The Honors College at Washington State University welcomed several guests for discussions and presentations this past year. Some were alumni of the program, highlighting the successes of graduates from the Honors community. » More …
PULLMAN, Wash. – An assignment used as part of an arts and humanities class at the Honors College at WSU was one of just eight national submissions to be highlighted as a curricular resource on the website of the Council of Writing Program Administrators (CWPA).
“The people at the CWPA were looking for concrete examples of excellent assignments,” says Diane Kelly-Riley, co-director of the Writing Program in the University College at WSU and member of the CWPA. “The aim of each assignment is to help students gain the rhetorical skills that are critical for college success.” » More …
PULLMAN, Wash. — Sophomore computer science and Chinese language and culture major Philip Pitts is one of 161 students nationwide to receive the 2012 Boren Award for International Study. More than 1,000 students applied. » More …
PULLMAN, Wash. — Students, faculty, friends, and family associated with the Honors College at Washington State University recognized and celebrated the achievements of more than 90 graduating seniors Friday, May 4, 2012 in the MG Carey Senior Ballroom of the Compton Union Building. » More …
PULLMAN, Wash. — Students, faculty, friends, and family associated with the Honors College at Washington State University recognized and celebrated the achievements of more than 90 graduating seniors Friday, May 4, 2012 in the MG Carey Senior Ballroom of the Compton Union Building.
Among the graduates, a record 68 percent will be heading to graduate school. In addition, 79 percent completed advanced foreign language courses, 38 percent studied abroad, and 81 percent earned Latin Honors with a GPA above 3.5. » More …
PULLMAN, Wash. — Students, faculty, friends, and family associated with the Honors College at Washington State University recognized and celebrated the achievements of more than 90 graduating seniors Friday, May 4, 2012 in the MG Carey Senior Ballroom of the Compton Union Building. » More …
PULLMAN, Wash.-Among the honorees at the fifth annual awards ceremony hosted by the University College at Washington State University were 15 Honors College students and faculty members. The ceremony was held Tuesday April 17, 2012 in the Lewis Alumni Centre.
Honors students and faculty accounted for over one-third of the awards presented, which included the college’s Faculty Thesis Advisor of the Year Awards. The Honors College is one of several affiliated units on campus that join the University College each spring in acknowledging the scholarly achievements of the WSU’s faculty, students, and staff.
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German professor Rachel Halverson has taught hundreds of Honors College students during her years at WSU, and this fall she will lead a sophomore-level course using films to explore culture. While she wants the class to “experience the films as if they were reading an assignment,” Halverson will be watching-and listening-to the students. » More …
PULLMAN, Wash.—The Honors College at WSU welcomes alumnus and State Sen. Michael Baumgartner (R-Spokane) to a fireside chat at 1 p.m. Monday, April 23 in the Honors Hall Lounge. He will be available to meet with students and the community at that time. » More …
— by Deven Tokuno
Kelsey Withrow, junior zoology major from Escalon, Calif. has a head start in her veterinary career by working as an intern with the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Washington State University. Withrow, who plans to go to vet school, is enjoying this three-semester, competitive position. » More …