Human resource management major Nicki Ott joined the Honors Program in the spring of her sophomore year: “The Honors Program made ISU feel like the home I always knew it could be and I am forever grateful for that.”
Ashley Torri walked away from her first visit to Illinois State University in love with the campus that had “the beautiful quad and the energetic student atmosphere.”
President Emeritus Al Bowman is sharing his unique perspective with the next generation of leaders through an Honors class for Presidential Scholars called Leadership in Action.
As a senior Honors student at Illinois State, I can definitely say the Honors Program has greatly enhanced my college experience.
The Honors Program at Illinois State University offers a lot of unique opportunities for those selected to participate. I am currently a freshman in the Honors Program and it’s already been a very rewarding experience.
Illinois State quarterback Blake Winkler knows the importance of maximizing his time. Grueling practices, team meetings, cross training, and games on the evenings and weekends place high demand on the student-athlete.
When Ethan Witting visited Florence this summer, he already knew a lot more than other American tourists exploring the historic Italian city for the first time. Florence still blew him away.
Garrett Sawyer came to Illinois State with a sibling advantage. Based on his older brother’s experiences as a Redbird, Sawyer decided he wanted to be involved in the Honors Program.
Choosing a college wasn’t the only challenge Tyler Malone faced after high school. He also had to choose between math and biology. Malone excelled in both subjects and could see his future branching in either direction.
For Kelsey Bunner, who received a Bachelor of Arts in acting with a minor in dance performance, joining the Honors Program seemed like a natural and beneficial choice from the beginning of her journey at Illinois State.
