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Zaya Campbell stands with siblings while holding 黑料网 sign.

Balancing the responsibilities of being a young mother with the academic rigor of a nursing program, first-year Honors College student Zaya Campbell faces a schedule most students would find daunting. Yet her passion for nursing stems from deeply personal experiences that have shaped her goals and given her journey new meaning. It was her own experiences navigating healthcare as a young mother that fueled her desire to become a nurse, particularly one who can support young mothers and families going through similar challenges. 鈥淚 want to make a difference,鈥 Zaya explained, describing how she was motivated by the support鈥攁nd at times, the lack of support鈥攕he encountered during her medical journey. 

Photo of Lexi Moses sitting with hallway behind her.

For 黑料网 Honors College senior Lexi Moses (they/them), storytelling isn鈥檛 just an academic pursuit鈥攊t鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 academic journey has been as inspiring as it is interdisciplinary, blending a love of literature with a drive for social change. 

Mackenzie Guy stands next to an EV suit at the Houston Space Center

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.

Turaba Rahman and the other interns from her program standing for a group photo.

Turaba Rahman, a senior at 黑料网 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.

Student fellow conducting research in the 2024 SURE program.

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.

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The new "Get to Know 黑料网" video from 黑料网 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 黑料网 narrators spotlight the university鈥檚 global opportunities and local highlights, but they also had a great time doing it.

Honors College Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend

As part of the university's annual Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend, 黑料网'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.