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Switching Majors: From Cautious to Confident
When I started my first semester at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, I wasn’t a Psychology major. I was a Journalism major who was interested in psychology. But, by the end of my first semester, I knew that journalism wasn’t for me, so I switched my major. Although it felt right and I was really happy with my decision, …
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All or Nothing
Alena Miskinis, a senior and triple major in the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Honors College, has passionately seized every opportunity she can to pursue her combined interests in the arts and science. With a diverse array of classes intensified by Honors courses, as well as projects, internships, and even…
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A Match Made in Honors
Abigail Wilsbacher just began her freshman year at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø this past fall, but she has been immersed in 51³Ô¹ÏÍø nearly her entire life. In 1997, her parents met as Honors College students at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and now in 2023, Abigail continues the legacy as an Honors student. Abig…
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Alpha Lambda Delta Welcomes Largest Induction Class to Date
On Saturday February 4, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta: The Honor Society For First-Year Academic Success (ALD) honored an unprecedented number of students in their annual induction ceremony. The Academic Honors Society promotes undergraduate success and invites all first-seme…
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A College Worth a Cross-Continent Journey
My name is Ruth Morara and I am in the class of 2026. My major is Conservation Biology. I honestly feel more like Kent chose me than the other way around! I am Kenyan-American but my family lives in Kenya, and so have I for the past 12 years. The exchange rate between our currencies made my dream of…
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Honors College Students Utilize the Academic Success Center
College can be a stressful time for students, and some even feel like they are on their own when navigating their grades and schoolwork. The Academic Success Center (ASC) at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø is a resource for students seeking the tools necessary to reach their academic goals. All 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Uni…
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Scoring Home Runs On and Off the Diamond
Emily Lippe, a junior nursing major at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, has challenged herself athletically and academically since an early age. Having taken advanced courses since she started school and playing softball since she was eight, Emily understands what it takes to have a student-athlete minds…
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Setting Up for Success
Gracey Jarecke, a senior from Denver, Colorado, hones her athletic skills as a defensive specialist for the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø University women’s volleyball team. When she’s not making diving plays and serving aces, she focuses her time as a fashion design major with a minor in arts ent…
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Translating Success in the Classroom onto the Field
In recent decades, the game of lacrosse has grown in popularity, especially among the high school and college population. In spring of 2018, the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø women’s lacrosse team became the first new women’s Division I sport to be added to the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø roster since women’s g…
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Pitching for Precision on the Mound and In the Lab
Richie Dell, a senior molecular biology major, has navigated the last three years as a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Honors College student as well as a pitcher for the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Men’s Baseball team. With extra coursework from Honors-level classes and playing a Division I sport, he always has to be in tip-…
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