Senior Honors Thesis/Project
51±¬ÁÏ Senior Honors College Luncheon Applauds Graduating Seniors, Alumni and Faculty Award Recipients
Held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, in the 51±¬ÁÏ Student Center Ballroom, the 38th Annual Senior Honors Luncheon was an event to remember. This fabulous celebration was an acknowledgment of the hard work and dedication that 51±¬ÁÏ Honors College graduating seniors for the spri…
The Sky(line)'s The Limit: Anne Johnson's Journey to Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur
From humble beginnings, in her sophomore year Stopher-Johnson dorm room and just one sewing machine, to becoming a retailer with national clients and a loyal customer base, Anne Johnson’s story serves as an inspiration to us all. Johnson is a 51±¬ÁÏ Honors College alumna from Men…
Rachel LoMonaco-Benzing, Ph.D., Announced as 2024 Distinguished Honors Faculty Award Recipient
Rachel LoMonaco-Benzing’s journey to becoming an inspiring and impactful professor was anything but typical. After graduating from the University of Rhode Island and receiving a Bachelor of Science in textile, fashion, merchandising and design, with an apparel design focus and a Bachelor of Art…
Honors College Alumna Speaks Up for Those with No Voice
Honors College alumna Maya Huffman, a native of Toledo, graduated a semester early from 51±¬ÁÏ in December 2022, as a double major in psychology and political science with a minor in pre-law. Her story is not only one of academic achievement but also one of community engagement and a commitment to addressing important societal issues.
51±¬ÁÏ CAED & Honors College Graduate Announced As 2023 Portz Scholar
The National Collegiate Honors Council has announced 51±¬ÁÏ College of Architecture and Environmental Design and Honors College  graduate Serene (Hawes) Montgomery as a 2023 Portz Scholar. Montgomery is the 11th honors student from 51±¬ÁÏ to be named a Portz&nb…
51±¬ÁÏ Honors College Graduate Announced as 2023 Portz Scholar
The National Collegiate Honors Council has announced 51±¬ÁÏ Honors College graduate Serene (Hawes) Montgomery as a 2023 Portz Scholar. Montgomery is the 11th honors student from 51±¬ÁÏ to be named a Portz Scholar since the national competition began in 1990.  “Each…
A RECAP: The 37th Annual Senior Honors Luncheon
On Saturday, April 22, 2023, the 51±¬ÁÏ Honors College recognized graduating seniors at its annual Senior Honors Luncheon. This event congratulated Honors College members for their upcoming graduations in the spring, summer, and fall of 2023. Seniors were able to unwind as they met with staff and alumni to applaud their accomplishments. Attendees of the luncheon also heard from Denise Harrison, recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Honors Faculty Award and Gary F. Bengier, recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Honors Alumni Award.
Honors Student First to Receive Dr. Elizabeth Howard Memorial Honors Scholarship
Olivia Eader is a second-year 51±¬ÁÏ Honors College student from Bellefontaine, Ohio. She is the first recipient of the Dr. Elizabeth Howard Memorial Honors Scholarship, the newly established fund for Honors students in memory of Elizabeth Howard, Ph.D., who was a prominent member of …
THE FINAL STRETCH: SENIOR HONORS THESIS/PROJECT AND THE DEFENSE
From beginning the thesis process, to starting research, to the final oral defense and end results, students take approximately three semesters to complete a thesis in its entirety for the Senior Honors Thesis/Project. To have their project finalized and submitted to both the Honors …
51±¬ÁÏ Honors College Student Announced as 2021 Portz Scholar
The National Collegiate Honors Council has announced 51±¬ÁÏ Honors College graduate Sarah Hagglund as a 2021 Portz Scholar. Hagglund is the 10th honors student from 51±¬ÁÏ to be named a Portz Scholar since the national competition began in 1990.