Honors Scholars Gain Useful Knowledge Across The Globe

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Honors Students have plenty of opportunities to fulfill their dreams and get ahead in their academic and professional endeavors. A study abroad scholarship is just one of the ways that students can achieve their goals.

With financial help from the Honors College, students have traveled the world — from the lush green rural scenery of Bangladesh to tropical, sunny Belize and the culture-rich business hub of Taiwan. This past summer, a few students took advantage of the Honors scholarship opportunities and accomplished truly impressive feats.

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Meet The Staff: Brittney Kwan

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When new students come to the Honors College, they’re bound to meet Brittney Kwan. Her space is not hard to find. It’s directly in front of the end of the hall to the entrance of the Honors office and her cabinets are lined with rubber duckies that she won in a single session at Dave & Busters.

While she considers herself an introvert, Brittney’s academic journey is one of adventure and spontaneity. Continue reading

Pre-Law Students Aim For International Tournament

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A team of pre-law students, including Honors political science junior Bethany Clinton (second from the right), will attend the International Intercollegiate Mediation Tournament at Brenau University in Gainesville, GA this November following their high achievements at a local tournament.

Recently, the team received six awards for their outstanding performance at the fourth annual Texas Peacemaker Invitational Mediation Tournament at Texas Wesleyan in Fort Worth, Sept. 29-30. Continue reading