Each semester, the University Honors Program recognizes outstanding capstone projects in seven categories: Arts, Community Engagement, Education, Health, Humanities, Social Science, and STEM. To graduate
Read moreUniversity Honors Recognizes Outstanding Capstone Mentors
The University Honors Program is proud to recognize the 2023-2024 Outstanding Capstone Mentors. To graduate with Full University Honors, students must complete a capstone project
Read moreMcKearn Fellow is NIU’s 2024 Lincoln Laureate
The Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Award goes to an outstanding senior from each of the four-year degree-granting institutions of higher learning in Illinois. Emma Whitlock,
Read moreEmma Walsh’s Honors Day Address
Emma Walsh is graduating with a degree in Finance and Full University Honors. Emma gave the student address at the Spring Honors Day ceremony on
Read moreGraduating Senior Thoughts: Jade King
Jade King is graduating with a degree in Psychology and Full University Honors. “On March 31, 2020, I was a senior in high school. My
Read moreGraduating Senior Thoughts: Zachary King
Zachary King is graduating with a degree in Human Development and Family Sciences: Family Social Services and Full University Honors. “Growing up, throughout the trauma
Read moreInaugural Honors Teaching Fellow Spotlight: Nicole Scheuermann
Nicole Scheuermann served as the inaugural Honors Teaching Fellow in the 2023-24 academic year. Nicole is currently a doctoral candidate in the College of Liberal
Read moreFaculty Fellowship Spotlight: Ryan Hibbett
Ryan Hibbett is an Associate Professor in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in the Department of English. Dr. Hibbett taught an Honors Seminar
Read moreUniversity Honors Program 2024 Engagement Award Recipients
Each year, the University Honors Program selects one student from each class who exemplifies high honors engagement for special recognition. These students combine academic excellence
Read moreMcKearn Fellowship Spotlight: Yousuf Khan
In the fall semester, Yousuf Khan had the opportunity to explore passions in both biological sciences and business. As an undergraduate researcher in the Singh
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