The Honors Program now offers four Exploration options each semester, capped at 25 students each to facilitate student engagement and discussion.
Honors Learning Experience Spotlight: Honors Explorations
Unit: Honors Program
Honors Learning Experience Spotlight: Honors Travel
The Honors Program is fortunate enough to have two different travel opportunities for students, through either domestic or international trips.
Honors explores hidden gems of Panama
On a curve of land in Central America is a tiny hidden gem. Home to one of the most famous man-made structures in the world, Panama is a country of dramatic connections — east and west seas, north and south continents, age-old traditions and modern living. Through the unique City as Text course, Honors students
Robert G. Bone Scholars named for 2018-2019
Illinois State University awarded 14 undergraduate students with the Bone Scholarship for the 2018-2019 academic year.
Kelly Fiedler talks about being a Mennonite College of Nursing Honors student
Students in the Illinois State Honors Program enjoy a number of opportunities, including early registration, specialized advising, and academic partnerships with faculty members.
Drip, drip to near-watershed moments: Moving beyond media stereotypes
Rocío Rivadeneyra, a scholar who has studied Latina/os and gender in the media for decades, discusses how roles are starting to delve a little deeper.
Students’ research recognized with national award
The Honors Program is proud of two Illinois State University Physics majors who were recently awarded the Goldwater Scholarship. Honors Program Assistant Director Christie Martin was pleased to work with Saxton and Unger throughout the application process.
A Presidential Scholar in Peru
Mary Doro has enjoyed her well-rounded experience at Illinois State, both on campus and beyond. Doro, a senior Presidential Scholar and special education major, has studied abroad three times, and Honors Travel to Peru over winter break was her first study abroad experience.
Green with Honors pride
Zach Benefield chose Illinois State for two reasons: meaningful interaction with faculty and worthwhile learning experiences. “ISU focuses on their students more than other institutions,” Benefield said.
Two students from Illinois State University recognized as Goldwater Scholars
Torrey Saxton and Jonathan Unger from the University’s Department of Physics have been recognized by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence Foundation.
