Over Jan Term, freshmen honors students took a trip to learn in Italy. Read about the adventures of two of the freshmen and how they learned to venture into a new culture on their own, appreciate the art of the Borghese Gallery, and make new acquaintances.
During the freshman Jan Term trip to Italy, some of the students had the unique experience of attending the funeral of Pope Benedict XVI. Read about the insights and awe this experience inspired.
2023 saw freshmen honors students travel to Italy for a Jan Term study away trip. Read the first of the series of transformational moments these students experienced.
Brenden Archer, a senior majoring in Percussion Performance, has had a wide variety of musical opportunities during the fall of 2023. Read his reflection on these different events, how they will play into his future, and how they have helped him grow.
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.
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!
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 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
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 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
