in psych sciences and honors, with plans to become a professor.

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Mahurin Honors College Celebrates Outstanding Faculty and Scholars at Annual Awards Night
Mahurin Honors College Celebrates Outstanding Faculty and Scholars at Annual Awards Night

Apr 4th, 2025

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Finding Her Voice: Salmo Omar’s Journey Through Honors, Advocacy, and Growth
Finding Her Voice: Salmo Omar’s Journey Through Honors, Advocacy, and Growth

Mar 31st, 2025

First-year WKU Honors student Salmo Omar, a nursing major, balances academics, advocacy, and campus involvement. Passionate about mental health awareness, she’s applying her leadership to drive change.

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Mahurin Honors College Announces 2025 Honors M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Counselors
Mahurin Honors College Announces 2025 Honors M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Counselors

Mar 27th, 2025

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Finding Their Rhythm: Mycal Caster’s First Year at WKU
Finding Their Rhythm: Mycal Caster’s First Year at WKU

Mar 24th, 2025

Mycal Caster, a WKU first-year, majors in Dance and Psychology, balancing performance ambitions with a future in clinical psychology. Active in campus life, they aim to merge dance and mental health advocacy.

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Beyond the Numbers: Lily Meade Blends Psychology, Statistics, and Global Perspective

Feb 9th, 2026

Lily Meade blends psychology and statistics through undergraduate research, deep campus involvement, and a transformative study abroad experience in Austria—shaping her goal to pursue a Ph.D. in quantitative psychology with a global focus.

Designing with Heart: Ellie Ralston on Architecture, Passion, and People

Feb 2nd, 2026

From a split-second decision to senior capstone, WKU architecture student Ellie Ralston blends passion, people-centered design, and sustainability into a future in healthcare architecture.

Alyssa Swift: Research, Mentorship, and the Making of a Scholar

Jan 20th, 2026

WKU ('23) alum Alyssa Swift credits early research, honors, and mentorship for preparing her for a Ph.D. at Penn State—shaping her work in developmental psychology, teaching, and student mentorship.

Making Change: George Eklund’s Path to Housing Advocacy

Jan 5th, 2026

George Eklund (’09) credits WKU and the Mahurin Honors College with shaping his path to housing advocacy. Through hands-on learning and a strong network, he built the skills that now guide his work as a statewide advocate.

Emma Thomas: Finding Purpose Through Study Abroad in Argentina and Ireland

Nov 17th, 2025

Psychology major Emma Thomas is researching childhood health in Dublin, gaining global experience, confidence, and clarity on her career path through transformative study-abroad experiences.

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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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