Independent Study Connects Student to Larger Life Goals

Brenden Archer, a senior majoring in Percussion Performance, completed an independent study during the fall of 2022. In the study, he examined the book You Can Do Anything by George Anders and reflected on how the lessons in that book excite him for his future as a liberal arts major. Read his final reflection on the experience through this post.

Honors Floor: Setting Freshmen up for Success

Madalyn and Madeline have realized that living on the Honors floor means a circle of closely knit, motivated women with similar academic values and goals. Read about their experience on Warren Second East!

Honors project as a foundation for the future

Kyle Marquez developed a proposal during HN 300 that combines interdisciplinary endeavors and is a foundation for his future work. Read about how the class helped him narrow his goal and develop this project proposal.

Sigma Xi: Five new Honors students inducted

Sigma Xi Five new Honors students inducted This semester, five honors students were inducted into the Sigma Xi branch at Whitworth. Sigma Xi is a well-respected National Research Honors Society that supports quantitative research aimed at positively advancing society, according to Dr. Aaron Putzke.  The five students added this semester include Eleanor Jeffers, Casey Moddrell,… Continue reading Sigma Xi: Five new Honors students inducted

Grammy-nominated vocalist performs with Whitworth students

Nine-time grammy nominated vocalist is coming to Whitworth this Saturday, and will be performing with Whitworth student musicians. Learn the when, where and why by reading this article (trust me, you don’t want to miss out!)

Honors Graduate Spotlight

Honors Graduate Spotlight Stephanie Melton clarifies her vocation For Stephanie Melton, ‘20,the Honors program was influential in helping to clarify vocation.  Stephanie graduated with a major in French and Francophone Studies and a minor in Theology and Development Studies. She first became acquainted with the Honors program by randomly signing for a few Honors classes… Continue reading Honors Graduate Spotlight

Honors Graduate Spotlight

Gabriel Meek believes the Honors program has helped him test out a variety of opportunities that eventually led him back to Whitworth. Read about it, and the advice he would give to other students, here.

Calling All Majors: Tech Start Up Competition

Did you ever have a great idea for a start up but didn’t know how to get started? This weekend will be perfect for you! Join a team of interdisciplinary students to build the idea from the ground up and pitch it to a team of judges to win prize money!

Honors Council Conference: The River of Ideas

Are you looking for ways to get connected with Honors students beyond Whitworth’s campus? This conference is the perfect opportunity to network, learn, and grow from academics in a variety of fields. Learn how to submit a proposal here.

Honors Graduate Spotlight

Hannah Mumm, 2021 Honors graduate, is grateful that she ‘stumbled’ into Honors as it led her to many enjoyable experiences during her undergraduate career. Read her story here.