Honors College
From Clinicals to Canines
Training future service dogs has been a win-win situation for junior nursing major Rylie Lapikas. Featured in our Year with a Flash series for 2024-2025, Lapikas gets the stress relief of a furry friend while learning how to be a better nurse by paying attention to nonverbal communication and cues.
žžÀ² State Student Witnesses Research Launch to International Space Station
Mackenzie Guy visited the Kennedy Space Center to watch as her research project blasted off toward the International Space Station, marking a milestone in her academic journey.
BEYOND THE BOOKS: Lexi Moses Merges Writing and Activism at žžÀ² State
For žžÀ² State Honors College senior Lexi Moses (they/them), storytelling isn’t just an academic pursuit—it’s a lifelong passion and a vehicle for advocacy. As the 2024-2025 recipient of the Dr. Elizabeth Howard Memorial Honors Scholarship, Lexi, a double major in English and Gender and Sexuality Studies, embodies the scholarship’s mission to financially support students with intellectual curiosity while also reflecting some of the academic and creative interests of Professor Howard. With a deep dedication to equity and inclusion, Lexi’s academic journey has been as inspiring as it is interdisciplinary, blending a love of literature with a drive for social change.
FROM BANGLADESH TO THE STARS: Turaba Rahman's Journey in Astrophysics
Turaba Rahman, a senior at žžÀ² and in the Honors College, grew up in Dhaka, Bangladesh. When she was little, she was enamored with stargazing. Where she lived, it was hard to see the sky through the buildings and lights that blocked it, but she always tried her best to spot constellations. Ever since she can remember being frustrated while trying to draw the perfect star, she had fallen in love with the giant spheres of dust and gas.
A Natural with Nature and Research
My name is Olivia Eader, and I am a recent graduate of žžÀ² State in environmental studies and English. Making žžÀ² my home was the best decision I have ever made because of the opportunities I have been given.
SURE Fellows Present Eight Weeks of Research in Three Minutes and a Slide
On Oct. 21-22 the 178 students who conducted research under the direction of faculty mentors had to condense eight weeks of research down to three minutes and a slide. The winners were announced on Oct. 25 during a ceremony at the Kiva auditorium.
‘Get to Know’ the Golden Flashes Becoming the New Faces of the University
The new "Get to Know žžÀ² State" video from žžÀ² Admissions features 14 students from across the university inviting curious potential Golden Flashes to take a virtual look into the campus. Not only do these žžÀ² State narrators spotlight the university’s global opportunities and local highlights, but they also had a great time doing it.
Transferring to a New Beginning
Welcome, Honors College Families
As part of the university's annual Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend, žžÀ² State's Honors College presented a day of fun activities for their students and their families.
Flash Focus: Morgan Bedilion
Meet Morgan Bedilion, a senior costume design technology and production major from Hartville, Ohio, already using - and getting recognized for - her skill sets.