George F. Whitworth Honors Program

Honors Life at Whitworth

Recent:

William Henke

Modern language has become violent in a way that abstracts our words from their actual meanings. Phrases like “slay” “break a leg” “you’re killing it” and many others reveal how violence has settled into quotidian linguistics. This reorientation towards violence desensitizes people to its larger social implications and promotes inadequate communication. Language that was once, and by dictionary definition still is, seen as violent or harmful is now utilized in neutral or even uplifting ways. Desensitization towards larger problems in society like gun violence, racism, global warming, etc. engenders an escalation of language in order to gain an appropriate reaction to said issues.

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May 1, 2025

Salwa Mehreen

My project, MisMatch, started from a real-life frustration — how much time and energy it takes just to pick an outfit. Research shows that people spend around 102 hours a year deciding what to wear (Marks & Spencer), and about 50% of Americans say it’s the most stressful part of getting ready for an event (Trunk Club). At the same time, the fast fashion industry produces around 92 million tons of textile waste each year (UNEP), most of which ends up in landfills. I wanted to create something that helped people in their everyday lives while also promoting more sustainable habits.

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May 1, 2025

Melinda Mullet

Aging Americans and their caregivers should have easy access to dignifying end-of-life care. The rapid increase in the 65+ population requires policy innovation in current Medicare regulation concerning hospice. Coordinated, intentional efforts between government and private sector providers, insurance navigators, community organizations, and houses of worship are also needed to change public attitudes towards hospice care, encourage referrals, increase uptake, and offer emotional, psychological, and spiritual support.

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May 1, 2025

Kate Vaccaro

The publishing world has become one of my passions since being in college, so I knew that I wanted my final project to be somehow related to publishing. As I have learned more about the book industry, I have found myself being drawn to the small and independent organizations more than the larger ones. Therefore, I knew that I wanted my project to be about the promotion of smaller presses so that people could join in on my passion.

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May 1, 2025

Upcoming Opprotunities:

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!

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November 9, 2022

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.

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November 7, 2022

Internships:

On-Campus Spotlights:

“We all started crying, of course”

Every year during the Spring semester, Whitworth hosts a few Honors scholarship weekends. These weekends are times in which highly motivated students are invited to stay at Whitworth. During the weekend, the invited students give a speech, participate in a discussion group, and write an essay in hopes of winning a full ride scholarship or a runner-up $1,000 a year scholarship. This year, one of the full-ride scholarship winners is eighteen year old Stella Ester Palmisano.

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April 21, 2023

Research on the River

Hannah Neuberger, a senior majoring in biology, is researching the level of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB’s) in the Spokane River in her HN 400 class.

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April 13, 2023

Study Abroad:

DOA-LA19: Warner Bros Studio Tour

#DOA-LA19: Day 6 Warner Brothers Studio Tour by Alyssa Meier, ’22 The Warner brothers worked together distributing film entertainment long before they started the multimillion-dollar

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August 12, 2021

DOA-LA19: Art at the Beach

DOA-LA19: Art at the Beach by Gabi Coprivnicar, ’22 “Life’s a beach!” – Anonymous Santa Monica, first established in 1875 [1], has grown into an

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August 12, 2021

Research:

HN 400 as a Platform for the Future

Grace Pedersen, a senior majoring in psychology, used HN 400 as a platform to launch her future. HN 400 gives students the ability to complete an individual project with faculty support and guidance.

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April 21, 2023

Research on the River

Hannah Neuberger, a senior majoring in biology, is researching the level of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB’s) in the Spokane River in her HN 400 class.

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April 13, 2023